Nexus Veterinary CE
Surgical Oncology for Skin Tumors and Reconstruction (June 2025)
Includes a Live In-Person Event on 06/28/2025 at 8:00 AM (EDT)
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- Veterinarian - $2,550
Summary
Solid tumors of the skin are very common in small animals. General practitioners can add to practice profitability, as well as strengthen client and referral relationships by understanding the staging and surgical procedure every tumor needs. Instructors will teach the principles of surgical oncology and staging, as well as how to perform basic/intermediate tumor removals from an oncological standpoint. Participants will perform biopsies and practice surgical methods for removal of cutaneous tumors in different locations of the patient’s body. Additionally, closure of the defect using different techniques of skin reconstruction will be taught. Participants should have a basic knowledge of anatomy and surgical techniques prior to attending this course.
Learning Objectives
- Know how to stage each of the tumors prior to developing treatment plans
- Understand the surgical doses for tumor removal and the types of biopsies
- Learn how to correctly identify the surgical dose for each patient/tumor
- Learn surgical techniques to remove cutaneous tumors
- Learn reconstructive techniques
Judith Bertran, DVM, MS, DACVS
University of Florida
Dr Judith Bertran is an Assistant Professor in Surgical Oncology at the University of Florida since 2018. She graduated in veterinary medicine from the Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona. After obtaining her DVM, she completed a rotating small animal internship at Washington State University and a surgical internship at Fitzpatrick referrals (UK). Thereafter, she completed her residency in Small Animal Surgery at The Ohio State University, obtaining diplomate status from the American College of Veterinary Surgeons (ACVS). After residency, she completed an ACVS Surgical Oncology Fellowship.
Location: Park City, Utah
This unique facility is nestled on 1.4-acres in the quaint mountain town of Park City and is home to the Bark City Veterinary Specialists practice and Nexus Park City. The property has been newly renovated but retains its rustic mountain charm. When participating in a course at Nexus Park City, you can expect the following amenities to be included:
- Complimentary lunch
- All general/specialty instrumentation used in each course
- Instructor’s course notes