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Conference Program

Saturday, Sept. 27
Friday, Sept. 26
Friday, April 11
Friday, April 11
Saturday, April 12
Saturday, April 12
CE Theater
  • Sat, Apr 12
    4:30 PM - 5:20 PM
    Apr 12, 2025, 4:30 PM – 5:20 PM
    4:30 PM - 5:20 PM
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  • Sat, Apr 12
    3:30 PM - 4:20 PM
    Apr 12, 2025, 3:30 PM – 4:20 PM
    3:30 PM - 4:20 PM
    Stay tuned for full program and speaker lineup!
  • Sat, Apr 12
    2:00 PM - 2:50 PM
    Apr 12, 2025, 2:00 PM – 2:50 PM
    2:00 PM - 2:50 PM
    Stay tuned for full program and speaker lineup!
  • Sat, Apr 12
    1:00 PM - 1:50 PM
    Apr 12, 2025, 1:00 PM – 1:50 PM
    1:00 PM - 1:50 PM
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  • Sat, Apr 12
    11:00 AM - 11:50 AM
    Apr 12, 2025, 11:00 AM – 11:50 AM
    11:00 AM - 11:50 AM
    Stay tuned for full program and speaker lineup!
  • Apr 12, 2025, 9:30 AM – 10:20 AM
    9:30 AM - 10:20 AM
    Using current industry-specific benchmarks attendees will learn appropriate compensation and benefits being offered. Additionally, attendees will learn how they can (financially) be more competitive with pay and benefits.
  • Apr 12, 2025, 8:30 AM – 9:20 AM
    8:30 AM - 9:20 AM | Practice Management
    Thriving in a tough job market:  In today's competitive employment landscape, practices need to think outside the box to find and hire top-notch talent. Discover innovative strategies and creative approaches to attract quality employees and build a stellar team.
  • Fri, Apr 11
    4:30 PM - 5:20 PM
    Apr 11, 2025, 4:30 PM – 5:20 PM
    4:30 PM - 5:20 PM
    Stay tuned for full program and speaker lineup!
  • Fri, Apr 11
    3:30 PM - 4:20 PM
    Apr 11, 2025, 3:30 PM – 4:20 PM
    3:30 PM - 4:20 PM
    Stay tuned for full program and speaker lineup!
  • Fri, Apr 11
    2:00 PM - 2:50 PM
    Apr 11, 2025, 2:00 PM – 2:50 PM
    2:00 PM - 2:50 PM
    Stay tuned for full program and speaker lineup!
  • Fri, Apr 11
    1:00 PM - 1:50 PM
    Apr 11, 2025, 1:00 PM – 1:50 PM
    1:00 PM - 1:50 PM
    Stay tuned for full program and speaker lineup!
  • Fri, Apr 11
    11:00 AM - 11:50 AM
    Apr 11, 2025, 11:00 AM – 11:50 AM
    11:00 AM - 11:50 AM
    Stay tuned for full program and speaker lineup!
  • Fri, Apr 11
    Kris Kruse-Elliott DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVAA
    Apr 11, 2025, 9:30 AM – 10:20 AM
    Kris Kruse-Elliott DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVAA
    This session covers sedation and anesthesia challenges in cardiac patients, focusing on peri-anesthetic considerations. Topics include planning and patient preparation from pre-hospital admission to discharge, aiding in the development of effective sedation and anesthesia plans.
  • Fri, Apr 11
    Kris Kruse-Elliott, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVAA
    Apr 11, 2025, 8:30 AM – 9:20 AM
    Kris Kruse-Elliott, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVAA
    Renal disease is a common co-morbidity in patients requiring anesthesia for various procedures.  Understanding how the pathophysiology of renal disease intersects with the impact of anesthesia is important to developing a plan for safe delivery of anesthesia that minimizes impact on renal function.
