The Fetch National Harbor Veterinary Conference 2026 takes place at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center in National Harbor, Maryland, from September 17 to 19, 2026. Over three days, veterinary teams can attend continuing education sessions, build hands-on skills, and explore the latest tools and products on the expo floor. Here are the key details you need for the event, from the agenda and CE sessions to the expo and event schedule.
SWVS 2026 is heading to San Antonio, Texas, for four days of veterinary CE, hands-on sessions, and opportunities to connect with fellow veterinary professionals. The Southwest Veterinary Symposium is scheduled for September 17 to 20 at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, with sessions covering everything from orthopedic gait analysis and dental extraction labs to exotic animal medicine.
Every year, the American Animal Hospital Association set up an annual conference to connect veterinary professionals for some days of education, networking, and forward-thinking conversations. In 2026, AAHA CON heads to Portland, Oregon, and it is shaping up to be one of the most well-curated events on the 2026 conference calendar. If you will be there, come find us on the exhibit floor. GerVetUSA Inc. will be on site throughout the conference, ready to talk instruments, answer questions, and help you figure out what belongs in your surgical suite this year.
From September 14 to 17, 2026, veterinary emergency and critical care professionals will gather at the Savannah Convention Center in Georgia for four days of practical education, hands-on training, and conversations built around the realities of emergency practice. IVECCS 2026 offers a RACE-approved CE program covering a broad range of emergency and critical care topics. In-person attendees can earn up to 37 live CE hours, while virtual attendees can access up to 24 live CE hours through livestream tracks. Up to 80 CE hours will also be available on demand through October 18, 2026.
The Veterinary Hospital Managers Association Annual Meeting and Conference 2026 will be held in Nevada from September 10 to 12, 2026. The venue for VHMA 2026 Annual Meeting and Conference is Grand Sierra Resort and Casino in Reno. This year’s program focuses on the day-to-day challenges veterinary managers face, from leading teams and driving performance to solving problems on the floor, with a growing focus on how AI is shaping practice operations.
From August 30 through September 3, veterinary professionals who work with exotic species will gather in Pennsylvania for the third annual Exotic365 Conference. The five-day event offers species-specific training for those caring for exotic animals. Organized jointly by the Association of Exotic Mammal Veterinarians (AEMV), the Association of Reptile and Amphibian Veterinarians (ARAV), and the American Association of Fish Veterinarians (AAFV), this conference brings together over 500 attendees from across the country and beyond.
Every year, Fetch Kansas City brings the veterinary community together for a few days of fresh ideas, practical CE sessions, industry exhibits, and conversations with peers from across the country. It's an event that appeals to every role within a veterinary practice. The Fetch Kansas City Veterinary Conference 2026 will take place from August 28 to 30, 2026, at the Kansas City Convention Center in Kansas City, Missouri.
WVC Nashville 2026 marks the first-time expansion of one of veterinary medicine’s most established continuing education programs into the Southeast, from August 15 to 18, 2026. Formerly known as the Western Veterinary Conference, WVC has spent nearly a century building a reputation for practical, hands-on learning in Las Vegas. That same level of training comes to Music City this year, with more than 400 CE hours, over 15 hands-on labs, and more than 300 exhibitors across companion animal, equine, exotics, and practice management tracks.
This August, the Jefferson County VMA will host the Southern Veterinary Conference 2026 in Birmingham, Alabama. Scheduled from August 5th to 8th, 2026, at the Hyatt Regency Birmingham – The Wynfrey Hotel, the 38th Annual SVC is set to deliver over 100 hours of RACE-approved CE to veterinary professionals across the country.
Join AVMA Convention 2026 from July 10 to 14 to learn, connect, and explore the latest in veterinary medicine. Plan your visit today. Get ready for one of the most anticipated events in veterinary medicine! The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) Convention 2026 is taking place in the Anaheim Convention Center, CA, from July 10 to July 14, 2026. As the largest annual U.S. veterinary gathering, this five-day event is expected to draw 5,000 to 10,000 attendees and 200 to 499 exhibitors. In addition, the AVMA convention 2026 offers 41 hours of continuing education sessions for attendees.
The Pacific Veterinary Conference (PacVet 2026) by CVMA will take place from June 18 to June 21, 2026. The Vet Expo is the main event of the four-day conference, which takes place June 19-20. This exhibition serves as a major hub for veterinary professionals looking to evaluate new tools, innovations, and practice solutions side-by-side. PacVet 2026 is more than just a trade show. This event offers continuing education (CE) learning opportunities through a structured curriculum tailored for veterinarians, technicians, and practice leaders. Moreover, sponsored labs and workshops make this conference worth attending. The conference program provides educational content in several clinical areas so that attendees can concentrate in their areas of practice. Clinical and administrative updates will be provided by top industry experts on a number of key tracks.
VETgirl U is taking continuing education to exciting new levels in Salt Lake City from June 19-21, 2026. The conference will be held at the iconic Grand America Hotel and will offer engaging educational sessions and networking opportunities for veterinary professionals. Whether you are a seasoned veterinarian or a veterinary technician looking to sharpen your skills, this conference is built for you. VETgirl U is not your average veterinary conference. The sessions at the conference help you elevate your CE. The conference starts with masterclasses, including a full-day deep dive into acid-base disturbances and a hands-on cytology confidence course, before rolling into dedicated education tracks for veterinarians and veterinary technicians. Every session follows VETgirl's signature TED-talk-style, case-based format, making the learning immediately applicable in practice.