MCVMA Monthly Meetings

MCVMA members meet on the fourth Tuesday of every month (unless otherwise noted in the schedule of events).

At each meeting, members can expect the social to begin at 6:30 pm followed by the meeting at 7 pm.

If you are not a member, you are still welcome to come to the meetings. There will be a $20 per meeting fee for Veterinarians and $10 per meeting fee for non Veterinarians.

Meals are not included except when sponsored.
Cash or checks are accepted at each meeting.
Credit card payments accepted via PayPal.

2026 Events

Meetings are held at Spring Creek BBQ in Shenandoah unless otherwise indicated

January 27 – The State of Veterinary Medicine in Texas with Trent Hightower, JD, Director of Government Relations/General Counsel; Location: McKenzie’s Barbeque & Burgers Conroe (meal not sponsored)

February 24 – Surgical Revision of MCT and STS with Carlos Souza, DVM, DACVIM, DACVS

March 24 – Heterobilharzia americana: an emerging and important parasite coming to a patient near you with Kate Aicher, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM)

April 28 – Treatment of venomous snakebites in pets with Dr. Mark Besancon; sponsored at Black Walnut in the Woodlands by MG Biologics. RSVP required.

May 26 – Opioid training with Rebecca Salazar, DVM, DACVAA — counts towards Texas opioid CE requirement

June 23 – Managing Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy in Feline Patients with Breann Morse, DVM from PRN Pharmacal (meal not sponsored)

July 28 – Rules and Regulations of Using Compounded Drugs with Matt Klotz, DVM from Aurora Pharm

August 25 – Brachycephalic surgery with Donald Holter, DVM, DACVS; sponsored at Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille by Idexx. RSVP required.

September 22 – How to Use an Outpatient Imaging Center to Improve Outcomes for Pets & Unlocking the Mysteries of Pulmonary Patterns with Sage Veterinary Imaging

October 27 – Ophthalmic Emergencies with Tatiane Villar, DVM

November – No meeting

December – No meeting