UPCOMING EVENT:
Bone Appétit: Rational Advice in Small Animal Nutrition
Join IntroVet™ for this two-day conference for veterinary professionals, either in person or online.
intention, care, & clinically relevant content
EVENT DESCRIPTION
This Course Really Cuts the Mustard
At this year’s in-person conference, you’re truly in for a treat! In this two-day program, leading veterinary nutritionists, Drs. Angela Rollins and Maryanne Murphy will guide us through all the hottest topics in nutrition.
Study pet food labeling laws - including new regulations just implemented in 2024. Hear the latest in the FDA’s investigation on nutritional DCM, from those close to the controversy. Practice spotting high quality foods from low-quality fads, and test out communication advice from those who give nutritional consults every day. We’ll also study realistic ways to treat canine and feline obesity, and understand how to use food to aid in management of illness.
In-person attendees can explore demo stations with hands-on experiences, where you’ll have the chance to test out various feeding tubes and liquid diets, and compare pet food labels side-by-side. Don’t miss this rare chance to spend an entire weekend two of the country's foremost experts in veterinary nutrition!
In-person seating is strictly limited and sold out early for last year's event! Register as early as possible 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 CT | Sunday 8:00am to 1:00pm CT
Format: Attend in-person or virtually via Zoom
Rates:
- Early Bird Registration through September 15:
- DVMs: $475
- Technicians/non-DVM team members: $375
- Standard Rate (after September 15):
- DVMs: $550
- Technicians/non-DVM team members: $450
- Virtual Only Registration: $349 until September 15 | $389 after September 15
CE Credits: 11 hours CE
Location: Embassy Suites San Antonio Riverwalk Downtown
125 E Houston St. San Antonio, TX 78205
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WHY ATTEND:
This workshop separates fact from fiction in pet nutrition, providing actionable insights to communicate confidently with clients. Learn to combat the misinformation surrounding unconventional diets, understand the implications of 2024 FDA updates, and craft individualized diet plans tailored to each pet’s unique needs.
Because we all share in the responsibility to talk nutrition with our clients, we strongly recommend sending your whole practice team together - DVM's and technicians! Discounts are available for groups of 3 or more. Email us to get signed up!
HIGHLIGHTS:
- Finally tip the scales on pet weight-loss conversations
- Tackle food allergies with up-to-date diagnostic and management strategies
- Understand the evidence for and against unconventional diets (raw, grain-free, homecooked and others) as well as the reasons why clients might seek them out
- Decode pet food labels and understand laws newly enacted in 2024
- (In person) Gain hands-on practice with critical care nutrition setups and feeding tubes
- Study dietary management of various health conditions, including: GI disease, liver disease, CKD, diabetes, and others
In-person seating is strictly limited and sold out in 2024! Register early to attend in person, or make plans to watch virtually through Zoom!
See Preliminary ScheduleMEET OUR SPEAKERS
Angela Rollins
DVM, PhD, DACVIM (Nutrition)
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 (Nutrition)
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.
Meet Our Sponsors
IntroVet™ is grateful to each of the sponsors who have helped to make this conference possible!
Vetco Total Care is a network of general practice hospitals and a vibrant community of veterinarians, licensed veterinary technicians and trained assistants and support teams. Together we improve the lives of pets and pet parents, as well as life for each of us. Unleash a career where you can be well and thrive. Deliver full-service care in a Vetco Total Care general practice hospital. Choose the path that's right for you.
Scribenote is like an AI scribe in your pocket, capturing appointment details and automatically generating medical records and other written documentation in minutes. Scribenote was started in 2019 by a team of a veterinarian, vet student, and engineers with the goal of making documentation automatic for veterinarians.
The Knerdy Knitter
Handmade clothing and accessories for pets and their humans. An etsy shop for crafts made by a veterinarian – Dr. Janel Blaylock.
Specialty Veterinary Pharmacy (SVPMEDS) is a compounding pharmacy providing unmatched customer service in veterinary medicine. We offer a wide variety of dosage forms tailored to each patient. With affordable prices, fast turnaround time, and a patient compliance guarantee, we are ready to take care of your compounding needs. Contact us at 877-673-3705 or [email protected].
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INCLUSIONS:
- 11 hours CE*
- (In-person) hands-on demos
- 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 11 CE Credits, with a maximum of 11 CE Credits being available to any individual veterinarian or veterinary technician.
This RACE approval is for the subject matter categories of: 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! A limited number of discounted rooms are available for our group. Use this link to book.
Rate: $219/night
*Cut-off date for special rate: October 15, 2025
*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)
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!
Secure Your Spot Early and Save!
Our 2025 Nutrition Workshop offers early registration discounts for those who book now. Registration sold out in 2024, so register early to guarantee your access to this sought-after event before seats fill up.
Get a group discount! Discounts are available for groups of 3+ people and can be applied to any webinar or conference.
Share the Knowledge:
Conferences are best when shared with friends!
Invite your colleagues to join, "Bone Appétit" this November. Whether attending in person on San Antonio's beautiful Riverwalk or virtually from anywhere, participants will earn 11 hours CE and enjoy real, actionable insights to set nutrition myths aside once and for all. Invite a friend today!
