Program

2026 Conference Program

Full Program to Be Released April 2026

Our team is dedicated to delivering top-notch content with topics that will benefit everyone on your team—here's a first look at the sessions coming to New York Vet 2026.

All conference theaters are located at: Jacob Javits Convention Center, 429 11th Ave, New York, NY 10001

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Veterinary Technician & Nursing Theater curated by:

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08:15 AM 09:05 AM
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Diagnostic Tests in Small Animal Medicine - Which Tests Truly (Don’t) Provide Bang for Your Buck

Speakers

Professor Stijn Niessen, DVM, PhD, DECVIM, PGCertVetEd, FHEA, MRCVS, Veterinary Internist - VIN Europe, Royal Veterinary College, Veterinary Specialist Consultations
09:45 AM 10:35 AM
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Indolent Corneal Ulcers: Mechanisms and Management

Speakers

Eddie Flaherty, VMD, MS, DACVO, Board-Certified Veterinary Ophthalmologist - The Veterinary Eye Center
11:10 AM 12:00 PM
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New Tools for Chronic Pain Management: Therapeutic Exercise as Analgesia

Speakers

Leilani Alvarez, DVM, DACVSMR, Director of Integrative and Rehabilitative Medicine - Schwarzman Animal Medical Center
12:30 PM 01:20 PM
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Diagnosing Mitral Valve Disease for GP Vets
Sponsored by:

Speakers

Dr Jessica Solomon, DVM, MS, DACVIM (Cardiology), Associate Director Medical Operations - IDEXX
01:40 PM 02:30 PM
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Avoiding Common Pitfalls: MMVD Management in General Practice

Speakers

Justin Carlson, VMD, DACVIM (Cardiology), Founding Medical Director - The Animal Cardiology Center
03:20 PM 04:10 PM
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Canine Cushing’s Syndrome Made Simple - Diagnosis and Monitoring European-Style

Speakers

Professor Stijn Niessen, DVM, PhD, DECVIM, PGCertVetEd, FHEA, MRCVS, Veterinary Internist - VIN Europe, Royal Veterinary College, Veterinary Specialist Consultations
04:45 PM 05:35 PM
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Safe and Effective Pain Management for Senior Dogs

Speakers

Leilani Alvarez, DVM, DACVSMR, Director of Integrative and Rehabilitative Medicine - Schwarzman Animal Medical Center

07:00 AM 07:50 AM
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Managing Diabetes with SGLT2-inhibitors in 2026 - Lessons Beyond the Label

Speakers

Professor Stijn Niessen, DVM, PhD, DECVIM, PGCertVetEd, FHEA, MRCVS, Veterinary Internist - VIN Europe, Royal Veterinary College, Veterinary Specialist Consultations
08:45 AM 09:35 AM
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Avoiding Common Pitfalls: Radiography Capture & Interpretation

Speakers

Danielle Mendelsohn, VMD, DAVDC, Veterinary Dentist & Oral Surgeon - Veterinary Dentistry Specialists
10:20 AM 11:10 AM
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Anesthetising the Cardiac Patient: Practical Strategies for Safer Outcomes

Speakers

Justin Carlson, VMD, DACVIM (Cardiology), Founding Medical Director - The Animal Cardiology Center
11:20 AM 12:10 PM
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Breathe In, Breathe Out - Optimizing Your Approach to Respiratory Patients

Speakers

Professor Stijn Niessen, DVM, PhD, DECVIM, PGCertVetEd, FHEA, MRCVS, Veterinary Internist - VIN Europe, Royal Veterinary College, Veterinary Specialist Consultations
01:20 PM 02:10 PM
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Sedation and Analgesia in Emergency and ICU

Speakers

Erik Zager, DVM, DACVECC, Board-Certified Emergency and Critical Care Specialist, Managing Partner and Department Head of the Emergency - Philadelphia Animal Specialty and Emergency (PASE)
02:35 PM 03:25 PM
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Advanced Extraction Planning: Minimizing Trauma & Complications

Speakers

Danielle Mendelsohn, VMD, DAVDC, Veterinary Dentist & Oral Surgeon - Veterinary Dentistry Specialists
03:45 PM 04:35 PM
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NT-proBNP Demystified: Practical, Evidence-Based Use in Clinical Practice

