Date: February 22, 2025
Time: 8:00 - 5:00 pm (PDT)
CE Credit: Up to 8 hrs (pending approval)
Location: Hybrid: On-site at UC Davis and Live Interactive Webinar
REGISTRATION SITE IS UNDER MAINTENANCE
Registration Deadlines
On-Site: February 14, 2025 at 5pm (PDT)
Webinar: February 20, 2025 at 5pm (PDT)
Complementary Medicine Track Overview
The Clinical Application to TCVM and Integrative Medicine—Intro to Small Animal Acupuncture will be a 7-CE-hour Complementary Medicine Track in the 11th Annual Winter Conference and 40th Annual WAAM/AEMC Wildlife and Exotic Animal Symposium. The Complementary Medicine Track covers the Fundamental Principles of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine (TCVM) and its two major branches: Veterinary Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine.
This track is part of the 11th Annual Winter Conference and 40th Annual WAAM/AEMC Wildlife and Exotic Animal Symposium on February 22, 2025. Participants can register for either one or two days. RSVP is required during registration to attend the Complementary Medicine Track.
Hands-on demonstrations will take place during the last lecture of the track. If you join via webinar, please be aware that your view of the demonstrations might be limited. Additionally, printed materials and supplies will not be provided to webinar participants.
For those interested in equine acupuncture, Chi University does offer an online equine seminar: Introduction to Veterinary Acupuncture and Medical in Equine Practice. More information on the equine seminar with Chi University can be found here.
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Goals
These seminars are not only valuable for veterinarians new to integrative veterinary medicine modalities but can be a refresher course for those who may have studied it years ago. With these seminars, participants will be able to:
- Learn clinical tips and applications for veterinary acupuncture.
- Evaluate the fundamental principles of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine (TCVM), including Yin-Yang and Five Elements.
- Understand how to use Veterinary Acupuncture for pain management in dogs.
Speaker
Ronald Koh DVM, MS, DACVSMR, CVA, CCRP, CVMMP, CVCH, CVFT
Dr. Ronald Koh received his veterinary degree in Taiwan in 2006 and later completed a specialty internship followed by a master’s program in acupuncture at the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine. Prior to joining the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine in 2020, he spent 6.5 years on the faculty of the Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine, where he served as an assistant professor (2015-2020) and a service chief of Integrative Medicine and Rehabilitation Service. He is certified in acupuncture, rehabilitation, herbal therapy, and medical manipulation. He completed his residency in Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation in 2019. His research and clinical focus have been on integrative and rehabilitative medicine therapies for pain management, orthopedic impairments, neurological deficits, geriatric conditions, and palliative/hospice care. His focus within TCVM is using traditional, scalp, and topographic acupuncture, along with herbal medicine for neurological conditions. He lectures on TCVM, integrative medicine, and rehabilitation for veterinary schools, conferences, and general public events. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with family, hiking, and traveling.
Registration
Registration Deadline: February 14, 2025, at 5 pm (PDT)
Why attend the Intro to Small Animal Acupuncture Track?
Complete the Complementary Medicine Track and you could earn an exclusive 10% discount on both the online modules held with Chi University and the onsite modules held at UC Davis.
Interested in this discount?
RSVP and complete the Complementary Medicine Track on February 22, 2025. The first 12 participants to sign up for the 2026 Small Animal Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist Course will receive 10% off both online and onsite registration. This discount is available until June 1, 2025.
Act Fast—Limited Space Available for the 2026 SA CVA Course
There are only 24 spots for the 2026 Small Animal Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist Course. Registration is coming soon.
TWO-DAY REGISTRATION FEES
- Two-Day Onsite Registration Fees
TWO-DAY ON-SITE REGISTRATION EARLY BIRD PRICING
Now through November 20, 2024STANDARD PRICING
November 21, 2024 - February 14, 2025WALK-IN REGISTRATION
February 22, 2025Veterinarian $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 ON-SITE REGISTRATIONUC DAVIS SVM PRICING
Now through February 14, 2025WALK-IN REGISTRATION
February 22, 2025 and/or February 23, 2025UC 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 Veterinary Student (No CE) $90 $115 - Two-Day Webinar Registration Fees
TWO-DAY WEBINAR REGISTRATION EARLY BIRD
Now through November 20, 2024STANDARD PRICING
November 21, 2024 - February 14, 2025Veterinarian $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 WEBINAR REGISTRATION
UC DAVIS SVM PRICING
Now through February 20, 2025UC Davis SVM Veterinarian $275 UC Davis SVM Registered Veterinary Technician/Veterinary Assistant $225 UC Davis SVM Hospital Staff (No CE) $195 UC Davis SVM Veterinary Student (No CE) $40
ONE-DAY REGISTRATION FEES
- One-Day Onsite Registration Fees
ONE-DAY ON-SITE REGISTRATION EARLY BIRD PRICING
Now through November 20, 2024STANDARD PRICING
November 21, 2024 - February 14, 2025WALK-IN REGISTRATION
February 22, 2025 and/or February 23, 2025Veterinarian $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 ON-SITE REGISTRATIONUC DAVIS SVM PRICING
Now through February 14, 2025WALK-IN REGISTRATION
February 22, 2025 and/or February 23, 2025UC 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 Veterinary Student (No CE) $45 $145 - One-Day Webinar Registration Fees
ONE-DAY WEBINAR REGISTRATION EARLY BIRD
Now through November 20, 2024STANDARD PRICING
November 21, 2024 - February 14, 2025Veterinarian $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 WEBINAR REGISTRATIONUC DAVIS SVM PRICING
Now through February 20, 2025UC Davis SVM Veterinarian $150 UC Davis SVM Registered Veterinary Technician/Veterinary Assistant $100 UC Davis SVM Hospital Staff (No CE) $70 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 NameEmail 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
- Enter Invoice Details:
Unlock the Secrets of Canine Acupuncture!
Introducing the Canine Skeleton Anatomical Model Kit
What’s Inside the Kit:
- Canine Skeleton Model: Precision-crafted for detailed anatomical study.
- Push Pins: For secure assembly and customizable features.
- Multiple Colored Threads: To highlight and differentiate various anatomical structures.
- Straws: For structural support and articulation.
Available for purchase when you register for the 2026 Small Animal CVA Course!
Program Information
CE Certificates
- ONSITE
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. - WEBINAR
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.
Webinar Information
- The webinar will be live (Pacific Standard Time) and interactive; it will count for full CE credit. We will use Zoom to host the webinar. If you have never attended a Zoom webinar before, test your computer or mobile device here.
- You can watch the webinar 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.
Cancellation Policy
A refund will be made, less a $45.00 processing fee, if the cancellation request is received two weeks before the program start date, otherwise, a refund will be made, less a $75.00 processing fee. Registration is non-refundable after the program start date, including No Shows. All requests must be made in writing. Submit cancellation request via email to svmcontinuinged@ucdavis.edu.
The CCPE office reserves the right to cancel the seminar if the minimum attendance is not met. If the seminar is canceled, registrants will be notified and will receive a 100% registration refund.
In accordance with University policy and copyright law, the University prohibits distributing and/or posting on the internet any content from conferences without the explicit permission of the instructors and the UCD SVM CCPE.
