Top Veterinary Conferences 2024 to Learn and Connect

Published on Feb 7, 2024 12:00 AM
Top Veterinary Conferences 2024 to Learn and Connect

Are you a veterinary student or an expert looking to stay updated on the most recent industry trends? Vet Conferences 2024 are your ticket to gaining valuable information, networking with peers, and upgrading your career. 

Here, we'll enlist the upcoming veterinary conferences in 2024 that you should take advantage of.

Let’s get started!

Upcoming Veterinary Conferences in 2024 

Here’s a long listing waiting for you.

Fetch Atlantic City Veterinary Conference 

  • Date: Oct 14th to 16th, 2024
  • Location: Atlantic City, NJ.

Hosted by Fetch dvm360, this conference aims to help veterinary professionals, vet techs, surgeons, and students expand their knowledge base. The conference will offer 17+ continuing education (CE) credits and cover insightful presentations on various topics. In addition, the event will host 150+ sessions with 60+ faculty available on the spot to get one-on-one guidance and veterinary resource materials. 

Why Join? 

  • Gain valuable knowledge and skills.
  • Earn continuing education (CE) credits to maintain your license.
  • Stay abreast of the latest and advanced veterinary trends.
  • Network with industry experts from around the world.

Wild West Vet Show

  • Date: Oct 16th to 19th, 2024 
  • Location: Reno, NV.

Wild West Vet is calling all the veterinary professionals!

The event’s program offers something for every team member:

  • Lectures led by global veterinary experts.
  • Hands-on interactive labs for skill development.
  • Roundtable discussions on current trends in veterinary medicine.
  • Insights into the latest techniques and advancements.
  • Opportunities for team-wide learning and collaboration.
  • Exposure to cutting-edge practices in veterinary care.
  • 100+ exhibitors, including big brands and local companies.

Here is a glimpse at the topics: 

  • Navigating the Most Common Arrhythmias 
  • OA Management Protocol – Time for a Reset? 
  • Heat Stroke: Do's & Dont's 
  • Laser Therapy Breakthroughs: Unforgettable Patient Transformations 
  • Comprehensive Fracture Management: What every practitioner needs to know
  • Recover CPR Guidelines 2.0 – Basic and Advanced Life Support 
  • Regulation of Vaccines and Related Biologics

Registration for this event will give you access to a full practice operation theater, full clinical program, full technician’s program, CE certificate, opening night party, and more! 

2024 ISVMA Convention 

  • Date: November 8th to 10th, 2024
  • Location: Oak Brook, IL.

The Illinois State Veterinary Medical Association (ISVMA) Convention is an exciting opportunity for veterinary professionals to network and learn. 

The event offers Over 20 hours of CE, including LIVE Opioids Training and sessions on business practices, pet care, food animals, equine medicine, and exotic pet care. 

A dedicated session for Certified Veterinary Technicians (CVTs) will also be covered. 

Why Attend? 

You can earn CE credits, get insights into industry trends, and learn to treat advanced veterinary diseases. 

You can register and get updates on this upcoming event! 

AVMA Veterinary Business and Economic Forum

  • Date: November 8th to 9th, 2024.
  • Location: Virtual 

AVMA Veterinary Business and Economic Forum invites all veterinary business enthusiasts. 

The conference will cover insightful sessions focusing on improving veterinary practices by highlighting industry trends, providing actionable tips, and more. 

In addition to that, attendees can learn from two key speakers, Adam Grant and Anders Sörman-Nilsson. They’ll talk about leadership, innovation, the workplace, and the future of the pet industry.  

Why Attend? 

  • Learn new ways to leverage technology in veterinary settings to improve pet care. 
  • Gain insights into building a productive veterinary workplace culture. 
  • Learn to offer optimal patient care and build long-lasting relationships with pet parents. 
  • Discover strategies to hire and retain employees. 

Register for this online event and attend from anywhere around the globe! 

Pet Connect USA 2024

  • Date: December 3rd to 5th, 2024
  • Location: Loews Hollywood Hotel, Los Angeles.

