UC Davis to Launch First-Ever Annual AggieVET Veterinary Conference in 2026
The UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine’s Center for Continuing Professional Education is proud to announce the launch of AggieVET 2026, a brand-new, two-day veterinary conference designed to deliver premier continuing education for the entire veterinary community. The inaugural event will be held May 30–31, 2026, both in-person at UC Davis and virtually for participants around the world.
Hosted in the heart of Northern California, AggieVET 2026 will bring together veterinary professionals, technicians, specialists, and students for a dynamic learning experience that blends leading-edge education with meaningful collaboration and community connection.
CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS
• Five content tracks tailored to professional interests and disciplines
• Up to 16 hours of CE credit (pending final approval)
• In-person and virtual attendance options
• World-class speakers from UC Davis and beyond
• Affordable early registration pricing starting at just $99
“This is the first-ever annual symposium of its kind at UC Davis, uniting expertise from across our clinical and academic programs,” said Dr. Jane Sykes, director of the School of Veterinary Medicine’s Center for Continuing Professional Education. “We’re focused on content that veterinary professionals can immediately apply to elevate their daily practice. We also want to create a welcoming and fun environment for networking with peers, which is so important for job satisfaction and building a sense of community.”
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
AggieVET 2026 will feature five focused tracks, with sessions led by UC Davis clinicians, technicians, and industry experts.
Day 1 Tracks:
• Small Animal
• Equine
• Technician
• Behavior
• Business & Wellness (tentative)
Day 2 Tracks:
• Small Animal
• Large Animal
• Technician
• Wildlife/Exotics
• Business & Wellness (tentative)
The Technician Track will spotlight anesthesia and clinical care topics with expert presentations from RVTs and VTSs Domonique Fortner, Jody Nugent-Deal, and Kelly Wray. Additional track content is being developed by the UC Davis Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital (VMTH) Continuing Education Committee chaired by Dr. Linda Barter, with contributions from specialty groups such as the Behavior Club and teams from the VMTH's specialty services.
SPECIAL REGISTRATION OFFER
For a limited time, the first 100 registrants can attend for just $99—either in person or online.
• Use promo code AGGIEVETINPERSON99 for in-person registration
• Use promo code AGGIEVETVIRTUAL99 for virtual registration
Breakfast, lunch, and refreshments are included for in-person attendees.
In addition, UC Davis SVM alumni receive a 10% discount on standard and same-day registration with promo code SVMALUMNI10.
GET INVOLVED
Whether you’re a general practitioner, technician, specialist, or academic, AggieVET 2026 offers high-impact, practical CE and a chance to reconnect with peers and mentors in a vibrant academic setting. With networking opportunities, expert-led sessions, and the scenic UC Davis campus as the backdrop, this is the CE event you won’t want to miss.
Visit the Center for Continuing Professional Education website for details and registration, or go directly to the AggieVET 2026 Conference site.
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Contact:
Center for Continuing Professional Education
UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine
svmcontinuinged@ucdavis.edu