Speaker Biography

Emma Collins

DVM

Dr. Collins

Specialty Intern, Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine

Dr. Emma Collins graduated with her DVM from the University of Georgia, College of Veterinary Medicine in 2024. Afterwards, she completed a rotating internship in Small Animal Medicine and Surgery at North Carolina State University, College of Veterinary Medicine in 2025. In her spare time, she enjoys hiking, surfing, baking sourdough bread, and spending quality time with her family, friends, and golden retrievers.

Lectures

  • Friday, October 30, 2026 4:45 - 5:35 p.m. Oak II

    Protecting Vision & Comfort: A Veterinary Technician’s Guide to Ophthalmology Technician

    Lecture Objectives:

    1. Recognize common clinical signs of ophthalmic disease and ocular emergencies in veterinary patients.
    2. Understand the technician’s role in obtaining ophthalmic histories, performing basic diagnostics, and assisting with treatment.
    3. Identify when an ophthalmic case requires urgent intervention or referral to a veterinary ophthalmologist.
    4. Apply diagnostic, treatment, and referral principles to common ophthalmic case scenarios.