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.

On-demand Access for All NKCVC 2025 Sessions Now Available!

If you registered for NKCVC 2025, you already have access to the recordings. Simply Sign In to the eLearning Center and head to your Dashboard to view the sessions in any order. If you attended live sessions, your certificate will be sent by November 30, 2025.

Didn’t register for the conference? You can still purchase the full recording bundle for $85:
This package includes:

  • Up to 6.5 hours of RACE®-approved CE for veterinarians and veterinary technicians.
  • Seven expert-led presentations
  • CE quizzes and downloadable certificates
  • Flexible, anytime access through Dec 31, 2025
  • Purchase now for $85

Save the Date: NKCVC 2026
Mark your calendar for next 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 with orange cat on her shoulder

Jennifer Bledsoe-Nix, DVM
Community Animal Medicine Project LA
Panleukopenia Crisis Mode: How to Handle a Panleukopenia Outbreak from Diagnosis to Recovery

Portrait of Kara O'Malley, MS, Med, LVT, VTS (Nutrition) holding a snowshoe kitten

Kara Burns, MS, Med, LVT, VTS (Nutrition)
Consultant, Academy of Veterinary Nutrition Technicians
Optimal Nutrition: Ensuring a Healthy Foundation for Lifelong Health in Kittens

Headshot portrait of Joyce Carnevale, DVM, MS, DABVP

Joyce Carnevale, DVM, MS, DABVP
Clinical Professor, Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine
Managing Diarrhea in Kittens

Christine Charvet portrait

Christine Charvet
Assistant Professor, Auburn University
Decoding the clock: age translations across feline species and humans

Headshot of Ji-Hey Lim, VMD, MPH

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-MANZCVS, DACVO portrait

David Maggs, BVSc (hons), MANZCVS, DACVO
Professor Emeritus, University of California Davis
Treating Feline Pediatric Upper Respiratory Tract Infections

Headshot of Maho Okumura, VMD, MPH

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) examing eyes of a white cat

Karen Vernau, DVM, MAS, DACVIM (Neurology)
University of California Davis
Treating Feline Pediatric Upper Respiratory Tract Infections

Thank you to our 2025 Conference Sponsors!

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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.