Veterinary CE: The Ultimate List of Veterinary Conferences for Q3 2024
Continuing our journey through the top veterinary conferences of 2024, we now present the lineup for Q3.
Table of Contents:
- Introduction
- List of 2024 Veterinary Conferences
- Detailed Overview:
- Summary
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If you missed the Q2 conferences or want to revisit them, check out our April-June guide. For those already planning ahead, the upcoming Q4 conferences are available here.
General veterinary medicine events
| Name | Host | Location | Dates | CE hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DVMoms Conference 2024 | DVMoms | Anaheim, CA | August 1 – 4, 2024 | visit the conference website for detailed information on CE opportunities |
| Veterinary Innovation Summit | North American Veterinary Community (NAVC) | Kansas City, MO | August 22 – 23, 2024 | visit the conference website for detailed information on CE opportunities |
| Fetch Kansas City Veterinary Conference | dvm360® | Kansas City, MO | August 23 – 25, 2024 | 17+ hours |
| 2024 Animal Health Summit | KC Animal Health Corridor | Kansas City, MO | August 26 – 27, 2024 | TBA |
| AAHA CON | American Animal Hospital Association | National Harbor, MD | September 12 – 14, 2024 | TBA |
| Southwest Veterinary Symposium | Southwest Veterinary Symposium | Fort Worth, TX | September 26 – 29, 2024 | TBA |
Specialized veterinary medicine events
| Name | Host | Location | Dates | CE hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IVECCS 2024 | Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Society | St. Louis, MO | September 7 – 11, 2024 | 40+ hours |
| 2024 AAFP Conference | The American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP) | Minneapolis, MN | September 26 – 29, 2024 | TBA |
| 2024 Virtual IAAHPC Conference | International Association for Animal Hospice and Palliative Care (IAAHP) | virtual | September 26 – 29, 2024 | TBA |
Non-clinical veterinary conferences
| Name | Host | Location | Dates | CE hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 VHMA Annual Meeting and Conference | Veterinary Hospital Managers Association | Charlotte, NC | September 5 – 7, 2024 | 34.5 hours |
| Vet Forum USA | OpenRoom Events | Austin, TX | September 23 – 24, 2024 | n/a |
| Veterinary Financial Summit | Veterinary Financial Summit | online | Fall 2023 | TBA |
State-level veterinary conferences
| Name | Host | Location | Dates | CE hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PacVet (Pacific Veterinary Conference) | California Veterinary Medical Association | San Francisco, CA | July 11 – 14, 2024 | visit the conference website for detailed information on CE opportunities |
| MVMA Summer Conference | Mississippi Veterinary Medical Association | Gulf Shores, AL | July 11 – 13, 2024 | TBA |
| North Dakota Annual Conference | North Dakota Veterinary Medical Association | Fargo, ND | August 4 – 6, 2024 | 19 hours |
SDVMA Annual Meeting | South Dakota Veterinary Medical Association | Rapid City, SD | August 14 – 18, 2024 | visit the conference website for detailed information on CE opportunities |
| Keystone Veterinary Conference | Pennsylvania Veterinary Medical Association | Hershey, PA | August 15 – 18, 2024 | 20+ hours |
| CVMA Convention 2024 | Colorado Veterinary Medical Association | Westminster, CO | September 5 – 8, 2024 | 100+ hours of CE available |
| Pacific Northwest Veterinary Conference | Washington Veterinary Medical Association | Tacoma, WA | September 27 – 29, 2024 | 150+ hours |
| AKVMA Symposium | Alaska State Veterinary Medical Association | Anchorage, AK | September 27 – 29, 2024 | 20 hours |
General veterinary medicine events
DVMoms Conference 2024
Host: DVMoms
Website: https://thedvmoms.com/
Location: Anaheim, CA
Dates: August 1 – 4, 2024
CE: visit the conference website for detailed information on CE opportunities
Description: DVMoms fosters a nurturing professional environment that values and showcases the exceptional qualities of women in leadership roles. Their aim is to offer resources that enhance the well-being and longevity of their profession by addressing the unique challenges faced by veterinary families in the 21st century. Their Mission is to lead by example, driving positive transformation in veterinary medicine by empowering and collaborating with others to achieve emotional, financial, and purpose-driven sustainability.
Price: $800
Veterinary Innovation Summit
Host: North American Veterinary Community (NAVC)
Website: https://events.navc.com/VIS2024
Location: Kansas City, MO
Dates: August 22 – 23, 2024
CE: visit the conference website for detailed information on CE opportunities
Description: The Veterinary Innovation Summit (VIS) provides an in-depth exploration of the veterinary field’s future and serves as a collaborative platform. At VIS, forward-thinking individuals convene to network and develop strategies aimed at propelling the veterinary profession towards a future-oriented direction.
