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The CVMA’s 2026 Fall Seminar will be held at the Zachari Dunes on Mandalay Beach in Oxnard, CA. Start your days by earning CE in morning sessions and spend your afternoons taking a refreshing dip in the pool, exploring the coastline with a complimentary two-hour adventure gear rental, including beach and sports equipment, then unwinding completely with a signature massage at Float Spa followed by a relaxing soak in the bubbling jacuzzi. As evening falls over California’s top-rated beach, settle in around the inviting Dunes Pyre firepit, sip on a handcrafted cocktail, and enjoy live music drifting through the open-air patio.
Veterinarians, RVTs, and CVMA CVAs can earn 12 CE units on the topics of Soft Tissue Surgery by Dr. Erin Gibson and Anesthesia by Dr. Ciara Barr. Join us for learning, networking, and relaxation!
October 16-18, 2026
Dr. Erin Gibson received her DVM degree from the University of California, Davis, after which she completed a rotating internship at the University of Minnesota and surgical residency at UC Davis. She completed a one-year fellowship in minimally invasive surgery and interventional radiology at UC Davis and is a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons as well as a Fellow of Minimally Invasive Surgery (Small Animal Soft Tissue). She is currently an assistant professor of minimally invasive soft tissue surgery at the University of Pennsylvania. Her research interests include minimally invasive surgery and interventional radiology.
Sessions and course descriptions will be announced soon!
Dr. Ciara Barr completed her veterinary education and anesthesia residency at the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine and became board-certified as a veterinary anesthesiologist in 2017. She earned a master’s degree in healthcare quality and safety at the University of Pennsylvania’s Center for Healthcare Improvement and Patient Safety in 2025. Dr. Barr is an associate professor of clinical anesthesia at the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine and the quality and safety officer at the veterinary hospital, where she focuses on improving patient safety in anesthesia.
Sessions and course descriptions will be announced soon!
| CVMA Members | Non-Members |
|---|---|
| Veterinarians $335 RVT/Veterinary Staff $235 | Veterinarians $375 RVT/Veterinary Staff $280 |
| CVMA Members | Non-Members |
|---|---|
| Veterinarians $425 RVT/Veterinary Staff $285 | Veterinarians $540 RVT/Veterinary Staff $330 |
On-site registration will be available the morning of the event for in-person attendees only.
A printed syllabus can be purchased for $15.
CVMA members receive a discount on registration fees. If you are not a member, join now to take advantage of this and many other member benefits.
Questions? Contact the CVMA at 916.649.0599 or via email at staff@cvma.net.
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