11th Annual Winter Conference & 40th Annual WAAM/AEMC Wildlife and Exotic Animal Symposium

Date: Saturday, February 22, 2025 & Sunday, February 23, 2025
Time: Saturday, February 22nd: 8:00 am - 5:15 pm | Sunday, February 23rd: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
CE Credit: Up to 16.5 hrs (pending approval)
Location: In-person at Gladys Valley Hall, UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine or Live Interactive Virtual Symposium

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The Center for Continuing Professional Education is excited to present two remarkable conferences in one grand weekend on February 22-23, 2025. Join us for the 11th Annual Winter Conference and the 40th Annual WAAM/AEMC Wildlife and Exotic Animal Symposium at UC Davis, available both in person or virtually via Zoom. Engage in stimulating discussions with our exceptional speakers from around the world, including our very own UC Davis SVM faculties. 

There will be three tracks on Day 1:

• SA Emergency & Surgery Medicine Track: Gain insights from leading experts in the field, covering the latest advancements and best practices.
• Wildlife Track: Hear from leading experts who will cover a wide range of topics, including species-specific health care, habitat preservation, and the impacts of human activity on wildlife populations.
• Complementary Medicine Track: Dive into holistic approaches to health and wellness. RSVP during registration is required to attend the Complementary Medicine Track. 

 Day 2 will showcase three additional outstanding tracks: 

• Small Animal Track: Learn from experts in feline medicine as they discuss the unique health and wellness needs of aging feline patients.
• Exotic Track: Engage with speakers who will cover various topics, including species-specific healthcare, conservation efforts, and the recent developments in veterinary medicine for exotic species.
• Emergency & Critical Care Technician Track: Designed to empower veterinary technicians with the knowledge and skills necessary for excelling in emergency & critical care through engaging sessions and workshop.

Featuring Plenary Speakers

• Brian Speer DVM, DABVP (Avian Practice), DECZM (Avian) 
• Biography coming soon
• Margie Scherk DVM, DABVP (Feline Practice)
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  Dr. Margie Scherk DVM, DABVP (Feline Practice), will be our plenary speaker on Sunday. Dr. Scherk established the Cats Only Veterinary Clinic in Vancouver, Canada, in 1986, and achieved board certification in Feline Practice by the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners in 1995. She served on the Board of the American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP) for many years and was appointed President in 2007. Dr. Scherk has authored numerous book chapters and scientific papers and was the co-editor of the North American Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery. Her areas of interest include all aspects of feline care, with a focus on analgesia, the digestive system's unique features, and fostering positive interactions with cats.

Are you interested in learning about CPR AND participating in a new research study? We are excited to offer in-person attendees this special opportunity to participate in this research project on CPR. 

Dr. Sabrina Hoehne, the primary investigator, will conduct this CPR research study on Sunday, February 23, 2025. The UC Davis Institutional Review Board has approved participation in this research study. Those interested in participating must PRE-REGISTER during in-person attendance registration. Space is limited with only 12 spots available. The opportunity will be on a first-come, first-served basis based on pre-registration. For further questions or information, contact Dr. Sabrina Hoehne at snhoehne@ucdavis.edu.

The research study aims to determine the effects of different cognitive aids on the technical and non-technical CPR skills using a high-fidelity canine CPR simulation.

Participants will be asked to:

• Take part in 1 CPR simulation for research in groups of 4
• Complete a survey on experience during the simulation and on the usability of the cognitive aids provided
• Attend the CPR simulation lecture and debrief (optional participation)

Who can participate?
General practitioners involved in CPR less than every 3 months on average and who are NOT small animal CPR certified.

REGISTRATION FEES

This year, we offer several registration options for in-person attendance.

Be sure to register early to take advantage of Early Bird Pricing, available now through November 20, 2024 at 5 pm (PDT). 

Standard Pricing will be in effect from November 20, 2024 after 5 pm to February 14, 2025 at 5 pm (PDT). 

If you miss both the Early Bird and Standard Pricing deadlines, you can still register on-site on February 22nd or February 23rd for in-person attendance.

Breakfast and lunch will be provided for in-person attendees. If you have special dietary restrictions, please consider bringing your own food. A microwave will be available, however, a refrigerator will not be available for use. Don't forget to bring your own water bottle for all sessions; there will be a refill station available.

