2025 ACVIM Forum
The ACVIM Forum continues to be the leading event for advanced, specialist-level education in veterinary internal medicine. This premier conference offers an exceptional opportunity for attendees of all veterinary backgrounds to advance their education and career.
The 2025 ACVIM Forum took place in Louisville, Kentucky from June 19–21, with the Specialty Symposium on June 18. Attendees can earn CE through innovative sessions in cardiology, large animal internal medicine, neurology, nutrition, oncology, and small animal internal medicine, plus multispecialty topics such as business, leadership & communications, education & research, wellbeing, and more.
Live Virtual Day was held on June 26, with access to on-demand sessions available through October 31, 2025.
ACVIM Forum by the Numbers
Event Recap
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Specialty Symposium
Wednesday kicked off with the Opening General Session, Neurosensitive Networking: Supporting Neurodivergence in Veterinary Medicine presented by Matthew Schexnayder, DVM, MS, DACVP. Specialty Networking Luncheons for cardiology, large animal internal medicine, neurology, nutrition, small animal internal medicine and oncology were held early in the afternoon. The Technician Program for specialty technicians also began in the afternoon with Technician Case Reports, Sponsored by Hill's Pet Nutrition
Neurosensitive Networking: Supporting Neurodivergence in Veterinary Medicine
Cardiology Specialty Networking Luncheon
Large Animal Internal Medicine Specialty Networking Luncheon
Neurology Specialty Networking Luncheon
Nutrition Specialty Networking Luncheon
Oncology Specialty Networking Luncheon
Small Animal Internal Medicine Specialty Networking Luncheon
Welcome, New Diplomates!
The day wrapped up in the evening, when attendees came together for the Specialty Symposium Reception and New Diplomate Ceremony, Sponsored by Ceva, COVE Animal Health, Hill's Pet Nutrition and MedVet. Each specialty recognized new boarded Diplomates with a total of 185 new Diplomates welcomed to the ACVIM.
Thursday
The first official day of the 2025 ACVIM Forum was filled with educational sessions and networking! Thursday's events kicked off with the Keynote Address, Adapting to the New Normal: Preparing for the Future for Our Attention with Technology and AI presented by Dr. Gloria Mark and Sponsored by Hill's Pet Nutrition. Those unable to attend in person were able to tune in via livestream or will be able to watch the on-demand recording in mid-July.
Opening Day of the Exhibit Hall
The Exhibit Hall opened on Thursday morning, giving attendees the chance to discover exhibitors and check out areas like the Bark Park, Sponsored by SAGE Veterinary Centers part of ETHOS Veterinary Health; the Cat Lounge, Sponsored by Elanco Animal Health; the Wellbeing Zone, Sponsored by MedVet; and the Knowledge Corner, Sponsored by Antech, BluePearl, Ceva, IDEXX, Zoetis and Zomedica. At the ACVIM Hub, attendees chatted with ACVIM staff and learned more about membership, JVIM, VetSpecialists and the Career Center.
The evening wrapped up with the Wine and Cheese Happy Hour, bringing attendees and exhibitors together for food and drinks to cap off an eventful day.
Bark Park
Cat Lounge
Poster Park
ACVIM Hub
Knowledge Corner
Wellbeing Zone
Wine and Cheese Happy Hour
Networking, Social Events and Lounges
Throughout the live event, attendees were able to network and relax in these dedicated areas: Candidate Lounge Sponsored by Ethos Veterinary Health, Specialist Lounge Sponsored by VCA Animal Hospital and Technician Lounge Sponsored by AIMVT and Ethos Veterinary Health.
Candidate Lounge
Specialist Lounge
Technician Lounge
Friday
Friday was marked by several highly-anticipated events, starting with the ACVIM Awards Ceremony and Luncheon, where we honored the recipient of the 2025 Robert W. Kirk Award for Professional Excellence, Joan R. Coates, DVM, MS, DACVIM (Neurology), and the recipient of the 2025 Lee and Inge Pyle Service Award, Wendy A. Ware, DVM, MS, DACVIM (Cardiology).
The Companion Animal Research Exchange Sponsored by Purina Institute and the Large Animal Research Exchange connected colleagues with similar interests in specialty medicine, while learning about ongoing research projects and programs. Presentations were in a five-minute rapid format with brief Q&A after. In the evening, Colleagues and Cocktails: Connecting Communities, Sponsored by BluePearl Specialty + Emergency, ETHOS Veterinary Health, Hill's Pet Nutrition, MedVet, VCA Animal Hospitals and Veritas Veterinary Partners brought attendees together for drinks, networking and celebrating diversity in the veterinary profession with participating Vet Med Affinity Groups, ACVIM DEI Committee, BlackDVM, Latinx VMA, Multicultural Veterinary Medical Association, PrideVMC and Veterinary Hope Foundation.
