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April 2025 Small Animal Seminar: Geriatrics and Hospice for the General Practitioner

In-person and Virtual Registration options
CE = 6 hours

Wednesday, April 9, 2025
8:50 AM - 4:00 PM (EDT)

Virtual Attendees - Log in to participate

* Registration open until 4/9/25 at 7:00 AM (EST)

Join us for the 5th seminar of the 2024/2025 Small Animal Series! 

Registration Pricing: 

MVMA Member Veterinarian: $210
MVMA Member LVT/Practice Staff: $180

Nonmember Veterinarian: $260
Nonmember LVT/Practice Staff: $210

  • Registration for in-person attendance will remain open until 5pm on Wednesday April 2, 2025
  • Registration for virtual participation will remain open until 7am on Wednesday, April 9, 2025
  • Small Animal Seminars WILL  NOT be recorded for on-demand viewing

About the Speaker:

Sheilah A Robertson BVMS (Hons), PhD, DACVAA, DECVAA, DACAW, DECAWBM (WSEL), CVA, MRCVS 

After graduating from the University of Glasgow Dr Robertson spent time in mixed animal practice then as a surgery intern followed by specialized training in anesthesia and analgesia including a PhD at Bristol University (United Kingdom). She is board certified in anesthesia and in animal welfare by the respective American and European Colleges. She has been a faculty member at the University of Saskatchewan, Michigan State University, and the University of Florida. She spent 2 years as an assistant director in the division of Animal Welfare at the American Veterinary Medical Association. In 2014 she completed her graduate certificate in Shelter Medicine at the University of Florida and volunteers at community cat clinics and High-Volume High Quality Spay and Neuter Programs. In 2019 she received her certification as a Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine Palliative and End-of-Life practitioner by the Chi Institute of Chinese Medicine and holds a certificate in small animal acupuncture. She has published widely on the recognition and alleviation of acute pain in companion animals and been a member of numerous practice guidelines committees for the American Animal Hospital Association, the American Association of Feline Practitioners, the International Society of Feline Medicine, and the World Small Animal Veterinary Association. She is the senior medical director of Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice, a large network of veterinarians dedicated to end-of-life care. Dr Robertson is a courtesy lecturer at the University of Florida’s College of Veterinary Medicine.

Access to electronic proceedings will be found here. When available, only registered seminar attendees will be provided access (log in required).

For More Information:

Kara Henrys
Kara Henrys
Director of Learning & Strategic Partnerships Michigan Veterinary Medical Association (517)347-4666

*Agenda coming soon

Small Animal Seminars are a hybrid event. Address information for in-person registrants can be found in your confirmation.