UF Veterinary Hospitals
2026 Referring Veterinarian Appreciation Day
A full-day of small and large animal continuing education to show our appreciation for our referring veterinarians.
Join us for a full day of appreciation, delicious food and learning tailored just for you! Mark your calendars for June 27, 2026 from 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., where we’ll feature a small animal and a large animal track, up to 5 CE, breakfast, lunch, giveaways, and more!
Don’t miss your opportunity to network with peers, learn from experts, and enjoy a well-deserved day of appreciation.
*Registration is now closed for the in-person event.
Small Animal Track – Lecture Hall A
- 7:00-8:00 a.m.: Registration and Breakfast (located at the Small Animal Hospital – 2089 SW 16th Ave.)
- 8:00-8:05 a.m.: Welcome – Dr. Michael Schaer
- 8:05-8:35 a.m.: What Can We Do with a CO2 Laser in Dermatology and Otology? – Dr. Chi-Yen Wu
- 8:40-9:10 a.m.: The Eyes Have It: Updates in Ophthalmology – Dr. Caryn Plummer
- 9:15-9:45 a.m.: Radiographic Assessment of the Abdomen in Traumatized Patients – Dr. Federico Vilaplana Grosso
- 9:50-10:20 a.m.: Osteoarthritis in Young Dogs: Early Recognition and Practical Management Strategies – Dr. Erin Miscioscia
- 10:20-10:40 a.m.: Break (located outside of Lecture Halls A & B)
- 10:40-11:10 a.m.: What is new in ECC? – Dr. Adesola Odunayo
- 11:15-11:45 a.m.: The Power of Precision: Elevating Cancer Outcomes with Radiation Therapy – Dr. Jishnu Rao Gutti
- 11:50 a.m. – 12:20 p.m.: Appropriate Use of Antimicrobials – Dr. Jim Wellehan
- 12:25-12:55 p.m.: Important Lessons Learned about Treating Pit Viper Envenomations – Dr. Michael Schaer
- 1:00-2:00 p.m.: Lunch (located at the Small Animal Hospital – 2089 SW 16th Ave.)
- 1:00-2:00 p.m.: Thinking about Selling Your Practice or Business? – Panel Discussion Moderated by Caleb Knepper (located in Banfield, 3rd Floor at the Small Animal Hospital – 2089 SW 16th Ave.)
Large Animal Track – Lecture Hall B
- 7:00-8:00 a.m.: Registration and Breakfast (located at the Small Animal Hospital – 2089 SW 16th Ave.)
- 8:00-8:05 a.m.: Welcome – Dr. Chris Sanchez
- 8:05-8:35 a.m.: Admissions, Debt, Salaries and Employment: Data for RDVMs – Dr. Amanda House
- 8:40-9:10 a.m.: Pictures with a Purpose: Imaging Modalities in Equine Practice – Dr. Heather Roe
- 9:15-9:45 a.m.: Helping the Hormones: Treatment Approaches for Equine Endocrine Disease – Dr. Dianne McFarlane
- 9:50-10:20 a.m.: Ticking Time Bombs: New Research on Strangulating Lipoma Type of Colic – Dr. Anje Bauck
- 10:20-10:40 a.m.: Break (located outside of Lecture Halls A & B)
- 10:40-11:10 a.m.: Update on New World Screwworm Risk – Dr. Fiona Maunsell
- 11:15-11:45 a.m.: Piggy Practice – Tips for Assessing and Treating Pet Pigs – Dr. Shannon Darby
- 11:50 a.m. – 12:20 p.m.: Effects of Aqua Treadmill Water Depth on Muscle Fiber Activation in Performance Horses – Dr. Jennifer Taintor
- 12:25-12:55 p.m.: ER: What to Expect in the Wee Hours – Dr. Lisa Edwards
- 1:00-2:00 p.m.: Lunch (located at the Small Animal Hospital – 2089 SW 16th Ave.)
Additional Free CE – Virtual ONLY
If you can’t make it to the in-person event, not to worry. You will have a chance to receive free CE for the popular 3-hour Florida Rules and Laws and Pharmacy Dispensing Rules course that will be available virtually for 30 days for you to complete at your convenience. The link will be sent to registrants after June 27, 2026.
**Please note: if you register for our in-person appreciation event above, you will automatically receive the link to take this virtual course. No need to register for both.
SPONSORS
Thank you to our generous sponsors for their support!
Interested in becoming a sponsor? Contact Sarah Coulson at sarahcoulson@ufl.edu for more information.
