Meet the Confirmed Faculty for VLSS 2027: Smart Surgery Symposium
The Veterinary Laser Surgery Symposium (VLSS) returns May 14-15, 2027, in Nashville, Tennessee, for two days of practical veterinary surgical laser education and hands-on learning.
This year’s theme, Smart Surgery Symposium, focuses on smarter surgical planning, technique, workflow, and clinical decision-making with the CO2 laser.
We are excited to announce the currently confirmed faculty for VLSS 2027:
- 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
Additional speakers will be announced at a later date.
Featured Topics: (1) BOAS; (2) Veterinary Dermatology; and (3) Laser Surgery
BOAS
The BOAS program will explore practical surgical approaches to brachycephalic airway disease, including early intervention strategies for general practitioners and CO2 laser techniques for procedures such as staphylectomy and ala-vestibuloplasty.
Faculty will share clinical experience, surgical approaches, case examples, and practical considerations to help veterinarians better understand how CO2 laser surgery fits into the management of brachycephalic patients.
Veterinary Dermatology
The veterinary dermatology program will examine common and challenging conditions in which CO2 laser surgery can be an important clinical tool.
Planned topics include masses, follicular cysts, chronic pododermatitis, interdigital cysts, otitis-related applications, and techniques for working in difficult anatomical locations such as the perianal, periocular, and interdigital regions.
Hands-On CO2 Laser Labs
VLSS 2027 will also include optional hands-on CO2 laser labs for veterinarians at different levels of experience.
Guided sessions will focus on foundational skills, technique refinement, tissue response, hemostasis, procedure planning, and efficient surgical workflow. Attendees will also explore technologies such as SmartSet Technology and specialized clinical applications.
Additional lecture topics, hands-on lab details, faculty announcements, and the complete program will be released as VLSS 2027 approaches.
Join Us in Nashville
VLSS 2027: Smart Surgery Symposium
May 14-15, 2027
Nashville, Tennessee
Join veterinary surgeons, specialists and educators, and clinicians for two days focused on practical CO2 laser surgery and smarter surgical decision-making.
Learn more at VLSS.net
*Program topics, speakers, session details, and schedule are subject to change.