Dr. Marolf is a Professor and Chair of the Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences at The Ohio State University. Dr. Marolf received her DVM degree from Colorado State University in 2002. She completed a Small Animal Rotating Internship at the University of Georgia. After completing a Radiology Residency at the University of Florida, she joined the faculty at Colorado State University in 2007 through mid 2022 prior joining the faculty at OSU. She has authored multiple peer-reviewed publications and book chapters in veterinary imaging. She has been an Associate Editor for the journal Veterinary Radiology and Ultrasound and is the Diagnostic Imaging Section Editor for Advances in Small Animal Care series. Her clinical and research interests include advanced imaging of the canine and feline pancreas and hepatobiliary system.

Dr. Monnet graduated from veterinary school in Maisons Alfort, France, in 1985. He worked for four years in a Paris private practice performing small animal medicine and surgery. In 1994, Dr. Monnet completed a small animal surgery residency at Colorado State University, and concurrently finished a master of science degree. In 1997, Dr. Monnet received his PhD in clinical sciences studying cardiac efficiency in dogs. In 2003, he became a fellow of the American Heart Association. Dr. Monnet is currently a professor in small animal surgery (soft tissue) at Colorado State University. He has authored more than 100 articles and 25 chapters in various surgical textbooks. Dr. Monnet was the founding president in 2001–2003 of the Society for Veterinary Soft Tissue Surgery and in 2002–2004 of the Veterinary Endoscopy Society. He is the editor of the textbook Disease Mechanisms in Small Animal Surgery, third edition. He is also the editor of the textbook Small Animal Soft Tissue Surgery, first edition. He is the co-editor of the second edition of the textbook Small Animal Thoracic Surgery. He is an editor of the first edition of the "Gastrointestinal surgical technique in small animals" textbook.

After completing his PhD in Neuroscience, Dr. Webb earned his DVM from the University of Wisconsin. He did his internship at Alameda East in Denver where he experienced his 15 minutes of fame on Animal Planets “Emergency Vets”. Dr. Webb was a Small Animal Medicine resident at CSU with Dr. David Twedt as his mentor, and has remained on faculty at the VTH for over two decades. He is the Head of the SAM service and very much enjoys working on the clinic floor, teaching, seeing patients, and running clinical trials. Dr. Webb’s greatest accomplishment was marrying the much better looking and much smarter Dr. Tracy Webb, with whom he collaborates on a number of research projects, and life.

Kathryn Dern, DVM, MS, DACVS is currently the surgeon at Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital in Saratoga Springs, NY. Dr. Dern is originally from Colorado and Montana and attended Washington State University for her undergraduate work, and Colorado State University for her veterinary degree. Following graduation from CSU in 2012, she completed an internship at Peterson and Smith Equine Hospital followed by an internship at Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital. After her internships, Dr. Dern completed a three year surgery residency at The Ohio State University, while also earning a Master's of Science Degree.

Dr. Alison Gardner DVM, MS, DACVS (Large Animal), DACVECC (Large Animal) is an emergency and soft tissue surgeon and assistant professor at Ohio State University. She has a special interest in equine gastrointestinal surgery, and currently performs clinical research as part of a team focused on critical care of the acute equine abdomen.

Dr. Runcan currently serves as an assistant clinical professor in theriogenology and reproductive medicine at The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine. She completed an internship in small animal internal medicine and critical care in 2010, prior to her residency training and board certification in theriogenology. Dr. Runcan has a special interest in high-risk pregnancy and perinatology and has authored several peer-reviewed papers, book chapters, and continuing education lectures on theriogenology.

Dr. Santschi received her bachelor of science from the University of Illinois, College of Agriculture in 1980 and DVM from the University of Illinois, College of Veterinary Medicine in 1984. She interned at North Carolina State University. Her residency was at the Peterson and Smith Equine Hospital, Ocala, FL. Dr. Santschi is presently investigating the biomechanical causes of and treatments for subchondral bone lucencies of young horses. Her primary interest is in orthopedic diseases of juvenile horses. This includes disorders such as osteochondrosis and subchondral bone cysts, septic arthritis, and angular and flexural limb deformities. Her other areas of interest include performance horse injury and fracture repair.

