2025 Schedule

2025 Schedule of Events

LAVA would like to thank this year's general sponsors:

Important Dates

2025 Schedule

See below for our upcoming lecture schedule.

2025 Virtual Medical Series

WEBINAR DETAILS

March 18 2025

“An Introduction to Artificial Intelligence in Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging”

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Speaker: Dr. Lenore Mohammadian DVM, MSpVM, DACVR

Sponsor: Antech

April 8 2025

“Changing the Way We Care for the Brains of Young Puppies and Kittens”


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Speaker: Dr. Karen Overall, MA, VMD, PhD, DACVB

Sponsor: Virbac

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May 13 2025

“There is no “I” in Derm – A Team Approach to Dermatology in Practice”



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Speaker: Dr. Elizabeth Goodale, DVM, DACVD

Sponsor: Elanco

September 9 2025

“Understanding Urinary Health Nutrition”


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Speaker: Dr. Jessica Trites DVM

Sponsor: Royal Canin

October 14 2025

"Triaging Respiratory Emergencies"



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Speaker: Dr. Shane Bateman, DVM

Sponsor: OVC Pet Trust

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November 11 2025

"The FIP Revolution: From Death Sentence to Cure in 5 Years"



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Speaker: Dr. Samantha Evans, DVM, PhD, DACVP.

Sponsor: Trutina Pharmacy

2025 Virtual Management Series

March 27 2025

"When Communication Gets Complicated: Navigating the Emotions that Impact Effective Communications"

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Speaker: Senani Ratnayake BSc, RVT

Sponsor: Royal Canin

April 24 2025

“End-of-Life Care, Euthanasia Support, and Grief in Veterinary Medicine: Impacts on Clients and Team Members”

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Speaker: Sarah Bernardi RSW, MSW

Sponsor: Gateway Pet Memorial

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 May 29 2025

"The Power of Praise: How Proper Feedback can Cultivate Veterinary Superheroes"

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Speaker: Andi Davidson LVT, CAPP, APPC

Sponsor: Flourish Veterinary Consulting

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September 25 2025

"Perfectionism and the Inner Critic"




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Speaker: Dr. Marie Holowaychuk DVM, DAVECC, CYT

Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim

October 30 2025

“Short Staffed No More! Everybody’s Role in Recruitment”


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Speaker: Senani Ratnayake BSc, RVT

Sponsor: Purina

November 27 2025

“Superpowers to Combat Rudeness in the Workplace”


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Speaker: Dr. Marie Holowaychuk DVM, DAVECC, CYT

Sponsor: Hills Pet Nutrition

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