Veterinary CE: The Ultimate List of Veterinary Conferences for Q4 2024
Uncover the premier veterinary continuing education events of 2024 in our guide.
Table of Contents:
- Introduction
- List of 2024 Veterinary Conferences
- Detailed Overview:
- Summary
The fall-winter season is always packed with exciting events and professional gatherings, and 2024 is not an exception. Dive into our curated selection of top-tier veterinary conferences for Q4 2024 and begin planning your next CE destination!
For those seeking to explore earlier opportunities, we invite you to revisit our Q2 and Q3 lists, which also offer a diverse range of educational experiences.
General veterinary medicine events
| Name | Host | Location | Dates | CE hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fetch Atlantic City Veterinary Conference | dvm360® | Atlantic City, NJ | October 14 – 16, 2024 | 17+ hours |
| Wild West Vet | CloserStill Media | Reno, NV | October 16 – 19, 2024 | 36 hours |
| New York Vet | CloserStill Media | New York, NY | November 7 – 8, 2024 | 16 hours |
| Petcare Innovation Summit USA | Kisaco Research | Los Angeles, CA | December 3 – 4, 2024 | visit the conference website for detailed information on CE opportunities |
| Fetch Long Beach Veterinary Conference | dvm360® | Long Beach, CA | December 6 – 8, 2024 | 17+ hours |
Specialized veterinary medicine events
| Name | Host | Location | Dates | CE hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70th Annual AAEP Convention | American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) | Orlando, FL | December 7 – 11, 2024 | TBA |
Non-clinical veterinary conferences
| Name | Host | Location | Dates | CE hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AVMA Veterinary Business and Economic Forum | American American Veterinary Medical Association | virtual | November 8 – 9, 2024 | TBA |
| HiVE | North American Veterinary Community (NAVC) | Anaheim, CA | November 23 – 24, 2024 | TBA |
State-level veterinary conferences
| Name | Host | Location | Dates | CE hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 New York State Veterinary Conference | Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine and the New York State Veterinary Medical Society | Ithaca, NY | October 4 – 6, 2024 | 16 hours |
| VetSouth Fall Conference | Georgia Veterinary Medical Association | Alpharetta, GA | October 18 – 20, 2024 | 20+ hours |
| The North Carolina Veterinary Conference | North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association | Raleigh, NC | November 1 – 3, 2024 | 116 hours for veterinarians and 136 for veterinary technicians |
| HVMA 71st Annual Conference | Hawaii Veterinary Medical Association | Honolulu, HI | November 7 – 10, 2024 | visit the conference website for detailed information on CE opportunities |
| 2024 ISVMA Convention | Illinois State Veterinary Medical Association | Oak Brook, IL | November 8 – 10, 2024 | visit the conference website for detailed information on CE opportunities |
General veterinary medicine events
Fetch Atlantic City Veterinary Conference
Host: dvm360®
Website: https://www.dvm360events.com/event/fetch-atlantic-city/
Location: Atlantic City, NJ
Dates: October 14 – 16, 2024
CE: 17+ hours
Description: At a Fetch dvm360® conference, continuing education is elevated to new heights. Gain timely and relevant insights in clinical, management, technician, and wellness areas to enhance patient and client care. The interactive sessions ensure participants retain more information, empowering them to thrive both professionally and personally. Topics such as well-being, communication skills, and practical strategies to overcome challenges in practice are explored.
Price: starting at $180
Wild West Vet
Host: CloserStill Media
Website: https://us.vetshow.com/wild-west-vet
Location: Reno, NV
Dates: October 16 – 19, 2024
CE: 36 hours
Description: This four-day veterinary conference offers up to 36 hours of RACE-approved continuing education across several specialized tracks. The event brings the opportunity to connect with colleagues from across the country, explore products for their practices from suppliers, and enjoy a variety of activities.
Price: TBA
New York Vet
Host: CloserStill Media
Website: https://us.vetshow.com/new-york
Location: New York, NY
Dates: November 7 – 8, 2024
CE: 16 hours
Description: For those seeking a conference with top-notch content, convenience, and enjoyment, New York Vet is the perfect choice. With three clinical tracks, two veterinary technician tracks, a practice operations theater, and sponsor-led workshops, attendees are fully covered in just two days. Earn up to 16 hours of RACE-approved CE while engaging with leading experts in small animal medicine.
Price: TBA
Petcare Innovation Summit USA
Host: Kisaco Research
Website: https://kisacoresearch.com/events/petcare-innovation-usa-2024/
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Dates: December 3 – 4, 2024
CE: visit the conference website for detailed information on CE opportunities
Description: This event will bring together over 400 senior executives and 180 start-ups from across the petcare ecosystem for two days of networking and learning. Together, they will address the key challenges and opportunities facing the pet market in 2024, including promoting pet insurance, enhancing affordability and access to care, securing financial investment, leveraging data and technology for pet health improvement, developing sustainable and affordable pet care products, and expanding access to pet owners.
Price: TBA
Fetch Long Beach Veterinary Conference
Host: dvm360®
Website: https://www.dvm360events.com/event/fetch-long-beach/
Location: Long Beach, CA
Dates: December 6 – 8, 2024
CE: 17+ hours
Description: At a Fetch dvm360® conference, adult learning is being revolutionized, offering top-notch clinical, management, technician, and wellness CE to enhance pet care skills. Their interactive sessions ensure attendees retain more information, while their holistic approach addresses well-being and communication skills.