Speakers

Justin Carlson, VMD, DACVIM (Cardiology), Founding Medical Director - The Animal Cardiology Center

Sarifa Lakhdhir, DVM, MSc, DACVIM (Cardiology), Veterinary Cardiologist - The Animal Cardiology Center
04:50 PM 05:40 PM
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Blocked Cat in the ER: Real-Time Decision Making

Speakers

Erik Zager, DVM, DACVECC, Board-Certified Emergency and Critical Care Specialist, Managing Partner and Department Head of the Emergency - Philadelphia Animal Specialty and Emergency (PASE)

08:30 AM 09:20 AM
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Foot Focus: Navigating Dermatologic Disease of the Paws

Speakers

Andrew Rosenberg, DVM, DACVD, Dermatologist and Director of Medical Operations - Animal Dermatology Group
09:30 AM 10:20 AM
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STELFONTA for Mast Cell Tumors in 2026: What We’ve Learned Over 5 Years

Speakers

Dr Sue Ettinger, DVM DACVIM (Oncology), Boarded Cancer Specialist & Key Opinion Leader - Dr Sue Cancer Vet ® & Volition Veterinary
10:40 AM 11:30 AM
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The Exotic Patient That Won’t Eat: A Practical Approach to Anorexia

Speakers

Katherine Quesenberry, DVM, MPH, DABVP (Avian), Chief Medical Officer & Service Head - Avian and Exotic Pet Service, Schwarzman Animal Medical Center
01:30 PM 02:20 PM
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Masses in the Spleen: What Does It Mean? Diagnosing and Managing Hemangiosarcoma

Speakers

Dr Sue Ettinger, DVM DACVIM (Oncology), Boarded Cancer Specialist & Key Opinion Leader - Dr Sue Cancer Vet ® & Volition Veterinary
02:40 PM 03:30 PM
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Trouble on the Surface: Treating Infected Corneal Ulcers - Ophthalmology

Speakers

Eddie Flaherty, VMD, MS, DACVO, Board-Certified Veterinary Ophthalmologist - The Veterinary Eye Center
03:55 PM 04:45 PM
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Dermatologic Manifestations of Systemic Disease

Speakers

Andrew Rosenberg, DVM, DACVD, Dermatologist and Director of Medical Operations - Animal Dermatology Group
04:55 PM 05:45 PM
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Common Dental Pathology You’re Probably Missing

Speakers

Danielle Mendelsohn, VMD, DAVDC, Veterinary Dentist & Oral Surgeon - Veterinary Dentistry Specialists

09:00 AM 09:50 AM
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Oh No Otitis! When to Reach for Antimicrobials, Which One to Choose and More

Speakers

Christina Gentry, DVM, DACVD, Assistant Clinical Professorr - Veterinary Dermatology - Texas A & M
10:20 AM 11:10 AM
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From Skin to Within: Navigating Concurrent Endocrine and Dermatological Disease

Speakers

Bill Saxon, DVM, DACVIM, DACVECC, Field Medical Specialist - IDEXX

Christina Gentry, DVM, DACVD, Assistant Clinical Professorr - Veterinary Dermatology - Texas A & M
11:40 AM 12:30 PM
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Tape It or Leave It: Should We Worry About Tapeworms? Or Any Worms for that Matter?

Speakers

Timothy Wu, MS, DVM, PhD, DACVP, DACVM (Parasitology), Parasitology Lecturer - Cornell University
01:30 PM 02:20 PM
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Endocrine Emergencies: They Don't Have to be a 'Crisis'

Speakers

Dr Nancy Sanders, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM), DACVECC, Gmo Medical Education Specialist - IDEXX
02:40 PM 03:30 PM
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Diagnosis and Management of Common Cardiac Comorbidities

Speakers

Dr Jessica Solomon, DVM, MS, DACVIM (Cardiology), Associate Director Medical Operations - IDEXX

Bill Saxon, DVM, DACVIM, DACVECC, Field Medical Specialist - IDEXX
04:00 PM 04:50 PM
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Breathing Space: Imaging and Managing the Dyspneic Patient Safely

