Schedule - 4 Days
26 Mar
Canine Lab: Practical Application of Canine Musculoskeletal Ultrasound for Diagnosis and Guided Injections
This immersive, full-day hands-on lab is designed for veterinarians seeking to enhance their diagnostic and therapeutic skills in canine musculoskeletal ultrasound (MSK US). Led by ACVSMR diplomates and a radiologist with expertise in musculoskeletal imaging, the lab offers practical training in scanning techniques for key musculoskeletal structures.
Specific regions covered will include the shoulder, Achilles tendon, iliopsoas, and stifle. Attendees will also learn ultrasound-guided tendon injections. The course combines brief didactic overviews with extensive hands-on scanning using canine cadavers and live demonstrations, offering a high-yield learning experience tailored to veterinarians managing canine mobility and orthopedic conditions.
Dr. Julia Tomlinson
Canine Lab: Canine Musculoskeletal Ultrasound
Equine Lab: Practical Application of Wearable Technology for Fitness Assessment and Performance Monitoring
During this lab, wearable technology and fitness trackers currently used to assess fitness and monitor performance will be demonstrated. Case discussions will be used to present key variables that are useful to determine fitness to perform, monitor progression of training, detect subclinical or mild disease, and prevent injury.
Dr. Cristobal Navas de Solis
The use of technology for fitness assessment and performance monitoring
Dr. Carolein Munsters
Equine Lab: The use of technology for fitness assessment and performance monitoring
Speakers
Keynote
Dr. Wayne McIlwraith
Professor Emeritus at Colorado State University
Dr. Brian Noehren
Professor - University of Kentucky BioMotion Lab
General
Dr. Juliette Hart
President - American College of Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation
Equine Lab
Dr. Carolein Munsters
Dr. Cristobal Navas de Solis
Canine Lab
Dr. Julia Tomlinson
Dr. Gabriella Varcoe
Dr Kristina Hugel
Dr. Georgette Goorchenko
Canine Track
Dr. Ronald Koh
Dr. Niwako Ogata
Dr. Sarah Love
Dr. Joe Wakshlag
Dr. Bess Pierce
Dr. Natasha Olby
Dr. Arielle Pechette Markley
Dr. Wanda Gordon-Evans
Dr. Kristin Kirkby-Shaw
Dr. Michael Davis
Dr. Julia Tomlinson
Equine Track
Dr. Cristobal Navas de Solis
Dr. Michael Davis
Dr. Andrew Van Eps
Dr. Matt Durham
Dr. Lauren Schnabel
Dr. Karen Shaw
Dr. Jamie Textor
Dr. Erin Contino
Dr. Melissa King
Dr. Sarah le Jeune
Dr. Melinda Story
Dr. Natasha Werpy
Dr. Kyla Ortved
TECHNICIAN TRACK
Sandy Gregory
Kristen Hagler
Brittany Laflen
Jenna Goveronski
John Nielsen
Sarah Ostrin
Services
Canine Laboratory
11 items left!Equine Laboratory
26 items left!Saturday Early Breakfast Session
90 items left!Sunday Early Breakfast Session
91 items left!Fees
Early period is available until Feb 15, 2026.
Sponsors
Titanium
Gold
Canine Lab
Equine Lab
Event Location
Marriott Lexington Griffin Gate Golf Resort & Spa
Venue
Marriott Lexington Griffin Gate Golf Resort & Spa
Lexington, Kentucky, 40511, United States
Address
1800 Newtown Pike, Lexington, KY 40511, USA
About event
The ACVSMR Annual Symposium is the premier continuing education event dedicated to advancing the science and clinical practice of veterinary sports medicine and rehabilitation. This multi-day meeting brings together veterinarians, residents, researchers and technicians from around the world. Those attending will share cutting-edge research, evidence-based treatment protocols and innovative techniques for optimizing performance recovery and quality of life in companion, working and athletic animals.
Through lectures, panel discussions, interactive labs and networking opportunities, attendees gain practical skills and the latest knowledge in areas such as orthopedics, neurology, regenerative medicine, rehabilitation therapies, conditioning, injury prevention and return-to-sport strategies. The Symposium fosters collaboration among specialists and general practitioners, supporting the College's mission to promote excellence in veterinary sports medicine and rehabilitation.
Join us in 2026 at the fabulous Griffin Gate Resort in Lexington, KY.
Hotel Reservations are now available. You must secure your reservation not later than Feb. 26, 2026. To reserve your hotel rooms, click RESERVATION
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