Indiana Veterinary Medical Association · Noblesville, IN · 2027
2027 Crossroads Veterinary Conference
01 Overview
Crossroads 2027, the Indiana VMA's annual conference, takes place January 28 to 30, 2027, at the Embassy Suites hotel and conference center in Noblesville, north of Indianapolis. The association lists 21 CE hours and describes the meeting as its main event for veterinarians, technicians, practice managers and students.
RVTs, assistants and practice staff pay $265 with state VMA membership or $365 without it for a complete pass; professional (DVM) passes are $470 for members and $760 for non-members. These prices rise after January 7, 2027, and one-day options exist. The discounted room block ($172 per night) closes December 28, 2026.
The page does not state whether the hours are RACE-approved or how many of them fall in a technician track; that detail is not published yet.
02 Registration fees
| Attendee | Early |
|---|---|
| Veterinarians | $470until Jan 7 |
| Vet techs | $265until Jan 7 |
03 Key deadlines
- Dec 28, 2026
- Hotel block cutoff — room block deadline
- Jan 7, 2027
- Early-bird registration — prices go up after this date
04 Program highlights
| Session | Day | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| The Access Opportunity: A Working Session for Indiana’s Veterinary Profession (Keynote & Membership Meeting)Covers: Telehealth / telepractice | Thu, Jan 28 | — |
| Joint Therapy: Where the Evidence Meets the Arena (Parts 1–2)Equine Medicine | Fri, Jan 29 | — |
| Metabolic Madness! Nutritional Management of EMS & PPIDEquine Medicine | Fri, Jan 29 | — |
| The Wonderful World of Cannabinoids in Small Animal PracticeSmall Animal Medicine | Fri, Jan 29 | — |
| Heartworms (Parts A–B)Small Animal Medicine | Fri, Jan 29 | — |
| Optimizing Canine Mobility with Nutrition & PhysiotherapySmall Animal Medicine | Fri, Jan 29 | — |
| Nutrigenomics & Obesity: It’s About Prediction, Not RestrictionSmall Animal Medicine | Fri, Jan 29 | — |
| Gut Instincts: Making GI Disorders Easy to DigestSmall Animal Medicine | Fri, Jan 29 | — |
| The Cortisol Conundrum: Canine HypercortisolismSmall Animal Medicine | Fri, Jan 29 | — |
| Neurology for the General PractitionerVeterinary Team | Fri, Jan 29 | — |
| Congrats It's a Puppy - Puppy Development and SocializationVeterinary Team | Fri, Jan 29 | — |
| Broken Processes Create Broken OutcomesMaximizing Practice Life | Fri, Jan 29 | — |
| The Evolution of Veterinary Drug Compounding: Where Are We Now and What Should You Know? (Parts 1–2)Small Animal Medicine · Covers: Pharmacology (NP/APRN) | Sat, Jan 30 | — |
| SGLT2 Updates for Diabetes ManagementSmall Animal Medicine | Sat, Jan 30 | — |
| Which Drug When: Current Treatment Choices for Atopic DermatitisSmall Animal Medicine | Sat, Jan 30 | — |
| Trauma to Triumph: Key Steps in Small Animal Trauma Care (Parts 1–2)Small Animal Medicine | Sat, Jan 30 | — |
| Purdue Clinician Updates (Parts 1–2)Small Animal Medicine | Sat, Jan 30 | — |
| Designing and Implementing an Effective Beef Herd Health Vaccination ProgramLarge / Food Animal Medicine | Sat, Jan 30 | — |
| Inflammation in the Transition Dairy CowLarge / Food Animal Medicine | Sat, Jan 30 | — |
| What You Didn't Expect When You Were Expecting: When Pregnancy Could KillSmall Animal Medicine | Sat, Jan 30 | — |
| Anesthetic Management for the Cardiac Patient | Sat, Jan 30 | — |
| The Neurological Examination for Dogs and Cats | Sat, Jan 30 | — |
| Dyspneic Cat Radiography | Sat, Jan 30 | — |
| Arrhythmias | Sat, Jan 30 | — |
| Metrics Under the Microscope: Trends in Revenue and EfficienciesAdvancing Veterinary Practice | Sat, Jan 30 | — |
| Center for Animal Policy UpdateVeterinary Team & BOAH/Public Health | Sat, Jan 30 | — |
| Indiana Board of Veterinary Medicine UpdateVeterinary Team & BOAH/Public Health · Covers: State laws & rules (jurisprudence) | Sat, Jan 30 | — |
| Merck's 2026 Parasite Update (Parts 1–2) | Sat, Jan 30 | — |
05 Speakers & faculty 30
- James StepusinChair
- Trent BlissDVMFaculty
- Hoyt CheramieDVMFaculty
- Erin WilsonDVMFaculty
- Joseph WakshlagFaculty
- Chris AdolphDVM, MS, DACVM (Parasitology)Faculty · Zoetis
- Mary ElginDVM, CCRP, CVAFaculty
- Caitlin GettyDVM, PhD, DACVIM (Nutrition)Faculty
- Michelle EdwardsDVM, ACVIMFaculty
- Lindsey SummersDVM, ACVIMFaculty
- Amanda BrooksRVT, VTS (Neurology)Faculty
- Shanna RayburnBS, RVT, VTS (Behavior)Faculty
- Kim GarlingCVPMFaculty
- Dawn BootheDVM, MS, PhD, DACVIM, DACVCPFaculty
- Chris GeorgeDVMFaculty
- Lori ThompsonDVM, DACVDFaculty
- Danielle MartindaleDVM, Diplomate, ACVECCFaculty
- Laura MayFaculty
- Jerry RuschFaculty
- Jon TownsendFaculty
- Heather KloftDVM, Diplomate ACVSFaculty
- Olivia HarrisDVMFaculty
- Joshuah KlutzkeDVM, MS, Diplomate, ACVIMFaculty
- Kyle VititoeDVM, MS, Diplomate, ACVRFaculty
- Kiersten ForsythDVM, MS, DACVIM (cardiology)Faculty
- Beth ScottCPAFaculty
- Maddie SullivanCPAFaculty
- Kyle ShipmanFaculty
- Britney McMahanFaculty
- Kevin JohnsonFaculty
06 Sponsors & exhibitors 1
Sponsors
07 Official hotels
- Embassy Suites Hotel & Conference Center Noblesville · HQ
- from $172/night · book by Dec 28, 2026
08 Questions
When is Crossroads 2027?
It takes place Jan 28–30, 2027 in Noblesville, IN.
Where is Crossroads 2027 held?
At Embassy Suites Hotel & Conference Center Noblesville, Noblesville, IN (13700 Conference Center Drive South, Noblesville, IN 46060).
What is on the Crossroads 2027 program?
28 sessions are listed so far. Speakers include James Stepusin; Trent Bliss, DVM; Hoyt Cheramie, DVM and 27 others.
How much does Crossroads 2027 cost?
Registration starts at $265 and goes up to $760, depending on membership and registration date (official website, checked Nov 1, 2026).
Which companies attend Crossroads 2027?
1 company are listed as sponsors or exhibitors, including Banfield.
When does early-bird registration end for Crossroads 2027?
Jan 7, 2027 (official website, checked Nov 1, 2026).
Where to stay for Crossroads 2027?
The official hotel block includes Embassy Suites Hotel & Conference Center Noblesville (headquarters) from $172/night. Book by Dec 28, 2026 to get the group rate.