November 8, 2026
8:00 AM - 2:30 PM CST

Roo at the Zoo: Houston Sessions

Feline-Focused CE Lectures and More

This event will consist of two feline focused lectures, Vet only ultrasound lab sessions, and fun networking time with sponsors!

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Dr. Nicole Martell-Moran, DVM
& Caitlin Dutcher-Lundy BS, RVT, VTS (CP-Feline)
& Dr. Gabrielle Fadl, DVM, Veterinary Clinical Director, Butterfly Network
For Vets 1 CE Credit | For Techs Up To 2 CE Credits
Houston Zoo
6200 Hermann Park Drive Houston, TX 77030
November 8, 2026
8:00 AM - 2:30 PM CST

Feline-Focused CE Lectures and More

Two Lectures, Two CE Tracks

Join Roo at the Houston Zoo for a day of feline-focused CE, hands-on ultrasound training, and brunch with fellow veterinary professionals. This event is sponsored by our partners at Butterfly and Veterinary Specialists of Northern Arizona LLC.

CE Credit: Vets earn one hour of CE credit from Dr. Moran’s lecture. Techs can earn up to two hours by attending both lectures.

‍Free zoo admission included with registration.
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Ultrasound Labs

Vets only, one hour CE credit

Get hands on with point of care ultrasound in a small group labs led by the Butterfly team. Each session opens with a short pre-lab lecture. Then, you’ll scan phantom models with Butterfly probes at small stations with instructors on hand to guide you.

  • Session one: 8 - 9:45am CT
  • Session two: 12:45 - 2:30pm CT

Each lab session is capped at 30 Vets. When you RSVP, your confirmation email includes a form to choose your session. Spots go quickly, so pick yours early.

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Elevating Feline Care: Emotional Well-being, Environment, & Handling‍

Tech only, one hour CE credit

Caitlin Dutcher-Lundy, BS, RVT, VTS (CP-Feline)
9am - 10am CT

Learn cat friendly ways to get feline patients through the door, onto the table, and into your hands with less stress. You’ll leave with practical handling and trust building techniques that make exams calmer for patients and clients.

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Purrfectly Sedated: Tailoring Anesthesia Protocols in Cats

Vets and Techs earn one hour CE credit

Dr. Nicole Martell-Moran, DVM, ABVP certified feline practice specialist
11am - 12:30pm CT
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This lecture gives an evidence-based look at feline anesthesia, from patient assessment and drug selection to monitoring, analgesia, and managing complications. You’ll learn how to tailor protocols to ASA status, conditions like HCM and CKD, and temperament, using current AAFP, ISFM, and AAHA guidelines.

Speaker

Dr. Nicole Martell-Moran, DVM

Dr. Moran graduated from Central Michigan University in 2005 with a Bachelor of Science in Biology with a Chemistry minor. She then went on to earn a Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from the Michigan State University, College of Veterinary Medicine in 2009 while simultaneously earning a Master's degree in Veterinary Public Health through the University of Minnesota. Dr. Moran is an ABVP boarded feline practice specialist and has received specialized training through Colorado State University for feline endoscopy.  She is an active member of the American Association of Feline Practitioners, International Society of Feline Medicine, the International Veterinary Academy of Pain Management, and is an active participant with the Paw Project serving as a Texas State Director. She has a special interest in gastroenterology, endoscopy, pain management, and endocrinology.

Speaker

Caitlin Dutcher-Lundy BS, RVT, VTS (CP-Feline)

Caitlin Dutcher-Lundy was born and raised in West Virginia, where her lifelong love of animals began. She started her veterinary career in shelter medicine before earning her veterinary technology degree from Chattanooga State and becoming an RVT in Ohio, spending most of her career in feline-only practice. A Veterinary Technician Specialist in Feline Clinical Practice and Cat Friendly Certified, Caitlin is passionate about advanced feline care, leadership, and mentoring veterinary teams.

Speaker

Dr. Gabrielle Fadl, DVM, Veterinary Clinical Director, Butterfly Network

Dr. Gabrielle Fadl is a veterinarian, medical leader, and educator who currently serves as Clinical Director of Butterfly Veterinary at Butterfly Network, where she leads veterinary point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) initiatives and professional education. With extensive experience in companion animal medicine, clinical leadership, and veterinary training, Dr. Fadl is passionate about translating evidence based medicine and emerging technologies into practical tools clinicians can confidently use in everyday patient care. She earned her DVM from Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine and has held multiple veterinary medical leadership roles throughout her career.

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