In 2023, the veterinary world returns to in-person events. We’ve gathered the most interesting and valuable veterinary conferences, shows and continuing education opportunities for veterinarians, veterinary technicians/nurses, practice managers, CSRs and other team members, veterinary students and industry professionals. Whether you want clinical training and upskill, boost your business acumen, earn CE credits, or network and reconnect with your colleagues – this list is for you Show
Conference schedule tableConferenceDatesLocationFormatCE HoursJanuary 5 – 7, 2023Chicago, ILin-person, virtualJanuary 14 – 18, 2023Orlando, FLin-person, virtual1200 hoursJanuary 26 – 28, 2023Norman, OKin-person21 hoursJanuary 26 – 28, 2023Bozeman, MTin-person14 hoursJanuary 27 – 29, 2023Chicago, ILin-personJanuary 29 – 1, 2023Beaver Creek, COin-person12 hoursFebruary 1 – 4, 2023Minneapolis, MNin-personFebruary 1 – 1, 2023onlinevirtualFebruary 2 – 4, 2023Noblesville, INin-person20 hoursFebruary 6 – 10, 2023Virtualvirtual10 hours of CPD webinarsFebruary 8 – 9, 2023Altoona, IAin-person12. 5 hoursFebruary 9 – 11, 2023Indianapolis, INin-person16 hoursFebruary 10 – 12, 2023Lafayette, LAin-person20 hoursFebruary 10 – 12, 2023Murfreesboro, TNin-personFebruary 16 – 18, 2023Columbus, OHin-person and virtual300 hoursFebruary 16 – 18, 2023Roanoke, VAin-person15 hoursFebruary 19 – 22, 2023Las Vegas, NVin-person900+ RACE-Approved CE Hours, 25 hands-on labsMarch 2 – 5, 2023The Woodlands, TXin-personMarch 9 – 11, 2023Washington, DCin-personMarch 24 – 26, 2023Charlotte, NCin-person20 hoursApril 2 – 4, 2023Atlanta, GAin-personApril 16 – 19, 2023Cherokee, NCin-person20 hoursApril 20 – 22, 2023Greenville, SCin-personApril 20 – 23, 2023Baltimore, MDin-person25 hoursApril 20 – 22, 2023Orlando, FLTBAApril 21 – 22, 2023Arlington, VAin-person13 hoursApril 21 – 23, 2023East Brunswick, NJin-person10-12 hoursMay 1 – 3, 2023San Antonio, TXin-personMay 18 – 19, 2023Chicago, ILin-person20 hoursMay 19 – 20, 2023Miami, FLTBAMay 21 – 26, 2023Orlando, FLin-person20-23 depending on course selectionMay 31 – 4, 2023TBATBAJune 1 – 3, 2023Twin Falls, IDin-personLarge animal, small animal, and practice management sessions offer up to 16 hours of CE; veterinary technician track offer up to 14 hours of CEJune 9 – 12, 2023Long Beach, CAin-person, virtual28. 5 hoursJune 11 – 13, 2023Laramie, WYin-person14 hoursJune 25 – 27, 2023Traverse City, MITBAJune 26 – 28, 2023Boston, MAin-personJuly 14 – 18, 2023Denver, COin-personAugust 10 – 13, 2023Scottsdale, AZin-person20+ hoursAugust 13 – 15, 2023Fargo, NDin-personAugust 17 – 20, 2023Hershey, PAin-personAugust 20 – 24, 2023Boston, MAin-personAugust 25 – 27, 2023Kansas City, MOin-person18 hoursFall 2023onlinevirtualSeptember 15 – 16, 2023Nashville, TNTBASeptember 20 – 23, 2023San Diego, CATBASeptember 21 – 24, 2023San Antonio, TXin-personSeptember 21 – 23, 2023Glendale, AZTBASeptember 22 – 24, 2023Tacoma, WAin-person120+ hoursSeptember 27 – 28, 2023San Antonio, TXin-personOctober 6 – 8, 2023Anchorage, AKTBA20 hoursOctober 9 – 11, 2023Atlantic City, NJTBAOctober 9 – 11, 2023Kansas City, MOin-personOctober 12 – 15, 2023Memphis, TNin-person, virtualOctober 18 – 21, 2023Reno, NVin-person36 hoursOctober 20 – 22, 2023Alpharetta, GAin-personNovember 2 – 3, 2023New York, NYin-person16 hoursNovember 3 – 5, 2023Raleigh, NCin-person116 hours for veterinarians and 136 for veterinary techniciansNovember 10 – 12, 2023White Sulphur Springs, WVin-person18 hoursDecember 1 – 3, 2023Los Angeles, CATBADecember 5 – 6, 2023Boston, MAin-personMay 6 – 7, 2023onlinevirtual8 hoursAll 2023 ConferencesAVMA Veterinary Leadership Conference Host. American Veterinary Medical Association The Veterinary Leadership Conference (VLC) is one of the best conferences for leadership development in North America. Through a unique mix of CE sessions, AVMA governance meetings, and networking, attendees will expand and enhance their leadership skills while networking with colleagues from all walks of the veterinary profession. A select amount of education sessions will also be available online to those who prefer building up their continuing education from the comfort of their homes VMX (Veterinary Meeting & Expo)Host. North American Veterinary Community The 5-day conference will feature a wide range of learning tracks and more than 1200 hours of continuing education available in-person and virtually on demand. From Small Animal track topics to Large Animal tracks and education tracks for Exotics, Farm Animal, Nurse/Technicians, Practice Management and Personal Development – VMX covers content for all members of the veterinary team Oklahoma Veterinary ConferenceHost. Oklahoma Veterinary