Friday, October 24
5-8pm
Meeting Registration open
5-8pm
Speaker Ready Room open
Saturday, October 25
7am-7pm
Speaker Ready Room open
7am-7:30pm
Meeting Registration open
5:30-7pm
Exhibit Hall open
Welcome Celebration
Veterinary student poster viewing with authors present, and exhibit booths first look!
All meeting attendees are invited and welcome to participate in the kick-off of the 2025 Annual Meeting. Interact with veterinary students presenting scientific posters and visit our exhibitors to find out more about vet path products and services. A complimentary drink of your choice and light snacks will be offered with the intent for colleagues to make dinner plans on their own, post-celebration!
Sunday, October 26
6:30am-6:30pm
Meeting Registration open
6:30-7:30am
Yoga Flow with Katherine & Meditation with Sue
Chairs: Katherine Gibson-Corley, DVM PhD DACVP (AP); Julie Engiles, DVM DACVP (AP); Sue Knoblaugh, DVM DACVP (AP); Leslie D. Wilson, DVM PhD DACVP (AP)
Fellow Diplomates, Katherine and Sue, will lead this in-person all levels vinyasa yoga flow session designed to strengthen and stretch the entire body with an emphasis on the breath, followed by meditation. Everyone is welcome!
7am-6pm
Speaker Ready Room open
7-8am
Sunrise Poster Viewing: Diagnostic Pathology
Coffee and tea available.
7-9am
Veterinary Student Breakfast
*For veterinary students
Chairs: Abigail Armwood, DVM PhD DACVP (AP)
The ACVP Student Engagement Committee invites all veterinary students attending the 2025 Annual Meeting to join us for a breakfast and networking event, featuring the first annual Pathletes competition. This fun and interactive event offers students the opportunity to connect with committee pathologists, enjoy breakfast, and win prizes. During the event, we will also celebrate various achievements by announcing the Veterinary Student Poster Awards and recognizing the 2025 Mentor of the Year. Pathletes is a new, inter-institutional, trivia-style competition focused on pathology knowledge. Sign up your student team for the Pathletes competition. Students are encouraged to register for this no-cost event when registering for the Annual Meeting.
9:45-10:15am
Education Break with Diagnostic Pathology Poster Authors Present
Coffee and tea available.
9:45am-3:30pm
Exhibit Hall open
Diagnostic Pathology poster viewing
3-3:30pm
Education Break with Diagnostic Pathology Poster Authors Present
Coffee and tea available.
3:30-5:30pm
Veterinary Students and Residents Forum
*For veterinary students and program representatives
Chairs: Chloe Goodwin, DVM DACVP (AP); Abigail Armwood, DVM PhD DACVP (AP)
The Forum offers an opportunity for current training program residents and faculty to showcase their offerings to interested veterinary students. The informal event offers students an opportunity to meet face-to-face with current residents and faculty, learn more about each program, and ask questions in a relaxed setting. Veterinary pathology programs interested in showcasing can reserve a table by September 15.
5:30-7pm
ACVP Business Meeting
*ACVP members only
Chair: ACVP President Rachel Reams, DVM PhD DACVP (AP)
All ACVP members are invited and encouraged to attend the ACVP Business Meeting. This annual meeting is led by the ACVP President providing an overview of ACVP activities/updates. Reports on the meeting agenda include the Treasurer’s Report, Veterinary Pathology Journal Report, Strategic Plan Report (including training program accreditation, competency framework, and academic pipeline), and the Certification and Examination Council Report.
Monday, October 27
6:30-7:30am
Yoga Flow & Meditation with Julie
Chairs: Katherine Gibson-Corley, DVM PhD DACVP (AP); Julie Engiles, DVM DACVP (AP); Sue Knoblaugh, DVM DACVP (AP); Leslie D. Wilson, DVM PhD DACVP (AP)
Fellow Diplomate, Julie, will lead this in-person all levels vinyasa yoga flow session designed to strengthen and stretch the entire body with an emphasis on the breath, followed by meditation. Everyone is welcome!
