Top Veterinary Conferences 2025 (Updated List)
Why Are Veterinary Conferences Important?
With every year, the veterinary industry is becoming more competitive, and practice owners are constantly facing significant challenges to stay profitable. There are many common issues including shortage of vets, long working hours, and a decreasing number of walk-ins. As per Forbes, 66% of U.S. households (86.9 million homes) own a pet. What does this mean? Simply, that there is demand in the market and if your clinic is still struggling with declining walkins it’s the right time to focus on efficiency.
In a recent webinar, Dr. Michael focused on the fact that the real challenge isn't just about being competitive but about using what you have more effectively. Many vets attend conferences with the goal of earning CE credits, and that’s what differentiates them from highly successful practices. The Practice owners of these successful practices understand that the focus should not only be on CE credits but also on engaging and learning how they can upgrade their skills, learn new technology, and make connections with industry experts and peer network.
We spoke to one of the leading experts, and he mentioned that the practice owners should create yearly planners in advance to ensure that different teams are able to attend these conferences based on what they do. As an example, vet techs should seek out conferences focusing on new technologies that enhance pet care, and practice managers should explore ways to improve clinic operations.
Today, we are going to discuss different veterinary conferences in 2025 around the US, with the goal to help you understand which one should be your priority.
VMX 2025
VMX is one of the top veterinary conferences and practice owners and staff not only from the US but globally come to be a part of this conference. VMX provides you a diverse range of learning opportunities, from in-depth sessions on cutting-edge medical advancements to hands-on workshops that refine the practice skills. In the course of five days, attendees can access more than 950 hours of continuing education (CE) across hundreds of programs. If you are a practice owner who is not sure which conference is right for different teams, well VMX can be your choice, it caters to each and every staff of your veterinary team. More info here
These conferences are your chance to increase profit and improve the current systems. You might think that only DVM’s or tech staff should attend these conferences, well let us share an example. Last year, during a webinar, practice manager Jill shared how networking at a conference led her to discover Upbook. After discussing it with the practice owner and deciding to implement it, they saw significant improvements in managing appointments and improving the overall experience of the pet owners. Fast forward to January 2025, they are able to increase the overall profitability by 5%-10%. Conclusion? In simple words small changes can have a great impact on your clinic and these Veterinary conferences are the golden ticket to the world of learning and exploring new ideas to increase overall efficiency and profitability.
If you are interested in VMX 2025, below are the location along with date and registrations link .
Date: January 25-29, 2025
Location: Orlando, Florida
Website: Register here
2025 WVC 97th Conference
WVC annual conference is hosted in the entertainment capital of the world, Las Vegas, this is one of the longest-running and largest conferences in the United States. If your goal is to learn, grow, and develop your skills then this is your opportunity. WVC offers hundreds of educational opportunities, including lectures, hands-on CE labs, and drop-in learning sessions and their massive exhibit hall is your go-to place to discover new innovations and enjoy Vegas-style entertainment throughout the conference.
If you are planning to attend this conference, below are the details:
When: 2025 March 2-5
Where: Las Vegas, Nevada
Website: Register here
AVMA Convention 2025
This year, AVMA will be hosting the 40th World Veterinary Association Congress together with the AVMA Convention 2025. They will be bringing together the global veterinary community for an unmatched experience. The focus is on high-quality education, exciting events, and the incredible opportunity for veterinary staff and owners to meet and network with people from all over the globe. AVMA is known for its comprehensive educational programs and leadership training sessions, suitable for enhancing both clinical and business skills.
If you are ready and excited to be part of AVMA 2025, below are the details:
Date: July 18-22, 2025
Location: Washington, D.C.
Website: Register here
Here’s the glimpse from AVMA 2024 Conference
American Association of Swine Veterinarians Annual Meeting (AASV)
The main focus of the AASV Annual Meeting is to provide continuing education and networking opportunities for swine veterinarians.
Dates: March 1 – 4, 2025
Location: San Francisco, California
Website: Register here
American Association of Equine Practitioners Annual Convention (AAEP)
This is one of the world's largest continuing education events dedicated to equine practice. The focus is 300+ exhibitors featuring the newest products and services for practices along with the opportunity of more than 100 hours of continuing education. This is your chance to network with your peer network and make professional connections.
Dates: Not announced
Location: Denver
Website: Register here
dvm360 Conference
dvm360 events are focused on helping veterinary professionals to live their best life in and out of the practice and improving the quality of life for animals. There are multiple conferences hosted by dvm360 and all of them offer high-quality CE from the top experts in veterinary medicine.
Dates : Multiple events throughout the year. You can pick the event as per your interest and availability. More info
IVECCS 2025
IVECCS focuses on emergency and critical care medicine. There are a lot of educational opportunities including workshops and lectures, enabling veterinary professionals to upgrade their competencies in emergency and critical care settings and you can also earn 40+ CE Hours.
Date: September 4-8, 2025
Location: San Diego, CA
Website: Register here
Midwest Veterinary Conference 2025
This conference is hosted by the Ohio Veterinary Medical Association. Every year, it brings together thousands of animal care professionals. Last year, 1,723 in-person veterinarians attended this event, along with 1,233 vet techs and 643 hospital staff/others. 2024 saw an increase in veterinarians attending this conference compared to vet techs, whose attendance declined. You can learn more here.
Date: February 20 – 22, 2025Location: Ohio
Website: Register here
Here are a few general tips for Practice Owners:
Plan Ahead
It’s always good to plan in advance. You can check the top conferences mentioned in this blog, review your schedule early, and prioritize sessions and workshops.
Network Actively
As we mentioned at the start of the blog, networking is the key to staying profitable in this industry. With that in mind, it is very important to plan to engage with speakers and attendees, exchange contacts, and attend social events.
Explore the Expo
These conferences are not only attended by veterinary professionals but also by many exhibitors offering products ranging from new technologies to software that can help you manage and improve your clinics. Dedicate time to visit booths in the expo hall to see demonstrations of these innovative products.
We discussed the top veterinary conferences today, but there are many other important conferences you can attend. Our plan was to focus on the top conferences, and we will continue to update this list. If you have any suggestion that you think should be part of the Vet Conferences 2025 list, please let us know in the comments or reach out to us via the Contact Us page.
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