Dr. Kim Johnson is a board-certified veterinary oncologist, educator, and author dedicated to compassionate, purpose-driven medicine. Combining decades of oncology experience with a passion for mentoring and supporting the well-being of veterinary professionals, Dr. Johnson has delivered hundreds of hours of RACE-approved continuing education on cancer care, leadership, and resilience. She currently provides oncology consultations for Mission Pet Health.
Small Animal Medicine 1
Early Career Veterinarian
Medical Oncology
Friday, June 19, 2026
Saturday, June 20, 2026
1:30 PM–2:30 PM
Why So Itchy? Canine Mast Cell Tumors
Canine mast cell tumors can be unpredictable, ranging from benign to highly aggressive. This session reviews diagnostic cytology, grading, treatment options, and prognostic factors to guide clinical decision making. Learning objectives include: recognizing cytologic and histopathologic features of mast cell tumors, evaluating prognostic indicators, including grade and margins, and developing treatment plans using surgery, medical therapy, and adjunctive care.
2:40 PM–3:40 PM
Gotta Go, Gotta Go, Gotta Go Right NOW! Canine and Feline Transitional Cell Carcinoma
Transitional cell carcinoma of the urinary tract presents unique diagnostic and therapeutic challenges in dogs and cats. This presentation highlights diagnostic approaches, treatment options, and strategies to optimize quality of life. Attendees will come out of this lecturing knowing how to identify clinical signs and diagnostic pathways for canine and feline TCC, compare treatment strategies, including surgery, NSAIDs, and chemotherapy, and discuss prognosis and supportive care to enhance patient well-being.
4:15 PM–5:30 PM
Bridging the Gap Between General Practice and Specialty Medicine
This session explores how general practitioners and specialists can collaborate more effectively to improve patient outcomes. We will discuss referral strategies, communication tips, and how to maximize diagnostic and treatment options across settings. We will review how to identify common barriers between general and specialty practice, apply strategies to improve referral communication and continuity of care, and recognize how to maximize patient outcomes through collaborative case management.
8:00 AM–9:15 AM
What Are Those Lumps and Bumps? Canine and Feline Lymphoma
Lymphoma remains one of the most common cancers in dogs and cats, with varied presentations and prognoses. This talk covers diagnostic approaches, treatment updates, and the role of nutrition in supporting patients through therapy. Learning goals include differentiating clinical presentations of lymphoma in dogs versus cats, selecting appropriate diagnostics and staging strategies, and integrating nutritional support into comprehensive lymphoma case management.
9:25 AM–10:25 AM
Biopsy to Bowl: Nutrition and Oncology Case Management
Nutrition plays a vital role in oncology, influencing treatment tolerance, immune function, and quality of life. This session reviews nutrition strategies to support dogs and cats with cancer. Attendees can expect to learn how to understand the impact of nutrition on cancer progression and treatment outcomes, apply practical nutritional recommendations for oncology patients, and counsel clients effectively on diet choices during cancer therapy.
11:00 AM–12:00 PM
Going Out on a Limb: Canine and Feline Osteosarcoma
Osteosarcoma is an aggressive bone tumor with significant local and metastatic potential in dogs, and rarer but important potential in cats. This session reviews diagnosis, staging, treatment advances, and expected outcomes. Learning objectives include: recognize the clinical presentation and diagnostic features of osteosarcoma; evaluate staging and prognostic factors; and discuss surgical, chemotherapeutic, and palliative treatment options.
1:30 PM–2:30 PM
Beyond the Biopsy: Oncology Lessons for Navigating Emotional Load and Complex Cases
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