Congratulations to our VMX 2025 Speakers of the Year
The NAVC is proud to honor our Speakers of the Year, chosen by veterinary professionals from around the world through VMX attendee feedback. With a field of 350+ exceptional and nationally renowned veterinary speakers presenting more than 1,200 different sessions, it’s quite an honor to be voted as a top speaker by event attendees. We thank all those who provided feedback to recognize and honor our speakers and sessions.
2025 Speakers of the Year
Farm Animal - Michael Pesato, DVM, DABVP
Small Animal - Naomi Hoyer, DVM, DAVDC
Equine - Jamie Kopper, DVM, PhD, DACVIM, DACVECC
Practice Management - Andy Roark, DVM, MS
Exotic Animal - Angela Lennox, DVM, DABVP (Avian, Exotic Companion Mammal), DECZM (Small Mammal)
Nurse/Technician - Amy Newfield, MS, CVT, VTS (ECC)
2025 Moderator of the Year
Moderator of the Year - Jane Fishman-Leon, DVM
2024 Speakers of the Year
- Small Animal - Ashley Bourgeois DVM, DACVD
- Practice Management - Dave Nicol BVMS, Cert Mgmt MRCVS
- Equine - Theresa Beachler DVM, PhD, DACT
- Farm Animal - Michelle Buckley DVM , MS
- Veterinary Nurse/Technician - Mary Berg BS, RVT, LATG, VTS (Dentistry)
- Exotics - Joerg Mayer DABVP (Exotic Companion Mammal), DACZM, DECZM, DACEPM, DVM
- Moderator of the Year - Clint Greene DVM, DABVP
2023 Speakers of the Year
- Small Animal - Clara Goh, BVSc, DACVS (SA)
- Practice Management – Adam Christman, DVM, MBA
- Equine - Sally DeNotta, DVM, PhD, DACVIM
- Farm Animal - Jen Schleining, DVM, MS, DACVS (LA)
- Veterinary Nurse/Technician - Monique Feyrecilde LVT, VTS (Behavior)
- Exotics - Eric Klaphake, DVM, DACZM, DABVP (Avian)
VMX 2022 Speakers of the Year
- Small Animal - Brad Case, DVM, MS, DACVS (SA)
- Practice Management – Monica Dixon, CVPM
- Equine - Erin Groover, DVM, DACVIM-LA
- Farm Animal - Clare Scully, DVM
- Veterinary Nurse/Technician - Amy Newfield, MS, CVT, VTS (ECC)
- Exotics - Mark Mitchell, DVM, MS, PhD
