Heart to Heart: Advances in Canine and Feline Cardiology

Cardiology Patient

Date: Friday, August 22, 2025 - Sunday, August 24, 2025
Time: View the schedule for conference times
Statutorily Approved CE Credit: Up to 9 hours (pending approval)
Location: In-Person at Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe or Live Interactive Virtual Symposium

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Join Us for an Enriching 2.5-Day Veterinary Cardiology Conference

Set against the stunning backdrop of the Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, this year’s conference offers a unique opportunity for veterinary professionals to dive deep into cardiology. You’ll explore key topics such as radiographic interpretation, point-of-care ultrasound, updates on canine cardiomyopathy, arrhythmia management, preclinical MMVD, feline cardiomyopathy treatments, anesthesia protocols, and managing cardiac emergencies.

In addition to growing your expertise, you'll also earn up to 9 CE hours in veterinary cardiology. Plus, you’ll be able to enjoy a memorable getaway to breathtaking Lake Tahoe! If you can't join us in person this August, you can still participate virtually from the comfort of your home and watch the conference live.

Conference Highlights:
Bowl Incline

Welcome Social: Kick off the event at Bowl Incline on Friday, August 22, 2025. This is a fantastic opportunity to network with industry professionals, ask questions, and build valuable connections—all while enjoying handcrafted pizza, drinks, and bowling in a casual, informal setting.
RSVP required during registration; additional fee applies. The fee covers the bowling lane, shoe rental, and food.
Location tentative and subject to change with notification. 

Lectures: Join UC Davis’s cardiology team for state-of-the-art lectures each Saturday and Sunday morning.

Explore Lake Tahoe: After the morning sessions, enjoy the remaining day in beautiful Lake Tahoe. As registration fees do not include outdoor activities, attendees are encouraged to plan ahead and make their own arrangements for exploring the area.

Don’t miss this chance to stay ahead of the curve in veterinary cardiology while enjoying an unforgettable destination experience!

SPEAKERS

Marisa Ames

Marisa Ames 
BA, DVM, DACVIM (Cardiology)

Allison Gagnon

Allison Gagnon 
BS, MS, DVM, DACVIM (Cardiology)

Joanna Kaplan

Joanna Kaplan 
BA, PhD, DVM, DACVIM (Cardiology)

Elise Lenske

Elise Lenske 
BVSc (Hons), MANZCVS

REGISTRATION

Don't miss out on Early Bird Pricing—register now to take advantage of this special offer!

In-Person Attendance Standard Pricing will be in effect June 13, 2025 after 5 pm to August 15, 2025 at 5 pm (PDT).

Your registration includes breakfast and beverages. 

Virtual Symposium Standard Pricing will be in effect June 13, 2025 after 5 pm to August 24, 2025 at 12 pm (PDT).

  • In-Person Attendance Registration Fees
  • IN-PERSON ATTENDANCE REGISTRATION EARLY BIRD PRICING
    Now through June 13, 2025
    STANDARD PRICING
    June 13, 2025 - August 15, 2025
    ON-SITE SAME DAY REGISTRATION PRICING
    August 22-24, 2025
    Veterinarian$499$699$749
    Registered Veterinary Technician/Veterinary Assistant$399$599$649
    Hospital Staff (No CE)$349$549$599
    UC DAVIS SVM EMPLOYEES AND VETERINARY STUDENTS ONLYUC DAVIS SVM PRICING
    Now through August 15, 2025
    ON-SITE SAME DAY REGISTRATION PRICING
    August 22-24, 2025
    Veterinarian$449$549
    Registered Veterinary Technician/Veterinary Assistant$349$449
    Hospital Staff (No CE)$314$414
  • Virtual Symposium Registration Fees
  • VIRTUAL SYMPOSIUM REGISTRATIONEARLY BIRD PRICING
    Now through June 13, 2025
    STANDARD PRICING
    June 13, 2025 - August 24, 2025
    Veterinarian$449$549
    Registered Veterinary Technician/Veterinary Assistant$349$449
    Hospital Staff (No CE)$299$399
    UC DAVIS SVM EMPLOYEES AND VETERINARY STUDENTS ONLYUC DAVIS SVM PRICING
    Now through August 24, 2025
    Veterinarian$399
    Registered Veterinary Technician/Veterinary Assistant$299
    Hospital Staff (No CE)$264
UC Davis Employee Department Billing
  • UC Davis Employees (Non-VMTH):
  • Please check with your department to confirm if they will be covering your registration fee. If they are, follow the instructions below. 


    Register for the conference via the normal process.

    Select UC Davis SVM Employee Category.

