Nashville 2025 Veterinary Conference

15 hours of Continuing Education (CE) credits fully accredited through the New York State Education Department (NYSED). AAVSB’s Registry of Approved Continuing Education (RACE) approval is pending. Plus 4 hours for wetlab

Speakers

Ophthalmology- Dr. Terah Webb, DACVO      https://www.medvet.com/doctor/terah-webb/

Neurology – TBA

Conference schedule

Friday, September 19th, 2025

1 pm – 6 pm with complimentary welcome reception to follow

Saturday, September 20th, 2025

9 am – 2:30 pm with complimentary lunch

3-7 pm Wet lab – Ophthalmic Surgery for the General Practitioner  (additional registration and fees apply, see below)

Sunday, September 21st, 2025

8am – 1pm with complimentary breakfast

Ophthalmic Surgery Wetlab – 4 hours of additional CE 

In this in-depth course we will review, and you will get hands-on practice in, surgical techniques including: 

          Eyelid mass removal

          Laceration repair

          Entropion correction

          Pocket imbrication for cherry eye

          Tarsorrhaphy

          Burr & Grid keratotomy for indolent ulcers

 For the wetlab, specific surgical instruments are required. You may bring your own, or if you prefer, you can purchase a new ophthalmic surgery pack or individual instruments from us in advance, which you can use in the lab and keep afterward. Please note that additional instruments will not be available for purchase or use on-site, and the wet lab registration is entirely non-refundable. Be sure to review the required instrument list carefully before registering. If you have questions about the accuracy or functionality of your instruments for the wetlab, please email us at [email protected].

All additional disposable items will be provided by Vet Quest.

Wetlab Required Instrument List:

Eyelid Speculum

Beaver Blade Handle (blades will be provided for the lab)

Castroviejo needle holder

Microteeth forceps (0.3mm colibri recommended)

Skin suturing forceps with small teeth and tying platform (0.3mm or 0.5mm Castroviejo suture forceps recommended)

Chalazion Desmarres Forcep Clamp

Stevens Tenotomy Scissors

Please email us at [email protected] to purchase individual instruments (price variable) or an entire instrument pack ($1500 value, for $1200)

Nashville is famous for its music scene, lively nightlife and unique neighborhoods like the Gulch. Visit iconic venues like the Ryman Auditorium, or explore the honky-tonks on Broadway for live performances. Visit Percy Warner Park for hiking and picnicking, or take a stroll along the Cumberland River. 

Music City Center is in the heart of downtown Nashville; our conference is being held in meeting room 202 (A-C). 

Floor Plans | nashvillemusiccitycenter.com (nashvilleconventionctr.com)

A room block has not been reserved for this conference, we welcome you to pick the hotel of your choice during your stay. Please book early to reserve a convenient accommodation. There are numerous local hotels within a short walking distance from Music City Center, please visit this link for several hotel options: Hotels | nashvillemusiccitycenter.com (nashvilleconventionctr.com)