Event Details
Join us in the Robins Pavilion of the Jepson Alumni Center on September 29th for a lecture-based seminar featuring veterinary experts in medical, radiation, and surgical oncology, as well as palliative care options. Thanks to the generosity of our presenting sponsor, The Oncology Service, this seminar is free for registered veterinarians and licensed veterinary technicians to attend.
Breakfast and lunch will be provided for all registered attendees. For catering purposes, please register by September 19th.
Doors will open at 8:30 am and the first presenter will begin at 9:00 am.
The Jepson Alumni Center is located at 442 Westhampton Way, Richmond, VA 23229.
About FETCH a Cure
FETCH a Cure is a 501 ©(3) non-profit organization focused on improving the quality of life of our pets. Working with pet owners and the veterinary community, FETCH is furthering pet cancer awareness, education, and treatment.
Our vision is simple: A community where no one is denied a choice for their pet's health due to lack of options, education, or funding.
The seminar is complimentary; however, if you are interested in making a generous, tax deductible donation to offset costs to FETCH, please click the donate button below:
Presentations & Schedule
Registration and Breakfast provided by Impawsible Pups
8:30 - 9:00 am
Shannon Kenny, DVM, DACVIM, "Paraneoplastic Syndromes: A Review for the Small Animal Practitioner"
9:00 - 9:50 am
Rick Chetney, Jr., DVM, DACVR, "The Road to Oncology: Diagnostics and Staging of the Cancer Patient in the Primary Care Clinic"
10:00 - 10:50 am
Melissa Miller, DVM, PGSS-C, "Oncology Mixed Bag: Enhanced Diagnostics and Newer Therapies for the Cancer Patient"
11:00 - 11:50 am
Vendor Fair and Lunch provided by Holiday Barn Pet Resorts
12:00 - 12:30 pm
Sevima Aktay, VMD, DACVS-SA, "Surgical Planning and Techniques for Treatment of Cutaneous and Subcutaneous Tumors"
12:30 - 1:20 pm
Tyler Carmack, DVM, CVA, CVFT, CHPV, "Common (and Easy!) Integrative Tools for Your Palliative Care Toolbox"
1:30 - 2:20 pm
Space is limited to 100 attendees. Please direct any questions about the seminar to Amanda Brzostowski at amanda@fetchacure.org or call (804)793-8348. This program has been approved for 5 hours of continuing education credit in jurisdictions that recognize RACE approval.
Thank you to our generous sponsors:
