Speakers
Explore Our All-Star Lineup
Our speakers are among the very best presenters and respected key opinion leaders in the veterinary community. They offer great insights into the challenges veterinary practices face today and provide actionable solutions to help veterinarians and their staff to become a better business. They are also very entertaining!
Featured Speakers
Rustin M. Moore, DVM, PhD, Diplomate ACVS
Keynote Speaker
Dr. Rustin M. Moore was born and raised in West Virginia, the heart of Appalachia. He earned his BS from West Virginia University in 1986 and his DVM and PhD from the Ohio State University in 1989 and 1994, respectively. He became a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons in 1994.
He spent 12 years on faculty at the Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine where his clinical interests included equine lameness, surgery, and colic and the associated complications. His research led to him being a principal or co-investigator on approximately 120 funded grants. In addition, he has authored or co-authored more than 15 academic book chapters, and his work has been published as 125 peer- or editor-reviewed manuscripts and 175 scientific abstracts.
Dr. Moore was recruited back to Ohio State in November 2006 as the Chair of the Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, a position he served in until 2014. He also simultaneously served as the Executive Director of the Veterinary Medical Center and Associate Dean for Clinical and Outreach Programs from 2009 to 2014 and then served as the Associate Executive Dean from 2014-2015 before being named the 11th Dean beginning September 2015.
A passionate advocate for animal health, Dr. Moore has led community outreach and disaster response initiatives, including the rescue, rehabilitation, and rehoming of nearly 500 horses after hurricanes Katrina and Rita. He has served on multiple boards, including the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium and The Wilds, the Ohio Wildlife Center, American College of Veterinary Surgeons, American Association of Equine Practitioners, among others, and is currently the immediate past president of the American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges.
He is a sought-after speaker on topics such as the importance of creating and fostering a community in the college, university, community, and the veterinary profession where all people feel welcome, comfortable and can thrive. He is also a frequently invited speaker on the topics of the importance of biodiversity to conservation and sustainability, competency-based veterinary education and spectrum of care, health and well-being of people in the veterinary profession, and the One Health approach to animal, human, and environmental health.
He has been frequently invited to share his passion, perspective, and expertise about the human-animal bond since his 2016 TEDx talk titled “The Power of a Pet.” To that end, Dr. Moore has authored two books, Unleashing the Bond: Harnessing the Power of Human-Animal Interactions (June 2025) and Unlocking the Bond: The Power and Paradox of Human-Animal Interactions (February 2026), both of which provide a broad and deep exploration of the often-mystifying connection between humans and animals and are available on Amazon. He donates a portion of proceeds of book sales to organizations that protect, preserve, and promote the human-animal bond. Be sure to leave a book review.
The views and opinions expressed in the content of both books are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of the author's employer and have no relationship with The Ohio State University.
Natalie Marks, DVM, CVJ
Master of Ceremonies
Dr. Natalie Marks is a veterinarian, entrepreneur, and industry innovator at the intersection of clinical medicine, technology, and animal health strategy.
After over 20 years in clinical small-animal practice and as the former owner of Blum Animal Hospital, the largest small-animal hospital in Chicago, she has since focused on entrepreneurship. She currently serves as Chief Veterinary Officer at OpenVet, a first-of-its-kind clinical intelligence platform delivering evidence-based medicine to veterinarians across all species, and as Chief Veterinary Officer at MI:RNA, a UK-based microRNA diagnostics company pioneering early disease detection across species and disease states.
A serial entrepreneur and angel investor, Dr. Marks is the CEO and co-owner of VANE, the Veterinary Angel Network, and serves on the advisory boards of several early-stage animal health companies. She is a member of the Wedgewood Veterinary Advisory Committee, helping to shape the future of innovation in the profession, and sits on the Fear Free Board of Directors.
Named America's Favorite Veterinarian by the American Veterinary Medical Foundation and a multi-year Veterinarian of the Year honoree, Dr. Marks brings more than two decades of clinical experience, national media presence, and thought leadership to every stage she occupies, from global symposia to boardrooms to the exam room. She is a Certified Veterinary Journalist, an Elite Fear Free Certified Professional, a primary clinical consultant for DVM360, and a sought-after speaker at VMX, WVC, AVMA, and beyond.
Dr. Marks earned her DVM with High Honors from the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine and is deeply committed to elevating the veterinary profession clinically, financially, and culturally.
New, by popular demand
Sunday Workshops
You’re invited to attend an exclusive limited-seating workshop at the PSIvet Business Symposium—and VetSuite members receive complimentary registration! These workshops are first-come, first-served and expected to fill quickly. Don’t miss your chance for hands-on learning with industry experts!