Companion Animal Reserch Exchange
Large Animal Research Exchange
Colleagues and Cocktails: Connecting Communities
Lee and Inge Pyle Service Award
Robert W. Kirk Award for Professional Excellence
Large Animal Internal Medicine Specialty Lifetime Achievement Award
William R. Fenner Early Career Award for Outstanding Service
2025 ACVIM Research Awards
ACVIM CARDIOLOGY PACEMAKER RESIDENT RESEARCH ABSTRACTS AWARD WINNERS
Marta Karn, DVM, MS – Colorado State University
(C07) Evaluation of mitral valve leaflet morphology in healthy Beagle dogs using three-dimensional transesophageal echocardiography
Phillip Lawson II, DVM – CVCA Cardiac Care for Pets
(C02) Coadministration of Omecamtiv Mecarbil and Pimobendan - Observation of Safety and Efficacy (The COMPOSE study)
2025 ACVIM RESIDENT RESEARCH ABSTRACT AWARD WINNERS
CARDIOLOGY
Cassidy Coats, DVM – Colorado State University
(C14) Coronary ostial eccentricity, aortic rotation, and cusp symmetry in dogs evaluated by cardiac computed tomography
Kiersten Forsythe, DVM – Purdue University
(C13) Effects of Zenalpha® (Medetomidine/Vatinoxan) on Blood Pressure, Echocardiographic Measurements, and Cardiac Rhythm in Healthy Dogs
Eline Nijveldt, DVM – The Ohio State University
(C08) Echocardiographic evaluation of aortic root size in cats with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
LARGE ANIMAL INTERNAL MEDICINE (EQUINE)
Florence Dupuis-Dowd, DVM, MSc – University of California, Davis
(E04) Effect of Ertugliflozin on Glucose and Insulin Dynamics in Healthy Horses Receiving Dexamethasone
Evelyn Hodgson, BVSc, MSc – University of Queensland
(E05) Prolonged Wireless Measurement of Intragastric pH in Foals
LARGE ANIMAL INTERNAL MEDICINE (FOOD ANIMAL)
Caitlyn Mullins, DVM, MS – Kansas State University
(F01) Dual-Center Retrospective Review of 204 Transfusions in Camelids
NEUROLOGY
Jessica Linder, DVM, BS – Purdue University
(N08) Spinal-only meningomyelitis of unknown etiology: Clinical presentation, diagnosis, treatment, and outcome in 23 dogs
Alejandra Mondino, DVM, PhD – North Carolina State University
(N06) Dissolution Characteristics of Split and Crushed Levetiracetam Extended-Release Tablets in Comparison with Immediate-Release Formulation
NUTRITION
Dana Ford, BVMS – The Ohio State University
(NM01) Increasing dietary fiber intake improves fecal and clinical activity scores in dogs with chronic enteropathy
ONCOLOGY
Kayla Neiderfer, DVM – Oregon State University
(O03) Comparison of Pooled vs. Single Samples Measuring Urine Protein:creatinine Ratio in Dogs Receiving Toceranib Phosphate
SMALL ANIMAL INTERNAL MEDICINE
Carly Lulo, DVM – Auburn University
(HM02) Plasma plasminogen activator inhibitor (PAI-1) activity in dogs with immune-mediated hemolytic anemia
Kayla Prentice, DVM – Tufts University
(HP01) Do serum pro-inflammatory and pro-coagulant biomarkers in dogs with gallbladder mucoceles predict disease progression?
Max Randolph, DVM – University of California, Davis
(ID04) Outbreak of leptospirosis in dogs from Los Angeles County, California, USA, 2021
Colin Smith, DVM – University of Tennessee
(GI04) Effect of Low Dose Azithromycin on the Fecal Microbiome and Fecal Bile Acids in Dogs
Sierrah Travis, DVM, BS – Virginia Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine
(IM01) Plasma ADAMTS13 activity in dogs with severe thrombocytopenia and presumed immune thrombocytopenia
Resident Research Abstract Awards Sponsored by
Saturday
Saturday was the final day of the 2025 ACVIM Forum and it did not disappoint! The day kicked off with two Industry Session Breakfasts: Cats and Dogs as Sentinels for Human Risk of Influenza and Tick-borne Pathogens, Sponsored by Antech, and Paws for Progress: The Benefits of Clinical Trials for Pets and Practices, Sponsored by Ceva.
A dedicated Spanish-language track also took place on Saturday featuring four expert-led sessions presented in entirely in Spanish. Topics included equine strangles, parasite resistance, neurology, and client communication.
More educational sessions and programs took place throughout the day featuring over 20 tracks in all specialties, exploring unique conditions, treatment options, hands-on application, and featuring the latest research available.
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2025 ACVIM Forum in the News
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June 19, 2025- Tracking the spread of a deadly parasite in North America
June 19, 2025- The two-way street of canine and human medicine
June 20, 2025- ACVIM and hot research: Vector-borne disease and more
June 20, 2025- New data for novel bone cancer therapy demonstrates improved outcomes
June 20, 2025- Study links older age to early mortality and treatment gaps in feline diabetes
June 20, 2025- Researchers study vitamin D metabolism in dogs with diabetes
June 21, 2025- Resident Research Abstract Award winners are celebrated at 2025 ACVIM Forum
June 21, 2025- Considering treatment options for canine osteosarcoma
Business Wire
June 24, 2025- The American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM) Announces 2025 Recognition Award Recipients