Kathryn Dern, DVM, MS, DACVS is currently the surgeon at Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital in Saratoga Springs, NY. Dr. Dern is originally from Colorado and Montana and attended Washington State University for her undergraduate work, and Colorado State University for her veterinary degree. Following graduation from CSU in 2012, she completed an internship at Peterson and Smith Equine Hospital followed by an internship at Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital. After her internships, Dr. Dern completed a three year surgery residency at The Ohio State University, while also earning a Master's of Science Degree.

Dr. Alison Gardner DVM, MS, DACVS (Large Animal), DACVECC (Large Animal) is an emergency and soft tissue surgeon and assistant professor at Ohio State University. She has a special interest in equine gastrointestinal surgery, and currently performs clinical research as part of a team focused on critical care of the acute equine abdomen.

Dr. Runcan currently serves as an assistant clinical professor in theriogenology and reproductive medicine at The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine. She completed an internship in small animal internal medicine and critical care in 2010, prior to her residency training and board certification in theriogenology. Dr. Runcan has a special interest in high-risk pregnancy and perinatology and has authored several peer-reviewed papers, book chapters, and continuing education lectures on theriogenology.

Dr. Santschi received her bachelor of science from the University of Illinois, College of Agriculture in 1980 and DVM from the University of Illinois, College of Veterinary Medicine in 1984. She interned at North Carolina State University. Her residency was at the Peterson and Smith Equine Hospital, Ocala, FL. Dr. Santschi is presently investigating the biomechanical causes of and treatments for subchondral bone lucencies of young horses. Her primary interest is in orthopedic diseases of juvenile horses. This includes disorders such as osteochondrosis and subchondral bone cysts, septic arthritis, and angular and flexural limb deformities. Her other areas of interest include performance horse injury and fracture repair.

Dr. Boaz Arzi is an associate professor of dentistry and oral surgery at the Department of Surgical and Radiological Sciences, UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Arzi completed the residency-training program in dentistry and oral surgery at the school and two years of fellowship in the UC Davis Department of Biomedical Engineering. He is a Diplomate of the American Veterinary Dental College (AVDC) and the European Veterinary Dental College. Dr. Arzi is also a Founding Fellow of the AVDC in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. Dr. Arzi’s clinical and research focus is on oral maxillofacial disorders and regenerative solutions in dogs and cats. His lab also investigates TMJ disorders and treatments across species. He is a co-principal investigator on the use of adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells (MSC) for feline gingivostomatitis and also a co-principal investigator on the use of rhBMP-2 for mandibular reconstruction. Furthermore, Dr. Arzi works in collaboration with the biomedical engineering group at UC Davis for the development of biological solutions to TMJ disorders in humans. Dr. Arzi is the director of the school’s Veterinary Institute for Regenerative Cures (VIRC). Ultimately, Dr. Arzi’s work is translational with the aim of One Health treatment modalities for both human and animal health.

Dr. Dickerson is a small animal soft tissue surgeon at Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine. She completed her rotating internship at Friendship Hospital for Animals and research fellowship and surgical residency at the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine.

Dr. Séguin obtained his DVM from the University of Montréal. He performed a small animal internship at the University of Illinois. He was in small animal general private practice before completing a master of science and small animal surgery residency at Washington State University. He then went on to fulfill his Fellowship in surgical oncology at Colorado State University (CSU). He was on faculty at the University of California, Davis, and Oregon State University. He is a professor of surgical oncology at the Flint Animal Cancer Center, CSU.

Dr. Jason W. Soukup is a Clinical Professor of Dentistry and Oromaxillofacial Surgery at the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Veterinary Medicine. He received his DVM from Texas A&M University in 2002. After completing an internship, he spent three years in general practice before pursuing advanced training in dentistry and oromaxillofacial surgery at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He was board-certified by the American Veterinary Dental College in 2009 and became an AVDC Founding Fellow in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery in 2018. In 2022, he acquired a PhD from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He currently serves as section head of the Dentistry and Oromaxillofacial Surgery service and the director of the oromaxillofacial surgery fellowship program. His clinical and research interests are in the areas of dental and maxillofacial biomechanics, oral surgical oncology and virtual surgical planning and 3D printing. He enjoys running in his free time.

Dr. Kieves is an assistant professor of small animal orthopedic surgery and head of the sports medicine and rehabilitation service at The Ohio State University. She completed her veterinary degree at the University of Minnesota and is a Diplomate of both the American College of Veterinary Surgeons and American College of Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation. Dr. Kieves is actively involved in teaching orthopedic surgery nationally through AOVet and arthroscopy with Arthrex Vet Systems. Her research interests lie in sports medicine and rehabilitation and surgical treatment with minimally invasive techniques.