Medical Association The event will feature 40+ speakers in 10 tracks on a variety of topics, including companion animal, practice management, equine, food animal, general technician and one Health & rehab MVMA 2023 Winter MeetingHost. Montana Veterinary Medical Association The conference will feature outstanding speakers from both Montana and across the United States. Visit the website for program updates AVMA Humane Endings SymposiumHost. American Veterinary Medical Association AVMA’s Humane Endings Symposium gathers the top experts on euthanasia, humane slaughter, depopulation, and the psychological impacts of humane endings, to share the latest research and practical experiences related to these issues The symposium will explore topics related to end-of-life procedures, harmonization of voluntary guidance and regulations for these activities, and how involvement in end-of-life activities affects people psychologically. Presentations will include direct personal experience in performing end-of-life procedures; lessons learned; research reviews; discussions of voluntary and regulatory oversight; and efforts or methods for making recommendations consistent nationally and internationally SkiCE Host. Colorado Veterinary Medical Association Created in the early 1960s, SkiCE is one of CVMA’s longest running continuing education programs. Each January, this meeting brings veterinary professionals together to enjoy Colorado’s world-class mountain towns and to learn from some of the top minds in veterinary medicine. With education in the early morning and afternoon, attendees have plenty of time to hit the slopes, play in the snow, or just enjoy some free time. SkiCE offers veterinarians and technicians quality continuing education credit as well as a family-friendly experience at one of the world’s premier ski resorts MVMA Annual MeetingHost. Minnesota Veterinary Medical Association One of the largest Midwest veterinary conferences, the MVMA Annual Meeting brings together veterinary professionals from across the upper Midwest for a 4-day event. Wednesday is an optional pre-training day; Thursday, Friday and Saturday are packed with numerous educational sessions and opportunities to network with vendors, former classmates, old colleagues, and new friends The Minnesota Association of Veterinary Technicians Convention (MAVT) is held on Friday and Saturday at the same venue as the MVMA Annual Meeting NAVTA Leadership SummitHost. National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America NAVTA’s 2023 Leadership Summit is an exciting leadership educational program, structured to provide associated training for volunteer leaders of state veterinary technician associations and specialty academies from an elite roster of professionals. This FREE program will focus on a variety of topics, such as membership marketing and engagement, how to build relationships with state legislators and veterinary boards, and how to employ best practices in the governance of not-for-profit associations Crossroads Veterinary ConferenceHost. Indiana Veterinary Medical Association The conference will offer 20+ speakers, 22 tracks, 3 events, over 3 days. Visit the website for program updates Virtual Congress 2023Host. The Webinar Vet In 2023, Virtual Congress, the first-choice place to go for online CPD/CE for vets from all around the world, marks its 11th anniversary. The event will offer brand-new live clinical content delivered by expert veterinary speakers Iowa VMA Winter ConferenceHost. Iowa Veterinary Medical Association The topic of this year is “Racing to Relicensing. ” Join the event for the latest in continuing education presented by top veterinary speakers, exhibitors offering products and services for your practice, and a chance to catch up with your veterinary colleagues. 2023 Management ExchangeHost. Veterinary Hospital Managers Association Every professional working in veterinary practice management has a unique perspective to share, an invaluable piece of advice, a strategy for performing his or her job better. VHMA’s Management Exchange brings these personal experiences to life through a series of dynamic, peer-led presentations The event consists of a series of dynamic, peer-led presentations, organized panel discussions, workshops, and group activities that will strengthen friendships and maximize the learning experience LVMA Winter MeetingHost. Louisiana Veterinary Medical Association Attending the convention is a wonderful opportunity for veterinarians to receive the required 20 hours of continuing education credit. The program includes a business meeting & veterinarian luncheon Music City Veterinary ConferenceHost. Tennessee