  • TBA
    TBA
    Apr 12, 2025, 4:30 PM – 5:20 PM
    4:30 PM - 5:20 PM
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  • TBA
    TBA
    Apr 12, 2025, 3:30 PM – 4:20 PM
    3:30 PM - 4:20 PM
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  • TBA
    TBA
    Apr 12, 2025, 2:00 PM – 2:50 PM
    2:00 PM - 2:50 PM
    Stay tuned for full program and speaker lineup!
  • TBA
    TBA
    Apr 12, 2025, 1:00 PM – 1:50 PM
    1:00 PM - 1:50 PM
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  • TBA
    TBA
    Apr 12, 2025, 11:00 AM – 11:50 AM
    11:00 AM - 11:50 AM
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  • Staff Retention: Compensation, Benefits and Growth
    Staff Retention: Compensation, Benefits and Growth
    Apr 12, 2025, 9:30 AM – 10:20 AM
    9:30 AM - 10:20 AM
    Using current industry-specific benchmarks attendees will learn appropriate compensation and benefits being offered. Additionally, attendees will learn how they can (financially) be more competitive with pay and benefits.
  •  Competing in Today’s Employment Market: Recruiting, Hiring and Onboarding
     Competing in Today’s Employment Market: Recruiting, Hiring and Onboarding
    Apr 12, 2025, 8:30 AM – 9:20 AM
    8:30 AM - 9:20 AM | Practice Management
    Thriving in a tough job market:  In today's competitive employment landscape, practices need to think outside the box to find and hire top-notch talent. Discover innovative strategies and creative approaches to attract quality employees and build a stellar team.
  • TBA
    TBA
    Apr 11, 2025, 4:30 PM – 5:20 PM
    4:30 PM - 5:20 PM
    Stay tuned for full program and speaker lineup!
  • TBA
    TBA
    Apr 11, 2025, 3:30 PM – 4:20 PM
    3:30 PM - 4:20 PM
    Stay tuned for full program and speaker lineup!
  • TBA
    TBA
    Apr 11, 2025, 2:00 PM – 2:50 PM
    2:00 PM - 2:50 PM
    Stay tuned for full program and speaker lineup!
  • TBA
    TBA
    Apr 11, 2025, 1:00 PM – 1:50 PM
    1:00 PM - 1:50 PM
    Stay tuned for full program and speaker lineup!
  • TBA
    TBA
    Apr 11, 2025, 11:00 AM – 11:50 AM
    11:00 AM - 11:50 AM
    Stay tuned for full program and speaker lineup!
  • Safe Sedation and Anesthesia of Patients with Cardiac Disease
    Safe Sedation and Anesthesia of Patients with Cardiac Disease
    Apr 11, 2025, 9:30 AM – 10:20 AM
    Kris Kruse-Elliott DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVAA
    This session covers sedation and anesthesia challenges in cardiac patients, focusing on peri-anesthetic considerations. Topics include planning and patient preparation from pre-hospital admission to discharge, aiding in the development of effective sedation and anesthesia plans.
  • Renal Disease - Protecting the Kidneys During Anesthesia
    Renal Disease - Protecting the Kidneys During Anesthesia
    Apr 11, 2025, 8:30 AM – 9:20 AM
    Kris Kruse-Elliott, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVAA
    Renal disease is a common co-morbidity in patients requiring anesthesia for various procedures.  Understanding how the pathophysiology of renal disease intersects with the impact of anesthesia is important to developing a plan for safe delivery of anesthesia that minimizes impact on renal function.
Friday, April 11
Saturday, April 12
Saturday, April 12
Friday, April 11
Stream

