Save the date for NKCVC 2026!
The National Kitten Coalition’s 7th Annual Veterinary Conference is being held on Sunday, October 18, 2026
This year’s conference will feature a diverse lineup of expert‑led sessions covering essential areas of kitten health and welfare, from anesthesia and perioperative care to ophthalmology, orthopedics, behavior, infectious disease considerations, and emerging research shaping the future of feline medicine.
Attendees can expect practical, evidence‑based guidance from leading veterinarians and researchers dedicated to improving outcomes for kittens.
Registration Coming Soon
Continuing Education Information: The National Kitten Coalition is an AAVSB RACE®‑approved CE provider, and this program will be submitted for RACE® CE approval for veterinarians and veterinary technicians/nurses in applicable jurisdictions.
NKCVC 2026 will be recorded. The on‑demand recorded version of the Conference and CE quizzes are also being submitted for RACE® CE approval. All who register for the live conference will receive access to the recorded sessions and optional quizzes through December 31, 2026.
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NKCVC 2026 Featured Speakers and Sessions
Rachel A. Allbaugh, DVM, MS, Diplomate American College of Veterinary Ophthalmology
Feline Ophthalmology—Practical tips for Diagnosing and Treating Common Kitten Eye Conditions
Jacklyn Ellis, PhD, CAAB, CSB-C
From Fearful to Thriving: Applying Kitten Socialization Science in Veterinary Practice and Shelter Care
Catriona MacPhail, DVM, PhD, Diplomate ACVS
Common Surgical Conditions of Kittens (and how to save them through teaching)
Karen L. Perry, BVM&S, CertSAS, DipECVS, MSc Vet Ed, FHEA, FRCVS
Fracture Management in Kittens—Optimizing Approaches to Maximize Patient Outcomes
Sheilah Robertson, BVMS (Hons), PhD, DACVAA, DECVAA, DACAW, DECAWBM (WSEL), CertVA, FRCVS
Anesthesia and Perioperative Care of Kittens
Ebenezer Satyaraj, PhD
A Transformational Approach to Managing Allergies to Cats
G. Robert Weedon, DVM, MPH
Response to Rabies Vaccine in Kittens Under 12 Weeks of Age in TNVR Programs
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.