Save the date for the 5th Annual National Kitten Coalition Veterinary Conference on October 20, 2024!

The National Kitten Coalition Veterinary Conference is a kitten-focused, virtual event intended for veterinarians, veterinary technicians/nurses, those currently enrolled in veterinary or veterinary technician schools, veterinary staff members in private practices and shelters, and those involved in veterinary education and research.

This one-day conference features presentations by leading veterinary professionals on specialized kitten care, from developmental and social/behavioral information to medications, medical protocols, surgical techniques and more. Since this is a virtual event, you’ll have an opportunity to gain valuable insights and to have your questions answered by some of the most knowledgeable veterinary experts —without having to travel. Registration includes access to on-demand recordings of the sessions after the October 20, 2024 conference date.

The National Kitten Coalition is an American Association of Veterinary State Boards (AAVSB) approved provider for RACE® CE. The National Kitten Coalition Veterinary Conference program has been approved by the AAVSB for 6.5 hours of RACE® Continuing Education credits in jurisdictions that recognize RACE® approval.

2024 National Kitten Coalition Veterinary Conference Speakers

Maria Paz Bringas, DVM

Maria Paz Bringas, DVM
Gatuario
Improving Kitten Hospitalization

Emily Coleman, DVM

Emily Coleman, DVM
Owner, The Celtic Cat; LLC, Louisa Humane Society, NKC Board Member
Kittens and Upper Respiratory Tract Infections: Best Practices

Alejandra Lablé, DVM, MSc, PhD

Alejandra Lablé, DVM, MSc,
PhD (c)

Pontificial Catholic University of Chile
Feline Fetal and Neonatal Mortality: What we know and what we are missing

Becky Morrow, DVM, MS, CAWA

Becky Morrow, DVM, MS, CAWA
Frankie’s Friends/University of Florida Shelter Medicine
High Quality High Volume Spay/Neuter (HQHVSN): Kitten Edition!

Kelly St. Denis, MSc, DVM, DABVP

Kelly St. Denis, MSc, DVM, DABVP (feline practice)
American Association of Feline Practioners, American Board of Veterinary Practioners
Cat Friendly is for Everyone: The role of Cat Friendly Principles in improving feline visits
and
Diarrhea in the Kitten: When deworming isn’t the answer

Rachael Kreisler, VMD portrait

Laura Stern, DVM, DABVT, DABT
Director, ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center
You’ve Gotta Be Kitten Me: The Most Common or Concerning Kitten Toxicities

Thank you to our 2024 Conference Sponsors!

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ASPCA Logo
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Become a Sponsor for the 2024 NKC Veterinary Conference

You can help keep the National Kitten Coalition Veterinary Conference at an affordable price for participants by becoming a sponsor. Click here for more information and to learn about our sponsorship opportunities. Thank you!


Past Speakers and Conference Programs

The National Kitten Coalition Veterinary Conference is intended for veterinarians, veterinary technicians/nurses, those currently enrolled in veterinary or veterinary technician schools, veterinary staff members in private practices and shelters, and those involved in veterinary education and research.