Medical Theater 1

Medical Theater 2

Veterinary Technician Theater

Practice Management Theater

8:30 - 9:20 AM

Speakers

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Kris Kruse-Elliott

DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVAA

Board Certified Diplomate - American College of Veterinary Anesthesia and Analgesia

8:30 - 9:20 AM

Dermatology -

More details to be announced!

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Valerie Fadok

8:30 - 9:20 AM

More details to be announced!

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To Be Announced

8:30 - 9:20 AM

Synergistic Career Mapping: Designing Career Paths Together

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Rebecca Rose

9:30 - 10:20 AM

Speakers

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Kris Kruse-Elliott

DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVAA

Board Certified Diplomate - American College of Veterinary Anesthesia and Analgesia

9:30 - 10:20 AM

Dermatology -

More details to be announced!

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Valerie Fadok

9:30 - 10:20 AM

More details to be announced!

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To Be Announced

9:30 - 10:20 AM

Beyond the Buzz of Team Leveraging: Assessing and Elevating Skill Sets

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Rebecca Rose

11:00 - 11:50 AM

Speakers

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Kris Kruse-Elliott

DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVAA

Board Certified Diplomate - American College of Veterinary Anesthesia and Analgesia

11:00 - 11:50 AM

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Rachel Venable

DVM, MS, DACVIM (Oncology)

Founder, Pet Cancer Care Consulting

11:00 - 11:50 AM

More details to be announced!

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To Be Announced

11:00 - 11:50 AM

Veterinary Technician Utilization: The Nitty-Gritty of Implementation

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Rebecca Rose

1:00 - 1:50 PM

Speakers

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Kris Kruse-Elliott

DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVAA

Board Certified Diplomate - American College of Veterinary Anesthesia and Analgesia

1:00 - 1:50 PM

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Rachel Venable

DVM, MS, DACVIM (Oncology)

Founder, Pet Cancer Care Consulting

1:00 - 1:50 PM

More details to be announced!

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To Be Announced

1:00 - 1:50 PM

What’s Next?! Now What?! Embracing Shift Management

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Rebecca Rose

2:00 - 2:50 PM

Opthalmology -

More details to be announced!

Speakers

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Anne Metzler

2:00 - 2:50 PM

Speakers

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Rachel Venable

DVM, MS, DACVIM (Oncology)

Founder, Pet Cancer Care Consulting

2:00 - 2:50 PM

More details to be announced!

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To Be Announced

2:00 - 2:50 PM

More details to be announced!

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To Be Announced

3:30 - 4:20 PM

Opthalmology -

More details to be announced!

Speakers

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Anne Metzler

3:30 - 4:20 PM

Dermatology -

More details to be announced!

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Valerie Fadok

3:30 - 4:20 PM

More details to be announced!

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Heidi Reuss-Lamky

3:30 - 4:20 PM

More details to be announced!

Speakers

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To Be Announced

4:30 - 5:20 PM

Opthalmology -

More details to be announced!

Speakers

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Anne Metzler

4:30 - 5:20 PM

Dermatology -

More details to be announced!

Speakers

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Valerie Fadok

4:30 - 5:20 PM

More details to be announced!

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Heidi Reuss-Lamky

4:30 - 5:20 PM

More details to be announced!

Speakers

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To Be Announced

Stream

Medical Theater 1

Medical Theater 2

Veterinary Technician Theater

Practice Management Theater

8:30 - 9:20 AM

Speakers

KrusePhoto.png

Kris Kruse-Elliott

DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVAA

Board Certified Diplomate - American College of Veterinary Anesthesia and Analgesia

8:30 - 9:20 AM

Dermatology -

More details to be announced!

Speakers

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Valerie Fadok

8:30 - 9:20 AM

More details to be announced!

Speakers

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To Be Announced

8:30 - 9:20 AM

Synergistic Career Mapping: Designing Career Paths Together

Speakers

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Rebecca Rose

9:30 - 10:20 AM

Speakers

KrusePhoto.png

Kris Kruse-Elliott

DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVAA

Board Certified Diplomate - American College of Veterinary Anesthesia and Analgesia

9:30 - 10:20 AM

Dermatology -

More details to be announced!

Speakers

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Valerie Fadok

9:30 - 10:20 AM

More details to be announced!

