About

The IVECCS Program Committee will be responsible for planning the curriculum of the Symposium under the direction of the Symposium Chairperson. Members of the Program Committee will include the IVECCS Program Coordinator(s) session coordinators, including the small animal, AVECCTN, large animal, exotic animal, practice leadership, and wellness, as well as representatives of affiliated groups. Additional members will be appointed as needed to ensure that the Scientific Program meets the educational needs, objectives, and interests of the VECCS and ACVECC membership. The IVECCS Program Coordinator(s) will be responsible for appointing members to the committee and for meeting the deadlines required in the development and execution of IVECCS.

Interested in Joining?

Committees are a great way for new, and longtime members alike, to get involved with VECCS and give impactful input as we continue pursuing our mission!

Committee Members

Dr. Adesola Odunayo
Program Committee
Co-Chair

Andrea Steele
Program Committee
Co-Chair

Chris Gray
VECCS CEO

Elke Rudloff
Ex-Officio Member

Dr. Steven Epstein
Small Animal Program Coordinator

Dr. Kate Hopper
Veterinarian MDR Program Coordinator

Trish Farry
Technician Program Coordinator/Board Liaison

Megan Brashear
Technician MDR Program Coordinator

Dr. Tony Mann
Small Animal Abstracts
Session Coordinator

Dr. Diana Hassel
Large Animal Program Coordinator

Dr. Jenifer Gold
Large Animal Abstracts
Session Coordinator


Kate Parker
Practice Leadership/
Wellness/
Ethics Program Coordinator

Dr. Jennifer Graham
Exotics/Avian
Program Coordinator

Tamara Grubb
IVAPM Liaison

Dr. Sarah Musulin
AVHTM Liaison

Armelle deLaforcade
ACVECC Liaison

Dr. Armi Pigott
Resident Focus Program Coordinator/Laboratory
Logistics Coordinator

Dr. Elizabeth Rozanski
Veterinarian Case Report Session Coordinator/
ACVECC Scientific Program Coordinator


Dr. Annie Wayne
Poster Abstract Session Coordinator

Ken Yagi
Technician Case Report Session Coordinator/
RECOVER Liaison

Harold Davis
Operations Coordinator and Floor Manager

Dr. Thomas Edwards
Laboratory Logistics Coordinator

Amy Newfield
Member-at-Large

Sarah Kokernot
VECCS Director of Meetings & Events

Natalie Baus
VECCS Education Manager

Brenda Souza
VECCS Education
Services Coordinator