Featured Speakers

Andrew Woolcock, DVM, DACVIM, is an associate professor of small animal internal medicine at Purdue University. His interests include immune-mediated diseases, endocrinology, and the scholarship of teaching and learning. He has published several articles and book chapters, given lectures throughout the US and internationally, and has received several awards for teaching and mentorship in the profession. His research program investigates the role of oxidative stress in inflammatory disease states of the dog and cat.

Dr. Thomas Bolten, DDS, MD, attended the University of Michigan for his undergraduate and dental degrees, as well as Wayne State University for his medical degree. Dr. Bolten is the creator of The Open Reduction, a popular YouTube channel featuring some of his most intriguing oral surgery cases. During school he was an accomplished musician and composer, and has a number of original works featured on national radio, television and a Lifetime original movie.

Kate Cummings, DVM, DACVAA, received her DVM from Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2011. She completed an anesthesia and analgesia residency at Tufts Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine in 2015. Following her residency, she worked at MedVet in Worthington, OH, before returning to the East Coast to work at Angell Animal Medical Center in Boston, MA. She now works at Oakland Veterinary Referral Services in Michigan.

Michele James DVM, DACVIM, received her degree in veterinary medicine from Michigan State University in 2011 and completed a rotating internship at the University of Georgia in 2012 and a neurology internship at Canada West Veterinary Specialists in 2013. She completed a neurology residency at the University of Florida and now works at Angell Animal Medical Center in Boston. Dr. James has a special interest in neurosurgery, seizures, neuromuscular disease, and meningoencephomyelitis. 

Quincy Hawley, DVM graduated from NC State’s College of Veterinary medicine in 2013. He worked as an associate veterinarian for 5 years before resiging from his career as a practicing veterinarian to pursue his life mission, which is to provide wellness solutions for the veterinary community. He is the co-founder of Get MotiVETed University, an organization that provides solutions and fresh perspective to everyday challenges that individuals and leaders face in veterinary medicine.

Renee Machel holds her certification in MBSR (Mindfulness-Based-Stress-Reduction), CYT 200 (Certified Yoga Teacher), and is a highly regarded CPC (Certified Professional Coach). Renee has experience coaching veterinary professionals, including veterinarians, practice managers, and various veterinary hospital support staff. Renee has spent over 20 years in the veterinary industry – as a team leader and veterinary assistant. She is a co-founder of Get MotiVETed University, which strives to inspire, equip, and empower veterinary professionals to enhance their quality of life.