Veterinary Medical Association 2023 marks the twenty-third year of the Music City Veterinary Conference (MCVC) – an event planned FOR practitioners, BY practitioners. We know that this conference will be an extraordinary opportunity for you to learn and receive top-quality CE. Your colleagues are in touch with exactly what you want to know – and deliver. It is also a great place to meet experts in your field and network. More than 100 hours of CE will be offered through cutting-edge lectures and some of the biggest names in veterinary medicine MVC (Midwest Veterinary Conference)Host. Ohio Veterinary Medical Association The Midwest Veterinary Conference (MVC) brings together highly-regarded expert speakers, hundreds of industry vendors, and thousands of veterinary professionals from across the U. S. and beyond for four days of education and networking Virginia Veterinary Conference (VVC)Host. Virginia Veterinary Medical Association
CE. 15 hours The Virginia Veterinary Conference (VVC) is scheduled for Thursday, February 16-Saturday, February 18. A welcome reception will be held on Thursday evening and the keynote & continuing education kicks off at 8 am on Friday morning. The Virginia Veterinary Awards will take place on Friday evening. On Saturday, CE continues and concludes at the end of the day. The tracks include small animal, food animal, equine, technician, and public practice WVC Annual ConferenceHost. Viticus Group
CE. 900+ RACE-Approved CE Hours, 25 hands-on labs WVC conference is known as one of the largest veterinary conferences in the world. The 95th annual event will offer attendees educational updates and the latest products to improve their practice on behalf of pets, livestock, and other animals. A preliminary program is already available, so check it out TVMA Annual Conference & ExpoHost. Texas Veterinary Medical Association The conference CE program will proudly feature some of the best speakers on the veterinary speaking circuit. If you don’t care for a large conference where fighting crowds at every turn is the norm, this is the conference for you. Some of the stand-out events and programming at the 2023 conference will be a live Veterinary Jeopardy shoot-out in the exhibit hall on opening night, advanced and beginner ultrasound labs for DVMs and veterinary staff and an incredible Hogwarts-themed celebration that will prove to be fun and exciting for every Harry Potter enthusiast Catalyze 2023. AAVMC Annual Conference and Iverson Bell SymposiumHost. American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges
CE. visit the conference website for detailed information on CE opportunities The AAVMC’s annual conference is among the leading professional development events in international academic veterinary medicine. Hundreds of educators gather every year for a 3-day symposium to explore issues and opportunities, share best practices, and focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion. The conference also features the AAVMC’s annual Advocacy Day on Capitol Hill Fetch CharlotteHost. dvm360® The conference will offer interactive sessions, 3 keynote presentations, a choice from over 35 tracks of 160+ CE credit hours for veterinarians, technicians, practice managers and owners, and 50+ faculty that will provide you with clear takeaways, resource materials, and strategies to put what you learn into practice Pain Management ForumHost. International Veterinary Academy of Pain Management (IVAPM) and the American Association of Rehabilitation Veterinarians (AARV)
CE. visit the conference website for detailed information on CE opportunities The event will feature hands-on workshops, such as Locoregional Blocks Lab, Physical Medicine Workshop, Musculoskeletal Anatomy for the Rehabilitation Practitioner Lab, and Fear Free Handling Video Lab, as well as tracks dedicated to best practices in pain management Mountain Veterinary ConferenceHost. North Carolina Companion Animal Academy Follow the website for program updates. The Uncharted Veterinary ConferenceHost. The Uncharted Veterinary Conference The event will cover the following topics. offering the same standard of care to staff pets as client pets; creating a clinic culture that supports real growth and continuous learning; balancing the emotion of our work with resilience for a sustainable career; setting teams up for success with digital communication tools The program will consist of main-stage talks, workshops, discussion-based sessions, and TED Talk-style presentations Uncharted Membership is required to attend ABVP SymposiumHost. American Board of Veterinary Practitioners (ABVP)
