Date: April 5, 2025
Time: 7:00 am - 6:00 pm (PDT)
CE Credit: Up to 8.5 hrs (pending approval)
Location: In-Person at San Diego Humane Society or Live Interactive Virtual Symposium
SCHEDULE: View/Download PDF *subject to change
The Center for Continuing Professional Education is thrilled to hit the road once again, heading to San Diego! Join us at the San Diego Humane Society on Saturday, April 5, 2025, for a day of professional growth by the ocean. Experience a full schedule of dynamic CE sessions covering topics like clinical pathology, infectious diseases and population health, all led by renowned experts in their fields. The day will conclude with an insightful panel discussion on zoonotic diseases—bring your questions for an engaging and thought-provoking conversation!
Spotlight on Zoonotic Infectious Disease
Concerns about leptospirosis, brucellosis, cat scratch disease, salmonellosis and raw food diets? We invite you to take part in a unique opportunity to engage in an interactive panel discussion with experts in zoonotic infectious diseases, featuring specialists from internal medicine, shelter medicine, and the San Diego County Department of Public Health. Gain valuable insights on how to protect yourself and your team from these and other zoonotic diseases, all while enjoying an informative and lively conversation!
To help our zoonotic disease panelists prepare, we want to hear from you! Click here for a short survey so we can prepare our panelists to discuss the things that matter to you.
San Diego Humane Society Tours
The San Diego Humane Society (SDHS) will be offering four exclusive tours at designated times during the conference. You can reserve your spot for one of the following tours when you register: Adoption Center, Behavior Center, San Diego Humane Society Veterinary Hospital, or Project Wildlife. Space is limited, so be sure to register early to secure your spot on one of these informative tours!
Adoption Center
Project Wildlife
Behavior Center
SDHS Veterinary Hospital
Featured Speakers
Kate Hurley
DVM, MPVM, Ph.D.
Dr. Kate Hurley is the Program Director of the UC Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Program.
Amanda Kowalski
M.S., CPDT-KA, UW-AAB, CAWA
Amanda Kowalski is the Vice President of the Animal Welfare at the San Diego Humane Society.
Jane Sykes
BVSc(Hons), Ph.D., MPH, MBA, DACVIM
Dr. Jane Sykes is the Co-Director of the Center for Continuing Professional Education and a Professor of Small Animal Medicine at the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine.
Austin Viall
DVM, M.S., DACVP (Clinical Pathology)
Dr. Austin Viall is an Associate Professor at the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine.
REGISTRATION FEES
HOLIDAY SURPRISE!
Early Bird Pricing extended until 5 pm (PDT) on January 10, 2025.
Don't miss out on Early Bird Pricing—register now to take advantage of this special offer!
Standard Pricing will be in effect January 10, 2025 after 5 pm to March 27, 2025 at 5 pm (PDT).
Your registration includes breakfast, lunch, snacks, and beverages. We’ve partnered with a vegan caterer to provide vegan breakfast and lunch for in-person attendees. If you have special dietary restrictions, please consider bringing your own food. Don't forget to bring your own water bottle for all sessions; there will be a refill station available.
- In-Person Attendance Registration Fees
IN-PERSON ATTENDANCE REGISTRATION EARLY BIRD PRICING
Now through January 10, 2025STANDARD PRICING
January 10, 2025 - March 27, 2025Veterinarian $199 $349 Registered Veterinary Technician/Veterinary Assistant $149 $299 Hospital Staff (No CE) $129 $279 Veterinary/RVT Student (No CE) $99 $249 UC DAVIS SVM EMPLOYEES AND VETERINARY STUDENTS ONLY
IN-PERSON ATTENDANCE REGISTRATIONUC DAVIS SVM PRICING
Now through March 27, 2025UC Davis SVM Veterinarian $174 UC Davis SVM Registered Veterinary Technician/Veterinary Assistant $124 UC Davis SVM Hospital Staff (No CE) $104 UC Davis SVM Resident/Fellow/Trainee $84 UC Davis SVM Veterinary Student (No CE) $84 - Virtual Symposium Registration Fees
VIRTUAL SYMPOSIUM REGISTRATION EARLY BIRD PRICING
Now through January 10, 2025STANDARD PRICING
January 10, 2025 - March 27, 2025Veterinarian $149 $229 Registered Veterinary Technician/Veterinary Assistant $99 $249 Hospital Staff (No CE) $79 $229 Veterinary/RVT Student (No CE) $49 $199 UC DAVIS SVM EMPLOYEES AND VETERINARY STUDENTS ONLY
VIRTUAL SYMPOSIUM REGISTRATION
UC DAVIS SVM PRICING
Now through March 27, 2025UC Davis SVM Veterinarian $124 UC Davis SVM Registered Veterinary Technician/Veterinary Assistant $74 UC Davis SVM Hospital Staff (No CE) $54 UC Davis SVM Resident/Fellow/Trainee $30 UC Davis SVM Veterinary Student(No CE) $30
UC Davis Employee Department Billing
- UC Davis Employees:
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. 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)
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 at this time. The balance will be billed to the department.)- 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.- Enter Invoice Details:
Conference Venue Information
San Diego Humane Society
Address: 5500 Gaines St, San Diego, CA 92110
San Diego Humane Society's mission is the desire to prevent animal suffering and promote compassion and respect to create a more humane world. In keeping with this mission, we are committed to serving a vegetarian menu at our conference. To learn more about SDHS, visit them at www.sdhumane.org.
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!
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