Conference Highlights

Breakfast on Us

Continental breakfast served daily. (Guest Breakfast tickets are available for purchase online during pre-registration.)

Lunch in the Vet Expo | Friday and Saturday

Enjoy lunch on us and visit with more than 125 leading companies offering the latest veterinary products and services. (Guest Lunch tickets are available for purchase online during pre-registration.)

Keynote Presentation | Thursday, June 2, 2022

The Role and Medical Management of Military Working Dogs in Combat • James Giles III, DVM, MS, DACVS-SA Military working dogs (MWDs) are heavily utilized in military operations and play a vital role in protecting human lives and supporting military objectives. They are trained to perform important roles, such as explosive, mine, and narcotic detection, patrol/attack work, and are even a component of therapy for service members. Injured MWDs receive advanced care on multiple continents from providers of various disciplines to restore them to health so they can return to duty, or to retire and be adopted.

Vet Expo Mixer | Friday

Learn about the latest products and services from exhibitors while enjoying desserts and a no-host bar—and, if you’re lucky, leave with a valuable raffle prize!

Student Posters | Friday and Saturday

UC Davis and WesternU students will share their poster presentations and answer questions about their research during the Vet Expo. Meet your future colleagues as they explain, discuss, and answer questions about their research. The posters will be on display in the Vet Expo throughout the conference.

Gala Awards Ceremony and President’s Reception | Friday

Everyone is welcome to join the CVMA in recognizing the achievements of our outstanding veterinary professionals and to celebrate the human-animal bond with our latest inductee into the California Animal Hall of Fame. Join us in welcoming the 2022–2023 CVMA President, Dr. Keith Rode. Light appetizers will be served.

Alumni Receptions | Saturday

Calling all UC Davis and WesternU alumni! Catch up with old classmates, make new friends, dine on hors d’oeuvres, and enjoy a no-host bar at fun-filled evening alumni receptions.

Technician Fair | Saturday

Attention all RVTs and veterinary assistants. This event is for you! Visit with various industry partners and NAVTA-approved academics and societies. Enjoy appetizers and a no-host bar, and have a chance to win awesome raffle prizes.

Rabies Titer Testing | Saturday

Schedule an appointment to get your rabies titer tested. Phlebotomists will be onsite to collect serum samples from previously immunized veterinarians and their staff. Details can be found under the Events tab at pacvet.net.

Raffles | Friday and Saturday

Don’t miss the chance to win one of many valuable prizes to be raffled off throughout the days in the Vet Expo!