Veterinary Conferences in 2025: Get Ready to Elevate Your Practice
As veterinary medicine continues to advance, continuing education (CE) allows veterinary professionals to stay current and provide the highest level of care. Veterinary conferences in 2025 promise to deliver cutting-edge research, innovative techniques, and practical insights for veterinarians, veterinary technicians, and other animal care professionals. These meetings are not only valuable learning opportunities, they also provide a chance for peers to connect, exchange ideas, and explore the emerging trends shaping the future of veterinary medicine.
Whether you're looking to deepen your expertise, broaden your skills, or simply get inspired, here's a look at some of the top veterinary CE conferences planned for 2025.
Veterinary Meeting and Expo (VMX)
VMX is one of the most popular veterinary conferences in the U.S. Attendees will have access to over 950 CE hours covering a wide range of topics in various learning formats. The 2025 theme is Festival of the HeARTS with the goal of "getting to the heart of the matter and celebrating the emotion, the art, and the whole person behind the science." The five-day event will offer a comprehensive educational program, including didactic lectures, hands-on workshops, master classes, and meet-the-professor luncheons. Plus, new this year, VMX will offer a more inclusive learning experience that includes educational tracks in Spanish.
When: January 25–29, 2025
Where: Orlando, Florida, or online with VMX Virtual
For more information: Visit the VMX website for details about in-person and virtual registration and to see the in-person event program.
Midwest Veterinary Conference (MVC)
Hosted by the Ohio Veterinary Medical Association, the MVC offers a plethora of educational experiences for the entire veterinary team. Attendees can hear world-renowned experts speak on all facets of veterinary medicine and take advantage of workshops and wet labs. Programming will include topics from animal behavior to aquaculture, as well as personal and staff development.
When: Live: February 20–22, 2025; on-demand online: March 4–August 31, 2025
Where: Columbus, Ohio
For more information: Visit the MVC website for details.
Western Veterinary Conference (WVC)
The Viticus Group WVC Annual Conference is one of the largest and longest-running veterinary conferences in the U.S. Attendees will have access to more than 850 CE hours, 30 hands-on labs, and 575 exhibitors. WVC plans to continue its gamification approach from the past year and will offer clue-based detective games, card games, and walking competitions to excite participants about learning.
When: March 2–5, 2025
Where: Las Vegas, Nevada
For more information: Visit the WVC website to register and preview the education program.
ACVIM Forum
The ACVIM Forum provides advanced, specialist-level education. Session topics will include cardiology, large animal internal medicine, neurology, nutrition, oncology, and small animal internal medicine. Multispecialty topics in business, leadership, communication, education, research, and well-being will also be offered, and veterinary technicians will enjoy tracks geared specifically toward them. In addition, attendees can take advantage of numerous networking opportunities specifically designed for veterinary professionals.
When: Specialty Symposium: June 18, 2025; educational program: June 19–21, 2025
Where: Louisville, Kentucky
For more information: Visit the ACVIM Forum website for more details.
AVMA Convention
AVMA Convention 2025 will be held in conjunction with the 40th World Veterinary Association Congress. The five-day event will bring together the global veterinary community for high-quality education, exciting events, and the opportunity to meet colleagues from all over the world. Registration opens in spring 2025.
When: July 18–22, 2025
Where: Washington, D.C.
For more information: Visit the AVMA Convention website to sign up for the monthly convention newsletter.
International Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Symposium (IVECCS)
The IVECCS 2025 brings together veterinary professionals worldwide for an educational experience focusing on the latest advancements in veterinary emergency and critical care. Attendees can expect over 40 hours of CE opportunities, including hands-on labs and workshops that address a wide range of topics from triage to advanced diagnostic techniques and therapies. The symposium also features sessions tailored to specialty practices, networking opportunities with industry leaders, and an exhibitor hall showcasing cutting-edge products and services. Registration opens in late April 2025.
When: September 4-8, 2025
Where: San Diego, California
For more information: Visit the IVECCS save the date website.
AAHA Con
The American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) promises its 2025 conference will provide transformative learning experiences in intimate settings designed for attendees' personal growth. Participants can receive one-on-one advice from AAHA practice consultants and network with other veterinary professionals.
When: September 11–13, 2025
Where: Chicago, Illinois
For more information: Visit the AAHA Con website to register for the three-day event.
Southwest Veterinary Symposium (SWVS)
The SWVS bills itself as "Continuing Education with Southern Hospitality." The organization is a partnership that includes Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas VMAs, as well as the Arkansas and Oklahoma Veterinary Technician Associations, the New Mexico Registered Veterinary Technician Association, and the Veterinary Team Association of Texas. The annual event includes CE, exhibits, interactive labs, and social activities for DVMs, RVTs, hospital personnel, veterinary and technician students, and veterinary suppliers.
When: September 25–28, 2025
Where: Fort Worth, Texas
For more information: Visit the SWVS website for details.
New York Vet Show
The New York Vet Show offers four clinical tracks, a business and practice operations theater, a veterinary technician track, and sponsor-led workshops, providing up to 16 hours of RACE-approved CE during this two-day event. In addition, the expansive exhibit hall will host over 300 suppliers, offering opportunities to explore the latest products and technologies in veterinary medicine. With more than 2,500 attendees expected, networking with peers and industry leaders will be a major highlight.
When: November 6–7, 2025
Where: New York, New York
For more information: Visit the NY Vet Show website to register your interest.
Fetch DVM360
Fetch DVM360 offers continuing education from coast to coast throughout the year. Fetch veterinary conferences focus on providing high-quality CE from top experts to help veterinary professionals gain fresh insights, improve their skills, and connect with colleagues. Opportunities include:
Fetch Charlotte: March 14, 2025; Charlotte, North Carolina
Fetch Nashville: May 30, 2025; Nashville, Tennessee
Fetch Kansas City: August 22, 2025; Kansas City, Missouri
Fetch National Harbor: September 12, 2025; National Harbor, Maryland
Fetch Long Beach: December 5, 2025; Long Beach, California
For more information: Visit the Fetch DVM360 website.
Whether you're seeking specialized training, looking to network with colleagues, or hoping to explore new solutions for veterinary medicine's challenges, these veterinary conferences provide the perfect platform. Make the most of the 2025 veterinary educational opportunities and set yourself up for a successful, enriching year.