TWO-DAY REGISTRATION FEES

• Two-Day In-Person Attendance Registration Fees

• TWO-DAY IN-PERSON ATTENDANCE REGISTRATION	EARLY BIRD PRICING Now through November 20, 2024	STANDARD PRICING November 20, 2024 - February 14, 2025	ON-SITE REGISTRATION February 22, 2025
  Veterinarian	$350	$450	$500
  Registered Veterinary Technician/Veterinary Assistant	$300	$400	$450
  Hospital Staff (No CE)	$270	$370	$420
  Veterinary Student (No CE)	$115	$215	$265

   

  UC DAVIS SVM EMPLOYEES AND VETERINARY STUDENTS ONLY TWO-DAY IN-PERSON ATTENDANCE REGISTRATION	UC DAVIS SVM PRICING Now through February 14, 2025	ON-SITE REGISTRATION February 22, 2025 and/or February 23, 2025
  UC Davis SVM Veterinarian	$325	$425
  UC Davis SVM Registered Veterinary Technician/Veterinary Assistant	$275	$375
  UC Davis SVM Hospital Staff (No CE)	$245	$345
  UC Davis SVM Resident/Fellow/Trainee	$90	$115
  UC Davis SVM Veterinary Student (No CE)	$90	$115

• Two-Day Virtual Symposium Registration Fees

• TWO-DAY VIRTUAL SYMPOSIUM REGISTRATION	EARLY BIRD Now through November 20, 2024	STANDARD PRICING November 20, 2024 - February 14, 2025
  Veterinarian	$300	$400
  Registered Veterinary Technician/Veterinary Assistant	$250	$350
  Hospital Staff (No CE)	$220	$320
  Veterinary Student (No CE)	$65	$165

   

  UC DAVIS SVM EMPLOYEES AND VETERINARY STUDENTS ONLY   TWO-DAY VIRTUAL SYMPOSIUM REGISTRATION	UC DAVIS SVM PRICING Now through February 20, 2025
  UC Davis SVM Veterinarian	$275
  UC Davis SVM Registered Veterinary Technician/Veterinary Assistant	$225
  UC Davis SVM Hospital Staff (No CE)	$195
  UC Davis SVM Resident/Fellow/Trainee	$40
  UC Davis SVM Veterinary Student (No CE)	$40

ONE-DAY REGISTRATION FEES

• One-Day In-Person Attendance Registration Fees

• ONE-DAY IN-PERSON ATTENDANCE REGISTRATION	EARLY BIRD PRICING Now through November 20, 2024	STANDARD PRICING November 20, 2024 - February 14, 2025	ON-SITE REGISTRATION February 22, 2025 and/or February 23, 2025
  Veterinarian	$200	$300	$350
  Registered Veterinary Technician/Veterinary Assistant	$150	$250	$300
  Hospital Staff (No CE)	$120	$220	$270
  Veterinary Student (No CE)	$65	$165	$215

   

  UC DAVIS SVM EMPLOYEES AND VETERINARY STUDENTS ONLY ONE-DAY IN-PERSON ATTENDANCE REGISTRATION	UC DAVIS SVM PRICING Now through February 14, 2025	ON-SITE REGISTRATION February 22, 2025 and/or February 23, 2025
  UC Davis SVM Veterinarian	$175	$275
  UC Davis SVM Registered Veterinary Technician/Veterinary Assistant	$125	$225
  UC Davis SVM Hospital Staff (No CE)	$95	$195
  UC Davis SVM Resident/Fellow/Trainee	$45	$145
  UC Davis SVM Veterinary Student (No CE)	$45	$145

• One-Day Virtual Symposium Registration Fees

• ONE-DAY VIRTUAL SYMPOSIUM REGISTRATION	EARLY BIRD Now through November 20, 2024	STANDARD PRICING November 20, 2024 - February 14, 2025
  Veterinarian	$175	$275
  Registered Veterinary Technician/Veterinary Assistant	$125	$225
  Hospital Staff (No CE)	$95	$195
  Veterinary Student (No CE)	$45	$145

   

  UC DAVIS SVM EMPLOYEES AND VETERINARY STUDENTS ONLY ONE-DAY VIRTUAL SYMPOSIUM REGISTRATION	UC DAVIS SVM PRICING Now through February 20, 2025
  UC Davis SVM Veterinarian	$150
  UC Davis SVM Registered Veterinary Technician/Veterinary Assistant	$100
  UC Davis SVM Hospital Staff (No CE)	$70
  UC Davis SVM Resident/Fellow/Trainee	$20
  UC Davis SVM Veterinary Student (No CE)	$20

UC Davis Employee Department Billing

• UC Davis Employees:

• Register for the conference. Go through the registration process.

  Select UC Davis SVM Employee Category.

  Payment Page:
  Select the Invoice Option. ($0 will be owed at this time. The balance will be billed to the department.)

  Enter Invoice Details:
  Billing Company: UCD Davis Department Name
  Billing Name: Manager's Name

  Email Confirmation
  Send an email to svmcontinuinged@ucdavis.edu with the following:
  Your Name and the Conference
  A copy of your receipt
  The CoA (Charts of Accounts) string for the recharge. (If you don’t have it, ask your manager)

• VMTH Staff Using CE Funds:

• Complete the VMTH Staff CE & Travel Reimbursement Request Form: Fill out the yellow form and email it to Tamsen Brock for CE funding confirmation.

