UC Davis Spectrum of Care Symposium: Incorporating Accessible Strategies into Your Daily Practice

Date: Saturday, October 4, 2025
Time: 7:30 am - 5:00 pm (PDT)
Statutorily Approved CE Credit: Up to 7 hours (pending approval)
Location: In-Person at Gladys Valley Hall, Davis, CA or Live Interactive Virtual Symposium

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Join us at the UC Davis Spectrum of Care Symposium: Incorporating Accessible Strategies into Your Daily Practice at UC Davis, where veterinary professionals come together to explore practical, evidence-based approaches to providing high-quality care across a range of clinical settings and client circumstances. Topics include applying research to real-world practice, accessible diagnostic strategies for cardiac disease, managing endocrine problems with client-centered treatment plans, and collaborative, compassionate end-of-life care.

Why Attend?
UC Davis, home to one of the top veterinary schools in the world, provides the perfect backdrop for collaborative learning and professional growth. Attendees will benefit from expert-led sessions and networking with like-minded professionals committed to advancing inclusive and client-centered care.

Experience Davis
Beyond the conference, enjoy the charm of Davis—a vibrant college town known for its bike-friendly streets, welcoming atmosphere, and thriving food and arts scene. Whether you’re enjoying local coffee shops, scenic campus paths, or nearby vineyards, Davis offers a relaxed yet inspiring environment for your professional development.

Featured Speakers

Emily McCobb
DVM, MS, DACVAA

Dr. Emily McCobb is the PetSmart Charities Endowed Chair for Accessible Veterinary Care (AVC) at UC Davis. This newly established role focuses on advancing the teaching of Spectrum of Care principles to UC Davis veterinary students through AVC clinics and programs. A board-certified anesthesiologist, Dr. McCobb previously led shelter and community medicine at the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University for 15 years before joining UC Davis in 2025.

Amara Estrada
DACVIM (Cardiology)

Dr. Amara Estrada is a Professor of Cardiology and Associate Chair for Instruction in the Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences at the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine. A graduate of UF’s College of Veterinary Medicine, she completed her cardiology residency at Cornell University. Dr. Estrada is a frequent speaker at national and international continuing education events and values collaborative work across both veterinary and pediatric cardiology. Her research focuses on inherited cardiomyopathies and interprofessional education.

Heather Kvitko-White
DVM, DACVIM

Dr. Heather Kvitko-White is a board-certified internal medicine specialist known for her cost-conscientious and solutions based approach to medicine. In her role as Specialty Services Veterinarian, she bridges the gaps between industry, the veterinary healthcare team, pets, and their people.

REGISTRATION FEES

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

Standard Pricing for in-person registration and will be in effect July 15, 2025 after 5 pm to September 26, 2025 at 5 pm (PDT).

Standard Pricing for virtual registration will be in effect July 15, 2025 after 5 pm to October 4, 2025 at 12 pm (PDT).

Your registration includes breakfast and lunch. 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 July 15, 2025	STANDARD PRICING July 15, 2025 - September 26, 2025	ON-SITE REGISTRATION October 4, 2025
Veterinarian	$99	$199	$249
Registered Veterinary Technician/Veterinary Assistant	$79	$179	$229
Hospital Staff (No CE)	$69	$169	$219
Veterinary/RVT Student (No CE)	$65	$165	$215
General Public (No CE)	$69	$169	$219

UC DAVIS SVM EMPLOYEES AND VETERINARY STUDENTS ONLY IN-PERSON ATTENDANCE REGISTRATION	UC DAVIS SVM PRICING Now through September 26, 2025	ON-SITE REGISTRATION October 4, 2025
UC Davis SVM Veterinarian	$95	$195
UC Davis SVM Registered Veterinary Technician/Veterinary Assistant	$75	$175
UC Davis SVM Hospital Staff (No CE)	$65	$165
UC Davis SVM Veterinary Student (No CE)	$60	$160

Virtual Symposium Registration Fees

VIRTUAL SYMPOSIUM REGISTRATION	EARLY BIRD PRICING Now through July 15, 2025	STANDARD PRICING July 15, 2025 - October 4, 2025
Veterinarian	$49	$149
Registered Veterinary Technician/Veterinary Assistant	$39	$139
Hospital Staff (No CE)	$29	$129
Veterinary/RVT Student (No CE)	$20	$120
General Public (No CE)	$29	$129

UC DAVIS SVM EMPLOYEES AND VETERINARY STUDENTS ONLY VIRTUAL SYMPOSIUM REGISTRATION	UC DAVIS SVM PRICING Now through October 5, 2025
UC Davis SVM Veterinarian	$45
UC Davis SVM Registered Veterinary Technician/Veterinary Assistant	$35
UC Davis SVM Hospital Staff (No CE)	$25
UC Davis SVM Veterinary Student(No CE)	$15

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 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.)
- 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.

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 Daylight 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 $25.00 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. This means that cancellations made before the program begins on the start date are also non-refundable.

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 $10.00 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. This means that cancellations made before the program begins on the start date are also non-refundable.

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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SPECIAL GRATITUDE

Thank you to Dr. Alice Villalobos and Mr. Ira Lifland for their generous contribution and support of this conference, dedicated to advancing professional expertise in palliative treatment and care for End-of-Life veterinary cancer (oncology) patients. Their commitment honors the “Pawspice” philosophy, which emphasizes compassionate, gentle care focused on preserving quality of life whenever possible.