Speakers

Bill Saxon, DVM, DACVIM, DACVECC, Field Medical Specialist - IDEXX

Mason Savage, DVM, DACVR, Radiologist and Medical Manager - IDEXX

01:00 PM 01:50 PM
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The Secret Life of Pet Food Labels: What Your Pet Food Is Telling You
Sponsored by:

Speakers

Vicky Ograin, MBA, RVT, VTS (Nutrition), Scientific Communication Sr. Specialist - Hill’s Pet Nutrition

08:10 AM 09:00 AM
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Preventing DEA Violations in Veterinary Hospitals: A Practical Program Guide – Part I
Sponsored by:

Speakers

Jack Teitelman, Founder & CEO - TITAN Group
09:05 AM 09:55 AM
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Preventing DEA Violations in Veterinary Hospitals: A Practical Program Guide – Part II
Sponsored by:

Speakers

Jack Teitelman, Founder & CEO - TITAN Group
10:05 AM 10:55 AM
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Avoiding Common Pitfalls: Anesthesia in the Geriatric Patient

Speakers

Berit Fischer, DVM, DACVAA, CCRP, CVA, Board-Certified Specialist in Veterinary Anesthesia and Analgesia - Eastern PA Veterinary Medical Center
11:10 AM 12:00 PM
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Infectious Disease - Session Title Coming Soon!
12:30 PM 01:20 PM
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Slice Slice Baby… A Case-Based Look at Cancer in the Real World
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Speakers

Dr Carissa Norquest, DVM, DACVIM (Oncology), Specialist Support Veterinarian - IDEXX

Dr Joseph Malatos, DVM, DACVP (anatomic), Anatomic Pathologist - IDEXX
01:50 PM 02:40 PM
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Infectious Disease - Session Title Coming Soon!
02:55 PM 03:45 PM
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Must Do: Integrating Quality of Life Measurement into Chronic Disease Patient Management

Speakers

Professor Stijn Niessen, DVM, PhD, DECVIM, PGCertVetEd, FHEA, MRCVS, Veterinary Internist - VIN Europe, Royal Veterinary College, Veterinary Specialist Consultations
04:00 PM 04:50 PM
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Case-Based: Behavioral Pharmacology

09:15 AM 10:05 AM
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Pancreatitis Demystified: From Clues to Care

Speakers

Harry Cridge, MVB, MS, PG CERT VET ED, DACVIM-SAIM, DECVIM-CA, FHEA, MRCVS, Associate Professor of Small Animal Internal Medicine - Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine
10:20 AM 11:10 AM
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The Euthanasia Conversation in Behavior Patients
11:30 AM 12:20 PM
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DiabEasy: Finally Finding the Right Insulin Dose the Easy Way

Speakers

Professor Stijn Niessen, DVM, PhD, DECVIM, PGCertVetEd, FHEA, MRCVS, Veterinary Internist - VIN Europe, Royal Veterinary College, Veterinary Specialist Consultations
01:30 PM 02:20 PM
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Sorting Through the Mess: Management of Acute Diarrhea in Dogs

Speakers

Harry Cridge, MVB, MS, PG CERT VET ED, DACVIM-SAIM, DECVIM-CA, FHEA, MRCVS, Associate Professor of Small Animal Internal Medicine - Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine
02:45 PM 03:35 PM
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Cluster Buster Protocols for Cluster Seizures

Speakers

Dr Ryan Gibson, DVM, M.Ed, DACVIM (Neurology), Assistant Clinical Professor - Auburn University/ The Brain Dogtor LLC
03:50 PM 04:40 PM
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Anesthesia in the Pediatric & Neonatal Patient

Speakers

Berit Fischer, DVM, DACVAA, CCRP, CVA, Board-Certified Specialist in Veterinary Anesthesia and Analgesia - Eastern PA Veterinary Medical Center

08:25 AM 09:15 AM
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Dizzying Differentials for Vestibular Cases

Speakers

Dr Ryan Gibson, DVM, M.Ed, DACVIM (Neurology), Assistant Clinical Professor - Auburn University/ The Brain Dogtor LLC
09:30 AM 10:20 AM
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Avoiding Common Pitfalls: Abdominal Surgery

