Speakers & Topics
Emergency & Critical Care and Anesthesia
Dr. Aimee Brooks
Dr. Brooks received her DVM from Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine. She completed a rotating internship at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and then was a practicing ER veterinarian at the Wisconsin Veterinary Referral Center in Waukesha, WI. Subsequently, she completed a residency at The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine and became board certified in 2014. She is currently an associate professor in small animal emergency/critical care at Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine. Her interests include transfusion medicine, sodium/electrolyte abnormalities and fluid therapy, and point-of-care monitoring modalities such as ultrasound.
Dr. Katie Bennett
Katie Bennett is an anesthesiologist at Veterinary Specialty Center, a large private practice in the Chicagoland area. She completed her undergrad and vet school education at Purdue University, a Small Animal Rotating Internship at Washington State University, and an Anesthesia Residency at the University of Tennessee. She is passionate about continuing education and loves discussing cases with other veterinarians. Dr. Bennett is particularly interested in brachycephalic anesthesia, opioid-free anesthesia, and managing aggressive patients in a hospital setting. In her free time, Dr. Bennett enjoys running, trying new restaurants, and attending concerts and musicals in downtown Chicago. She currently also enjoys spending time with her three dogs: Levi - 15yo Australian Shepherd, Roux - 4yo Australian Shepherd, and Winnie - ~10yo chihuahua.