January
Event:CE Meeting
Topic:Connect and Capitalize on Social Media
Speaker:Tannetje’ Crocker, DVM
Bio:Dr. Tannetje’ Crocker is a speaker and social media personality. She works as an ER Veterinarian for Veterinary Emergency Group in Dallas, TX. Recently she was excited to purchase Alta Vista Animal Hospital in Fort Worth, TX. She plans to continue her support of fellow veterinary professionals, both virtually and in person through her various endeavors.

Follow her veterinary journey @dr.tannetje.crocker or www.drcrockerpetvet.com

Sponsor:
Location:University of North Texas Health Science Center, Room 114 Beyer Hall
3500 Camp Bowie Blvd. Fort Worth, TX 76107
Date:January 18, 2024
CE Credit:2.5 hours
February
Event:CE Meeting
Topic:Enucleation of the injured globe
Speaker:Levi Brock, DVM
Bio:Dr. Levi Brock grew up in a rural farming community in the small town of Morgantown, Indiana. He attended Indiana University where he graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts. He went on to Purdue University where he graduated Summa Cum Laude and received his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree in 2022. Dr. Brock completed a small animal medicine and surgery rotating internship at Iowa State University in 2023.
While at Indiana University, Dr. Brock continued competitive swimming and received the Academic All-Big Ten, Scholar All-American Team Athlete, Big Ten Distinguished Scholar and Tichenor Awards. He also competed in the NCAA Division 1 Championships (2018) where he was a finalist, Olympic Trials in 2016, the US Open 2016-2018 and the Big Ten Conference Championships 2015-2018.In addition to swimming, Dr. Brock is interested in horses. He grew up with horses and participated in 4-H events, local dressing competitions, and showed Quarter horses in western and English riding events.

Dr. Brock joined Animal Eye Clinic in 2023 as an ophthalmology resident. He looks forward to the rigorous training involved in diagnosing and treating diseases of the animal eye.

When he is not working or swimming, Dr. Brock enjoys reading, biking, competing in sprint triathlons and traveling.

Topic:What is a true ophthalmic emergency?
Speaker:Gabriel Sanchez, DVM
Bio:Dr. Sánchez was born and raised in San Juan, Puerto Rico. He attended the University of Puerto Rico – Mayagüez Campus where he graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science (Animal Sciences) in 2017. He then went on to graduate veterinary school with the highest honors from Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine, completing his clinical year at Colorado State University in 2021.

After completing veterinary school, Dr. Sánchez went on to complete a rigorous 1-year small animal rotating internship at one of the busiest private practice emergency hospitals in Tucson, AZ. This experience allowed him to gain valuable insights into the complexities of small animal surgery and medicine.

After completing his rotating internship, he stayed in Tucson to pursue an ophthalmology clerkship. During his clerkship, he gained extensive experience in small animal ophthalmology as well as with exotic species including horses and raptors, as well as various species from the Reid Park Zoo. Under the supervision of a board certified veterinary ophthalmologist, Dr. Sanchez performed ocular ultrasounds, Electroretinography (ERG), various ophthalmic surgeries and exams.

Most recently, Dr. Sánchez moved to Animal Eye Clinic to complete a 3-year ophthalmology residency. He brings to his position a well-established background in veterinary ophthalmology.

In his free time, Dr. Sanchez still enjoys playing volleyball, swimming, hiking and watching all types of sports.

Sponsor:Stifel-Financial Advising company
Location:University of North Texas Health Science Center, Room 114 Beyer Hall 3500 Camp Bowie Blvd. Fort Worth, TX 76107
Date:Thursday, February 15
CE Credit:2.5 hours
March
Event:CE Meeting
Topic:Immune-mediated disorders, immunosuppressive medications, and their complications
Speaker:Samantha Bailey, DVM, Dilp. ACVIM
Bio:

Dr. Samantha A. Bailey is from Houston, Texas and attended Texas A&M University where she earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Biomedical Sciences. Dr. Bailey attended Veterinary School at Louisiana State University – Geaux Tigers! After veterinary school, she completed a one-year rotating internship in Houston followed by a small animal internal medicine residency at Oklahoma State University. Dr. Bailey’s research interests during her residency included hematology and coagulation disorders.