  Register for the conference: Go through the registration process
  Select UC Davis SVM Employee Category
  
  Payment Page:
  Select the Invoice Option. ($0 will be owed at this time. The balance will be billed to the department.)

  • Enter Invoice Details:
    • Billing Company: UC Davis SVM Employee
    • Billing Name: Tamsen Brock

Program Information

• CE Certificates

• IN-PERSON ATTENDANCE
  Attendance is recorded at the lobby registration area when you arrive at the conference.
  You are responsible with signing in each day in order to receive CE credit for your participation.
  Participants are responsible for determining if specific programs are accepted for CE credit by their State Licensing Board. 
  
  You will receive your CE certificate after the conference via email approximately 2 weeks after the event.

  VIRTUAL SYMPOSIUM
  Attendance is recorded through the Zoom when you join a Zoom session.
  Participants are responsible for determining if specific programs are accepted for CE credit by their State Licensing Board.

  You will receive your CE certificate after the conference via email approximately 2 weeks after the event.

• Virtual Symposium Information
• The virtual symposium will be live (Pacific Standard Time) and interactive; it will count for full CE credit. We will use Zoom to host the virtual symposium. If you have never attended a Zoom conference before, test your computer or mobile device here.
  
  You can watch the virtual symposium on your computer. Ensure your web browser is up to date and that you enable your computer to allow Zoom to have access to your speakers/mic for sound.
• Service Animals
• Registered service animal are welcome to the conference. Comfort or emotional support animals and other non-service animals (pets) are not permitted. Service animals are individually trained to do work or perform tasks for persons with disabilities. Service animals in training are permitted.

Conference Cancellation and Refund Policy:

• In-Person Attendance:
• A refund will be made, less a $45.00 processing fee, if the cancellation request is received one week before the program start date, otherwise, the payment will be non-refundable. Registration is non-refundable after the program start date, including for No Shows. All requests must be submitted in writing. Submit cancellation requests via email to svmcontinuinged@ucdavis.edu.
• Virtual Symposium Attendance:
• A refund will be made, less a $25.00 processing fee, if the cancellation request is received two weeks before the program start date, otherwise, a refund will be made, less a $55.00 processing fee. Registration is non-refundable after the program start date, including for No Shows. All requests must be submitted in writing. Submit cancellation requests via email to svmcontinuinged@ucdavis.edu.

Virtual Meeting Technical Issues and Refund Policy

We understand that technical issues can sometimes arise, and we are committed to providing the best experience possible for all our attendees. If you are unable to log in to our virtual conference due to technical difficulties, we offer the following refund policy:

• Eligibility for Refunds

• Refunds will be considered if you are unable to log in to the virtual conference under the following circumstances:

  Login Issues:  If you experience difficulties logging in despite following the provided instructions and troubleshooting steps.

  Platform Downtime: If the platform encounters significant downtime preventing access to the event for a prolonged period, as determined by our technical support team.

• Refund Request Process

• If you are unable to log in to the conference, please follow these steps to request a refund:

  1. Contact the CCPE Team: Reach out to us at svmcontinuinged@ucdavis.edu immediately upon experiencing issues. Please provide a detailed description of the problem, the troubleshooting steps you have taken, and your phone number. To be eligible for a refund, you must include evidence of your communication with the CCPE team and any proof of your inability to log in (e.g., a screenshot of login error messages). All requests must be submitted in writing.

  2. Timeframe for Requests: Refund requests must be submitted within the first 4 hours of the event’s scheduled timeframe, on the same day as the conference. Requests submitted after this period will not be eligible for a refund.

  3. Verification: Our CCPE team will review the issue. If it is determined that the login failure was due to a platform error or system-wide issue, you will be eligible for a refund.

• Non-Refundable Circumstances

• Refunds will not be issued under the following conditions:

  User Error: If the issue is due to incorrect login credentials, browser compatibility problems, device issues on the attendee's end, or if the attendee forgot about the conference.

  Partial Attendance: If you were able to attend part of the event but encountered issues accessing a portion, we will evaluate each case individually. Partial refunds may be considered in certain situations.

  Incorrect Conference Date/Time: If you missed the conference due to forgetting the date or having the wrong time.

• Refund Processing
• Once your refund request is verified and approved, either a full or partial refund of your registration fee will be processed. Please allow up to 5 business days for the refund to be completed, depending on your original payment method, after it has been verified and approved.
• Limitation of Liability
• While we take all necessary steps to ensure the virtual conference runs smoothly, we cannot be held responsible for external factors that may prevent your access, including internet connectivity issues, browser or device incompatibility, or other personal technical difficulties.
  
  We appreciate your understanding and are committed to delivering a high-quality virtual experience. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact us at svmcontinuinged@ucdavis.edu.
  
  Thank you for your participation, and we look forward to hosting you at our event!