Tulsa Veterinary Dinner Meetup
Tulsa Veterinary Meetup: Practical AI Applications in Vet Med
📍 100 E 2nd Street, Tulsa, OK 74103 (Hyatt Regency Tulsa Downtown)
📅 Monday, April 20, 6:30–9 p.m. CT
A casual evening of learning, dinner, and connection for Tulsa-area veterinary professionals.
Join us for an exclusive evening where veterinary professionals come together to explore the transformative potential of Artificial Intelligence in modern practice. Over a relaxed dinner, you’ll hear from industry leaders and real-world practitioners about how AI is being used right now, from advanced diagnostics and personalized treatment planning to client communication, staff scheduling, and financial management.
This is not a theoretical deep-dive. This is a practical, approachable look at tools and strategies you can begin integrating into your practice right away, including a live walkthrough from practice owners who are using AI to acquire new clients and retain existing ones.
The evening features two hours of RACE-approved continuing education presented live, followed by 30 minutes of open networking — a chance to connect with fellow vets and practice managers from across the Tulsa area in a casual, collegial setting.
💡 Note on RACE Credit: This is a 4-hour RACE-approved CE program. The first 2 hours will be delivered live at this event. The remaining 2 hours will be available online.
Date: Monday, April 20
Time: 6:30–9 p.m. CT
Location: 100 E 2nd Street, Tulsa, OK 74103 (Hyatt Regency Tulsa Downtown)
This session is part of a 4-hour RACE-approved CE program (2 hours live, 2 hours online) covering:
1. Revolutionizing Patient Care
AI applications in diagnostics, personalized treatment planning, predictive analytics, and preventive care protocols.
2. Elevating Client Experience
Personalized communication, AI-powered chatbots, sentiment analysis, and client engagement tools.
3. Optimizing Internal Operations
AI-driven talent acquisition, employee training, performance management, and smart staff scheduling.
4. Marketing, Finance & Team Communication
Targeted advertising, automated content creation, financial forecasting, fraud detection, bookkeeping automation, and AI-powered meeting and task management tools.
6:30 PM – Arrival & Dinner
7:00 PM – Welcome & Introductions
7:10 PM – RACE-Approved CE Presentation (Live — 2 hrs)
9:00 PM – Networking & Closing
Featured Speakers
Kelli Kerwin, CVPM
Kelli brings over three decades of veterinary practice management experience to the stage. Her career began at the world-renowned Cleveland Clinic before she followed her passion for animals into veterinary medicine in 1988. Over the years, she grew a small animal practice from a single location into a thriving multi-doctor, two-location operation — ultimately becoming co-owner and CEO in 2018. She earned her Certificate in Veterinary Practice Management from Purdue University and holds memberships in the Veterinary Hospital Managers Association, AAHA, and the Society for Human Resource Managers. She is also Fear Free Certified.
Today, as an Operational Coach at Blue Heron Consulting — the nation’s leading veterinary consulting team — Kelli works with practices across the country to amplify strengths, close workflow gaps, build leadership culture, and drive sustainable profitability.
Christopher Martin
Christopher Martin brings 23+ years of experience in human medicine — spanning operations, business development, and ownership — before co-founding Hefner Road Animal Hospital. A veteran and Oklahoma State University graduate with a degree in Marketing, Christopher has led the operational and business side of the practice with a sharp eye for efficiency and team performance.
Dr. Rebecca Martin
Dr. Rebecca Martin is a 2008 LSU graduate with over 14 years of experience in the OKC metro area. She is Fear Free Certified and one of the few veterinarians in the area who also cares for exotic animals. Her deep clinical background gives her a unique perspective on how AI tools can enhance patient care without getting in the way of practicing medicine.
📍Hyatt Regency Tulsa Downtown
100 E 2nd Street, Tulsa, OK 74103
This event is complimentary for invited Tulsa-area veterinary professionals. Space is limited.
Presented in partnership with Blue Heron Consulting and Hefner Road Animal Hospital.
