Welcome to SFVMA

SFVMA Membership Enrollment for 2026 is Now Open!

Membership Applications Will be Accepted Until April 15, 2026

Dear colleagues,

Enrollment to apply for or renew your SFVMA membership for 2026 is now open!

SFVMA will be continuing in-person meetings at McCormick and Kuleto’s in San Francisco’s historic Ghirardelli Square. Our quarterly meetings are a great way to meet other veterinarians, commiserate, celebrate our wins, and support each other while getting in some CE, and a delicious meal. They are also a good way to bring your ideas and thoughts to board members to take onto the CVMA. Whether you are a potential new member or renewing your membership, please take a moment to update your contact information (especially the email address to which the newsletter should be directed) by completing a membership application. The membership form may be submitted electronically on our website: 

Dues are $325 per year (for 4 quarterly in-person meetings) per member for 2026. Dues payments may be made with either check (PO Box 320365, SF, CA 94132)  or by PayPal through the invoice forms available on the website. If payment is made for more than one application, please clearly indicate which individuals are included in the payment (this option is also available online, or a list of individuals to be covered may be emailed to the treasurer). Each new or returning member should complete an application regardless of payment method so that their contact information is updated.

Payment is due by April 15, 2026. After this date, payments will be on a “per meeting” basis at $150 per person.

Please also note that we’ve updated our “Payment for Hospitals & Organizations” form. While payment may still be submitted for up to 10 members at a time — each member must also fill out individual application forms with their respective details.

We hope you will join us in 2026!

Warm regards,

Dr. Emily Adamson
SFVMA President
sfvmapresident@gmail.com

Dr. Maggie Li Puma
SFVMA Vice President
sfvmavp@gmail.com

Dr. Karen Truong
SFVMA Treasurer
sfvmatreasurer@gmail.com

Dr. Anne MacFarlane
SFMVA Secretary
sfvmasecretary@gmail.com

Upcoming In-Person CE Meeting — Spring 2026

Thursday, March 19, 2026
6:15pm – 8:30pm

“Nutrition Modulation of the GI Microbiome

Sponsored by:

Hill’s Pet Nutrition

Speaker:

Dr. Lindsay Huie


Dr. Lindsay Huie

Dr. Lindsay Huie earned her BS in Animal Science from University of California Davis and her DVM from The Ohio State College of Veterinary Medicine. After a one year small animal internship at Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine and time in private practice, she joined Hill’s Pet Nutrition as a territory manager in Northern California. Dr. Huie spent 10 years in this role growing the business, cultivating relationships and building Hill’s recommendations.

She is now excited to share her knowledge and experience as the Professional Consulting Veterinarian for the Northern California district since 2023.


Agenda

  • 6:15pm – 7:00pm  Check-in and Hors d’oeuvres
  • 7:00pm – 7:30pm  SFVMA Announcements / Updates / Dinner Starts
  • 7:30pm – 8:30pm  CE Lecture


Dinner Menu

Hor d’Oeuvres

  • Crab Louie Lettuce Cups
  • Yakiniku Beef Skewers
  • Roasted Beet Spoons — with lemon oil (V)

First  —  (choose one)

  • Kuleto’s Clam Chowder — clams, potatoes, applewood smoked bacon
  • Chef’s Journey Salad — farmer’s market greens, vegetables, herb vinaigrette (V)

Main Course  —  (choose one)

  • 8 oz “Zabuton” Steak — mashed potatoes, grilled asparagus, port wine demi-glace
  • Grilled Colassal Prawns — roasted fingerling potatoes, seasonal vegetables, shishito peppers, pickled cucumber
  • Herb Roasted Cauliflower Steak — caponata, roasted fingerling potatoes, chimichurri sauce (V)

Dessert  —  (choose one)

  • Tahitian Vanilla Bean Crème Brûlée — fresh berries, French cookie wafers
  • New York Style Cheesecake — seasonal fruit topping
  • Assorted Fruit Sorbets(V)

Coffee and Tea available
Cash bar will be available


Meeting Sponsor

Meeting Sponsor
Meeting Sponsor

All meetings are open to all DVMs

This meeting will be open to Veterinary Technicians and Veterinary Staff at the non-member fee ($150 per guest) — which is subject to change due to capacity limitations at the restaurant.

Non-members pay $150

McCormick & Kuleto’s

Meeting at McCormick & Kuleto’s in GHIRADELLI SQUARE

900 North Point St
San Francisco, CA 94109

(415) 929-1730
www.mccormickandschmicks.com

2026 In-Person Meeting Schedule

  • Thursday, MARCH 19, 2026
  • Thursday, JUNE 18, 2026
  • Thursday, SEPTEMBER 10, 2026
  • Thursday, NOVEMBER 19, 2026
  • More details…

In-Person CE Meetings Schedule for 2026

We are pleased to announce the 2026 schedule for SFVMA’s upcoming In-Person CE Meetings — which will be held at McCormick & Kulettos in the beautiful Ghiradelli Square — on the following dates (always on a Thursday):

March 19, 2026

“Nutrition Modulation of the GI Microbiome”
Sponsored by Hill’s Pet Nutrition
Speaker:  Dr. Lindsay Huie

June 18, 2026

“Canine Forelimb Soft Tissue Injuries and Osteoarthritis — What Can You Do In Your Practice?”
Speaker: Dr. Sherman Canapp

September 10, 2026

“Novel Joint Replacement Surgery and the Importance of Post-Surgical Rehabilitation for Best Outcome”
Sponsored by Omega Veterinary Group
Speakers:  Dr. Stephen Jones & Dr. Ilana Strubel

November 19, 2026

“Psychopharmacology for General Practitioners”
Speaker:  Dr. Kevin Pflaum

SFVMA News — Spring 2026

Latest Newsletter

President’s Statement  —  March 2026

Dear Colleagues,

Happy New Year. I hope 2026 is off to a positive start for you and your teams.

I’m excited to welcome you to our first San Francisco Veterinary Medical Association meeting of the year and to a timely topic: Nutritional Modulation of the GI Microbiome. What was once an emerging area of research has quickly become central to how we approach gastrointestinal health in veterinary medicine.

In both general practice and emergency settings, GI disease remains one of the most common challenges we manage. As our understanding of the microbiome evolves, so does our ability to use nutrition not simply as supportive care, but as a meaningful therapeutic tool. Thoughtful dietary modulation can influence inflammation, immune response, and long-term gut health, making this topic highly relevant to everyday clinical practice.

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Become a CVMA Member

If you haven’t already done so, please consider becoming a CVMA member.

The CVMA defends your right to practice by actively representing the veterinary profession on proposed federal and state legislation and regulations at the legislature and the Veterinary Medical Board.

https://cvma.net/membership/