Block That Pain—Dental Nerve Blocks (Hands-On Workshop)
Mary L. Berg, BS, LATG, RVT, VTS (Dentistry), FVTE
Sunday, October 12 • 9:30am–12:00pm (Breakfast served 8:30am–9:30am)
Cost: $240
Seats Available: 25
Mary received her VTS (Dentistry) in 2006, recertifying in 2025. Her background includes veterinary dental research, practice management, and dental technician in general practice. She’s currently an adjunct at two veterinary technology programs, teaching laboratory animal techniques and dentistry. She is the president and founder of Beyond the Crown Veterinary Education, teaching dentistry to veterinary teams using practical and easy-to-master methods. Mary received her Fellow in Veterinary Technician Education from the AVTE in 2025, the VMX Speaker of the Year in 2024 award, NAVTA Veterinary Technician of the Year award in 2020, the AVDT’s Excellence in Dentistry Education award in 2019. Mary is a textbook author, speaker, and wet lab instructor at numerous state and national conferences. When she isn’t teaching dentistry, she serves as the chair of the NAVTA Veterinary Technician Journal editorial committee and as advisor to the NAVTA District Representatives. She is also the chair of the VTNE committee for AAVSB and serves on the Board of Directors for VetPartners and the Foundation for Veterinary Dentistry. Mary lives on a small farm with her husband, Doug, outside Lawrence, KS. Her hobbies are gardening, food preservation, reading, and spending time with her family. They have two sons who are married, and they have been gifted with five grandchildren. Their lives are managed by a terrier named Gypsy and a feline named Debbie, along with a herd of goats.
Pricing Strategies and Tools (Hands-On Workshop)
Dr. Karen Felsted, CPA, MS, DVM, CVPM, CVA
Sunday, October 12 • 9:30am–12:30pm (Breakfast served 8:30am–9:30am)
Cost: $100
Seats Available: 50
Dr. Felsted is a CPA as well as a veterinarian and has spent the last 20 years working as a financial and operational consultant to veterinary practices and the animal health industry. She is active in multiple veterinary organizations, has written an extensive number of articles for a wide range of veterinary publications, and speaks regularly at national and international veterinary meetings. She was awarded the Western Veterinary Conference Practice Management Continuing Educator of the Year award in 2011 and 2027, the VetPartners Distinguished Life Member Award in 2014, and the VHMA President’s Award in 2023.
Reserve Your Workshop Spot Today!
Register for the 2025 PSIvet Business Symposium today and select your preferred workshop to include in your registration. Already registered for the Symposium? Reserve your seat now by emailing [email protected] with your name and registration confirmation number. Our team will help you update your existing registration.
Additional Speakers
Caitlin DeWilde, DVM
Client Acquisition & Digital Marketing | Saturday
Dr. Caitlin DeWilde is the founder of The Social DVM, a consulting firm devoted to helping veterinary professionals learn how to manage and grow their social media, online reputation and marketing strategies. Working with large industry groups and individual practices alike, Caitlin and her team are passionate about translating the “geek speak” to “veterinary speak,” and helping vets reach more clients and pets.
Caitlin is a graduate of the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine and a recipient of their Outstanding Young Alumni Award, and also an alum of the AVMA’s Future Leaders Program. She served as medical director for a large AAHA/Fear Free/Cat-Friendly certified hospital in St. Louis before stepping back to focus on her marketing passion. Today, she divides her time between practice, consulting, and writing. She is the author of a book, Social Media and Marketing for Veterinary Professionals, and a columnist for Today’s Veterinary Business.
Kent McClure, DVM, JD
AVMA Updates, Current Legislation & Key Issues | Saturday
Dr. McClure is an Associate Executive Vice President of the American Veterinary Medical Association and Chief Advocacy Officer, leading the federal and state advocacy teams. He has over 25 years of experience advocating on policy issues important to veterinary medicine and veterinary practice. He is also a trustee on the AVMA trusts, including the AVMA PLIT and LIFE. Prior to AVMA, Dr. McClure was the General Counsel for the Animal Health Institute, the trade association for manufacturers of animal health products. He has practiced law in Dallas, Texas, where he represented healthcare providers in malpractice litigation, and has practiced veterinary medicine in Arlington and Austin, Texas. His DVM is from Texas A&M University, and his law degree is from the University of Texas.
Monica Dixon Perry, BS, CVPM
Veterinary Practice P&L and Pricing | Saturday
Monica has been involved in the field of veterinary medicine for more than 39 years. She earned her bachelor’s degree in biology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Monica has been a Certified Veterinary Practice Manager (CVPM) for more than 20 years and remains a strong advocate for other veterinary practice managers to pursue this designation.
