Association for Veterinary Informatics upcoming events

Webinar: The Builder's Era: Why the Next Great Veterinary Software Will Come From Clinicians, Not Companies (21 May 2026)

Thu, 21 May 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Join us for a webinar with Adam Little, DVM:

The Builder's Era: Why the Next Great Veterinary Software Will Come From Clinicians, Not Companies

For decades, veterinarians have adapted their workflows to fit the software they were given. That era is ending. With AI-powered development tools like Claude Code, Lovable, Bolt, and Replit now capable of turning plain-language descriptions into working applications, the cost of creating custom software is collapsing toward zero. In this interactive session, Dr. Adam Little explores what happens when the people who understand veterinary medicine best can simply speak software into existence: purpose-built tools for triage, client communication, inventory, analytics, and workflows that no vendor would ever prioritize. As practice management systems begin to open their APIs and data becomes more accessible, we're on the cusp of an explosion in clinician-built software that is hyper-personalized, immediately useful, and radically cheap. Through live examples, emerging patterns, and open discussion, we'll examine where this is already happening, where the biggest opportunities lie, and what it means for the future of veterinary practice when every doctor is a potential builder.

About the presenter:

Dr. Adam Little is a veterinarian and entrepreneur known for his innovative approaches to animal and human health. Educated at the University of Guelph with a BSc and DVM, he further distinguished himself as the first veterinarian to attend Singularity University, focusing on the intersection of technology and healthcare. His professional journey includes serving as the Director of Entrepreneurship and Innovation at Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences. He co-founded GoFetch, which has delivered significant cost savings in pet care through its loyalty and subscription services. Dr. Little has also contributed to the veterinary field through his board memberships with Veterinarians Without Borders, the Ontario Veterinary Medical Association, and the Catalyst Council.

About the AVI Webinar Series: The purpose of the AVI Webinar Series is to provide a vendor-agnostic forum for education and networking. Join us to learn from academic, industry, and government organizations who are using information technology and data science to improve the lives of animals and veterinary healthcare teams.

Contact Dr. Sara Forsythe, AVI Education Chair with any questions at education@avinformatics.org

Members: Please login at the top of our website prior to registering.

Join AVI at SAVY 3.0 (29 May 2026)

Fri, 29 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT

AVI is pleased to announce our in-kind sponsorship of the Symposium on Artificial Intelligence in Veterinary Medicine (SAVY) hybrid event, hosted by Cornell College of Veterinary Medicine, May 29-31, 2026. AVI will be bringing four speakers and facilitating RACE-approved CE credit. NY State CE will also be available to attendees.

AVI Members are eligible for a 10% discount. Login to our website to access the special members-only event listing to access the code.

Webinar: AI in Veterinary Education: Friend or Foe (05 Jun 2026)

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Join us for a webinar with Christopher Tiller, DVM, BBA:

AI in Veterinary Education: Friend or Foe

Dr. Tiller will demonstrate four AI-enabled modules that enhance the Texas A&M veterinary curriculum. Participants will experience the student workflow in anesthesia simulation, antimicrobial decision-making, communication OSCEs, and radiology case-based reasoning.

About the presenter:

Christopher (Chris) Tiller, DVM, BBA is the founder and CEO of VetGeni, and a practicing small-animal emergency veterinarian. He builds AI-enhanced, web-based learning tools for veterinary education and clinical training -modules that simulate anesthesia and analgesia decision-making, support antimicrobial stewardship, provide rubric-aligned communication OSCE scoring, and guide radiology reasoning with structured prompts. Recent projects include voice-enabled skills assessments, WCAG-compliant interfaces for diverse learners, and outcome dashboards that help course leaders track learning progress. He advocates for responsible AI that assists educators and gives students a safe environment to practice clinical reasoning before entering the clinic.

Contact Dr. Sara Forsythe, AVI Education Chair with any questions at education@avinformatics.org

Members: Please login at the top of our website prior to registering.