CE in the City
2026-04-25 08:00 - 17:00 UTC | NY

Executive Board Meeting
2026-05-06 16:30 - 18:30 UTC | STATE Grill and Bar, 21 West 33rd Street, New York, NY, 10118

Practical Soft Tissue Surgery Tips
2026-05-06 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | STATE Grill and Bar, 21 West 33rd Street, New York, NY, 10118
Practical Soft Tissue Surgery Tips
Brachycephalic Syndrome – Nares Trim!
This session will discuss the management of obstructed nares in brachycephalic breeds. Emphasis will be placed on techniques for nasoplasty. A novel technique for nasal planum resection will be discussed. Videotape of clinical cases will be used to illustrate surgical techniques.
Urethral Calculi in Male Dogs – A ‘Never Fail’ Retropulsion Technique!
Have you ever had a male dog present with a lodged urethral calculus that you were unable to retropulse into the bladder? I have a ‘secret weapon’, that if used properly, will guarantee that you will be able to retropulse those difficult stones. I will present a specific set of criteria, that if carefully followed, will allow you to successfully retropulse even the most stubborn calculi.
Surgically Managing GDV Patients at 3 am – What’s Your Plan!
This lecture will focus on the surgical management of GDV patients. Video of clinical cases during intraoperative decision making will be presented. We will focus on the authors’ preferred method for gastric derotation and the technical aspects of performing a 15-minute incisional gastropexy. Extensive use of video of clinical cases will give participants a real-life experience.
Speaker: Howard B. Seim III, DVM, DACVS
Howard B. Seim III, DVM, DACVS graduated from Washington State University, completed an internship in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Canada, a surgical residency at the Animal Medical Center in New York City and is a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons. He is currently on the surgical staff at Colorado State University. He was recipient of the Merck AGVET Award for Creative Teaching, the CSU Award for Instructional Innovation and selected as the North American Veterinary Conference’s Small Animal Speaker of the Year in 2009. Dr. Seim is founder of VideoVet a Veterinary Surgery Continuing Education video series.
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Executive Board Meeting
2026-06-10 16:30 - 18:30, 2026-09-09 16:30 - 18:30, 2026-10-14 16:30 - 18:30, 2026-11-02 16:30 - 18:30, 2026-12-01 16:30 - 18:30 UTC | NY

Webinar
2026-06-10 19:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York), 2026-07-08 19:00 - 21:00 UTC | NY

Supplements in Cancer Care + Everyday Practice: What to Use, When, and Why / Oncology in Everyday Practice: Yes, You Can!
2026-09-09 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | NY
Supplements in Cancer Care + Everyday Practice: What to Use, When, and Why
Supplements come up in nearly every cancer conversation – and in plenty of everyday cases, too. This practical, evidence-informed session helps general practitioners confidently choose and use a short list of high-yield supplements in practice. We’ll focus on probiotics/synbiotics, sulforaphane, omega-3 fatty acids, and SAMe – when to reach for each, how to dose them, and what the research actually supports, including how to use them alongside common treatments. You’ll leave with practical dosing starting points, product selection tips, and real-world pearls you can use right away. You’ll see how these supplements fit into everyday cases across general practice, not just cancer care.
Learning Objectives:

Review the integration of key supplements such as probiotics, omega-3 fatty acids, SAMe, and sulforaphane into both cancer-specific and general health treatment plans.
Demonstrate the practical implementation of these supplements across a variety of clinical settings, ensuring safe and effective usage.
Examine the latest research and clinical evidence supporting the use of these supplements, alongside traditional cancer therapies and their potential benefits beyond oncology.
Optimize patient care strategies by incorporating supplements into comprehensive treatment protocols that improve outcomes and enhance quality of life.

Oncology in Everyday Practice: Yes, You Can!
Cancer cases can be challenging in general practice but with the right tools and a practical approach, many can be managed successfully in-house. In this case-based session, we’ll walk through real-world oncology scenarios GPs encounter regularly. From deciding which mast cell tumor cases are appropriate for Stelfonta® to managing canine lymphoma with Laverdia® when referral isn’t an option and exploring non-IV chemotherapy choices for feline lymphoma, this session offers actionable guidance for confident care. You’ll leave with tips you can implement immediately and the confidence to take on more oncology cases in your clinic.
Learning Objectives:

Discuss treatment options for mast cell tumors in general practice, including when to consider surgery versus Stelfonta®, and how to decide which cases to manage in-clinic versus refer—especially when starting out with Stelfonta®.
Compare oral chemotherapy options for canine lymphoma, including Laverdia® and lomustine, and identify practical strategies for treatment in general practice.
Offer oral alternatives to intravenous chemotherapy for feline lymphoma cases when clients decline referral or traditional protocols.

