Speakers

Dr. Nicola Hörtdörfer

Senior Physician in Orthopedics, Specialist in Small Animal Surgery at the Hofheim Veterinary Clinic

› Senior Physician Orthopedics/Surgery
› Specialist in Small Animal Surgery
› Training as a veterinary assistant at the Oberhaching veterinary clinic 2007 – 2010
› Studies at the University of Veterinary Medicine Hannover 2010 – 2016
› Surgical internship at the small animal surgery and gynecology clinic of LMU Munich 2016 – 2017
› Work as a veterinarian at the Oberhaching Animal Clinic during further training to become a specialist in small animal surgery 2018 – 2022
› Senior Physician Orthopedics/Surgery at the Oberhaching Veterinary Clinic 2022/2023

› At the Hofheim veterinary clinic since October 1, 2023
› Area of expertise: Orthopedics, orthopedic surgery, neurosurgery, soft tissue surgery

Dr. Sandra Kühnel-Lawatsch

2000-2006 Veterinary Medicine Studies, University of Veterinary Medicine Leipzig

2007 PhD from Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich

Professional experience

• 2006-2007 Initial assistant in the specialist veterinary practice
• Haas and Link Group Practice, Germering
• 2007-2010 Assistant veterinarian at the Hofheim veterinary clinic
• 2010 Transfer to the oncology department of the Hofheim veterinary clinic
• Specialist veterinarian for small animals and pets since 2011
• 2012-2025 Senior Physician Oncology/Oncological Surgery at the Veterinary Clinic
• Hofheim
• Specialist veterinarian for surgery of small animals and pets since 2014
• 2023-2025 Head of Department of Oncological Surgery at the Hofheim Veterinary Clinic
• IVC Evidensia GmbH
• Since 03/2025, self-employed mobile surgeon specializing in oncological and
• Soft tissue surgery (VetOnkologie.de)

Dr. Kühnel-Lawatsch is supported by Felix Valentin Kempf, Senior physician in the Department of Oncology – surgical and medical oncology with a focus on soft tissue, oncological and
Reconstructive surgery at the Hofheim Veterinary Clinic

Dr. Ana Nemec, DVM, PhD, Dipl. AVDC, Dipl. EVDC, Assist. Prof.

I am a veterinary dentist and primarily work with dogs and cats. In today's rapidly expanding field of veterinary medicine, specializing in a particular area is essential for professional success. I know that only with this focus can I offer comprehensive services based on extensive knowledge and a constantly growing wealth of experience, which I began developing after graduating with a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from the University of Ljubljana, Slovenia, in 2004. I initially pursued this experience as a doctoral student in biomedicine at the University of Ljubljana before undertaking a three-year residency in oral and maxillofacial surgery at the University of California, Davis, USA, one of the world's leading veterinary schools.

Since 2012 I have been in Slovenia to help you care for your pet's dental and oral health.

I want to pass on the knowledge I have gained from my outstanding mentors and through continuous learning, because knowledge is dead if it is not shared. I teach students at the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Ljubljana and since 2015 have participated in over 110 veterinary conferences in the USA, Hong Kong, Malaysia, South Africa, Russia, and several European countries, as well as in my home country of Slovenia.

In addition to my clinical work and teaching activities, I am also active in the European and American Veterinary Dental Colleges, the VOHC Council, the WSAVA Dental Standardization Project Committee and the journal Veterinary Dentistry and Oromaxillofacial Surgery.

I am a member of the European Society of Veterinary Dentistry and recipient of national and international awards in veterinary medicine, a reviewer for several international journals and author of research and specialist articles.

I really enjoy my work – it is fulfilling and allows me to meet inspiring people, see amazing places and try new tastes.

I look forward to meeting you,

Qualifications:

• 05/23/2013: Diplomate, European Veterinary Dental College (DEVDC)
• April 22, 2013: Diplomate, American Veterinary Dental College (DAVDC)
• May 19, 2009: PhD, University of Ljubljana, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Slovenia
• 03/10/2004: Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, University of Ljubljana, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Slovenia
• July 28, 1997: Gimnazija Nova Gorica, Slovenia

CV:

• 02/2019 – present: Veterinarian, Small Animal Clinic, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Ljubljana, Slovenia
• 01/2019 – present: Ana Nemec, sp, Consulting & Training, Slovenia
• 04/2012 – present: Assistant Professor, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Ljubljana, Slovenia
• 04/2018 – 01/2019: Veterinarian, Postojna Animal Clinic, Slovenia
• 09/2012 – 03/2018: Veterinarian, Small Animal Clinic, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Ljubljana, Slovenia
• 10/2012 – 09/2016: Research Associate, Surgical and Radiological Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of
  California, Davis, USA
• 10/2015: Associate Veterinarian, University of California-Davis, School of Veterinary Medicine, VMTH
• 10/2014: Associate Veterinarian, University of California-Davis, School of Veterinary Medicine, VMTH
• 08/2009 – 07/2012: Assistant Physician for Dental and Oral Surgery, VMTH, University of California, Davis, CA, USA
• 11/2004 – 07/2009: Junior researcher (11/2004 – 03/2009) and veterinarian (04/2009 – 07/2009), small animal clinic,
  Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Ljubljana, Slovenia

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Dr. Anna Trillig (née Döring)

Specialist veterinarian for small animal surgery
Additional qualification: Ear, Nose and Throat Medicine (Small Animals)

Areas of expertise:

• surgery
• Orthopedics
• Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose and Throat Medicine)

Career path:

• 2007-2013 Studied veterinary medicine, LMU Munich
• 2013 Licensed as a veterinarian
• 2013 – 2014 Internship, Surgical and Gynecological Small Animal Clinic LMU
• 2014 – 2018 Veterinarian and research assistant, Small Animal Surgery and Gynecology Clinic LMU
• 2018 PhD
• 2018 Senior Physician for Surgery, Surgical and Gynecological Small Animal Clinic LMU Munich
• 2020 Specialist veterinarian for small animal surgery
• 2020 – 2022 Senior Physician for Small Animal Surgery, Oberhaching Veterinary Clinic
• 2022 Additional qualification: Ear, Nose and Throat Medicine for Small Animals
• 2022 Senior Physician for Surgery and Otolaryngology, Veterinary Clinic Dr. Trillig

Prof. Dr. Bianca Hettlich, DACVS and DECVS

Independent Consultant for Small Animal Orthopedics and Neurosurgery from 2022

2021-2022 Senior Consultant at the Stuttgart-Plieningen Veterinary Clinic

2019 – 2021 Private Lecturer, Small Animal Surgery Vetsuisse Faculty Bern, Switzerland

2015 – 2019 Senior Assistant, Small Animal Surgery, Vetsuisse Faculty, Bern, Switzerland

2014 – 2015 Associate Professor, Small Animal Orthopedics College of Veterinary Medicine The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, USA

2008 – 2014 Assistant Professor, Small Animal Orthopedics College of Veterinary Medicine The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, USA

2004 – 2008 Clinical Assistant Professor, Neurosurgery and Orthopedics College of Veterinary Medicine Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas, USA

2001 – 2004 Residency in Small Animal Surgery College of Veterinary Medicine Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas, USA

1999 – 2001 Rotating Small Animal Internship and Small Animal Surgery Internship College of Veterinary Medicine Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas, USA

Dr. Stefanie Florian, Dipl.ECVS

Dr. Florian is a passionate surgeon. Her areas of expertise and passions include complex liver surgeries, life-saving emergency operations, and reconstructive surgery following accidents or tumor operations.

The Diplomate title, representing the highest professional recognition for veterinarians, is not yet widespread among pet owners. It requires extensive training, rigorous examinations lasting several days, and lifelong learning through continuous professional development and recertification. Currently, there are 48 veterinarians in Germany authorized to use the title for small animal surgery.

In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Florian is committed to the training of veterinarians. She regularly shares her extensive knowledge with colleagues in lectures, courses, and seminars, and is also active as an author of surgical literature.

In her limited free time, she enjoys spending time with her family and her two cats.

Qualifications:

• Diplomate of the European College of Veterinary Surgeons (Dipl. ECVS) (European Specialist Veterinarian for Small Animal Surgery)
• Specialist veterinarian for small animal surgery
• Specialist veterinarian for small animals and pets

Key areas:

• Clinical Orthopedics
• oncology
• Soft tissue surgery
• Expert for patellar luxations
• Veterinarian authorized for HD/ED x-rays
• Speaker for reconstructive surgery at Improve International
• Author of surgical chapters in the book "Diseases of the Cat"„

CV:

• 2014: Author of the soft tissue surgery chapters of the 5th edition of the standard work "Diseases of the Cat"„
• January 14, 2013: Opening of the Small animal practice in Bad Orb
• 2011: Birth of the second child
• 2010-2011: Senior Physician for Surgery, Veterinary Group Practice at Katzberg, Langenfeld
• 2009: Birth of the first child
• 2006-2008: Part 2 of the surgical residency in Leipzig
• 2005-2006: Study abroad in England
• 2004-2005: Part 1 of surgical residency in Leipzig
• 2002-2004: Internship, Small Animal Clinic of the University of Leipzig
• 2002-2007: Dissertation on gastric torsion in dogs with the topic: „Comparison of gastrocolopexy and antropexy in the linea alba for recurrence prophylaxis after torsion of the stomach“
• March 2002: Licensed as a veterinarian
• 1996-2002: Studied veterinary medicine in Leipzig

Apl. Prof. Dr. med. vet., Dr. habil. Daniela Simon Betz

Name and title: Daniela Simon Betz, Apl. Prof. Dr. med. vet., Dr. habil.

Professional qualifications:

• Dipl. ECVIM-CA (Oncology)
• Dipl. ECVIM-CA (Internal Medicine)
• EBVS(R) European Veterinary Specialist in Small Animal Oncology

Origin: Grew up in Morocco and Germany.

Training: Studied veterinary medicine in Berlin and Hanover.

specializationInternal Medicine and Oncology.

Professional experience:

• Tufts University (USA)
• Utrecht University
• Zurich Animal Hospital
• Small Animal Clinic of the Veterinary University of Hanover:
  • Senior physician
  • Residency and PhD student supervision
  • Head of Oncology
• Research & Development at Novartis Animal Health in Basel.

Engagement and activities:

• Head of the Oncology Working Group of the German Society for Small Animal Medicine (DGK-DVG).
• External adjunct professorship in internal medicine at the TiHo Hannover.
• Scientific author, international speaker & consultant for oncology and internal medicine.

Publication activityFreelance writer since 2020

Dipl.-Ök. Sven Jan Arndt, LL.M. (corp.-restruc.), CIA 

After his initial years at renowned auditing firms such as Arthur Andersen and Haarmann, Hemmelrath & Partner, Mr. Arndt spent 20 years in management positions at various well-known start-ups, including Antwerpes AG, Falk eSolutions AG, Neu.de, Pkw.de, Weg.de, fotocommunity.de, etc. He then became self-employed as a business angel and investor.

In addition to his investments, he completed a Master of Laws (LL.M.) degree at the Karl-Ruprechts-University in Heidelberg in 2017.

In 2013, he and his wife founded doc4pets.

Language of instruction: German / English

seminarsBusiness Administration / Practice Management