Dr. Marcellin-Little is a French-born veterinarian board-certified in surgery and in sports medicine/rehabilitation. He teaches orthopedics at the University of California, Davis. Clinically, he has a particular interest in joint replacement and the management of limb deformities. The main focus of his research is the use of bioengineering resources to better understand and manage specific orthopedic problems and the study of chronic disability. He has been a surgeon in academia for 28 years. He has been actively involved in using and studying digital engineering and 3D printing for the last 20 years.

Arielle Pechette Markley, DVM, cVMA, CVPP, CCRT, DAIPM, is a Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation Veterinarian at The Ohio State University Veterinary Medical Center. She earned her DVM from Colorado State University in 2010, during which time she also became certified in veterinary acupuncture. After graduation she worked in emergency medicine and general practice where she developed a passion for pain management and rehabilitation.

Dr. Pechette Markley went on to complete her Certified Veterinary Pain Practitioner certification through IVAPM and her Certified Canine Rehabilitation Therapist certification through the Canine Rehabilitation Institute. She started a sports medicine and rehabilitation specialty practice in Indianapolis, Indiana.

In 2018, Dr. Pechette Markley began working at The Ohio State University Veterinary Medical Center and helped to start a brand new Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation program. Her position allows her to see a variety of orthopedic, neurologic, geriatric, and sports medicine cases. She has also completed research in the field of canine agility injuries and has received funding from the Morris Animal Foundation for research on lumbosacral disease.

Her special interests include biomechanics, pathophysiology, prevention, and treatment of sport-specific injuries in canine athletes, particularly in dogs competing in agility competitions.

Dr. Langenbach, owner and chief of surgery, is a Diplomate of the American and European Colleges of Veterinary Surgeons. She earned her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine in 1992 from the University of Munich, College of Veterinary Medicine in Germany, and was awarded a scholarship to pursue a combined American and German education. She spent most of her third year of veterinary school at Kansas State University and part of her fourth year at Ohio State University, Cornell University, and Animal Medical Center of New York. After receiving her veterinary degree, she continued her studies with a one-year internship followed by a three-year residency program at the University of Pennsylvania, School of Veterinary Medicine. During her residency, she completed a doctoral thesis with the University of Zurich, Switzerland, on Medical Patellar Luxation and Hip Dysplasia in Cats. With her residency finished, she accepted a lectureship position with the University of Pennsylvania.

In 1998, Dr. Langenbach achieved Diplomate status as a board-certified surgeon. Since her time at the university, she has published several articles, authored a book chapter, and has presented at many regional, national, and international meetings. She is currently collaborating with North Carolina State University on clinical studies. Her clinical interests include arthroscopy; canine and feline dysostosis; orthopedic disease, such as cranial cruciate disease; elbow and hip dysplasia; and oncologic and reconstructive surgery.

Kara Brown, VMD, DACVSMR, is currently a lecturer in Equine Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation at the University of Pennsylvania, New Bolton Center. Dr. Brown graduated from veterinary school in 2014, after which she completed a one year private practice internship at Woodside Equine Clinic in Ashland, Virginia, and a one year in-hospital rotating internship at New Bolton Center. Dr. Brown then completed a one year clinical fellowship in Cardiology and Ultrasound in addition to a residency in Equine Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation, both at New Bolton Center. Dr. Brown’s clinical interests include recognition and treatment of neck and back pain in the sport horse.

Carrie Jacobs obtained her veterinary degree from Michigan State University in 2012. Following graduation, she completed a Large Animal Rotating Internship at the University of Pennsylvania, New Bolton Center in 2013. She then stayed at New Bolton Center to complete a three-year residency and a one-year fellowship in Large Animal Surgery. In September 2017, Dr. Jacobs returned to Michigan State University as a Clinical Assistant Professor in Large Animal Surgery. After 2 years at MSU, Dr. Jacobs had the opportunity to join the surgery group at NC State as a Clinical Assistant Professor with emphasis in orthopedic surgery and sports medicine. She is also currently completing an alternate track residency in sports medicine and rehabilitation.