Price: TBA
Fetch Kansas City Veterinary Conference
Host: dvm360®
Website: https://www.dvm360events.com/event/fetch-kansas-city/
Location: Kansas City, MO
Dates: August 23 – 25, 2024
CE: 17+ hours
Description: At a Fetch dvm360® conference, adult learning is elevated through comprehensive clinical, management, technician, and wellness CE. The interactive sessions ensure attendees retain more information, while the focus on their well-being and communication skills addresses their holistic needs. Attendees are invited to join for CE that nurtures, inspires, connects, and equips them to excel as veterinary professionals.
Price: starting at $299
2024 Animal Health Summit
Host: KC Animal Health Corridor
Website: https://kcanimalhealth.thinkkc.com/events/animal-health-summit
Location: Kansas City, MO
Dates: August 26 – 27, 2024
CE: TBA
Description: Explore the forefront of animal health advancement at the 2024 Animal Health Summit! This event brings together pioneering early-stage companies unveiling groundbreaking innovations in companion animal health, AgTech, and food animal production. From pharmaceuticals and vaccines to nutrition, diagnostics, and technology, attendees will delve into a wide array of developments shaping the industry.
Price: TBA
AAHA CON
Host: American Animal Hospital Association
Website: https://c.aaha.org/website/62667/home/
Location: National Harbor, MD
Dates: September 12 – 14, 2024
CE: TBA
Description: In September, top professionals in veterinary medicine gather at National Harbor, Maryland, for a few days of networking, hands-on learning, and industry insights. Whether they’re veterinarians, practice managers, technicians, or clinic staff members, AAHA CON is the ideal spot for them to renew their enthusiasm for the field. At AAHA CON, attendees have the chance to interact closely with renowned experts from around the globe.
Price:
- DVM member – $595
- Veterinary staff member – $445
- DVM non-member – $695
- Veterinary staff non-member – $545
- Student/Guest – $300
Southwest Veterinary Symposium
Host: Southwest Veterinary Symposium
Website: https://swvs.org/
Location: Fort Worth, TX
Dates: September 26 – 29, 2024
CE: TBA
Description: The Southwest Veterinary Symposium is a collaboration between several VMAs and technician associations across five states: Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas. It offers continuing education for veterinary professionals not only in the Southwest but also across the entire US. This annual event, held in the Southwest region, features a range of educational sessions, exhibits, hands-on labs, and social gatherings.
Price:
- DVM – $485
- Technician & Veterinary Assistant – $220
- Practice Manager & Office Staff – $220
- Students – $75
Specialized veterinary medicine events
IVECCS 2024
Host: Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Society
Website: https://iveccs.org/
Location: St. Louis, MO
Dates: September 7 – 11, 2024
CE: 40+ hours
Description: The event offers high-quality and practical continuing education. It is attended by the world’s most innovative veterinarians, technicians, and practice managers representing specialty/referral practice, general practice, academia, and research institutions. IVECCS brings together dedicated, highly motivated, and forward-thinking professionals who are searching for the latest advances in technology, equipment, instruments, pharmaceuticals, and information management tools.
Price: visit the website for details
2024 AAFP Conference
Host: The American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP)
Website: https://catvets.com/education/conference/2024-annual-conference/
Location: Minneapolis, MN
Dates: September 26 – 29, 2024
CE: TBA
Description: This year’s conference theme is dermatology, cardiology, & diagnostic methodology. This promises to be an exceptional event, providing attendees at all career stages with opportunities to enhance their feline expertise and improve their standard of care for cats. While session details are still being confirmed, the agenda will cover a wide range of topics within feline dermatology, cardiology, and diagnostic methodology.
Price: visit the website for details
2024 Virtual IAAHPC Conference
Host: International Association for Animal Hospice and Palliative Care (IAAHP)
Website: https://iaahpc.org/2024-conference/
Location: virtual
Dates: September 26 – 29, 2024
CE: TBA
Description: The event’s topic is animal end-of-life care. The conference platform will be open 24 hours a day during those conference dates. Follow the website for program updates.
Price: visit the website for details
Non-clinical veterinary conferences
2024 VHMA Annual Meeting and Conference
Host: Veterinary Hospital Managers Association
Website: https://www.vhma.org/education/conferences/annual-meeting-2024
Location: Charlotte, NC
Dates: September 5 – 7, 2024
CE: 34.5 hours
Description: The 2024 VHMA Annual Meeting and Conference offers a comprehensive platform for veterinary professionals to enhance their practice management competencies. Through dynamic educational sessions led by expert speakers and valuable networking opportunities, attendees can refine their skills and adeptly navigate industry challenges. The event includes a pre-conference workshop focusing on systems thinking fundamentals, supplemented by case studies for practical application in addressing real veterinary practice issues using an organizational systems model. Additionally, career booths provide avenues for professional development and exploration.
Price: starting at $295
Vet Forum USA
Host: OpenRoom Events
Website: https://www.openroomevents.com/vetforum-usa-2024.php
Location: Austin, TX
Dates: September 23 – 24, 2024
CE: n/a
Description: VetForum offers a streamlined opportunity to connect with key industry leaders from North America all at once. This two-day event brings together owners and operators of veterinary corporates and GPOs with technology, equipment, and business service providers. The agenda includes talks from industry experts, roundtable sessions, and speed-meetings between decision makers and vendors, following a unique OpenRoom format.
