Veterinary conferences provide valuable learning and networking opportunities.
A commitment to high-quality care requires a dedication to continual learning, adaptation, and growth. Conferences offer veterinary professionals a valuable opportunity to expand their knowledge, connect with industry experts, and explore innovations that enhance patient care, including emerging trends in dosage forms and compounding.
To help you find the right events, we’ve compiled a list of our favorite upcoming U.S. veterinary conferences, each offering unique programming and insights into various aspects of clinical practice.
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#1: American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) Convention
This year, the AVMA Convention is held in conjunction with the 40th World Veterinary Association Congress, ensuring a uniquely global experience. Programming features several courses on how to improve the client experience through convenience and connection, as well as two lectures on veterinary compounding, and an extensive offering of business development and marketing topics.
Location: Washington, D.C.
Date: July 18–22, 2025
Who should attend: Veterinarians, veterinary students, practice managers and owners, and team members
Cost: Varies by role. AVMA member veterinarians: $695 full conference registration; non-member veterinarians, $920. Single-day passes are available.
For more information: AVMA 2025 Convention
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#2: American College of Veterinary Pharmacists (ACVP): Veterinary Pharmacy Conference 2025
The ACVP Conference is the premier event for veterinary pharmacy professionals. This unique event sold out in 2024 and is expected to do so again. The event features a slate of industry experts presenting lectures on various aspects of compounding, including new treatments and quality control, and built-in opportunities to network with exhibitors.
Location: Fort Worth, Texas
Date: July 24–26, 2025
Who should attend: Veterinary pharmacy professionals, veterinarians
Cost: ACVP member rate: $699; non-members, $949. One-day registration may be available on-site.
For more information: Veterinary Pharmacy Conference 2025
Conference attendees can connect with exhibitors and learn about new products and services.
#3: American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP)/Feline Veterinary Medical Association (FVMA) 2025 Feline Veterinary Conference
The AAFP/FVMA conference immerses attendees in feline medicine and care. This year’s conference focuses on feline nephrology, urology, and dentistry. Hands-on opportunities include a feline handling workshop, feline orthopedic evaluation, and a feline boot camp for new veterinarians.
Location: Portland, Oregon
Date: September 18–22, 2025
Who should attend: Veterinarians, veterinary technicians, and assistants
Cost: Varies by role. Full 3-day registration for member veterinarians: $599 early, $689 late. Non-members: $699 early, $799 late. Day passes are available.
For more information: Feline Veterinary Conference
#4: American Association of Equine Practitioners Annual Convention (AAEP)
The 71st annual AAEP Convention is a destination for equine practitioners and caregivers. Although the 2025 program hasn’t been released, the theme for this year’s business track is “Sustainability From the Business Side.” Previous pharmacy topics have included compliance and judicious use of equine medications.
Location: Denver, Colorado
Date: December 6–10, 2025
Who should attend: Equine veterinarians, technicians, and assistants
Cost: Varies by role. Full three-day registration for member veterinarians: $599 early, $689 late. Non-members: $699 early, $799 late. Day passes are available.
For more information: AAEP Convention 2025
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#5: Veterinary Meeting and Expo (VMX) 2026
This five-day event historically features more than 950 hours of CE and countless professional tracks, ensuring in-depth education for every team member and topic. While specific sessions vary by year and the 2026 program has not been revealed, attendees can be assured a variety of options on compounding, regulatory updates, pharmacy management, business development, practice ownership, clinical education, industry advancements, and more.
Location: Orlando, Florida
Date: January 17–21, 2026
Who should attend: Veterinarians, veterinary students, practice managers and owners, and team members
Cost: Varies by role. Full conference early-bird registration for veterinarians is $125. In 2025, full registration after October 31 was $550. One- and two-day registration, virtual registration, and add-ons are available.
For more information: VMX 2026
#6: WVC Vegas
With its 98th event scheduled in 2026, WVC (formerly known as Western Veterinary Conference) is one of the longest-running conferences in the country. Viticus Group, WVC’s parent organization, is adding a second location in 2026 with WVC Nashville, which will be held in August. Although the 2026 program is not yet available, WVC is known for providing a wide variety of educational topics that benefit every member of the veterinary team.
Location: Las Vegas, Nevada
Date: February 15-18, 2026
Who should attend: Veterinarians, veterinary students, practice managers and owners, and team members
Cost: To celebrate the conference’s longevity, full registration is currently priced at $98, but the cost may increase after a certain date
For more information:WVC Conference 2026
