Online Conference Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation and Osteoarthritis Management June 2026June 9 - 11, 2026
Topics:
Sports Medicine/Rehabilitation - Dr. Lindsey Fry
Osteoarthritis Management – Dr. Kristin Kirkby Shaw
This is an on-line CE conference, that is RACE approved as live interactive, featuring Dr. Lindsey Fry and Dr. Kristin Kirkby Shaw 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 Glacier National Park!
Early Bird: All three days $429 and One day $189. 5 CE hours per day before May 7th then pricing will increase to $499 and $219.
Individual CE certificates will be available through the APP at the end of the meeting.
June 9 | June 10 | June 11 |
Price range: $189.00 through $429.00
Description
Online Veterinary Conference 2026: Earn 15 Hours of Virtual Live Interactive Continuing Education!! Dr. Lindsey Fry and Dr. Kristin Kirkby Shaw are experts in the field of Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation and Osteoarthritis Management! Topics and biographies are below.
The virtual video and audio webinar platform for our Online Veterinary Conference 2026 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 May 9th then rates will increase to $499 and $219.
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Benefits to Live Interactive Online Veterinary Conferences 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 | June 9 – 11 (3 days) $429, June 9 only $189, June 10 only $189, June 11 only $189 |
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Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation
Lindsey Fry, DVM, DACVSMR
Dr. Lindsey Fry grew up in Boulder Colorado and attended Colorado State University for veterinary school. During her veterinary training she was certified in medical acupuncture and her passion for pain management and mobility was sparked, she would eventually be an instructor in the course. She pursued a rotating internship at the University of Wisconsin Madison and then returned to Fort Collins, CO to work in general practice. She quickly joined the team at Fort Collins Veterinary Emergency and Rehabilitation hospital and was a founding member of the rehabilitation and pain management service there. She completed her rehabilitation training and certification through the University of Tennessee in 2011 and became a certified veterinary pain practitioner through the International Veterinary Academy for Pain Management (IVAPM) in 2013. She would go on to serve on the board of the IVAPM and subsequently as treasurer. In 2018 she founded Red Sage Integrative Veterinary Partners with Dr. Jessica Rychel in Fort Collins CO where she focuses on an integrative approach to pain and mobility management in a wide variety of patients and has grown to be a 7 doctor practice offering regenerative medicine, rehabilitation, palliative care, internal medicine, sports medicine, and pain management. In 2023 she achieved board certification through the American College of Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation. She has published on acupuncture, pain management, iliopsoas injury in agility dogs, palliative care, and continues to have a special interest in pain management in complex cases and a multimodal approach to keeping pets active and mobile. She enjoys teaching and lecturing with a variety of organizations and continues to pursue research in pain management, sports medicine and rehabilitation. As a practice owner she is also committed to creating a sustainable and fulfilling practice environment for veterinary professionals. She lives in Fort Collins Colorado with her husband and two adventurous daughters and a full menagerie of pets.
Presentation Synopsis
1. Non-orthopedic Causes Lameness and Chronic Pain
2. How to Manage Chronic Pain in Dogs and Cats: Sneak Peak!
3. Forelimb Radiology and Other Diagnostics
4. Hind Limb Radiology and Other Diagnostics
5. Updates in Pain Management & Musculoskeletal Disease
6. Current Options for Intra-Articular Joint Injections
7. Case Discussion- From Presentation to Better Mobility
8. Deeper Dive on Shockwave Therapy
Osteoarthritis Management
Kristin Kirkby Shaw, DVM, MS, PhD, DACVS, DACVSMR
Dr. Kristin Kirkby Shaw is a small animal surgeon and rehabilitation specialist with specific interest in osteoarthritis management. Kristin received her DVM, MS and PhD, and completed a small animal surgical residency at the University of Florida (Go Gators!). She spent 2 years as a clinical instructor at the University of Florida followed by 9 years in specialty referral practice in Seattle. Kristin then spent 3 years as a full-time veterinary educator while working for Zoetis as a pain and arthritis specialist. In 2024 Kristin returned to clinical practice at Bedrock Veterinary Specialists in Cornelius, North Carolina.
Kristin continues to enjoy many aspects of non-clinical work including being actively involved in several veterinary medical organizations. Kristin is past president of the American Association of Rehabilitation Veterinarians and President-Elect of the Veterinary Orthopedic Society. In 2019 she founded CARE (www.caninearthritis.org), a website dedicated to providing practical, evidence-based resources and tools for her clients and veterinary colleagues caring for dogs with osteoarthritis. Today CARE has over 7,000 members and has partnered with their UK “sister” site, Canine Arthritis Management to be the global leaders in canine osteoarthritis education.
Kristin currently lives in Davidson, North Carolina with her husband Aaron and two dogs, Arrow and Eddie. In her rare spare time, she enjoys running, yoga, hiking, baking and international travel.
Presentation Synopsis
1. Why Chronic Pain Matters
2. Beyond the Joint: The Social, Mental, and Emotional Implications of Chronic Pain
3. Don’t be Afraid of the Ortho Exam! Top Tips for a Low-Stress MSK Exam
4. Top Tips for Diagnosing Thoracic Limb Lameness in Dogs
5. Top Tips for Diagnosing Pelvic Limb Lameness in Dogs
6. The Essentials: Weight Management and Exercise Management Recommendations for Animals with OA
7. When is Surgery Indicated? What You and Your Clients Need to Know
8. Pawsitive Steps: Advances in Feline Arthritis Care