Pet Connect Innovation Summit USA provides a comprehensive platform for executive businesses and startups across the global pet ecosystem.

With over 500+ attendees, 200+ startups, 50+ investors, and 10 hours of one-on-one networking, Pet Connect offers exciting opportunities to connect with industry leaders, potential partners, and investors. You can also attend specialized workshops and roundtable discussions covering a wide range of topics relevant to the pet industry.

What’s more? 

The event will host an Innovation and Investment Pre-Day. This session aims to connect CEOs and investors working in the domain of the pet ecosystem, helping them build connections with ease!

Fetch dvm360®conference, Long Beach, CA

  • Date: December 6th to 8th, 2024
  • Location: Long Beach, CA.

This annual event brings together all the veterinary professionals under one umbrella! 

The conference is designed to provide an interactive and informative learning experience. 

The sessions will focus on clinical, management, technician, and wellness CE. 

Along with enjoying the event with a beautiful beach scene, attendees can earn up to 17+ hours of CE over three days. The event will cover many topics through 120+ sessions. Plus, there will be 50+ faculty and 3 keynote presentations. 

Why Attend? 

The event also focuses on holistic approaches, helping the attendees with professional development and personal well-being. 

You can get tips on improving communication skills and managing stress.

70th Annual AAEP Convention

  • Date: December 7th to 11th, 2024
  • Location: Orlando, FL.

This annual conference aims to connect equine veterinarians via online and in-person events. 

The AAEP provides a platform for veterinarians to stay updated with the latest advancements in equine medicine and network with experts.

This conference will cover the following programs: 

  • Good Works for Horses Campaign: Celebrates members who contribute to the well-being of horses through the Good Works for Horses Campaign.
  • Trade Show Exhibitors: 300+ to showcase the innovations and help grow veterinary practices. 
  • Educational Sessions: Covering 20+ topic areas in equine veterinary medicine and daily practice life.
  • Ophtho XP: Focuses on ocular diseases to provide hands-on learning opportunities for equine veterinarians.
  • Resort Symposium: To relax and learn in the luxurious setting of the Four Seasons Resort Maui.

Why Attend? 

The event offers the opportunity to earn CE credit hours via the AAEP Anywhere program. The best part is that the session will be held online, allowing worldwide attendees to seize this exciting opportunity and earn CE credits to improve their veterinary profile or to maintain their license. 

List of Veterinary Conferences 2024

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Here is a list of vet conferences happening in 2024.

  • Fetch Atlantic City Veterinary Conference 
  • Wild West Vet Show
  • 2024 ISVMA Convention 
  • AVMA Veterinary Business and Economic Forum
  • Pet Connect USA 2024
  • Fetch dvm360®conference, Long Beach, CA
  • 70th Annual AAEP Convention
  • Midwest Veterinary Conference (MVC)
  • American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM) Forum
  • TVMA Annual Conference & Expo
  • American Association of Swine Veterinarians (AASV) Annual Meeting
  • Western Veterinary Conference (WVC)
  • Fetch dvm360
  • AVMA Convention 2024
  • Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Society (VECCS) 2024 Symposium
  • American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) ConMidwest Veterinary Conference (MVC)
  • American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM) Forum
  • TVMA Annual Conference & Expo
  • American Association of Swine Veterinarians (AASV) Annual Meeting
  • Western Veterinary Conference (WVC)
  • Fetch dvm360
  • AVMA Convention 2024
  • Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Society (VECCS) 2024 Symposium
  • American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) Con

Past Vet Conferences 2024 

All of the above-enlisted veterinary conferences 2024 were worth attending. Each of them was focused on a specific agenda and was specially designed for learning and networking.

A few must-attend are as follows:

1. AVMA Conference 2024

  • Date: June 21-26, 2024
  • Location: Austin, Austin TX

The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) conference is an annual event organized by the American Veterinary Medical Association, which is the top professional organization for veterinarians in the United States.

 The AVMA conference is one of the biggest and most complete veterinary conferences in the world. It unites veterinarians, veterinary technicians, and different experts in the field of veterinary medicine.

