Flex Forecast: September/October 2025

On-demand webinars

Gilvetmab: A Novel Immunotherapy in the Fight Against Cancer

• Specialty: Oncology
• Speaker: Craig A. Clifford, DVM, MS, DACVIM (Oncology)
• Sponsor: Merck Animal Health
• RACE approved: 1.0 CE hour

Veterinary oncology has seen significant advancements in immunotherapy, offering novel treatment approaches for companion animals diagnosed with cancer. Immunotherapy aims to harness the body’s immune system to recognize and attack cancerous cells, reducing reliance on traditional treatments such as chemotherapy and radiation therapy. This lecture discusses the novel class of agents called “checkpoint inhibitors,” focusing on the first in veterinary medicine, gilvetmab.

Canine Osteoarthritis: What’s New, What Works and What Is the Science?

• Specialty: Orthopedics
• Speaker: Janice L. Huntingford, DVM, MS-TCVM, DACVSMR, CVPP, CVA
• Sponsor: Covetrus
• RACE approved: 0.5 CE credit hour

This course covers the essential points of diagnosis and treatment of otitis. Both acute and chronic cases of otitis will be discussed. Emphasis will be placed on the PSPP classification system (primary causes, secondary causes, predisposing causes, and perpetuating factors).

Don’t Get Bitten! Veterinary Job Buzzwords, Benefits, and Watchouts!

• Specialty: Professional development
• Speaker: Whitney Miller, DVM, MBA, DACVPM
• Sponsor: Petco and Vetco Total Care
• RACE approved: 0.5 CE credit hour

Many of us have experienced the physical and mental toll that unrelenting stress, long hours, limiting contracts, crushing production models, and meager benefits can take on veterinarians and staff. Veterinary students or new vets may wonder, “How can I enjoy my chosen profession and avoid burning out?” Or you’ve been told these negatives just come with the territory of being a vet and are learning to live with them. Veterinarian stress, depression, compassion fatigue, and career burnout are things we take very seriously. We believe that doctors deserve greater choice, autonomy, and flexibility that enable them to lead happier and healthier lives.

Implementation and Interpretation of Canine Genetic Screening in General Practice

• Specialty: Genetic technology
• Speaker: Jenna Dockweiler, dvm, ms, dact, ccrt, cvat
• Sponsor: Embark
• RACE approved: 1.0 CE credit hour

During this course, participants can expect to learn basic genetics terminology and concepts (such as penetrance, expression, and mode of inheritance). A brief overview of the various technologies utilized to determine genotype will be provided. Participants will then learn to apply these concepts through clinical case walkthroughs and how to communicate the benefits and results of canine genetic screening to their clients. Lastly, participants will learn how canine genetic screening can fit into various practices.

Getting to the Heart of the Problem: Current Trends and Recommendations on Canine Heartworm Disease

• Specialty: Parasitology
• Speaker: Guilherme G. Verocai, DVM, PhD, MS, DACVM (Parasitology)
• Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim
• RACE approved: 1.0 CE credit hour

Heartworm is the most important canine parasite in the United States. This presentation will review the parasite’s life cycle and infection-associated pathology. Trends in heartworm distribution will be examined. Recommendations for accurate diagnostics will be discussed. The role of owner adherence in heartworm prevention will be examined, considering the emergence of resistance to macrocyclic lactones. In addition, advice on best practices for treating infection will be provided.

Practical Corneal Ulcer Management for General Practitioners

• Specialty: Ophthalmology
• Speaker: Alex Sigmund, dvm, dacvo
• Sponsor: Domes Pharma
• RACE approved: 1.0 CE credit hour

Experts will review corneal anatomy and how that pertains to our understanding of ulcer management. This program will delve into the specifics of recognizing and treating corneal ulcers from superficial to deep in your practice in a digestible manner

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NEW Canine Lymphoma Treatment—Never a One-Size-Fits-All

• Specialty: Oncology
• Speaker: Craig Clifford, DVM, MS, DACVIM (Oncology)
• Sponsor: Dechra
• RACE approved: 1.0 CE credit hour

This 1-hour virtual webinar will discuss how Laverdia CA-1 (verdinexor tabs) fits into treating dogs with lymphoma. We will discuss the mechanism of action, dosing, adverse events, and efficacy of this novel agent. Finally, we will discuss why Laverdia CA-1 should be utilized in the primary care setting.