CE. 25 hours FVMA Annual ConferenceHost. Florida Veterinary Medical Association This annual event aims to provide the entire veterinary care team with outstanding learning and networking activities through formal and informal knowledge and best practices exchange Fetch ArlingtonHost. dvm360® dvm360’s Directions in Veterinary Medicine regional conference provides veterinary professionals with two full days of targeted educational content Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding by engaging in interactive learning while earning 13 RACE®-approved continuing education credit hours Veterinary Education ConferenceHost. New Jersey Veterinary Medical Association The conference will offer tracks on clinical pathology, surgery, neurology, dermatology, ophthalmology, legal topics, as well as tech anesthesia and well-being. Conference features include President’s reception, networking coffee breaks and meals, raffles, breakfast and lunch CE sessions UVSA 2023 Annual ConferenceHost. United Veterinary Services Association The UVSA Annual Conference aims to connect senior-level distributors, manufacturers, and suppliers, and create a relaxed personal setting for exchanging ideas, gaining a unique perspective, and strengthening one’s contacts in the vet industry Vet Show/ChicagoHost. CloserStill Vet Us
CE. 20 hours. All content is RACE approved by AAVSB and our business courses qualify for CVPM credits, as authorized by the VHMA This 2-day veterinary conference offers 20 hours of RACE-approved CE in various specialized tracks. You will also have opportunities to meet with peers from around the country, find the products your practice needs through our suppliers, and have fun with countless activities in the Windy City Fetch MiamiHost. dvm360® Follow the website for more updates NAVC InstituteHost. North American Veterinary Community The NAVC Institute offers an unparalleled opportunity to obtain hands-on skills training from world-renowned presenters. Small classroom sizes create personalized experience and allow to develop expertise in one singular topic. Courses for veterinarians will include topics on exotics, dentistry, surgery, ECC, ultrasound and other areas. Training for nurses/technicians includes ECC and exotics Emerald Coast Veterinary ConferenceHost. Alabama Veterinary Medical Association The Emerald Coast Veterinary Conference is a CE event unlike any other. White sand beaches and a world-class golf & beach resort create an environment that attracts the best speakers. Outstanding CE in an unrivaled setting has contributed to ECVC’s amazing growth and popularity. Join us and see why so many attendees return year after year Mountain West Veterinary ConferenceHost. Idaho Veterinary Medical Association Follow the website for program updates. PacVet (Pacific Veterinary Conference)Host. California Veterinary Medical Association
CE. 28. 5 hours The conference offers informative sessions and the latest product updates. The Small Animal Medicine and Technician tracks will be offered in-person and live and interactive online Conference events include continental breakfast and lunch in the Vet Expo, keynote presentations, evening receptions, technician fair, rabies titer testing, student poster presentations and raffles WVMA Summer MeetingHost. Wyoming Veterinary Medical Association Follow the website for program updates. Great Lakes Veterinary ConferenceHost. Michigan Veterinary Medical Association Follow the website for program updates. Animal Health, Nutrition & Technology InnovationHost. Kisaco Research The 5th Animal Health Innovation USA is the must-attend networking event in North America for innovators with new solutions to support the detection, prevention or treatment of diseases in animals The event’s mission is to showcase the most exciting investment opportunities in the sector and connect those businesses with financial investors and strategic corporate partners Alongside the investment pitches, there are keynote presentations and host CEO-level panel discussions that address the most pressing trends and market dynamics of the animal health, nutrition, and technology industries, across all species AVMA ConventionHost. American Veterinary Medical Association VETgirl U 2023Host. VETgirl
