Genitourinary Neoplasia

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In this lecture, we will focus on urinary system tumors (urothelial carcinoma), prostatic carcinomas, and mammary tumors in dogs versus cats.

Speaker: Dr. David Heller, DVM, DACVIM- Oncology

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Thoracic Radiographs:

Cardiac or Respiratory? When & How to Treat

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Thoracic radiographs are used to aid in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of a range of cardiovascular and respiratory disease processes.

This lecture will discuss the general anatomy seen in thoracic radiographs along with identifying common abnormalities. This will help to guide us as clinicians so patients can be appropriately diagnosed and treated effectively.

Please note that the meeting location has been changed to Gulliver’s SteakHouse

Located at

18482 MacArthur Blvd, Irvine, CA 92612

**This will be our permanent location for all future meetings unless noted.**

Speaker: Dr. Nikki Gaudette, DVM

Bio: Dr. Nikki Gaudette grew up in Southern California and has worked in the veterinary field since high school. She received her Bachelor of Science in Biology from Cal State University of Long Beach in 2007 and her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from St. George’s University School of Veterinary Medicine in 2015. After obtaining her veterinary degree, she completed a rotating internship in Small Animal Medicine and Surgery and a Cardiology Specialty internship at Atlantic Coast Veterinary Specialists in Bohemia, NY. She then stayed on at Atlantic Coast Veterinary Specialists to complete a three-year residency in medical and interventional veterinary cardiology. She continued to work in the Northeast for an additional three years at Newtown Veterinary Specialists before deciding to relocate back to California. Dr. Gaudette’s special interests include interventional cardiology, complex congenital heart diseases and management of congestive heart failure. In her spare time, she enjoys long distance running, surfing and snowboarding. She has two rescue dogs named Stella and Murphy.

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Degenerative Mitral Valve Disease:

The Old, the New, and the Epic

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Dr. Boorstin is leading the team at the first CVCA Southern California office in San Juan Capistrano.

Speaker: Brett Boorstin, DVM, DACVIM (Cardiology)

Bio: Dr. Brett Boorstin was born and raised in Southern California. He graduated from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo with a major in Animal Science and a minor in Music. He attended Western University of Health Sciences for Veterinary School. After graduation, he went on to complete a rotating small animal medicine and surgery internship followed by a cardiology specialty internship at Southern California Veterinary Specialty Hospital. He moved to Northern Virginia where he completed his residency with CVCA and achieved Diplomate status in the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM) College of Cardiology in 2022.

Brett has an interest in client education, giant breed cardiomyopathy, and minimally invasive cardiac procedures. He has lectured nationally on treatment of congestive heart failure, and management of arrhythmias. He has worked with the Irish Wolfhound Foundation and the Great Dane Club of America for the past several years.

Dr. Boorstin’s interests during his free time include surfing, snowboarding, hiking, golfing, D.J.-ing, chess, and playing the piano. Brett has opened the first CVCA office in Southern California, and is excited to be back home on the west coast close to his family.

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Intervertebral Disc Disease (IVDD):

Have Your Patient’s Back!

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Speaker: Chrystal Nguyen, DVM, DACVIM (Neurology)

Bio:  Dr. Chrystal Nguyen was born and raised in Boston, Massachusetts. She completed her bachelor’s degree in pre-medical and health sciences at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences and graduated from Tufts University College of Veterinary Medicine. During her studies, she spent time working with elephants in Thailand as well as obtaining additional clinical experience in Tokyo. After graduating from vet school, Dr. Nguyen completed a small animal rotating internship at Animal Specialty Group in Glendale, California. The following year, she moved to Washington, where she completed both her neurology specialty internship and neurology residency at the Veterinary Specialty Center of Seattle. Clinically, Dr. Nguyen enjoys neurosurgery and neuroimaging. Additional interests include neuropathic pain, seizure, and immune-mediated disease management. During her free time, Dr. Nguyen will often be found attending music festivals or trying out new restaurants. She also loves spending time at home with her three cats, crafting/crocheting, or playing video games.

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