UPCOMING EVENT:
All Eyes on Ophthalmology:
Everyday Cases, Surgical Tips, and Practice Pearls
Join IntroVet™ for this two-day conference for veterinary professionals, either in person or online.
intention, care, & clinically relevant content
EVENT DETAILS
Eye Spy with My Little Eye…
An ophthalmology CE! As the MOST requested topic at IntroVet year after year, this conference is sure to excite. Sharpen your skills in veterinary ophthalmology with this comprehensive, practical workshop designed to help general practitioners keep more cases in-house. Two enthusiastic ophtho pro’s will guide you through essential topics, including basic eye exams, pediatric ophthalmology, ophthalmic emergencies, ulcer management, glaucoma, cataracts, feline-specific cases, and surgical techniques. Expect real-world tips, ready-to-use medication strategies, and case-based discussions that will boost your confidence in managing both routine and challenging eye cases.
In-person seating is strictly limited and sold out in previous years! Register as early as possible to attend in person, or make plans to watch virtually through Zoom!
THE DETAILS
Date: November 14-15, 2026
Time: Saturday, 8:00am to 5:00pm CT | Sunday 8:00am to 1:00pm CT
Format: Attend in-person or virtually via Zoom
In-Person Registration:
- Enjoy Early Bird Through September 10: $499 DVM | $399 Non-DVM
- After September 10: $599 DVM | $499 Non-DVM
Virtual-Only Registration:
- Enjoy Early Bird Through September 10: $399
- After September 10: $499
While national conferences sell VIP access for $2,000+, every IntroVet attendee gets the small-group access, gourmet breaks, and one-on-one time others charge extra for. We work hard to keep our pricing fair while still delivering an exceptional, intimate CE experience. Prices rise each year simply to keep up with real costs where we do not to cut corners.
CE Credits: 10.5 hours RACE approved CE
Location: Embassy Suites San Antonio Riverwalk Downtown
125 E Houston St. San Antonio, TX 78205
Early-bird ends September 10!
Secure your spot before prices rise and seats disappear.
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WHY ATTEND:
Ophthalmology is one of the most requested CE topics for a reason—these are the cases that walk through your doors every week. This workshop takes you from nervous to confident with the skills you need to handle eye exams, ulcers, glaucoma, and more, right in your own clinic.
One reason to whole practice team together - DVM's and technicians! Discounts are available for groups of 3 or more. Email us to get signed up!
HIGHLIGHTS:
- Streamline your clinic’s ophthalmic pharmacy to balance cost-effectiveness and comprehensive patient care
- Master your plans for managing corneal ulcers, glaucoma, sudden blindness, cataracts, uveitis and a myriad of other important canine and feline ocular problems
- Talk through treatment of ocular emergencies, from lacerations to descemetoceles, acute blindness, and more
- Gain confidence in eye surgery, with procedure walk-thru’s and tips for ideal instrumentation, positioning, and suture selection
In-person seating is strictly limited and sold out in previous years! Register early to attend in person, or make plans to watch virtually through Zoom!
Plus, you’ll enjoy the signature IntroVet experience—small-group learning, meaningful connections, and a weekend that feels more like a retreat than a conference.
SEE PRELIMINARY SCHEDULEMEET OUR SPEAKERS
Kristin Fischer
DVM, DACVO
Dr. Kristin Fischer is a board-certified veterinary ophthalmologist, founder of OphthoVet Consulting, LLC, and an ophthalmology specialty guide on the online continuing education platform VetHive. She completed her ophthalmology residency at the University of Tennessee and became a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists in 2012.
After her residency, Dr. Fischer started a new ophthalmology service at a multi-specialty hospital in Columbia, SC, before settling finally in the Lowcountry of South Carolina with her husband, Scott, and their two amazing children. Currently, Dr. Fischer is a lead doctor at her private practice ophthalmology clinic in the Charleston, SC area (Animal Eye Care of the Lowcountry) and actively donates her time and services to local rescue organizations and raptor rehabilitation centers in the Lowcountry.
Dr. Fischer is an active member of the ACVO. Her professional interests include ocular manifestations of systemic disease, parotid duct transposition surgery, and cataract surgery. Dr. Fischer is passionate about sharing her knowledge with general practitioners locally and beyond which prompted her to start OphthoVet
Consulting, providing continuing education and teleconsultation to general practitioners world-wide.
In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family, playing with her pets (dogs- Tater Tot & French Fry and cats-Yoda & Jolene), and riding horses.
Elizabeth Lutz
DVM, MS, DACVO
Dr. Lutz is a board-certified veterinary ophthalmologist serving as a Clinical Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology at the Shreiber School of Veterinary Medicine of Rowan University. She earned her B.A. from the University of Pennsylvania and her D.V.M. from Cornell University. Dr. Lutz completed extensive post-graduate training, culminating in a residency and a Master of Science degree in Comparative Ophthalmology at The Ohio State University, where she also served as Chief Resident.
A highly respected voice in her field, Dr. Lutz is published in numerous veterinary and human ophthalmology journals. Her research has been recognized with multiple awards, including the American College of Veterinary Ophthalmology's (ACVO) Best Research Paper Award—the most prestigious honor given to a resident. She is a nationally invited speaker, serves as an editor for leading veterinary journals, and holds several committee positions within the ACVO.
After co-owning and building a multi-specialty and emergency hospital in Philadelphia, Dr. Lutz is excited to return to teaching and caring for patients in the greater Philadelphia suburbs. Her diverse clinical interests include the medical and surgical management of glaucoma, lens and corneal surgery, and exotic animal ophthalmology. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her husband, Pete, her family, and her beloved rescue animals.
Meet Our Sponsors
IntroVet™ is grateful to each of the sponsors who have helped to make this conference possible!
Today, Hill's® Pet Nutrition carries on the tradition of caring that began in 1939 with one remarkable veterinarian. Our Healthy Advantage®, Prescription Diet®, and Science Diet® pet foods offer the highest-quality pet nutrition available. We're making a difference for people and their pets all over the world. Hill's® employs more than 200 veterinarians, Ph.D. nutritionists and food scientists who work every day around the world to create new products and improve existing ones that will help your pet live a long, healthy and full life. Hill's scientists author more than 50 research papers and textbook chapters each year and teach at leading schools of veterinary medicine all over the world so we can put our knowledge and expertise into every Hill's® pet food for you. Our foods for dogs and cats are formulated for the optimal balance of nutrients and best taste.
INCLUSIONS:
- 10.5 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 10.5 CE Credits, with a maximum of 10.5 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. RACE Course numbers: PENDING APPROVAL
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.
Real learning. Real food. Real people who care about veterinary medicine as much as you do.
CE that’s small enough to feel personal—and powerful enough to stick.
Register TodayLOCATION 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, 2026
*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!
While large conferences sell “premium passes” for better seats and coffee, we deliver that level of care to everyone—for a fraction of the cost.
This isn’t mass-market CE. It’s small-scale, high-value education designed to actually change your practice.
Save up to $100 when you register early—it’s our way of saying thanks for planning ahead and helping us plan your best conference experience.
Get a group discount! Discounts are available for groups of 3+ people and can be applied to any webinar or conference.
Share the Knowledge:
Invite a Colleague—Learning’s Better Together!
Know another vet who loves ophthalmology? Share this page and come together.
Every year, teams and friends travel together for the IntroVet Conference experience—small, friendly, and unforgettable.
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