Speakers

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To Be Announced

9:30 - 10:20 AM

Beyond the Buzz of Team Leveraging: Assessing and Elevating Skill Sets

Speakers

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Rebecca Rose

11:00 - 11:50 AM

Speakers

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Kris Kruse-Elliott

DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVAA

Board Certified Diplomate - American College of Veterinary Anesthesia and Analgesia

11:00 - 11:50 AM

Speakers

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Rachel Venable

DVM, MS, DACVIM (Oncology)

Founder, Pet Cancer Care Consulting

11:00 - 11:50 AM

More details to be announced!

Speakers

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To Be Announced

11:00 - 11:50 AM

Veterinary Technician Utilization: The Nitty-Gritty of Implementation

Speakers

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Rebecca Rose

1:00 - 1:50 PM

Speakers

KrusePhoto.png

Kris Kruse-Elliott

DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVAA

Board Certified Diplomate - American College of Veterinary Anesthesia and Analgesia

1:00 - 1:50 PM

Speakers

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Rachel Venable

DVM, MS, DACVIM (Oncology)

Founder, Pet Cancer Care Consulting

1:00 - 1:50 PM

More details to be announced!

Speakers

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To Be Announced

1:00 - 1:50 PM

What’s Next?! Now What?! Embracing Shift Management

Speakers

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Rebecca Rose

2:00 - 2:50 PM

Opthalmology -

More details to be announced!

Speakers

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Anne Metzler

2:00 - 2:50 PM

Speakers

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Rachel Venable

DVM, MS, DACVIM (Oncology)

Founder, Pet Cancer Care Consulting

2:00 - 2:50 PM

More details to be announced!

Speakers

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To Be Announced

2:00 - 2:50 PM

More details to be announced!

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To Be Announced

3:30 - 4:20 PM

Opthalmology -

More details to be announced!

Speakers

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Anne Metzler

3:30 - 4:20 PM

Dermatology -

More details to be announced!

Speakers

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Valerie Fadok

4:30 - 5:20 PM

Opthalmology -

More details to be announced!

Speakers

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Anne Metzler

4:30 - 5:20 PM

Dermatology -

More details to be announced!

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Valerie Fadok

3:30 - 4:20 PM

More details to be announced!

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To Be Announced

3:30 - 4:20 PM

More details to be announced!

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Heidi Reuss-Lamky

4:30 - 5:20 PM

More details to be announced!

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To Be Announced

4:30 - 5:20 PM

More details to be announced!

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Heidi Reuss-Lamky

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We understand the importance of planning ahead. While we’re finalizing the details, rest assured that the VetCE agenda will be packed with networking opportunities, subject-matter expert speakers, and insightful education sessions designed to enhance your expertise while providing you with the CE credits you need. Check back soon for the full lineup, and get ready to tailor your experience for maximum impact!

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WHO WE ARE & WHAT WE DO

VetCE Live is all about creating a unique experience for the veterinary community—different from those huge events in big cities. VetCE Mesa is a focused, two-day conference and trade show at the Mesa Convention Center, just a quick 30-minute drive from Phoenix. With limited registration, this event gives you the chance to connect on a more personal level with experts, peers, and exhibitors. For exhibitors, it’s a great opportunity to engage in meaningful conversations with the professionals who matter most.

Friday, Sept. 26
Saturday, Sept. 27

Medical Theater 1

Medical Theater 2

Vet Tech Theater

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Practice Management Theater

11:00 - 11:50 AM

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11:00 - 11:50 AM

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1:00 - 1:50 PM

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Medical Theater 1

Medical Theater 2

Vet Tech Theater

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Practice Management Theater

1:00 - 1:50 PM

Dentistry -

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Jennifer Hertzoff

1:00 - 1:50 PM

What’s Next?! Now What?! Embracing Shift Management

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Rebecca Rose

RVT, CCC , CPEP

Veterinary Team Coach - Rebecca Rose Coaching, LLC

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MESA, ARIZONA
APRIL 11-12, 2025

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