Laura D. Garrett, DVM, DACVIM (Oncology)

University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine

Dr. Laura Garrett is a clinical professor in oncology and coordinator of communication training at the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine. She attained her DVM degree from University of Illinois in 1991, completed an internship at University of Minnesota, spent two years in private and referral practices, and then completed an oncology residency at University of Wisconsin-Madison. After working in a New Zealand specialty clinic, she was on faculty for seven years at Kansas State University prior to returning to her alma mater. Topics of her publications include lymphoma, mast cell tumors, mediastinal cysts, communication and cytology. These mirror her main interests of clinical oncology and teaching communication skills in the veterinary curriculum.

Presentation(s):

• Cytology for the Practitioner: Part 1

  Saturday, December 7
  9:00 AM – 9:50 AM

• Cytology for the Practitioner: Part 2

  Saturday, December 7
  10:50 AM – 11:40 AM

• Core Communication Skills for Use With Clients in Difficult Situations: Part 1

  Saturday, December 7
  1:10 PM – 2:00 PM

• Core Communication Skills for Use With Clients in Difficult Situations: Part 2

  Saturday, December 7
  2:10 PM – 3:00 PM

• Canine Lymphoma

  Saturday, December 7
  4:00 PM – 4:50 PM

• A Review and Update on Feline Lymphoma

  Saturday, December 7
  5:00 PM – 5:50 PM

• A Review and What's New in Canine Osteosarcoma

  Sunday, December 8
  9:00 AM – 9:50 AM

• Mast Cell Tumor Controversies

  Sunday, December 8
  10:00 AM – 10:50 AM

• Top 10 Chemotherapy Tips

  Sunday, December 8
  11:00 AM – 11:50 AM