Speaker: Sue Ettinger DVM, Diplomate ACVIM (Oncology)
Sue Ettinger, DVM, DACVIM (Oncology), widely recognized as Dr. Sue Cancer Vet®, brings over two decades of expertise in veterinary oncology to her position at Guardian Veterinary Specialists in Brewster, New York. She is among the 500 board-certified medical oncologists in North America. Her comprehensive training was completed at the Animal Medical Center in New York City.
Dr. Ettinger is not only a seasoned clinician but also a 2019 Western Veterinary Conference Small Animal Continuing Educator of the Year. She is a well-regarded speaker internationally, an author, and a staunch advocate for cancer awareness with her initiative, “See Something, Do Something, Why Wait? Aspirate.®”, aimed at promoting early detection of cancer.
On social media, Dr. Sue connects with a wide audience, including 55,000 followers on Instagram, 47,000 on Facebook, and 25,000 on YouTube, providing valuable information and support to pet owners and fellow veterinary professionals.
Beyond her professional life, Dr. Sue enjoys being a mother to two teenage boys and spending quality time with her energetic yellow Labrador, Penelope. An enthusiast of running and traveling, she finds joy in travel, especially to tropical beach destinations where she can unwind and recharge.
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The Wonderful World of Cannabinoids in Small Animal Practice
2026-10-14 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | NY
The Wonderful World of Cannabinoids in Small Animal Practice
This session will discuss what veterinarians should be looking for when recommending CBD- rich hemp-based products. The focus will be on the information that the veterinarian should be looking for on a certificate of analysis (COA) of marketed products. Discussion around the cannabinoid analysis when companies do third party testing, as well as microbiologics, mycotoxins, solvent residues, heavy metals, pesticides and terpenes will be covered. More importantly understanding if companies have validated utility of the product through pharmacokinetic testing in the species intended, as well as safety data with a deeper examination of current safety data around long-term supplementation. As there is increasing evidence on the efficacy of CBD rich hemp products on a variety of conditions these studies will be examined surrounding the growing evidence for chronic osteoarthritis pain, with further foray into acute surgical pain studies. Further evidence-based medicine will be examined around the growing number of trials surrounding seizures with a focus not only on efficacy, but potential drug interactions. Lastly, evidence around pruritic diseases and the immune system will be examined particularly around the atopic dermatitis, and cannabinoids as potential immune system regulators.
Learning objectives:

Learn how to read a common certificate of analysis.
Learn the rare adverse events associated with use of CBD hemp products and safely of long-term application.
Examine the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of CBD rich hemp application for proper dosing in dogs and cats.
Understand the differences in dosing and recommendations for acute versus chronic pain management
Provide insights into how to best apply CBD rich hemp in seizure management as an adjunctive nutraceutical during tradition treatment regimens.
Gain a better understanding of its use as an anti-pruritic approach to skin disease rather than as a immune system regulator.

Speaker: Joseph Wakshlag, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (Nutrition), DACVSMR
Joseph Wakshlag, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (Nutrition), DACVSMR received his Bachelors and Master of Science degrees from Montclair State College from his home state of NJ. He then attended Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine for his Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine and then began an Anatomic Pathology residency after graduation in 1998. His passion for nutrition led to his non-traditional Veterinary Nutrition residency during his time at Cornell, as well as a PhD in pharmacology in 2005. Prior to this he did locum work in the Finger Lakes area and went into General Practice in Connecticut from 2005-2006 before returning to Cornell as an Assistant Professor on Nutrition at the College of Veterinary Medicine. During this time he rose through the ranks to become a Full Professor in 2018 while also becoming a founding member of the American College of Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation, not only serving on the Board from 2010-2014, but also helped lead the American College of Veterinary Nutrition during a similar time frame.
Dr. Joe has been service Chief of Service for the Nutrition Department at Cornell since 2007 and was Chief of Service of the Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation department from 2014-2018. He has been very active in benchtop and clinical studies at Cornell in the areas of obesity, cancer cell biology, nutraceuticals, sporting dog metabolism and nutrient requirements. He has authored over a dozen book chapters and well over 100 peer reviewed publications and is a perennial speaker at VMX and WVC on the cannabinoids in veterinary medicine which has been a research focus of his over the last 5 years.
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Fall Mixer
2026-10-28 18:00 - 21:00 UTC | NY

NYVET Show
2026-10-29 08:00 - 2026-10-30 17:00 UTC | Jacob Javits Convention Center, 429 Eleventh Avenue, New York, NY, 10001

Holiday Party
2026-12-01 18:00 - 21:00 UTC | NY

Continuing Education
2026-12-01 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | NY
