ACVAA Annual MeetingSan Diego 2026
The American College of Veterinary Anesthesia and Analgesia annual meeting at the beachfront Paradise Point Resort.
About ACVAA
Advancing veterinary anesthesia & analgesia
The ACVAA Annual Conference is the premier meeting for the veterinary anesthesia and analgesia community, welcoming veterinarians, veterinary technicians, and trainees for high‑level anesthesia education and meaningful connection. The program delivers over 20 hours of advanced RACE Approved CE, offered across concurrent tracks, with up to 14.5 hours available per attendee. Highlights include an expert‑led anesthesia hot topics panel, a focused resident review session, and engaging social events that foster collegiality and conversation. Come join us in San Diego this fall!
The American College of Veterinary Anesthesia and Analgesia exists to promote the highest standards of clinical practice of veterinary anesthesia and analgesia, defining the criteria for designating veterinarians with advanced training as specialists. The ACVAA issues certificates, maintains the specialist registry, and advances scientific research and education in the field.
Registration
Rates & Pricing
Register by July 20, 2026 to receive the Early Bird rate — save $100 off regular registration.
General Registration
Diplomate ACVAA / ECVAA / NAVAS
Veterinary Technicians
Resident / Intern / Student
Cancellations are allowed up to 30 days prior to the conference and will receive a refund less the $100 non-refundable portion.
Tuesday
October 20- 7:30–8:30amRegistration
- 8:00–5:00pmExhibit Hall Open — Palm Room
- 8:40–8:50amConference Welcome — Lydia Love, DVM, DACVAA
- 9:00–10:15amSmall Animal Abstracts: Session 1 (SPONSORED BY: SAGE Veterinary Centers) — Pacific Room
- 9:00–10:15amLA/Exotics Abstracts: Session 1 — Island Room
- 10:45am–12:00pmSmall Animal Abstracts: Session 2 — Pacific Room
- 10:45am–12:00pmLA/Exotics Abstracts: Session 2 — Island Room
- 12:00–1:15pmLUNCH
- 1:15–2:15pmA review for the veterinarian of the current and future direction in the use of neuraxial therapeutics for pain management — Tony L. Yaksh, PhD — Pacific Room
- 2:30–3:45pmSmall Animal Abstracts: Session 3 (SPONSORED BY: SAGE Veterinary Centers) — Pacific Room
- 2:30–3:45pmLA/Exotics Abstracts: Session 3 — Island Room
- 3:45–4:15pmBREAK
- 4:15–5:30pmSmall Animal Abstracts: Session 4 — Pacific Room
- 4:15–5:30pmLA/Exotics Abstracts: Session 4 — Island Room
- 6:00–8:00pmReception — Sponsored by SAGE Veterinary Centers
Wednesday
October 21- NAVAS Applied Anesthesia Track - Island Room
- 8:00–8:50amACVAA Dental Special Interest Group — Matt Read, DVM, MVSc, DACVAA — Pacific Room
- 8:00–5:00pmExhibit Hall Open — Palm Room
- 9:00–10:15amPower size calculation — Christopher Aberson, PhD — Pacific Room (ACVAA Track)
- 9:00–9:35amWalking the Tightrope: Anesthesia for Cardiac and Renal Compromise — Reza Seddighi, DVM, MS, DVSc/PhD, cVMA, cACLS, DACVAA — Island Room
- 9:40–10:15amWhen the Beat Drops: Cardiac Arrythmias under Anesthesia — Shauna Feldsher, CVT, VTS (Anesthesia & Analgesia) — Island Room
- 10:30–11:45amFluid pharmacokinetics — William Muir, DVM, PhD — Pacific Room (ACVAA Track)
- 10:30–11:45amPressure, Perfusion, and Precision: Anesthesia for Intracranial Disease — Nicola Ho, DVM, DACVAA — Island Room
- 11:45am–1:00pmLUNCH
- 12:30–1:00pmNAVAS Annual Meeting (NAVAS members only) — Tasha Bartel, BScH, BVM&S, MRCVS, DACVAA — Island Room
- 1:00–1:35pmWhen Everything Is Failing: Practical Strategies for Multifactorial Shock — Christelle Mansour, DVM, PhD — Island Room
- 1:00–2:15pmPharmacologic management of chronic pain — Benjamin Beal, MD — Pacific Room (ACVAA Track)
- 1:40–2:15pmAnesthesia and the High Risk Patient — Carolyn McKune, DVM, DACVAA — Island Room
- 2:30–3:05pmRelief Without Risk: Smart Analgesia for the Medically Complex Patient — Reza Seddighi, DVM, MS, DVSc/PhD, cVMA, cACLS, DACVAA — Island Room
- 2:30–3:45pmCurrent concepts and therapy for chronic pain — Coti Phillips, MD — Pacific Room (ACVAA Track)
- 3:10–3:45pmMedical Math: Simplying Everything from Total Intravenous Anesthesia to Flow Rates — Carolyn McKune, DACVAA — Island Room
- 3:45–4:15pmBREAK
- 4:15–4:50pmNavigating Dystocia: Anesthesia Strategies When Every Minute Counts — Annatasha Bartel, DACVAA — Island Room
- 4:15–5:30pmCardiac implantable electronic devices management in the perioperative period and epicardial pacing — Brett Cronin, MD — Pacific Room (ACVAA Track)
- 4:55–5:30pmFrom First Breath to First Minute: Optimizing Neonatal Resuscitation in Puppies & The Anesthetic Choices That Shape Their Survival — CIara Barr, VMD, DACVAA & Carly Carpenter, CVT, VTS (Anesthesia & Analgesia) — Island Room
- 6:00–8:00pmReception and Award Ceremony — Sponsored by Dechra
Thursday
October 22- 8:00–9:30amACVAA Business Meeting — ACVAA Diplomates Only — Pacific Room
- 8:00–9:30amBreakfast — Lydia Love, DVM, DACVAA — Pacific Room
- 8:00–1:00pmExhibit Hall Open — Palm Room
- 8:00–1:00pmACVAA Resident Review (trainees or invite only) — Island Room
- 9:30–10:30amAnesthesia Panel Discussions (Topics to be announced) — Pacific Room
- 9:30–10:30amACVAA Resident Review (trainees or invite only) — Island Room
- 10:30–11:00amBREAK
- 11:00am–1:00pmCommittee Breakout time — Pacific Room
- 11:00am–1:00pmACVAA Resident Review (trainees or invite only) — Island Room
- 1:00–5:00pmACVAA Resident Review (trainees or invite only) — Island Room
Faculty
Speakers
Your Destination
Paradise Point Resort & Spa
A 44-acre private island retreat on Mission Bay, just 10 minutes from San Diego International Airport. Walkable bungalows, a marina, pools, and oceanfront receptions.
- Group Rate
- $279/night + $10 resort fee + 15.05% taxes. Group ID: ACVAA
- Reservations
- 800-344-2626 · Mon–Fri 8am – 6pm
- Getting There
- 10 minutes from San Diego International (SAN). 50 minutes from Carlsbad (CRQ).
- Hotel Booking Help
- jaime@vetvacationce.com