Events - STLVMA

Doors open 8:30 am NO BREAKFAST PROVIDED – Lunch, drinks, and an afternoon snack provided. Dr. Sally J Foote is an international veterinary behavior consultant, writer, and speaker.  Certified by the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants, Low-Stress Handling Certified Silver, and Fear Free Elite, she is an expert in creating a less stressful care experience for staff, patients, and clients.   Dr. Foote has presented at national conferences, including the AVMA, VMX, and Midwest Veterinary Conference, and is a guest lecturer at various Colleges of Veterinary Medicine and other universities.   With over 40 years of practice experience, Dr. Foote now focuses her time on speaking, creating online education, heading the Bella Behavior learning center in Tuscola, IL, and continuing to innovate in veterinary behavior.  Dr. Foote received her DVM in 1984 from the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine. She is a Certified Animal Behavior Consultant by the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants, Low-Stress Handling Certified – Silver, and Fear Free Elite Certified.    Dr. Foote has served on multiple committees with the Illinois State Veterinary Medical Association and is the past president of the American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior. Dr. Foote is a member of […]

Doors open 6:00 pm, Speaker 7-9 McAlister’s Delli – sandwiches/boxed AI is quickly becoming part of everyday veterinary practice. In this session, we’ll look at how AI can support your clinic in real, practical ways: from helping with marketing and client communication to improving medical records, diagnostics, and workflow efficiency. We’ll break down what’s possible now, what’s coming soon, and how to decide what makes sense for your team. Learning Objectives: Marketing & Communication: Learn how AI tools can help with social media posts, responding to online reviews, client messaging, and building consistent marketing workflows—without losing the personal touch. Diagnostics: See how AI shows up in imaging tools, lab data interpretation, and early disease detection—and understand where it can support (not replace) clinical judgment. Medical Records: Explore how AI can help with transcription, SOAP note creation, discharge instructions, and reducing documentation time. Client Support: Discover tools that help with reminders, FAQs, triage support, and creating clearer, faster communication with pet owners. Putting It Into Practice: Learn how to evaluate which AI tools are worth trying, how to start small, and how to introduce new technology to your team. Takeaway: You’ll leave with a practical understanding of how AI can be used […]