    Payment Page:
    Select the Invoice Option. ($0 will be owed; the balance will be billed to the department.)

    If you choose to purchase merchandise, a payment link will be sent to you. Please note that merchandise purchasescannot be billed to the department's account.

    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)

    Your registration will be considered incomplete until we receive the CoA string for the recharge.

  • 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; the balance will be billed to the department.)

    If you choose to purchase merchandise, a payment link will be sent to you. Please note that merchandise purchasescannot be billed to the department's account.

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


    Your registration will be considered incomplete until we receive confirmation from Tamsen Brock that CE funding is available.

Lake Tahoe mountain view of lake in winter

HOTEL INFORMATION

LOCATION

Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa, and Casino
111 Country Club Drive
Incline Village, NV, 89451

Experience Lake Tahoe from the Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa, and Casino's scenic waterfront nestled along the Sierra Nevada mountains. Enjoy your stay here by exploring the winding trails, relaxing at the spa, and dining at their award-winning restaurants. 

 

 

  • Hotel Details
  • Room Rates

    Room TypeBlock TypeSingle RateDouble RateTriple RateQuad Rate
    1 King BedGroup$299$299$324$349
    2 Double BedsGroup$299$299$324$349

    Room rates start at $299.00 per room for the duration of the program dates. 

    Resort fee of $30 per room, per night plus tax over the program dates.

    Additional per person charge at $25.00 per room, per person for Triple and Quadruple Occupancy (applies to ages 18 and up, 17 and under are not charged).

    Group rate of $299.00 for 1 King Bed or 2 Double Bedded rooms is honored three (3) days pre and three (3) days post event based on Hotel and Group availability; standard resort fee of $50.00 per room, per night plus tax applies to the pre/post nights

  • Room Reservation Deadline
  • Availability of hotel rooms will be limited with the discount rate and is a first come first serve. Room Reservation Cut-Off date is July 22, 2025. 

    Name changes on, or other transfers of, room reservations will not be accepted after the Cut-Off Date
  • Hotel Reservation Link Coming Soon!
  • The hotel reservation link will be available soon—please check back regularly for updates. In-person registered attendees will receive an email notification once the link is live.
  • Hotel Policies
  • Check-In/Check-Out
    Check-in Time: 4:00 pm
    Check-out Time: 11:00 am

    Any attendees staying in their rooms beyond checkout time without Hyatt Regency's authorization will be charged for an additional room night at the best available rate. Late checkout is provided based upon availability through authorization from our Front Desk.

    Early Departure
    Please note that if there are any changes to the confirmed departure date after check-in, the change will result an early departure fee equal to one (1) night’s room & tax. This fee will be waived under reasonable agreement of a situation out of the attendee’s control.

    Cancellation Policy
    All reservations are subject to the Hotel’s prevailing cancellation policy of forty-eight (48) hours prior to arrival. Any cancellation within forty-eight (48) hours of arrival will result in the charge of one (1) night’s room and tax.

    Parking
    Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe has overnight valet and self-parking available to our guests. Valet parking is $50.00 per car, per night and self-parking is $29.00 per car, per night. (Non-taxable). The self-parking fee of $29.00 per car, per night has been reduced to $19.00 per car, per night.

    Pet Friendly Rooms
    An additional daily pet fee will apply to the room, request upon reservation.
rocks on water
During your stay at Lake Tahoe don't miss out on:

 

1. Pet-friendly water spots like Bonsai Rock, Hidden Beach, Whale beach, and Chimney beach!

2. Enjoy a nice dinner or lunch at Rosewood TahoeT's Mesquite Rotisserie, Les Bistro, and Inclined Burgers and Brews!

3. Snap some pictures at the lake by the Hyatt, Tahoe East Shore Village, and at Incline Beach!

These activities are not included in the registration price and may be subject to additional fees.

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 animals 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 registration refund will be made, less a $100.00 processing fee, if the cancellation request is received at least two weeks before the program start date. Otherwise, a refund will be made less a $150.00 processing fee. Please note that Social Event Guest Passes are non-refundable.

    Registration is non-refundable after the program start date, including for those that fail to attend. This includes cancellations made on the start date but before the program begins. 

    All requests for refunds must be submitted 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 at least 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, those that fail to attend. This includes cancellations made on the start date but before the program begins.   

    All requests for refunds must be submitted 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. As a result, 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 are unable to log 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. 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.

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

  • 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 an attendee forgets about the conference or has a scheduling conflict.

    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. After that time, please allow up to 5 business days for the refund to be completed, depending on your original payment method.
  • 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!

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