MVMA Fall CE - Thorax and Abdominal Radiology: A Case-based Approach to Determine Next Steps


Sunday, November 9, 2025
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM (EST)
Category: MVMA CE Event
2025 MVMA Fall CE Event

Thorax and Abdominal Radiology: A Case-based Approach to Determine Next Steps

Speaker Change: Kate Sippel, DVM, DACVR will be joining us as the new speaker for this event, taking over for Dr. Pease. The content of the session will remain the same!

Kate Sippel, DVM, DACVR

3 CE credits

MVMA/New England VMA Member Rate: $90
Non-Member Rate: $150

Virtual Event via Zoom


This lecture will provide case examples to help look at the thorax of small animals and break down pulmonary disease into 5 differential diagnoses.  Also how to address a case of pleural fluid and tips and tricks to looking at the heart.  The abdomen will focus on how to determine if something is surgical or medical and some key points of peritoneal and retroperitoneal disease.


Paper Registration Form HERE

Session is approved for INTERACTIVE credit towards MA veterinary licensure.

Check licensing provisions HERE

Access information and materials will be distributed by email before date.

MVMA Virtual Event Cancellation Policy

14 days prior to conference 50% refund

No refunds within 14 days of conference (including if you don't log into the meeting!)


Kate Sippel, DVM, DACVR

Dr. Kate Sippel earned her bachelor’s degree in biology at Colorado College in Colorado Springs and her doctor of veterinary medicine from the University of Illinois in Urbana. She completed a small animal rotating internship at a private practice in San Diego, California, and then spent a year working in small animal emergency medicine in Toledo, Ohio. She completed her residency in diagnostic imaging at Michigan State University. Dr. Sippel works with private practices, universities, and in telemedicine. She was a member of the ACVR Exam Committee and has lectured nationally and internationally on numerous imaging topics. Dr. Sippel is an avid horseback rider competing in Jumper events across the country.   

For More Information:

Laurie Despotopulos

Laurie Despotopulos

Association Administrator, Massachusetts Veterinary Medical Association (MVMA)