In her free time, Dr. Bailey enjoys exploring the outdoors with her rescue dog, painting, and spending time with family.

Topic:Immune-mediated disorders, immunosuppressive medications, and their complications
Speaker:Allison G. Wilson, DVM, Dipl. ACVIM
Bio:

Dr. Allison Wilson is from North Little Rock, Arkansas and attended the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville where she earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Animal Science.  Dr. Wilson attended Veterinary School at Louisiana State University, and is thrilled about the 2020 NCAA Football Championship – Geaux Tigers! After veterinary school, she completed a one-year rotating internship, a one-year internal medicine specialty internship and a small animal internal medicine residency at Oklahoma State University. Dr. Wilson’s research interests include  infectious diseases, specifically fungal and tick-borne diseases. Her clinical interests include infectious diseases, interventional procedures and neurology She is excited to be in the DFW area and enjoys spending time outside of work traveling, exploring the DFW area and cooking.

Dr. Wilson has two cats:  Bella and Jack Morris, a 7 year-old orange tabby, who just happens to be the school colors of Oklahoma State!

Sponsor:Veterinary Specialists of North Texas
Location:University of North Texas Health Science Center, Room 114 Beyer Hall 3500 Camp Bowie Blvd. Fort Worth, TX 76107
Date:March 21st
CE Credit:2.5 hours
April
Event:CE Meeting
Topic:Nutritional Support for Pets with Cancer
Speaker:Steve E. McCauley, D.V.M., Professional Consulting Veterinarian, Hill’s Pet Nutrition
Bio:

Dr. Steve McCauley graduated from LSU(Geaux Tigers) with a degree in veterinary medicine in 1985. After graduation, he relocated to Florida and opened a mixed animal practice. During this time Dr. McCauley also began teaching at Saint Petersburg College Veterinary Technology program and helped start and accredit the first distance education program in the country for veterinary technicians. Eventually the practice grew, relocated and a new facility was built in Tarpon Springs, Florida, where he lived attached to the veterinary hospital for 27 years. The practice sold in 2012, and he obtained a job with Hills as a Professional Consulting Veterinarian, and relocated to Terrell, Texas, which is a small town South East of Dallas. This change allowed him to move back home being originally from East Texas and born in Tyler. Dr. Steve enjoys working, motorcycles, hydroponic vegetable gardening, and playing guitar in a couple Christian rock bands. He has one son, Dr. Steve Jr., who is currently a human emergency medicine doctor at a hospital in Winter Haven, Florida . Dr. McCauley and his wife Tammy are currently owned by their Shih tzu named Harry, but being a “softy” (Tammy) and a veterinarian,(Dr. Steve, ok…..maybe a little soft), this number could change at any given moment.

Sponsor:Hill’s Pet Nutrition
Location:University of North Texas Health Science Center, Room 114 Beyer Hall 3500 Camp Bowie Blvd. Fort Worth, TX 76107
Date:April 18th, 2024
CE Credit:2.5 hours
May
Event:CE Meeting
Topic:Evolving Approaches to Pancreatitis and Renal Health: Diagnosis and Management
Evolving Care of Kidney Health in the Era of Multiple Biomarkers
Speaker: William D. Saxon, DVM, DACVIM, DACVECC
Bio:

Dr. Saxon received his DVM from Iowa State University in 1986. He completed his internship at the Animal Medical Center in New York City and residencies at the AMC and University of Pennsylvania. He practiced in the San Francisco area until 2007 and owned an intensive care unit in a specialty referral practice in Washington, D.C. He has been an IDEXX Reference Laboratories internal medicine consultant since 1997. Dr. Saxon is a coauthor of Manual of Small Animal Emergency and Critical Care Medicine and has authored articles on cardiomyopathy, acute abdomen disease, drug toxicities and burn injury.