Price: starting at $299
Specialized veterinary medicine events
70th Annual AAEP Convention
Host: American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP)
Website: https://aaep.org/meetings/70th-annual-convention
Location: Orlando, FL
Dates: December 7 – 11, 2024
CE: TBA
Description: The Annual Convention, known as the largest gathering of equine veterinarians globally, offers a comprehensive program covering various aspects of equine veterinary medicine. With over 100 hours of seminars, interactive discussion forums, and hands-on labs, attendees have ample opportunities to enhance their knowledge and skills in equine healthcare. The event also includes sessions focused on professional development, ensuring that veterinarians stay updated on the latest techniques and advancements in the field.
Price: visit the website for details
Non-clinical veterinary conferences
AVMA Veterinary Business and Economic Forum
Host: American American Veterinary Medical Association
Website: https://www.avma.org/events/veterinary-business-and-economic-forum
Location: virtual
Dates: November 8 – 9, 2024
CE: TBA
Description: The Veterinary Business and Economic Forum stands as the premier meeting and Continuing Education event tailored for veterinary practice leaders, industry executives, economists, and other veterinary partners. Attendees will gain actionable insights and tools essential for implementing tangible changes within their businesses. The conference will feature AVMA’s flagship annual research surveys, key trends emerging in veterinary practices nationwide, technological advancements, optimizing team dynamics, enhancing system and process efficiency, and cultivating a cohesive and high-performing team dedicated to delivering exceptional service to clients and patients.
Price: visit the website
HiVE
Host: North American Veterinary Community (NAVC)
Website: https://events.navc.com/HiVE_PM_Ana2024/
Location: Anaheim, CA
Dates: November 23 – 24, 2024
CE: TBA
Description: Designed exclusively for practice managers and support staff, this innovative in-person event sets the stage to celebrate and elevate their roles. Offering a fresh approach, the event presents tailored experiences and opportunities aimed at cultivating well-rounded professionals. Attendees will immerse themselves in a comprehensive program covering clinical and medical skills, career and professional development, and self and personal growth. With a focus on enhancing their capabilities and expanding their horizons, participants can anticipate a transformative journey towards becoming the best versions of themselves.
Price: visit the website
State-level veterinary conferences
2024 New York State Veterinary Conference
Host: Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine and the New York State Veterinary Medical Society
Website: https://web.cvent.com/event/7e5eb0cb-e946-4b47-b1d0-a2d943ff3554/summary
Location: Ithaca, NY
Dates: October 4 – 6, 2024
CE: 16 hours
Description: The NYS-VC, a three-day interactive event, offers exceptional Continuing Education credit opportunities. Hosted traditionally on the Cornell University campus, it distinguishes itself by running both onsite and interactive online events simultaneously, with most sessions available on-demand post-conference. With tracks tailored for recent graduates, seasoned practitioners, and veterinary technicians, attendees can explore diverse species and professional development avenues.
Price:
- General admission – $699
- Staff members, recent graduates and retirees – $379
- On-demand only access – $349
VetSouth Fall Conference
Host: Georgia Veterinary Medical Association
Website: https://gvma.net/vetsouth/
Location: Alpharetta, GA
Dates: October 18 – 20, 2024
CE: 20+ hours
Description: VetSouth is where veterinarians can grow and improve their skills. Get valuable insights from experienced industry professionals, join cutting-edge wet labs, and connect with colleagues from various areas of veterinary practice.
Price: TBA
The North Carolina Veterinary Conference
Host: North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association
Website: https://www.ncveterinaryconference.com/
Location: Raleigh, NC
Dates: November 1 – 3, 2024
CE: 116 hours for veterinarians and 136 for veterinary technicians
Description: Since its inception in 1995, the North Carolina Veterinary Conference (NCVC) has been a leading source of continuing education for veterinarians, veterinary technicians, and practice managers in Raleigh. With a wide range of topics including small animal, equine, ruminant, and practice management, as well as sessions tailored for technicians specializing in small or large animals, NCVC offers 116 hours of continuing education lectures for veterinarians and 136 hours for vet techs.
Price: starting at $195, free for 2024 graduates
HVMA 71st Annual Conference
Host: Hawaii Veterinary Medical Association
Website: https://hawaiivetmed.org/2024conference/
Location: Honolulu, HI
Dates: November 7 – 10, 2024
CE: visit the conference website for detailed information on CE opportunities
Description: Follow the website for program updates.
Price: TBA
2024 ISVMA Convention
Host: Illinois State Veterinary Medical Association
Website: https://www.isvma.org/isvma-convention/
Location: Oak Brook, IL
Dates: November 8 – 10, 2024
CE: visit the conference website for detailed information on CE opportunities
Description: The SVMA Convention is Illinois’ premier meeting for continuing education, annually supporting veterinary professionals’ licensing requirements. Topics in business practices, companion animal, food animal, equine, exotics, and a day-long track specifically for CVTs make up the event.
Price: TBA
If you’re a conference organizer and wish to have your event added to the list, please reach out to galyna@fullslice.agency.
