Auburn University Veterinary Academy

Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine is dedicated to providing the highest standard of veterinary medical education. The college is committed not only to training students to become veterinarians but also to providing veterinary practitioners and alumni with opportunities for professional development through high quality, practical continuing education.

Auburn University Veterinary Academy is designed for practitioners seeking advanced, relevant, and practical continuing education. Academy members can attend three weekend CE seminars throughout the year to gain more comprehensive knowledge of specific areas of veterinary medicine. For the convenience of practitioners traveling from a distance and/or working Saturday hours, seminars will be held from 2-6 p.m. on Saturdays and continue from 8 a.m.-noon on Sundays.

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Membership Benefits

 Academy Membership
($785)
Single Seminar Registration
($275)
Three weekend seminars (8 CE hours each) 
Annual Conference registration* (20 CE hours) 
Relevant, practical subject information to take back to your practice
Opportunities to network with like-minded colleagues committed to seeking high-quality continuing education
Printed notes for weekend seminar(s)
Boxed lunch on Sunday
Certificate of Completion for each seminar
Membership Acknowledgement certificate 

*Annual Conference add-on options (labs, FL Pharmacy, guest meals, etc) and reunion registration are not included with Academy membership

2025 Seminars

(Single seminar registration options available)

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May 17-18: Managing the Aging Pet

TOPICSPEAKER
Cognition and Optimal Brain function in the aging petMaureen McMichael, BS, DVM, M.Ed, DACVECC
Update on anti-aging research and applicability to the aging petMaureen McMichael, BS, DVM, M.Ed, DACVECC
Diagnosing and managing common ophthalmic diseases in the aging petMeredith Voyles, DVM, MS, DACVO
Canine Joint Injections for Osteoarthritis ManagementKayla Corriveau, DVM, DACVS-SA
Physical Rehabilitation in Geriatric Patients: A multi-modal approachLiz Hodson, LVT, CCRP
Sweating with the Oldies: Case Presentations of Geriatric Physical RehabilitationLiz Hodson, LVT, CCRP

June 28-29: Practice Health & Safety and Parasites

TOPICSPEAKER
An Emerging Threat: Bird Flu in Cats & Public Health ImplicationsKelley Steury, DVM, MPH, DACVPM
Veterinary Occupational Health & Safety: How to Avoid Becoming the PatientKelley Steury, DVM, MPH, DACVPM
Veterinary Infection Prevention & ControlAndrea Perkins, PhD, MPH, CPH
Veterinary Healthcare Associated InfectionsAndrea Perkins, PhD, MPH, CPH
Dewormer resistance and what to do about it in small animal practiceJeba Chelladurai, BVSc&AH, MS, PhD
Lungworms and heartworm diagnoses in small animal practiceJeba Chelladurai, BVSc&AH, MS, PhD
General update on ticks and tick-borne pathogens of companion animals in U.S./AlabamaKathryn Reif, MSPH, PhD
General update on canine zoonotic parasitesKathryn Reif, MSPH, PhD

August 23-24: The Ear

TOPICSPEAKER
Otitis Robert Kennis, DVM, MS, DACVD
Total Ear Canal Ablation and Bulla Osteotomy in Dogs Scarlett Sumner, DVM, DACVS(SA)
Ventral Bulla Osteotomy and TECA-BO in Cats Scarlett Sumner, DVM, DACVS(SA)
Vestibular Disease Amy Yanke, DVM, MS, DACVIM(Neurology)
Updates on treatment options for canine aural hematomas Christopher Lea, DVM, DABP (Canine and Feline)
Navigating QOL Conversations for Pets with Chronic Conditions like End-Stage Otitis Marianna Spiotta, LMSW, VSW