Dr. Levine is an assistant professor of clinical large animal surgery at the University of Pennsylvania's New Bolton Center. Dr. Levine has been a surgeon at New Bolton Center since 2009 after completing his surgical residency and internship.

Dr. Levine's research interest is postoperative orthopedic infections, and he is further interested in bringing new techniques and modalities to the clinic through controlled studies and clinical trials.

Dr. Cornell is the associate dean for professional programs at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine and Biosciences. Dr. Cornell graduated from Purdue’s College of Veterinary Medicine and, after two years in private practice, returned to Purdue, where she completed an internship, small animal surgery residency, and PhD. She was a member of the faculty at the University of Georgia for 18 years prior to making the move to Texas A&M in 2016. Karen is a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons and has served on the Board of Regents for the same organization. She is a soft tissue surgeon with primary interests in professional skills training for veterinary professionals, teaching methodologies, and reconstructive surgery. She is a two-time recipient of the Carl Norden-Pfizer Distinguished Teaching Award, and in 2011 she was named a Josiah Meigs Distinguished Teaching Professor, the highest award for teaching at UGA.

Dr. Schleining is a board-certified large animal surgeon and clinical educator at Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences. She received her bachelor’s degree in animal science from South Dakota State University and her DVM from Iowa State University. Before completing a large animal surgery residency and master’s program in veterinary clinical science at Iowa State University, she completed an equine internship in Arizona, was an associate veterinarian in rural mixed animal practice in central South Dakota, and was a clinical fellow at Oregon State University. She spent 15 years on the faculty of Iowa State University before joining Texas A&M University in 2018. She is currently a clinical associate professor with interests in veterinary medical education, advancing surgical procedures and knowledge in large animals, and streamlining the schedules of her four children and veterinary classmate and husband, Frank. She’s still working on the streamlining part.

Joe Lozier received his DVM from The Ohio State University in 2014. He went on to complete an internship and residency in farm animal medicine and surgery at OSU. He received a master of science degree in comparative and veterinary medicine along with the completion of his residency in 2018. He is a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons (Large Animal) and is an assistant professor of farm animal medicine and surgery at the OSU College of Veterinary Medicine.

Dr. Marchionatti has been a senior lecturer of farm animal surgery at the University of Bern, Switzerland since 2019. She obtained her veterinary degree from the University of Turin in Italy in 2010. Following two years in large animal private practice, she completed an internship and a large animal surgery residency and obtained a master's of science degree in biomedicine from the University of Montreal, Canada. She held clinical instructor positions at the University of Montreal, Canada and at the University of Zurich, Switzerland after her residency program. She has been a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons since 2017.

Dr. Niehaus is a professor of farm animal surgery at The Ohio State University (OSU). Currently, he serves as the service head of the Hospital for Farm Animals at OSU. He grew up in West Virginia on his family’s beef farm and graduated from West Virginia University in 1999 with a degree in chemical engineering. He attended The Ohio State College of Veterinary Medicine and received his DVM in 2003. Following graduation, he remained at OSU and completed an internship and residency in farm animal surgery, and attained a master's degree in 2007. He has remained at OSU as faculty in the same service since completing his residency, becoming a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons (Large Animal) in 2010. He is a member of the American Association of Bovine Practitioners, and he is faculty advisor to the OSU chapters of the Food Animal Club, the pre-vet club, and the Christian Veterinary Fellowship. He has received several teaching awards during his time at OSU and has a passion for teaching students to “think like clinicians.”

Dr. Hackett is boarded certified in large animal surgery and critical care with a PhD in clinical pharmacology. She is an associate professor of surgery at Colorado State University.

Fabrice was graduated in 1994 from National veterinary school of Toulouse (South of France). He Joined the equine clinic of Grosbois near Paris just after, and became partner in 1998. He followed an ECVS alternate training residency program between 2002 to 2007 and became an ECVS diplomate in 2010. Fabrice is a senior surgeon at the Equine clinic de Grosbois and Equine clinic of Chantilly. He has a 100% activity in surgery. He has a major interest in upper airway surgery, fracture repair, laparoscopy and arthroscopy. He is involved in some research projects such as the development of a laryngeal pacemaker as well as laryngeal reinnervation within the Medel group, and the development of new orthopedic implants within the AO group. He is a member of the AOVET Faculty since 2016. Fabrice likes travelling, skiing, and cinema.