09/10/2026
The VLSS 2027 faculty lineup is taking shape! Join us May 14-15, 2027, in Nashville for the Veterinary Laser Surgery Symposium: Smart Surgery Symposium.
🎤 Confirmed faculty:
🔹 John C. Godbold Jr., DVM
🔹 Lori MacDougall, DVM, Dipl. ACVS, MVSc
🔹 Michael Canfield, DVM, Dipl. ACVD
🔹 Jason Pieper, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVD
🔹 Jakub Kaczmarek, DVM, Dipl. ECVS, Dipl. EBVS
🔹 Boaz Man, DVM
🔹 Ray Arza, DVM
🔹 Peter Vitruk, PhD, MInstP
More speakers will be announced at a later date.
VLSS 2027 will feature dedicated clinical education in two key areas:
🔹 BOAS - surgical approaches, early intervention strategies, and CO2 laser techniques for brachycephalic airway procedures.
🔹 Veterinary Dermatology - clinical applications for masses, follicular and interdigital cysts, pododermatitis, otitis, and challenging surgical locations.
Plus, attendees can take part in optional hands-on CO2 laser labs focused on technique, tissue response, workflow, SmartSet Technology, and practical surgical applications.
📍 Nashville, TN
📅 May 14-15, 2027
🌐 VLSS.net
*Program topics, speakers, session details, and schedule are subject to change.