Alumni

8th Annual Companion Animal Veterinary CE Conference - 2025

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exterior photo of the companion animal hospital


Ohio State's Veterinary Medical Center (VMC) is excited to host our annual companion animal continuing education conference. This year's event offers a full day of learning, networking, and exploring the latest advancements in companion animal care. 

Gain valuable knowledge with six complimentary hours of continuing education during the conference. 

Check in starts at 8:15 a.m., the conference begins promptly at 9 a.m. and includes a catered boxed-lunch and refreshments. At the conclusion of the conference at 4:10 p.m., attendees are invited to optional tours of the Frank Stanton Veterinary Spectrum of Care Clinic or the Ralph Rogan Equine Performance Evaluation Arena.  

Veterinarians are invited to this FREE event to enhance their skills in companion animal care, connect with fellow professionals, and discover the advanced facilities at the Ohio State University Veterinary Medical Center. 

Session Information

Morning Topics


  • Physical Therapy for Dogs and Cats
    Dr. Nina Kieves 
  • Aerodigestive Disorders/Esophageal 
    Dr. Molly Bechtold
  • Imaging of the Coughing Patient 
    Dr. Amy Habing
  • Another Eye Bites the Dust: A Review of Common Ocular Emergencies
    Dr. Amanda Davis 

Afternoon Topics


  • Canine Mast Cell Tumors: What’s New and What’s on The Horizon
    Dr. Rhonda Burge
  • Paroxysmal Dyskinesia: A Movement Disorder or Disease the Rise 
    Dr. Amanda Jurkoshek
  • Practice Pearls for Reproduction
    Dr. Erin Runcan
  • Complex Fracture Management
    Dr. Jonathan Dyce
  • Optional tours of the Ralph Rogan Equine Performance Evaluation Arena or the Frank Stanton Veterinary Spectrum of Care Clinic

 

Speakers

  • Molly BechtoldDVM, DACVIM (SAIM), Assistant Professor-Clinical, Small Animal Internal Medicine
  • Rhonda BurgeDVM, DACVIM, Associate Professor-Clinical, Small Animal Integrated Oncology – Medical Oncology
  • Amanda DavisDVM, DACVO, Assistant Professor-Clinical, Comparative Ophthalmology
  • Jonathan Dyce, MA, VetMB, MRCVS, DSAO, DACVS, Associate Professor, Small Animal Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery
  • Amy Habing, DVM, DACVR, Associate Professor-Practice
  • Amanda Jurkoshek, DVM, DACVIM, Assistant Professor-Clinical, Neurology & Neurosurgery
  • Nina Kieves, DVM, DACVS, DACVSMR, CCRT, Assoc. Professor, Small Animal Surgery, Section Head
  • Erin RuncanDVM, DACT, Professor-Clinical, Theriogenology 

Our thanks to Zoetis for their consecutive support over the last eight years. 

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Date

August 22, 2025

Time

9:00 am - 4:10 pm

Location

The Ohio State University Veterinary Medical Center Auditorium