The AVMA conference commonly includes many educational meetings, workshops, and lectures on various topics related to veterinary medicine. Moreover, it addresses animal health, clinical practice, research, general public health, and veterinary education. It gives veterinary experts a platform to keep up to date with the most recent developments in the field, find out about new strategies and technologies, and earn continuing education credits.

Besides the educational parts, this Veterinary CE Conference 2024 includes an exhibit hall where manufacturers and suppliers connected with veterinary medicine display their products and services. This allows participants to get their hands on the most recent veterinary equipment, pharmaceuticals, and other industry-related resources.

2. WVC 2024 (Western Veterinary Conference)

  • Date: February 18-21, 2024
  • Location: Las Vegas, Nevada

The Western Vet Conference 2024 is a notable annual event in the field of veterinary medicine and education. It usually happens in Las Vegas, Nevada, and is perhaps one of the biggest vet shows in the United States. 

The conference is designed to proceed with education and expert development opportunities for veterinarians, veterinary technicians, and different experts in the veterinary field. Participants can look forward to a large number of lectures, workshops, hands-on labs, and exhibitions connected with different parts of veterinary medicine and animal care.

3. ACVIM 2024 (American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine)

  • Date: June 6-8, 2024
  • Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota

This veterinary conference 2024 is tailored for those who love internal veterinary medicine. It's a place to examine this field's most recent research and clinical developments. An expert organization that revolves around progressing the field of veterinary internal medicine and is known for its certificate of veterinary experts in internal medicine.

4. 96th WVC Annual Conference 2024

Date: February 18-21, 2024

Location: Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas, Nevada

Main Focus of WVC 

"Vet Differently" - Innovative and active learning opportunities in veterinary medicine, focusing on practical applications and future trends.

Education

  • Various lectures, workshops, and hands-on labs cover various topics.
  • Keynote speakers and industry experts addressing critical issues.
  • 850+ CE credits are available for most sessions.

Unique Perks

  • 12,000+ attendees and thousands of industry leaders. 
  • A vibrant showcase of innovations by 400+ exhibitors
  • Vegas-style entertainment and networking opportunities.
  • Large exhibit hall showcasing new products and technologies.

5. VETgirl U 2024

Date: June 27-30, 2024

Location: New Orleans, Louisiana

The VETgirl U 2024 is an immersive, engaging, and unforgettable experience designed to elevate veterinarians learning and expertise.

What's Included:

Cutting-edge Continuing Education (CE): Veterinarians can choose from separate veterinarian and veterinary technician tracks, covering everything from surgery and anesthesia to emergency medicine, dermatology, and neurology.

  • TED-talk Like CE Sessions
  • Up to 18.75 hours of CE

Networking Opportunities: Attendees can connect with colleagues, industry partners, and fellow veterinary enthusiasts. 

Exhibitor Showcase: The VETgirl U 2024 will help explore the latest products and services of leading veterinary companies. 

Why Join VETgirl U 2024?

  • To boost your veterinary knowledge and skills
  • To build valuable connections and expand your professional network.
  • To enjoy an unforgettable New Orleans experience
  • To invest time in your professional development

FAQs 

Why should I attend veterinary conferences 2024?

Going to conferences keeps you updated on the most recent industry trends, offers networking freedom, and gives access to helpful continuing education, which can advance your career and practice.

How do I register for these conferences?

Visit the conference websites or our Conferences Page for registration details, early bird discounts, and other pertinent information.

Can I earn CE credits at upcoming veterinary conferences?

Most vet conferences offer continuing education (CE) credits. When enrolling, make sure to check the particular event's CE credit strategy.

Wrapping it Up!

To conclude, staying updated on the developments in the veterinary field and networking with fellow experts is crucial for your career achievement. The Veterinary Conferences 2024 presents a golden chance to do just that. Try not to miss out on these refining adventures. 

Visit the Vet and Tech Conferences Page for more information and a complete list of conferences. Enhance your expertise and impact the world of veterinary medicine with Vet and Tech.