Online Conference Internal Ophthalmology and Dermatology October 15-17 2025October 15 - 17, 2025
Topics:
Ophthalmology – Dr. Bob Larocca
Dermatology – Dr. Joya Griffin
This is an on-line CE conference, that is RACE approved as live interactive, featuring Dr. Robert Larocca and Dr. Joya Griffin We offer this CE using the NEW VetVacationCE APP. You can earn up to 15 hours of CE with your participation in our Vet Vacation conference. Conference classes will be held following the same schedule as the live event in NAPA VALLEY CA!
Early Bird: All three days $429 and One day $189. 5 CE hours per day before September 15th then pricing will increase to $499 and $219.
Individual CE certificates will be available through the APP at the end of the meeting.
October 15, 2025 | October 16, 2025 | October 17, 2025 |
$189.00 – $429.00
Description
Online Veterinary Conference 2025: Earn 15 Hours of Virtual Live Interactive Continuing Education!! Dr. Bob Larocca and Dr. Joya Griffin are experts in the field of Ophthalmology and Dermatology! Topics and biographies are below.
The virtual video and audio webinar platform for our Online Veterinary Conference 2025 allows for the following:
- The speaker’s slide presentation will be on your device screen.
- You will hear the speaker audio.
- You will be able to raise your hand to ask questions and get rapid response answers.
- We will make this as interactive as possible.
- We will send you a link to access the conference.
- A digital CE certificate of completion will be available by scanning the QR code at the conclusion of each day with the VetVacationCE APP.
Prior to the conference, we will email you the notes and links to the event.
VetVacationCE registration for this Live Interactive Veterinary Conference is $429 for the 3 day conference or $189 per day. Each day is 5 hours of CE until March 22nd then rates will increase to $499 and $219.
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Benefits to Live Interactive Online Veterinary Conference 2025 are:
- Ability to select from a variety of topics led by world renowned specialists
- Learn from a safe comfortable environment of your choice
- Access the best educators in the world
- Lower fees
- Replays available upon request
- Increase your skill level
- Stay up to date on new treatments and standards of care within the profession
- No need to travel – lower your carbon footprint
Whether you decide to learn with us in person or online, we guarantee an enjoyable learning experience with VetVacationCE.
Additional information
| Choose Schedule | October 15 – 17 (3 days) $429, October 15 only $189, October 16 only $189, October 17 only $189 |
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Ophthalmology
Bob Larocca, DVM, DACVO
Dr. Robert Larocca graduated from Emory University in 1987 with a Bachelors degree in Biology and Psychology, Dr. Robert Larocca attended and graduated from the University of Florida, College of Veterinary Medicine in 1993, followed by a rotating small animal internship at the University of Minnesota (1993-1994). Following the internship, he worked in a general small animal practice in Weston, Florida for 1 year. Dr. Larocca then completed a 3-year ophthalmology residency at Auburn University in 1998. Dr. Larocca became a Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists in 1998. He then joined the faculty at the University of Minnesota, College of Veterinary Medicine and was a clinical ophthalmologist from 1998-2003. During that time he became section head of Ophthalmology/ Neurology/ Dentistry. He then started a multi-specialty practice, Midwest Veterinary Specialty Group, in Blaine, Minnesota and remained in this practice from 2003-2007. Dr. Larocca then opened Animal Eye Specialty Center in 2007 and is currently the owner and sole ophthalmologist in this practice. Dr. Larocca continues to practice ophthalmology on all species of animals.
Dr. Larocca served on the ACVO Residency committee from 2001-2005, the ACVO credential committee from 2008- 2010 and then served on the ACVO examination committee from 2011-2014.
Presentation Synopsis
1. Glaucoma: Canine vs Feline Acute and Chronic Treatment
2. Feline Ophthalmology: Unique Conditions Affecting the Feline Eye
3. Corneal Ulcer Management: When to Debride or Refer ?
4. Cataracts: Diagnosis and Treatment
5. The Fundic Exam: Unveiling the Mystery
6. Uveitis: The Complete Story (Anterior and Posterior)
7. Practical Ophthalmic Surgical Procedures: Techniques and Tips
Dermatology
Joya Griffin, DVM, DACVD
Dr. Joya Griffin is an Ohio native and graduated from Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine. While attending Cornell, she earned numerous awards, including the Dermatology Service Award for her aptitude in clinical dermatology and her research on Malassezia otitis externa. It was at Cornell that she saw firsthand the amazing transformation a dermatologist could make in the health and quality of life of the patients they treated. After graduation, she completed an internship at VCA Berwyn and Aurora Animal Hospitals in Chicago where she was awarded the Intern Abstract Award for her presentation on Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus. Dr. Joya returned to Cornell University for a residency in dermatology and after completing her residency-training program served one year as an instructor of dermatology. She taught fourth-year clinical students as well as lectured to underclassmen on bacterial, fungal, and immune-mediated skin diseases.
Dr. Joya became a Diplomate of the College of Veterinary Dermatology (ACVD) in August 2010 and joined the Animal Dermatology Group. She has a special interest in fungal and immune-mediated skin diseases as well as feline dermatology. She enjoys lecturing to fellow veterinarians, mentoring residents, and teaching the students who extern with her. Dr. Joya is the star of Nat Geo WILD television series, “Pop Goes the Vet with Dr. Joya,” which highlights the challenging and mysterious cases she encounters in veterinary dermatology. She is excited to tell her story and show the tremendous impact her practice makes on the community they serve in Kentucky and Indiana. She has been a featured guest on The Doctors as well as other local and national news channels, radio stations, magazine publications and podcasts. She was awarded the Most Admired Woman award for her entrepreneurship in 2022. She consults with industry leading animal health companies and is a nationally and internationally recognized speaker.
Dr. Joya always strives to care for her patients as if they are her own pets and loves building long-lasting relationships with their pet parents. Outside of work, Dr. Joya enjoys spending time with her family and pets. She is happily married to Dr. Forrest Cummings, a veterinary internal medicine specialist, and they have 3 children- Caden and boy/girl twins, Coby and Carter. They have two fancy cats, Donut and Coffee, and two dogs, Guri and Magic. She loves traveling and entertaining, eating the delicious meals her hubby cooks, and spending time with the people she loves.
Presentation Synopsis
1. Treating the Itch that Won’t Quit: Diagnostic Approach to the Pruritic Pet
2. Beyond Skin Deep: Utilizing Histopathology as part of Your Dermatologic Work Up
3. Polyps, Pain & Pus- Yuck!: Treating and Preventing Recurrent Ear Disease
4. Beyond the Bubbles: Barrier Repair Therapy in Atopic Dermatitis
5. A BAD Hair Day for Poodles, Doodles, & Ocherese- Oh My! A Review of Sebaceous Adenitis
6. Dermatologic Conundrums: Immune-mediated Diseases
7. A Pain in the A$%: Anal Sacculitis, Fistulas, and Abscesses