Sponsor:IDEXX Laboratories
Location:University of North Texas Health Science Center, Room 114 Beyer Hall 3500 Camp Bowie Blvd. Fort Worth, TX 76107
Date:May 16th, 2024
CE Credit:2.5 hours
June
Event:CE Meeting
Topic:It’s Time to Rethink Osteoarthritis.” and “Otitis Externa – Treatment Frustrations and Potential Solutions: Insights from Two Recent Surveys.
Speaker:Ryan Reynolds, DVM
Bio:Ryan is originally from a small town in Southeast Texas near the Louisiana border. He spent his undergraduate years in the Corps of Cadets and The Texas Aggie Band at Texas A & M University, where he graduated magna cum laude as a Bachelor of Business Administration in Management in 2002. He then went on to attend Veterinary School, again at Texas A & M, graduating cum laude as a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine in 2008.

After graduation, Ryan went into private small animal practice in Port Arthur, TX before joining Antech Imaging Services as part of the inaugural sales staff in 2012. In this role, he traveled throughout the United States educating veterinary practitioners on the value of having board-certified specialists interpret their diagnostic images. In early 2020, Ryan’s responsibilities expanded to also include the role of Professional Services Veterinarian, where he performed a similar educational role for Antech’s reference laboratory until he joined the Virbac team as a Technical Services Veterinarian in early 2022. He has particular professional interests in internal medicine and radiology/diagnostic imaging.

Currently, Dr. Reynolds lives in the Dallas-Fort Worth, TX Metroplex. In his spare time, he enjoys golf and fitness as well as playing the guitar.

