Thank You for Joining Us at NKCVC 2025!
The National Kitten Coalition’s 6th Annual Save More Kittens™ Veterinary Conference was a resounding success thanks to our incredible speakers, generous sponsors, and the passionate attendees who joined us from around the globe. Your commitment to advancing kitten care inspires us every day.
Save the Date: NKCVC 2026
Mark your calendar for this year’s conference—Sunday, October 18, 2026. We are already planning another impactful day of learning, connection, and kitten-focused care.
Want to Present or Sponsor?
We are now accepting proposals for 2026 sessions and sponsor inquiries. Visit our Call for Speakers page to submit your ideas or explore sponsorship opportunities. Help shape the future of kitten care education!
Check out the 2025 Conference Program for the session descriptions and speaker information.
NKCVC 2025 Featured Speakers and Sessions
Jennifer Bledsoe-Nix, DVM
Community Animal Medicine Project LA
Panleukopenia Crisis Mode: How to Handle a Panleukopenia Outbreak from Diagnosis to Recovery
Kara Burns, MS, Med, LVT, VTS (Nutrition)
Consultant, Academy of Veterinary Nutrition Technicians
Optimal Nutrition: Ensuring a Healthy Foundation for Lifelong Health in Kittens
Joyce Carnevale, DVM, MS, DABVP
Clinical Professor, Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine
Managing Diarrhea in Kittens
Christine Charvet
Assistant Professor, Auburn University
Decoding the clock: age translations across feline species and humans
Ji-Hey Lim, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (Neurology)
Assistant Professor, University of California, Davis
Endoscopic Third Ventriculostomy for Treating Congenital Obstructive Hydrocephalus in a Kitten
David Maggs, BVSc (hons), MANZCVS, DACVO
Professor Emeritus, University of California Davis
Treating Feline Pediatric Upper Respiratory Tract Infections
Maho Okumura, VMD, MPH
Clinical Microbiology Resident, University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine
From Sniffles to Swabs: Diagnostic Strategies for Common Kitten Infectious Diseases
Karen Vernau, DVM, MAS, DACVIM (Neurology)
University of California Davis
Treating Feline Pediatric Upper Respiratory Tract Infections
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.