Price: inquire on the website
Veterinary Financial Summit
Host: Veterinary Financial Summit
Website: https://vetfinancialsummit.com/
Location: online
Dates: Fall 2023
CE: TBA
Description: The event will cover such topics as personal finance, student debt, investing, practice ownership, and practice management. Attendees can expect diverse formats including roundtables for focused discussions with peers and experts, panels featuring insights on entrepreneurship, contracts, and hybrid roles, workshops offering in-depth exploration of specific topics like investing and practice management, and presentations delivered by engaging speakers. Additionally, attendees will have ample opportunities for networking, goal setting with support from the community, and learning about how partnering with industry experts can help them achieve their objectives.
Price: TBA
State-level veterinary conferences
PacVet (Pacific Veterinary Conference)
Host: California Veterinary Medical Association
Website: https://pacvet.net/san-francisco/
Location: San Francisco, CA
Dates: July 11 – 14, 2024
CE: visit the conference website for detailed information on CE opportunities
Description: At PacVet, attendees will experience four dynamic days of learning, networking, and enjoyment! They can select from a wide range of over 200 CE sessions, engage in labs and symposia, and explore the Vet Expo, a two-day event where they can interact with industry experts and discover the latest products. Attendees can join their colleagues from around the globe at special gatherings like the UC Davis and WesternU alumni receptions, the Vet Expo Mixer, the Technician Fair, and the President’s Reception to connect and socialize.
Price:
- Veterinarian – starting at $515
- RVT/CVT/LVT – starting at $490
- Practice manager – starting at $405
- Student – starting at $145
MVMA Summer Conference
Host: Mississippi Veterinary Medical Association
Website: https://msvet.org/page/SummerConference
Location: Gulf Shores, AL
Dates: July 11 – 13, 2024
CE: TBA
Description: Follow the website for program updates.
Price: TBA
North Dakota Annual Conference
Host: North Dakota Veterinary Medical Association
Website: https://ndvma.com/annual-conference/save-the-date/
Location: Fargo, ND
Dates: August 4 – 6, 2024
CE: 19 hours
Description: The NDVMA’s legacy of delivering exceptional continuing education in a welcoming environment of camaraderie continues. Attendees can expect enriching sessions covering a spectrum of topics, including toxicology, ultrasound wet lab, reproductive synchronization, immunology, ophthalmology, dermatology, and equine medicine. Engage with influential discussions shaping the future of veterinary medicine while fostering professional connections and expanding your knowledge base.
Price: visit the website
SDVMA Annual Meeting
Host: South Dakota Veterinary Medical Association
Website: https://sdvetmed.org/events/sdvma-annual-meeting/
Location: Rapid City, SD
Dates: August 14 – 18, 2024
CE: visit the conference website for detailed information on CE opportunities
Description: Follow the website for program updates.
Price: TBA
Keystone Veterinary Conference
Host: Pennsylvania Veterinary Medical Association
Website: https://events.pavma.org/keystone-veterinary-conference/
Location: Hershey, PA
Dates: August 15 – 18, 2024
CE: 20+ hours
Description: The PVMA Keystone Veterinary Conference (KVC) is known for hosting one of the biggest industry trade fairs in the state, where businesses can directly engage with veterinarians, veterinary technicians, practice managers, and vet students. The MarketPlace sessions during KVC offer businesses the chance to unveil new products, demonstrate hands-on, provide samples, connect with existing and potential customers, and expand their customer network.
Price:
- Veterinarians – $760
- Veterinary technicians and hospital staff – $560
- Students – $300
CVMA Convention 2024
Host: Colorado Veterinary Medical Association
Website: https://www.colovma.org/convention/
Location: Westminster, CO
Dates: September 5 – 8, 2024
CE: 100+ hours of CE available
Description: Follow the website for program updates.
Price:
- CVA Member – $599
- Non-member – $1100
- Students – free
Pacific Northwest Veterinary Conference
Host: Washington Veterinary Medical Association
Website: https://pnwvc.org/
Location: Tacoma, WA
Dates: September 27 – 29, 2024
CE: 150+ hours
Description: The PNWVC stands as the top conference for veterinary professionals in the Pacific Northwest, attracting more than 1,200 attendees annually. Keep an eye on the website for updates on the program.
Price: TBA
AKVMA Symposium
Host: Alaska State Veterinary Medical Association
Website: https://akvma.org/annual-symposium/save-the-date/
Location: Anchorage, AK
Dates: September 27 – 29, 2024
CE: 20 hours
Description: The Symposium offers ongoing education for veterinarians and veterinary technicians, providing up to 20 CE hours. AKVMA aims to secure approval for CE hours from the Alaska Board of Veterinary Examiners, although RACE approval is not sought for the symposium.
Price: TBA
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