NOW AT MEADOWVIEW CONVENTION CENTER IN KINGSPORT, TN
NOW AT MEADOWVIEW CONVENTION CENTER IN KINGSPORT, TN
May 2, 2021
Lisa Restine, DVM, Dipl. ABVP (feline)
Feline Medicine

Dr. Lisa Restine is a 2014 graduate of Western University of Health Sciences: College of Veterinary Medicine. She has been practicing at Alamo Feline Health Center under the direction of Gary D. Norsworthy since graduation. This practice features a wide variety of both medical and surgical cases on both a general practice and referral level. Lisa achieved board certification with the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners in feline medicine in 2020. She is a virtual consultant to international practitioners in Hong Kong, Singapore, and Malaysia.
Dr. Restine lectured on feline diseases in multiple locations throughout China on an Abaxis- sponsored speaking tour in 2018. She is co-editor of The Feline Patient, 5 th ed., which was published in April 2018. She is first author of Loose-control of diabetes mellitus with protamine zinc insulin in cats: 185 cases (2005-2015) (2019; Canadian Vet J). This article showed that there is an alternative way to manage feline diabetes mellitus that is more beneficial to the cat as well as the practitioner when compared to traditional diabetic control. Other publications include Prevalence and underlying causes of histologic abnormalities in cats suspected to have chronic small bowel disease: 300 cases (2008–2013) (2015; JAVMA).
Dr. Restine enjoys a broad spectrum of expertise in feline medicine and surgery. She has a special interest in and training in feline dentistry. She is passionate about feline medicine and sharing her love of practice and knowledge in order to help improve feline care. Because she spends 100% of her time in private clinical practice, she is able to discuss approaches that are doable in both primary care and referral scenarios.
NOW AT MEADOWVIEW CONVENTION CENTER IN KINGSPORT, TN
September 12- Barden Greenfield DVM

Barden Greenfield is a board-certified veterinary dentist that practices in Memphis and Little Rock. Dr. Greenfield received his BS from Louisiana State University and his DVM from the Mississippi State University College of Veterinary Medicine. In addition to his specialty referral practice, he founded and runs the Mississippi Valley Veterinary Dental Educational Center (MVVDEC) in Memphis, providing continuing education lectures and wet labs for dvms and technicians in the central US. He has lectures national and internationally on dental-related topics.
Dr. Greenfield is the past-President of the American Veterinary Dental College (AVDC) and also serves on the Board of Directors of the Foundation for Veterinary Dentistry, which is the educational and fundraising branch of veterinary dentistry.
In his spare time, Dr. Greenfield can be found playing golf or spending time with his wonderful wife and three children. He also follows LSU football and University of North Carolina basketball passionately

Dec 5- Fritz Wood
Practice Management
Fritz owns and operates an animal health consulting practice in Kansas City, where his clients include veterinarians and animal health companies. He also has a vibrant personal financial planning practice, helping veterinarians reach their lifetime financial goals. He’s focused exclusively on the veterinary profession for 25 years. Fritz has conducted important research examining veterinary productivity and attributes of high-performing practices. He’s a Certified Public Accountant and a Certified Financial Planner.
Fritz is the former Personal Finance Editor of Veterinary Economics, where he also served on the Editorial Advisory Board for many years. He’s authored and published many dozens of articles related to the business of veterinary medicine and personal finance. Fritz teaches at several colleges of veterinary medicine, as well as local, state, regional, national and international meetings.
Fritz was Treasurer and served on the Board of Directors of the American Veterinary Medical Foundation (AVMF). He served on the Pricing Subcommittee of the National Commission on Veterinary Economic Issues (NCVEI), and is a Founding Member of VetPartners.
2022

Feb 2022
Shelby L. Reinstein, DVM, MS, DACVO Ophthalmologist
Education:
- Graduated Kansas State University Department of Diagnostic Medicine and Pathobiology, Master of Science
- Graduated Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine
- Completed one-year rotating internship in small animal clinical sciences at the Veterinary Teaching Hospital, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
- Completed one-year internship in vision research at the Retinal Disease Studies Facility, University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine
- Completed three-year residency in ophthalmology at the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine
- Passed ACVO credentialing exam for board-certification in ophthalmology
Areas of Special Interest:
- Cataract surgery
- Retinal dysplasias and degenerations
- Electrodiagnostic vision testing
- Eyelid reconstructive surgery
Professional Certifications & Associations:
- Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists
- American Veterinary Medical Association
April
To be determined
September
To be determined
Dec Wendy Myers
Practice Management
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