UPDATES FOR OUR
SBVVMA AUGUST 2026 MEETING
The Next Generation in Treatment of Allergic Dermatitis
August 13, 2026 at 7 pm
PLEASE RSVP BY MONDAY,
August 10 AT 4 PM
Please join us for our next SBVVMA meeting with a presentation by Dr. Sumeet Gupta sponsored by MERCK. We will be meeting at Cafe Fiore in downtown Ventura.
Appetizers + Cash Bar 7 pm
Business Meeting 7:30 pm
Presentation 7:45-8:45 pm with questions after
TOPIC: The Next Generation in Treatment of Allergic Dermatitis
A review of historical and current therapeutic options for treatment of allergic dermatitis in dogs. Join us as we review all you need to know from mechanisms of action and side effects to a special focus on Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitors and the impact that treating atopic dermatitis in humans could have on our patients.
SPEAKER BIO:
Dr. Sumeet Gupta joined Merck Animal Health's Companion Animal team in Southern California as a Professional Services Veterinarian in July 2024, following three rewarding years in private practice in Honolulu. With expertise in practice management, emergency care, and exotic animal medicine, he is passionate about helping veterinarians enhance their practice and improve patient outcomes. A graduate of Ohio State’s Veterinary College, Dr. Gupta first started as an Intern at VCA West LA, then moved into emergency overnight practice, eventually becoming Medical Director for several years. After serving as a PSV for IDEXX Labs during the pandemic in NYC and transitioning to General Practice in Hawai’i, he has returned to Southern California with his husband, Manwé, and their dog, “Obiwan Kenobi”.
Dinner Menu:
Appetizers + Cash Bar
Salad - Pear and Gorgonzola
Entree - Please choose one of three options at registration:
1. Butternut Squash Tortellacci
2. Salmon with Lemon and Capers
3. NY Baseball Steak
Dessert - Mini Chocolate Cake
Business Meeting notes:
1. We are looking for New Board Members! This organization is run by volunteer members. Please let us know if you need more information or are interested.
2. If you know a colleague is not receiving these emails, please have them contact us to make sure their email is up to date on our website. TY!
Please note: Attendance is limited to veterinarians licensed in California and working or residing in Ventura county and in the Santa Barbara-Carpenteria-Goleta coastal region of Santa Barbara county, and retired former members of the SBVVMA.
