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Annual Conference
2026 Annual Conference Dates
 
Saturday, September 26 - Sunday, September 27
The Edgewater Hotel
Gatlinburg, TN

 

12 CEUs are available for full conference attendees.

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2026 Annual Conference UPDATE!

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We are excited to announce two featured speakers for the 2026 ETVMA Annual Conference:

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Saturday Featured Speaker

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Dr. Jonathan Abbott, DVM, DACVIM (Cardiology)
Professor of Veterinary Cardiology at the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine and past president of the ACVIM Specialty of Cardiology.

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Dr. Abbott will present on Saturday from 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Additional session topics will be announced soon.

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Sunday Featured Speaker

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Dr. William “Billy” Thomas, DVM, MS, DACVIM (Neurology)
Professor of Neurology & Neurosurgery and Small Animal Hospital Director at the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine.

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Dr. Thomas will present on Sunday from 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., including a 15-minute break.

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Sunday session topics will include:

  • Mistakes to Avoid When Treating Seizures

  • Mistakes to Avoid When Treating Spinal Cord Disease

  • The Down Dog — Emergency Management of Paraplegia

  • Head Tilt — How to Deal with Common Vestibular Diseases

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Additional conference details, including registration information, will be shared as they become available.

Saturday, September 26

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Registration 7:30-8:30

 

8:30 - 10:00    Session

 

10:00 - 10:15    Break

 

10:15 - 12:00    Session

 

12:00 - 1:00    Lunch

 

1:00 - 3:15 Session

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3:15- 3:30    Break

 

3:30 - 5:00    Session

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Sunday, September 27

 

8:00 - 9:30    Session

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9:30 - 9:45    Break

 

9:45 - 11:15    Session

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about

ABOUT US

Founded in 1977 as an informal gathering, the East Tennessee Veterinary Medical Association has grown to be an annual professional development opportunity for veterinary professional across the region. As a non-profit foundation, the ETVMA directs all proceeds from the annual conference to scholarships for veterinary students and to the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine. 

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Board Members:

Dr. Richard Hewitt, President

Dr. Bob Denovo, Member

Dr. Ken Chamness, Member

Dr. Pat Hackett, Member

Dr. Jim Hammon, Member

Dr. Randy Hammon, Member

Dr. Sally Poston, Member

Dr. Stan Sanders, Member

 

Sharon Weaver, Administrator

Amanda Davis, Web Administrator 

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contact

KEEP

IN TOUCH

OUR ADDRESS

9412 Sarasota Drive, Knoxville, TN  37923

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Email: sharonbeelerweaver@yahoo.com
Tel:  865-254-7456

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CONTACT US

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