Speakers

Whitney Phipps, DVM, DACVS-SA, Senior Veterinarian, Specialist in Surgery - Schwarzman Animal Medical Center
10:45 AM 11:35 AM
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Pyoderma: Resistant Infections & the Role of Antimicrobials

Speakers

Andrew Rosenberg, DVM, DACVD, Dermatologist and Director of Medical Operations - Animal Dermatology Group
01:15 PM 02:05 PM
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Amputations in the General Practice Setting

Speakers

Whitney Phipps, DVM, DACVS-SA, Senior Veterinarian, Specialist in Surgery - Schwarzman Animal Medical Center
02:35 PM 03:25 PM
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Behavioral Considerations in Feline Urinary Disease
03:55 PM 04:45 PM
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Avoiding Common Pitfalls: Long-Bone Fractures

Speakers

Whitney Phipps, DVM, DACVS-SA, Senior Veterinarian, Specialist in Surgery - Schwarzman Animal Medical Center

09:00 AM 09:50 AM
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Red Alert: Diagnosis and Management of IMHA

Speakers

Dr Nancy Sanders, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM), DACVECC, Gmo Medical Education Specialist - IDEXX
10:20 AM 11:10 AM
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No Sugar-Coating: Straight Talk on Diagnosis and Management of Feline Pancreatitis and Diabetes

Speakers

Bill Saxon, DVM, DACVIM, DACVECC, Field Medical Specialist - IDEXX
11:40 AM 12:30 PM
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The Itchy Dog: Tips for Diagnosis and Management

Speakers

Christina Gentry, DVM, DACVD, Assistant Clinical Professorr - Veterinary Dermatology - Texas A & M
01:30 PM 02:20 PM
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The Itchy Cat: Tips for Diagnosis and Management

Speakers

Christina Gentry, DVM, DACVD, Assistant Clinical Professorr - Veterinary Dermatology - Texas A & M
02:50 PM 03:40 PM
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In Purr-Suit of Health: Does Early Intervention Help in Feline CKD?

Speakers

Dr Nancy Sanders, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM), DACVECC, Gmo Medical Education Specialist - IDEXX

08:00 AM 08:50 AM
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Iatrogenic Airway Complications & Management of Difficult Airways
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Speakers

Darci Palmer, LVT, VTS (Anesthesia & Analgesia), Anesthesia Veterinary Technician - Tuskegee University College of Veterinary Medicine

Tasha McNerney, BS,CVT,CVPP,VTS (Anesthesia), Anesthesia Technician - Veterinary Anesthesia Nerds
09:00 AM 09:50 AM
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Analgesia Adjuncts
Delivered by:

Speakers

Darci Palmer, LVT, VTS (Anesthesia & Analgesia), Anesthesia Veterinary Technician - Tuskegee University College of Veterinary Medicine

Tasha McNerney, BS,CVT,CVPP,VTS (Anesthesia), Anesthesia Technician - Veterinary Anesthesia Nerds
10:00 AM 10:50 AM
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To Err is Human: Preventable Anesthetic Mistakes
Delivered by:

Speakers

Darci Palmer, LVT, VTS (Anesthesia & Analgesia), Anesthesia Veterinary Technician - Tuskegee University College of Veterinary Medicine

Tasha McNerney, BS,CVT,CVPP,VTS (Anesthesia), Anesthesia Technician - Veterinary Anesthesia Nerds
11:00 AM 11:50 AM
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Anesthetic Recovery and Pain Managment
Delivered by:

Speakers

Darci Palmer, LVT, VTS (Anesthesia & Analgesia), Anesthesia Veterinary Technician - Tuskegee University College of Veterinary Medicine

Tasha McNerney, BS,CVT,CVPP,VTS (Anesthesia), Anesthesia Technician - Veterinary Anesthesia Nerds

01:00 PM 04:00 PM
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Euthanasia Techniques Workshop
Sponsored by:

Speakers

Dr Kathleen Cooney, DVM, CHPV, CPEV, DACAW, Sr. Director of Medical Education - Companion Animal Euthanasia Training Academy (CAETA)

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