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Canine and Feline Nutrition Workshop
Join IntroVet™ for this two-day conference for veterinary professionals, either in person or online.
intention, care, & clinically relevant content
EVENT DESCRIPTION
Discover the Key to Nutritional Success in Veterinary Practice
This year, we’re thrilled to bring together leading veterinary nutritionists, Drs. Angela Rollins and Maryanne Murphy, for an in-depth two-day conference. Together, we’ll dive into every facet of pet nutrition, from obesity prevention to managing chronic conditions with evidence-based dietary strategies.
Expect cutting-edge presentations covering the latest insights on:
- Pet food labeling laws and regulations, newly updated to reflect 2025 standards
- Effective obesity management techniques for healthier, longer-living pets
- Advanced dietary strategies for conditions like diabetes, liver, kidney, and GI diseases
- Critical care nutrition, including tube-feeding demos to hone practical skills
- Plus, gain confidence in identifying pet food trends and making informed recommendations that prioritize health over hype. You'll also learn to decode pet food labels, practice evidence-based communication techniques, and tackle food allergies with diagnostic clarity.
In-person attendees can explore demo stations with hands-on experiences, from feeding tube setups to real-time label comparisons. Don’t miss this rare chance to sharpen your nutrition skills with guidance from top experts!
In-person seating is strictly limited to 100 seats! Register early to attend in person, or make plans to watch virtually through Zoom!
THE DETAILS
Date: November 15-16, 2025
Time: Saturday, 8:00am to 5:00pm CST | Sunday 8:00am to 1:00pm CST
Format: Attend in-person or virtually via Zoom
CE Credits: 10 hours RACE Approved CE
Rate: Register early to secure lower rates! Prices & Registration comin soon!
Location: Embassy Suites San Antonio Riverwalk Downtown
125 E Houston St. San Antonio, TX 78205
WHY ATTEND:
This workshop separates fact from fiction in pet nutrition, providing actionable insights to transform patient care. Learn to combat the misinformation surrounding unconventional diets, understand the implications of FDA updates, and craft individualized diet plans tailored to each pet’s unique needs.
HIGHLIGHTS:
- Master practical approaches to preventing and managing obesity in all life stages.
- Tackle food allergies with up-to-date diagnostic and management strategies.
- Understand the nuances of specialty diets—from raw and grain-free to therapeutic.
- Gain hands-on practice with critical care nutrition setups and feeding tubes.
- Build confidence in using nutrition as a therapeutic tool for chronic conditions like diabetes and kidney disease.
In-person seating is strictly limited! Register early to attend in person, or make plans to watch virtually through Zoom!
Schedule Coming SoonMEET OUR SPEAKERS
Angela Rollins
DVM, PhD, DACVIM
Dr. Angela Witzel Rollins is a Board-Certified Veterinary Nutritionist® and Clinical Professor at the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine. She received a Bachelor of Science from the University of Tennessee in 2000. She then attained her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine and PhD in Comparative and Experimental Medicine from the University of Tennessee in 2004 and 2009, respectively. She also completed her nutrition residency training at Tennessee while earning her PhD. Dr. Rollins is currently a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (Nutrition) and former president of the American Academy of Veterinary Nutrition and the American College of Veterinary Nutrition. She has authored numerous research publications in the field of animal nutrition with a primary research focus on companion animal obesity physiology, treatment and prevention.
Maryanne Murphy
DVM, PhD, DACVIM
Dr. Maryanne Murphy is a Board-Certified Veterinary Nutritionist® and Clinical Associate Professor of Nutrition at the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Murphy received her dual BS in animal sciences and biological sciences from Rutgers University in 2004 and her DVM from Iowa State University in 2008. She completed a rotating general medicine and surgery internship at Fifth Avenue Veterinary Specialists in New York City in 2009. Both Dr. Murphy’s clinical nutrition residency and PhD were completed at the University of Tennessee, and she achieved board certification in 2013. The focus of Dr. Murphy’s dissertation research was energy metabolism and satiety in lean and obese dogs. After working as a clinical nutritionist at Red Bank Veterinary Hospital in Tinton Falls, NJ for a few years, she returned to the University of Tennessee in 2016. Dr. Murphy is currently a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (Nutrition) and former president of both the American College of Veterinary Nutrition and the Nutrition Specialty of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine. Dr. Murphy’s major professional interests include obesity prevention and management and veterinary nutrition education.
INCLUSIONS:
- 10 hours RACE Approved CE*
- An easy environment for learning - friendly helpers, a perfectly sized meeting space, approachable educators
- Above and beyond extras! From corny jokes to custom cookies, from arts and crafts to raffles and games, this conference is full of fun surprises that we know you’ll love!
- (In-person) Made-to-order Breakfast Saturday/Sunday, chef-prepared lunch Saturday, unlimited refreshments and snacks
- Digital proceedings provided in advance
- Access to recorded sessions for 90 days following the workshop**
- Automatic registration to the virtual simulcast for every in-person attendee
- A perfect conference destination venue: Our 4-star venue places you directly on the banks of the San Antonio River Walk. Step directly from the beautiful lobby onto the River Walk, where restaurants, live music, shopping, the Aquarium, the Alamo and more are there at your fingertips! If you’d rather dine in, try the award-winning onsite restaurant, Range by Chef Jason Dady.
If you prefer not to travel, choose the VIRTUAL ONLY registration option and watch live through Zoom!
*This program is pending approval by the AAVSB RACE to offer a total of 10 CE Credits, with a maximum of 10 CE Credits being available to any individual veterinarian or veterinary technician.
This RACE approval is for the subject matter categories of: non-medical program, using the delivery method of seminar/lecture and live/interactive-distance. This approval is valid in jurisdictions which recognize AAVSB RACE; however, participants are responsible for ascertaining each board’s CE requirements.
IntroVet is also an NYSED Approved Sponsor, for providing continuing education to veterinarians and veterinary technicians licensed in New York State.
**Please note that this program will be RACE Approved for LIVE viewing only. Attendees must attend in person or log into Zoom during a live session to receive a CE Certificate, but can utilize recordings to catch up and re-watch sessions.
LOCATION AND ACCOMMODATIONS
Savor the sights, sounds, and flavors of San Antonio at the Riverwalk! With an average daily temperature of 72 degrees, November is the perfect time to explore our city. San Antonio, TX is home to UNESCO World Heritage Sites, popular restaurants and world-renowned chefs, parks, and shopping. Known for our food, San Antonio proudly carries the title, UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy!
Venue: Embassy Suites San Antonio Riverwalk Downtown
125 E Houston St. San Antonio, TX 78205
Room Rates and Reservations: Room Reservations are now available!
Please Click here to reserve your room.
Rate: PENDING
*Cut-off date schedule for the special rate: PENDING
*Please book as early as possible, as rooms will sell out at this venue! This group block will close once all 25 rooms have been reserved.
(Please note the group rate will include the 1.25% Tourism Fee and .525% Recovery Fee shown upfront on the booking link)
Should guests want to call in they need to contact 1-800-362-2779 and reference the special rate code of 91X.
Click here to view additional information about the Embassy Suites by Hilton San Antonio Riverwalk Hotel.
Or, choose a “Virtual Only” registration for the flexibility to attend from anywhere. Find a cozy spot with reliable internet and join us online for this live and interactive learning event!
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