CE. 20+ hours VETgirl U 2023 will feature TED-talk-like, case-based tracks for veterinarians and technicians, covering a huge variety of topics from surgery to anesthesia to emergency to derm to neuro. It will include hands-on lab, lectures, exhibits and networking opportunities North Dakota Annual ConferenceHost. North Dakota Veterinary Medical Association Follow the website for program updates. Keystone Veterinary ConferenceHost. Pennsylvania Veterinary Medical Association The event offers continuing education tracks, including companion animal, equine, large/production animal, as well as sessions for veterinary technicians, students and practice managers. A dedicated KVC Marketplace features products and services that will help you in your practice ExoticsConHost. Association of Avian Veterinarians, Association of Exotic Mammal Veterinarians, and Association of Reptile and Amphibian Veterinarians ExoticsCon is one of the rare education and business-oriented events for practitioners specializing in exotic, reptile, avian, and amphibian patients, so this might be a unique chance for networking and learning opportunities Fetch Kansas CityHost. dvm360® The conference will offer interactive sessions, 3 keynote presentations, 6 hours of CE each day for a possible total of 18 CE hours over 3 days, a choice from over 120+ sessions covering 10+ tracks so there is something to offer everyone, and 55+ faculty that will provide you with clear takeaways, resource materials, and strategies to put what you learn into practice Veterinary Financial SummitHost. Veterinary Financial Summit The virtual conference includes multiple formats, such as roundtables, panels, workshops and presentations, on practice management, investing, practice ownership, personal finance, and student debt. Follow the website for program updates Fetch NashvilleHost. dvm360® Follow the website for more updates Connexity (AAHA Con)Host. The American Animal Hospital Association A hallmark of AAHA’s annual conference is its focus on both the business skills you need for running your practice along with a focus on companion animal medicine. Interactive educational tracks deliver both medical and non-medical continuing education CE courses include hands-on workshops and sessions on emergency medicine, end-of-life care, neurology, working dog guidelines, endocrinology, and antimicrobial resistance The non-medical CE track will feature sessions on clinic finances, communications, team recruitment and retention, remote work and using technology, and design thinking. Southwest Veterinary SymposiumHost. Southwest Veterinary Symposium Southwest Veterinary Symposium is a partnership of the Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas VMAs, the Oklahoma Veterinary Technician Association, Arkansas Veterinary Technician Association, and the Veterinary Team Association of Texas. The event provides continuing education for veterinary professionals in the Southwest region and across the US. The annual symposium is held in the Southwest and includes continuing education, exhibits, interactive labs, and social activities. The Connect & Collaborate ConferenceHost. Veterinary Hospital Managers Association Follow the website for program updates. Pacific Northwest Veterinary ConferenceHost. Washington Veterinary Medical Association PNWVC is the premier conference for the Pacific Northwest veterinary profession – drawing over 1,200 attendees each year. Follow the website for program updates Vet Forum USAHost. OpenRoom Events VetForum is the single most efficient way to meet industry decision makers across North America, in one place, at one time Over two days, VetForum will connect owners and operators of veterinary corporates and GPOs with technology, equipment and business service providers. The agenda follows the unique OpenRoom format; combining talks from industry leaders, hosted roundtable sessions and our signature program of speed-meetings between group decision-makers and vendors AKVMA SymposiumHost. Alaska State Veterinary Medical Association The Symposium provides continuing education for veterinarians and veterinary technicians. Continuing education hours (up to 20 CEs) will be available at the symposium. AKVMA seeks approval of CE hours from the Alaska Board of Veterinary Examiners. AKVMA does not seek RACE approval of the symposium ACVCHost. dvm360® Follow the website for more updates Veterinary Innovation SummitHost. Veterinary Innovation Council and the North American Veterinary Community (NAVC) Veterinary Innovation Summit is the place where veterinary professionals gather to be inspired, engaged, and motivated to drive positive change in the industry. There is nowhere else like VIS to learn about major trends that are impacting the industry today and will impact the industry ten years from now. Potential topics include AI and its applications, the Metaverse, emerging practice models, macroeconomic trends and their impact on veterinary medicine, genomics, biomarkers, personalized medicine, and others 2023 AAFP ConferenceHost. The American Association of Feline Practitioners This year’s annual conference theme is “The Ins and Outs of