Join IVMA for a focused in-person continuing education opportunity this summer, featuring Dr. Steve Birchard, a nationally recognized expert in veterinary surgery. This 4-hour CE event will cover key surgical approaches to respiratory challenges in dogs and cats—equipping you with tools and techniques to manage complex cases in your practice.
Dr. Steve Birchard is a board-certified veterinary surgeon with over four decades of experience in clinical practice and academic medicine. After graduating from The University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine, he completed his surgical residency at Purdue College of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Birchard worked as a staff surgeon at the prestigious Animal Medical Center in New York City, and then served on the faculty at Ohio State University, where he trained countless residents and contributed extensively to the veterinary surgical literature. He is the chief editor of the Saunders Manual of Small Animal Practice and a sought-after national speaker known for making complex surgical topics practical and engaging.
Wednesday, August 13 - 2025 - 1:00–5:00 PM
Embassy Suites Conference Center – Waters E Ballroom | Noblesville, IN
Earn 4 Hours of CE
Management of Brachycephalic Syndrome: New Concepts for a Complicated Disorder
Laryngeal Paralysis in Dogs and Cats: Not All Dogs Should Get a Tie-Back
Thoracic Trauma: How to Stabilize Them and When Is Surgery Necessary?
Surgical Correction of Diaphragmatic Hernia: Is It an Emergency?
Each 50-minute session is packed with actionable insights, with short breaks between.
IVMA Members: $129 | Late fee after July 30: $159
Non-Members: $258 | Late fee after July 30: $288
Indiana Veterinary Medical Association
125 West Market Street, Suite 300
Indianapolis, IN 46204
Phone: (317) 974-0888
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