Cut it out, Principles of Surgical Oncology

Born and raised in Kentucky, Dr. Salyer has a Bachelor degree in Psychobiology from Centre College and a Master's degree in Physiology from University of Louisville, where she developed her interest with oncology research. Her love of animals and surgery took her to Tuskegee University in Alabama, where she earned her doctorate of veterinary medicine in 2015. She then completed a rotating internship at BluePearl Veterinary Specialists in Louisville, Kentucky, followed by a small animal surgery specialty internship at VCA Animal Specialty Center of South Carolina. She also completed a small animal surgery residency at Ohio State University. As her passion for surgical oncology grew, she completed an Ohio State University fellowship in Surgical Oncology after residency. She has a particular interest in maxillofacial surgery, thoracic surgery, hepatobiliary surgery, urogenital surgery, and wounds/skin reconstruction.

Adam Christman, DVM, MBA, is the chief veterinary officer for dvm360®—an MJH Life Sciences® company —who oversees content strategy and development and is the brand voice and personality for dvm360®’s multimedia channels. As a charismatic leader, he brings wit, humor, and authenticity to animal health care as the host of a new web-based talk show, dvm360 Live!™, The Vet Blast Podcast, continuing education webinars, and live media broadcasts.

Christman also has been in private practice and shelter medicine for 18 years and is currently a member and treasurer of the New Jersey Veterinary Medical Association. He received his DVM degree from Iowa State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine in Ames, Iowa, and his MBA from Aspen University in Denver, Colorado.

Christman is a national thought leader, speaker, and author on practice management, social media, and rehabilitation, and coauthored, “Honey, Have You Squeezed the Dachshund? A Pet Owner’s Guide for Owners Who Are Terrified of IVDD”—a book on dogs with disabilities. He has been featured in multiple publications and appeared on various multimedia shows throughout the United States, sharing his expertise and passion on all things veterinary medicine.

As an avid social media influencer for animal health care, he has over 800,000 followers on TikTok and 53,000 followers on Instagram. He loves to engage with fellow pet parents and veterinary professionals across social media. Christman is an advocate of Pride VMC and Pawsibilities. He is also the proud dog dad to 4 dachshunds and believes no one should be deprived of the incredible human-animal bond.