Veterinary Training Opportunity!
Spay Wet Lab for Dogs
Bristol, IN
March 22, 2026
Indiana Veterinarians: You’re invited to strengthen your spay surgery skills!
Pet Friendly Services of Indiana, in partnership with the United Spay Alliance, is offering immersive, hands-on spay/neuter wet labs designed for veterinarians who want to sharpen their surgical skills and expand access to care in their communities.
These full-day trainings focus on spay/neuter techniques that help you:
- Increase surgical efficiency without compromising patient care
- Build confidence through guided, hands-on experience
- Learn techniques you can apply right away—whether in private practice, shelter medicine, or high-volume settings
- Make a meaningful impact by helping more animals, more effectively
Our first wet lab of 2026 will take place March 22 in Bristol, Indiana. You’ll earn 8 CEs and the price is only $150, lunch included.
Who should attend?
- Any actively licensed Indiana veterinarian
- Full-day (8am-4:30pm) participation is required
- Ideal for veterinarians seeking to deepen spay expertise and efficiency
- Designed to support long-term increases in surgical capacity
Join us—and help close Indiana’s spay/neuter access gap, one surgery at a time.
Previous wet labs have received 5-star reviews from participating vets! Read some of the comments here.
Interested but can’t make this date? Stay in the know.
Sign up for the United Spay Alliance Wet Lab Interest List to be notified about future Indiana spay/neuter surgical training opportunities as they’re announced.
You found WHAT in an Ear?!?
During a routine pre-surgical exam, our medical team discovered something truly extraordinary; an entire tooth growing inside a cat’s ear, complete with gum tissue, part of a lip, and even a tiny patch of fur-covered “chin.” This rare and bizarre growth is known as a teratoma, a type of tumor made up of misplaced tissues that form before birth. This cat had suffered from ear infections secondary to the growth but was able to have it removed the day of our clinic.- Dr. Aria Armendariz Peavy, DVM
What oddities have you found in your spay/neuter practice? We’d love to share them! E-mail Rhiannon at Rhi@PetFriendlyServices.org to have your story shared!
This Year's Conference Includes Sessions for Veterinarians!
The 2026 Indiana Animal Welfare Conference is open to veterinarians, vet technicians & assistants. Following a sold-out 2025 conference, the 2026 conference promises to be our biggest yet!
Join us April 17–18, 2026 for two days of learning, connection, and collaboration! Attendees will gain valuable insights, share ideas, and build relationships that strengthen Indiana’s animal welfare community.
In the Veterinary Track, participants will:
- Explore the public health benefits of Trap-Neuter-Vaccinate-Return (TNVR) programs with Dr. G. Robert Weedon, DVM, MPH
- Dive into optimal age for gonadectomy and evidence-based decision-making for cats
- Gain insight into workforce sustainability.
- View the agenda here.
We'll be at the Indiana Veterinary Medical Association Conference!
Stop by our booth to say hello and catch up on the work of Pet Friendly Services of Indiana. We’d love to see you!
Spread the Word about Fix by Five!
Shelters across the country are full, yet most people don’t know the best time to spay/neuter their cat – or that kittens can have more kittens! The Feline Fix by Five campaign, a program of the United Spay Alliance, is working to educate cat owners so we can prevent unwanted litters.
You can help by spreading the word! Graphics and copy are available to share online or in print on our website.
Thank YOU for being on our team!
Thank you for being a valued partner in our mission to end pet overpopulation in Indiana. Your commitment to providing accessible spay/neuter services makes a lasting impact in communities across the state. We’re grateful for your expertise, your compassion, and your dedication—and we’re proud to have you as part of the Pet Friendly Services network.
Our Contact Information
Pet Friendly Services of Indiana
1100 W 42nd Street, Suite 205
Indianapolis, IN 46208
317-767-7771
http://PetFriendlyServices.org