7am-5pm
Meeting Registration open
7am-6pm
Speaker Ready Room open
7-8am
Sunrise Poster Viewing: Clinical Pathology, Experimental Disease, Industrial and Toxicologic Pathology, and Natural Disease
Coffee and tea available.
7-8am
Pathology Trainee Networking Breakfast
*For pathology trainees
Chair: Molly Church, MS VMD PhD DACVP (AP)
ACVP’s Pathology Training Committee invites current pathology trainees for an opportunity to connect with ACVP members representing a variety of job sectors. Curious about a career in academia? Wonder what it’s like to work in the pharmaceutical industry? Come ready to engage with pathologists who have experience in these sectors and are passionate about their work. Trainees are encouraged to register for this no-cost event when registering for the Annual Meeting.
9:45-3:30pm
Exhibit Hall open
Clinical Pathology, Experimental Disease, Industrial and Toxicologic Pathology, and Natural Disease poster viewing
9:45-10:15am
Education Break with Clinical Pathology, Experimental Disease, Industrial and Toxicologic Pathology, and Natural Disease Poster Authors Present
Coffee and tea available.
1:30-2:30
Latin Comparative Pathology Group Business Meeting
Francisco Carvallo, DVM DSc DACVP (AP)
Virginia Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine
3-3:30pm
Education Break with Clinical Pathology, Experimental Disease, Industrial and Toxicologic Pathology, and Natural Disease Poster Authors Present
Coffee and tea available.
**2025 Exhibit Hall concludes at 3:30pm on Monday
5-8pm
ASVCP Business Meeting and Reception
*ASVCP members only
Chair: ASVCP Amy MacNeill, DVM PhD DACVP (CP)
Exclusively for members of ASVCP, the annual business meeting provides an opportunity to come together to hear a review of the organization’s performance over the past year. Included are presentations from leadership and financial updates. Reception to follow where you can enjoy networking and collaborating with fellow members.
5:30-7pm
Davis-Thompson Foundation Awards Reception
Chairs: Clara Cole, DVM; Annette Gendron-Fitzpatrick, DVM PhD DACVP (AP)
The Davis-Thompson Foundation Awards presentation will recognize outstanding veterinary and/or comparative pathology trainees from each of our institutional members as well as honoring Foundation volunteers for service and lectureship and outstanding Veterinary Pathology journal and “Diagnostic Exercise” publications.
Tuesday, October 28
6:30-7:30am
Mat Pilates & Meditation with Leslie
Chairs: Katherine Gibson-Corley, DVM PhD DACVP (AP); Julie Engiles, DVM DACVP (AP); Sue Knoblaugh, DVM DACVP (AP); Leslie D. Wilson, DVM PhD DACVP (AP)
Fellow Diplomate, Leslie, will lead this 45-minute mind-body Pilates workout designed to improve strength, mobility, and happiness, using a blend of slow, controlled movements, breathwork, and supportive coaching. Everyone is welcome!
7am-1pm
Meeting Registration open
7am-3:30pm
Speaker Ready Room open
7-8am
Sunrise Poster Viewing: Late-breaking
Coffee and tea available.
7-8am
ACVP Program Coordinators Network Breakfast
*Invitation only
Chair: Molly Church, MS VMD PhD DACVP (AP)
Anatomic and Clinical Pathology training program coordinators are invited to join us for a Pathology Training Committee-hosted discussion of topics pertinent to resident training. Invitations and the agenda will be distributed prior to the event.
9:45am-3:30pm
Late-Breaking Poster Viewing
9:45-10:15am
Education Break with Late-breaking Poster Authors Present
Coffee and tea available.
3-3:30pm
Education Break with Late-breaking Poster Authors Present
Coffee and tea available.
5:15-6:30pm
ACVP Awards and Recognition Event
Chair: ACVP President Rachel Reams, DVM PhD DACVP (AP)
Come celebrate 2025 ACVP award winners.
6:30-8pm
ACVP President’s Reception
Chair: ACVP President Rachel Reams, DVM PhD DACVP (AP)
Let’s celebrate! Wrap up your Annual Meeting experience networking with other attendees over light appetizers and a complimentary beverage.