Feline Nutrition and Gastroenterology. ” This will be a truly unique conference that encourages attendees in various stages of their professional development to increase their feline knowledge and elevate their standard of care for cats. Sessions will include all areas of feline nutrition and gastroenterology Vet Show/Wild WestHost. CloserStill Vet US This 4-day veterinary conference offers up to 36 hours of RACE-approved CE in various specialized tracks. You will also have opportunities to meet with peers from around the country, find the products your practice needs through our suppliers, and have fun with countless activities VetSouth Fall ConferenceHost. Georgia Veterinary Medical Association VetSouth is the place to expand and enhance your skills as a veterinarian. Gain exclusive insights from seasoned industry experts, participate in state-of-the-art wet labs, and network with colleagues from across the veterinary landscape. VetSouth is proud to include sessions led by GVTAA to keep our coveted technicians up to date on the latest techniques and practices Vet Show/New YorkHost. CloserStill Vet US
CE. 16 hours. All content is RACE approved by AAVSB and our business courses qualify for CVPM credits, as authorized by the VHMA. CloserStill Vet US is also an approved sponsor of CE for veterinarians and veterinary technicians in the state of New York (NYSED) With three clinical tracks, a business theater, 2 veterinary technician tracks, a practice operations theater, and sponsor-led workshops; New York Vet has everything you need in a convenient 2 day format. Earn up to 16 hours of RACE-approved CE while listening to—and interacting with—the leading thinkers, visionaries, and practitioners in small animal medicine. The North Carolina Veterinary ConferenceHost. North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association Beginning in 1995, the North Carolina Veterinary Conference has been the premier continuing education event for veterinarians, veterinary technicians, and practice managers in the Raleigh area. The NCVC offers 116 hours of continuing education lectures for veterinarians and 136 hours for vet techs, approved for CE in 34 states, presented by world-renowned leaders in veterinary medicine. Tracks include small animal, equine, ruminant, practice management, public practice, animal welfare, swine medicine and topics for technicians specializing in small or large animals West Virginia Veterinary Medical Association Annual MeetingHost. West Virginia Veterinary Medical Association Follow the website for program updates. Fetch Long BeachHost. dvm360 Follow the website for more updates Petcare Innovation Summit USAHost. Kisaco Research The event will offer networking with industry leaders and pre-scheduled 1-2-1 meetings as well as content covering the hottest trends and topics across pet care including pet insurance, pet wellness, end-of-life care, microbiome, telehealth and pet tech. The Best in Show Spotlight program will connect key financial investors with the most innovative start-ups in the USA petcare market, driving collaboration, innovation, and partnership within pet care North American Veterinary Anesthesia Society Virtual Spring SymposiumHost. The North American Veterinary Anesthesia Society North American Veterinary Anesthesia Society, in collaboration with the ACVAA and AVTAA, is presenting the third annual NAVAS Spring Symposium. This is a worldwide virtual conference on clinical veterinary anesthesia and analgesia Up to 8 hours of continuing education is being offered as a virtual event on May 6-7, 2023 To view the entire program or register, please visit the NAVAS website Want to find more of our publications that are related to veterinary practice consolidation business questions? Check our Learning Center Where is the AVMA convention in 2023?Q. What are the dates and location for AVMA Convention 2023? A. AVMA Convention will be held July 14-18 at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver, CO . The exhibit hall will be open July 15-17.
What is the biggest veterinary conference?Connect with peers at VMX ––the world's largest veterinary conference and gathering of like-minded veterinary professionals. Share insights and camaraderie with veterinarians, veterinary nurses/technicians, practice managers, students, speakers, veterinary team members, and forward-thinking leaders in the profession.
How many people attend AVMA conference?Thank you to the more than 7,500 attendees who joined us in beautiful Denver for AVMA Convention 2023. We experienced five days of top-notch education, an inspiring keynote and general session, new solutions in the exhibit hall, and fun for everyone. |