Sponsor:Virbac
Location:University of North Texas Health Science Center, Room 114 Beyer Hall
3500 Camp Bowie Blvd. Fort Worth, TX 76107
Date:June 20, 2024
Time:6:30pm Snack supper
7:30pm : Presentation
CE Credit:2.5 hours
July
Event:CE Meeting
Topic:TBA
Speaker:TBA
Bio:
Sponsor:TBA
Location:University of North Texas Health Science Center, Room 114 Beyer Hall
3500 Camp Bowie Blvd. Fort Worth, TX 76107
Date:TBA
Time:6:30pm Snack supper
7:30pm : Presentation
CE Credit:2.5 hours
August
Event:CE Meeting
Topic:Multimodal Management of OA and How Oral Tolerance can Reduce Joint Inflammation plus a brief overview of UpCard-CA1-a New loop diuretic approved for the management of pulmonary edema in dogs with congestive heart failure caused by myxomatous mitral valve disease
Speaker:Pete Hann, DVM
Bio:Dr. Peter C. Hann received his veterinary degree from Colorado State University in 1982. He worked as an associate veterinarian for 4 years before opening Westbrook Animal Hospital in Edmond, Oklahoma in 1986. He owned and operated Westbrook Animal Hospital, specializing in companion animal medicine and surgery from 1986 until 2007. From 2007 to 2020, Dr. Hann was a senior technical services veterinarian at Bayer Animal Health. He is currently the technical services veterinarian for Vetoquinol, supporting the Texas, Oklahoma and Louisiana region.
Sponsor:Vetoquinol
Location:University of North Texas Health Science Center, Room 114 Beyer Hall
3500 Camp Bowie Blvd. Fort Worth, TX 76107
Date:August 15, 2024
Time:6:30pm Snack supper
7:30pm : Presentation
CE Credit:2.5 hours
September
Event:CE Meeting
Topic:A surgeon’s approach to the paretic dog – identification and treatment of intervertebral disc disease
Synopsis:Approaching the paretic dog can be challenging given the emergent and time-dependent nature of the underlying pathology in the majority of these cases. This presentation will initially be geared towards reviewing clinical signs and possible differentials based on physical examination findings. The focus will then shift to a surgeon’s perspective on diagnostics, prognosis, and treatment options for one of the most common causes of paresis in canines – intervertebral disc herniation.
Speaker:Jane Park DVM, MS, DACVS-SA
Bio:Dr. Park is originally from New York. She and her husband have a well-traveled Labrador mix, tripod Heeler, and two cats. In her spare time Dr. Park enjoys playing music, working on her jeep, spending time outdoors, writing, and traveling.
Sponsor: Dallas Veterinary Surgical Center
Location:University of North Texas Health Science Center, Room 114 Beyer Hall
3500 Camp Bowie Blvd. Fort Worth, TX 76107
Date:September 19th
Time:6:30pm Snack supper
7:30pm : Presentation
CE Credit:2.5 hours
October
Event:CE Meeting
Topic:Achy Breaky Hearts: Canine Valvular Disease (CVD)
Speaker:Dr. Sonya G. Gordon, DVM, DVSc, Diplomat ACVIM
Professor of Cardiology and Eugene Ch’en Chair in Cardiology,
Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Science
Bio:As an academic veterinary cardiologist, Dr. Gordon practices clinical medicine 30-40% of the time which facilitates her research interests. She utilizes case material in clinical studies to answer practical relevant questions in veterinary cardiology with an emphasis on work that can be translated to primary care veterinary medicine. She has published manuscripts, book chapters and a textbook. Her interests and expertise in teaching have led to many invitations to organize and participate in continuing education events for veterinarians and veterinary cardiologists globally. These opportunities, coupled with her involvement in multicenter international studies, have provided her with a global perspective of veterinary cardiology. Dr. Gordon considers College Station, Texas home and shares her life with her husband, 3 dogs and 2 cats.
Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim
Location:University of North Texas Health Science Center, Room 114 Beyer Hall
3500 Camp Bowie Blvd. Fort Worth, TX 76107
Date:October 17th
Time:6:30pm Snack supper
7:30pm : Presentation
CE Credit:2.5 hours
November
Event:CE Meeting
Topic:Hot Topics in Canine Infectious Diseases & Canine Allergic Dermatitis.
Speaker:Kristina Stafford, DVM
Bio:Dr. Kristina Stafford received her Bachelor of Science (BS) degree from Indiana University’s School of Public and Environmental Affairs in 1997 and her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) from Purdue University in 2003. Dr. Stafford practiced general and emergency medicine full time in Indianapolis, Indiana before joining ELANCO in late 2007. Dr. Stafford currently lives in Dallas, Texas where she serves as ELANCO’s Regional Consulting Veterinarian (RCV) for northern Texas. Since joining ELANCO, Dr. Stafford has continued to practice veterinary medicine part-time, and is currently employed part-time at a 24 hour emergency animal hospital in North Dallas. Dr. Stafford is also board-certified in Veterinary Preventive Medicine and is a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Preventive Medicine (DACVPM). In addition to her special interest in infectious and zoonotic disease, Dr. Stafford also has an avid interest in veterinary parasitology. Dr. Stafford is the primary author of a national dog park intestinal parasite study that was published in June 2020 in the medical journal of ‘Parasites & Vectors’. In 2016, in an effort to be more purposeful in life and serve her country, Dr. Stafford joined the Army Reserve. In 2020, Dr. Stafford was deployed to Iraq to provide veterinary medical and emergency care to the Army and Special Force’s Military Working Dogs.
Sponsor: Elanco
Location:University of North Texas Health Science Center, Room 114 Beyer Hall
3500 Camp Bowie Blvd. Fort Worth, TX 76107
Date:November 21st
Time:6:30pm Snack supper
7:30pm : Presentation
CE Credit:2.5 hours
December
Event:CE Meeting
Topic:TBA
Speaker:TBA
Bio:
Sponsor:TBA
Location:University of North Texas Health Science Center, Room 114 Beyer Hall
3500 Camp Bowie Blvd. Fort Worth, TX 76107
Date:TBA
Time:6:30pm Snack supper
7:30pm : Presentation
CE Credit:2.5 hours