Speaker Biography

Kristin Holm

DVM, DACVD

Dr. Holm

Board-Certified Veterinary Dermatologist and Senior Project Manager, Product Experience at IDEXX Laboratories

Dr. Kristin Holm, DVM, DACVD, is a board-certified veterinary dermatologist and Senior Project Manager, Product Experience at IDEXX Laboratories. She earned her DVM from Iowa State and completed a residency in dermatology at the University of Pennsylvania. She is on track to earn her MBA from Drake University in 2027. A Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Dermatology since 1999, she spent over two decades in clinical dermatology practice and academia before joining IDEXX. She currently serves as President of the North American Veterinary Dermatology Forum.

Lectures sponsored by IDEXX

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Lectures

  • Friday, October 30, 2026 1:45 - 2:35 p.m. Legacy

    The Itchy Dog Algorithm Small Animal II

    A structured workup for allergic skin disease that can be performed during a 15-minute appointment

    1. Diagnostic process
    2. Distinguishing allergies from other diseases with similar presentations
    3. Treatment strategy
  • Friday, October 30, 2026 2:45 - 3:35 p.m. Legacy

    Cytology You Can Trust Small Animal II

    Skin and ear cytology technique and interpretation, comparing what a general practitioner sees under the microscope with what a specialist would diagnose.

    1. Diagnostic techniques
    2. Cytology interpretation
    3. Next steps
  • Friday, October 30, 2026 3:45 - 4:35 p.m. Legacy

    Pyoderma Without Reaching for Culture Every Time Small Animal II

    When empirical treatment is appropriate and when culture and sensitivity testing can meaningfully impact treatment decisions.

    1. When and why to culture
    2. Topical vs systemic treatments
    3. Treatment strategy
  • Friday, October 30, 2026 4:45 - 5:35 p.m. Legacy

    Reading the Report Back to the Owner Small Animal II

    Interpreting pathology reports and effectively communicating findings to clients.

    1. Understanding parts of a pathology report
    2. Translating the report into an action plan
    3. Communicating results to clients