For over a decade, Monica managed a successful full-service, small animal eastern and western medicine veterinary practice in Raleigh, NC. As hospital administrator with Bowman Animal Hospital & Cat Clinic, Inc., she managed every aspect of the seven-day-a-week, nine-doctor hospital’s operations. For 15 years, Monica was a consultant/partner with Mark Opperman, CVPM at VMC, Inc., where she presented a seminar called Principles of Veterinary Practice Management throughout the United States and Canada. She has lectured at numerous national veterinary conferences and veterinary schools in the United States as well as presented at internationally.
As a consultant, Monica enjoyed lecturing and working with practices that participated in VMC’s on-site consultation services. Monica was also a part-time university lecturer at North Carolina State University in the Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics where she taught Veterinary Practice Management on the undergraduate level. In her current position, she is the Veterinary Division Senior Manager at BerryDunn and enjoys consulting with practices and lecturing nationally and internationally.
Monica is the 2024 President Elect of VetPartners, an active member of the Veterinary Hospital Managers Association (VHMA), Youth Director at her church, and sits on the board of Casa Esperanza Montessori Charter School in Raleigh, NC. Monica will let you know that her two primary purposes in life are working with veterinary practices and their teams and being the best possible wife and mom. She shares her Raleigh, NC, home with her supportive and loving husband and their teenage daughter.
Monica is the 2022 Practice Management Speaker of the Year at the VMX Veterinary Meeting and Expo
Andrea Crabtree, BS, CVP M, PHR, SPHR, PHRca, CCFP, FFCP
Staff Retention & Mentoring | Saturday
Andrea is a SoCal native. She graduated from Cal Poly Pomona with a BS in Animal Health Science in 2004. She became a Certified Veterinary Practice Manager in 2011, received her California Professional in Human Resources in 2017, and accomplished her Certification as a Senior Professional in Human Resources in 2019. She became a Certified Compassion Fatigue Professional in 2019, and she is Fear Free Certified. In January 2016, Andrea received the SoCal VMA Paraprofessional of the Year Award. She is the owner of FurPaws Consulting in CA, where she works with veterinary practice owners and managers to develop their leadership teams as well as to expand and develop their businesses. She co-hosts PAWSitive Leadership Podcast, where she talks with industry experts on leadership.
Andrea also stays busy with public speaking at a variety of veterinary events and national conferences, doing what she loves-teaching, coaching, and training. She was awarded Practice Manager Speaker of the Year by Viticus in 2024. She has also published in Veterinary Team Brief, IDEXX’s Practice Life, Veterinary Practice News, and SD VMA. Her passion for veterinary medicine also keeps her busy with SoCal VMA events and the SoCal Veterinary Manager’s Network, which she co-founded and of which she is a board member. She is a member of SoCal VMA, VHMA, and VetPartners and serves on the Board as Secretary. She is also an active board member at Platt College (Anaheim) and on the Golden State Humane Society Board.
Andrea lives in Orange with her husband, Andrew, two cats, two dogs, and her horse. She loves professional football, and the Green Bay Packers have been her favorite team since she was four years old. She is active and loves to hike, read, and go horseback riding
Kelly Cooper, DVM
Dr. Kelly Cooper is a veterinarian, executive leadership coach, and practice consultant who helps independent practice owners go from exhausted and overwhelmed to confident and in control. With 30 years in veterinary medicine—15 as a practice owner and 11 in corporate leadership—she brings a unique perspective on what it takes to run a thriving practice. Through Reality Vet Coaching & Consulting, Dr. Kelly works with practice owners across the country to develop leadership clarity, build high-performing teams, and create practices that deliver extraordinary results. When she's not coaching, Dr. Kelly can be found in her garden or exploring the Pacific Northwest with her husband, Paul, and their many pets.
Peter Weinstein, DVM
Financing Options for Veterinary Clients & Patient Care | Sunday
Dr. Peter Weinstein, DVM, MBA, is a highly respected veterinarian, author, and business consultant known for his blend of clinical and business expertise.
A graduate of Cornell University and the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine, he earned his MBA from the University of Redlands after realizing the importance of business acumen in practice management. Dr. Weinstein co-authored The E-Myth Veterinarian: Why Most Veterinary Practices Don't Work and What to Do About It.
He has served in numerous leadership roles, including President of the California Veterinary Medical Association and VetPartners and as Executive Director of the Southern California VMA. He currently teaches business and finance at the College of Veterinary Medicine at the Western University of Health Sciences, advocating for a better, more team-focused veterinary profession.
Full schedule will be shared soon! Final speakers and agenda are subject to change and more exciting additions are in the works!