Education

We invest in our team's growth so we can keep raising the bar for our patients. Here's a look at the education we've attended together.

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We are passionate about empowerment through education. Dr. Sutter is a published author on the Spectrum of Care in equine practice — a philosophy that ensures every client is offered a range of evidence-based diagnostic and treatment options tailored to their specific needs. We regularly share these insights through local seminars, client education events, and industry journals to help our community make the most informed decisions for their equine partners.

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February 2024 — Third Annual Midwest Veterinary Collaboration Conference, Overland Park, KS

Jordan, Dr. Kaylen Capps, and Dr. Maureen Sutter attended the Third Annual Midwest Veterinary Collaboration Conference in Overland Park, Kansas.

JAVMA Publication: Spectrum of Care in Equine Ambulatory Practice

Maureen E. Sutter, Spectrum of Care in Equine Ambulatory Practice, J Am Vet Med Assoc. 2025; 263 (S3): S100.

Read the full article on AVMA Journals →

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Reception Area March 2022 Sustainability in Equine Practice Seminar Reception Area Fetch Kansas City Conference- annual conference every year in August Reception Area Fetch Kansas City Conference- annual conference every year in August Reception Area Fetch Kansas City Conference- annual conference every year in August Reception Area 2022 KSU Job Fair Reception Area 2022 KSU Job Fair Reception Area April 2023 Future Equine Vets event at KSU Reception Area Sept 2023- Dr Sutter represented Red Oak Animal Hospital at Opportunities in Equine Practice Seminar (OEPS) in Lexington, KY Reception Area Kansas Equine Practitioners Group Reception Area Continuing Education: Dec 2023 Dr Maureen Sutter and her husband, Eric, at the AAEP Annual Convention in San Diego, CA Reception Area Continuing Education: to go with the picture of Jordan, Dr Capps, and Dr Sutter Reception Area Staff continuing education event at Red Oak Animal Hospital- Dr Kaylen Capps discussing anesthesia protocols Reception Area Staff continuing education event at Red Oak Animal Hospital- Dr Kaylen Capps discussing anesthesia protocols Reception Area Small animal dental training with Mary Berg, RVT Reception Area Small animal dental training with Mary Berg, RVT Reception Area Continuing Education: Dr Maureen Sutter presented to the staff about equine dentistry A group of 24 women pose together indoors in front of a stone wall, smiling at the camera. Most are standing, while a few are seated in front. They wear casual clothing and name tags. A large banner with a dog and cat says "Welcome Home" and "fetch dvm360 conference" above a hallway. Below it, a sign lists conference areas: registration, exhibit hall, CE sessions, and keynote & breakfast. Two women smiling and posing for a selfie at a conference or seminar, with other attendees visible in the background seated at tables. A framed flyer for "Guiding Wildcats, Future Equine Vets" displays an event date of October 1, 2022, with a QR code and logos. Nearby, a stack of brochures with a red horse logo sits on a table. Several people sit around a meeting table with laptops, notebooks, and drinks. A woman stands near a screen displaying a spreadsheet, while others listen attentively. Office supplies and coats are visible in the background. A display table for Red Oak Animal Hospital with brochures, a laptop, pens, business cards, a raffle sign, and a large banner showing the hospital's name, address, phone number, and website. A collage shows a conference table with Red Oak logo, colorful lanyards, pens, candy bowls, papers, and an OEPS 2025 welcome sign. A smiling woman stands behind the table. Logos of sponsors are also visible. A sign reading "Equine Practitioners Meeting" is posted on a wall. In the background, a presentation screen displays "AAEP | Live Your Passion: As an Equine Veterinarian" in a conference room with empty chairs and tables. Two people stand smiling in front of a colorful backdrop featuring a beach scene, a van, a dog, palm trees, and two large surfboards labeled "2023 Annual Convention & Trade Show. A large sign welcomes attendees to the Third Annual Midwest Veterinary Collaboration Conference (Midwest VCC), displaying logos of various sponsors in a conference venue setting. Four people are in a veterinary clinic, with one person standing and explaining equipment while the others listen. An exam table, medical devices, and oxygen tanks are visible in the room. A group of nine women, some in medical scrubs and others in casual clothes, stand and smile indoors. A few are holding papers or items, and several are making hand signs with their fingers. A group of women in scrubs and casual wear observe a woman in blue scrubs operating veterinary equipment over a small animal model in a clinical lab setting. Shelves with supplies and cabinets line the background.