OVMA Conference and Trade Show

Offering world-class continuing education opportunities and the most extensive veterinary trade show in the country, the OVMA Conference and Trade Show has the brightest and best lineup of speakers and sessions that will get you excited about veterinary medicine!

Will you be joining us Jan. 25-27, 2024, at the Westin Harbour Castle in Toronto?

Conference Overview

Morning Plenary Keynote Sessions
The 2024 OVMA Conference and Trade Show will feature daily plenary keynote sessions on all three days of the conference that will explore solutions to industry’s most pressing challenges through keynote presentations and fireside chats.

• Mental health: The truth you need to hear with Michael Landsberg 
• Breakfast bites: Latest industry news and hottest topics in infectious diseases with Maureen Anderson, DVM, DVSc, PhD, DACVIM and Scott Weese, DVM, DVSc, DACVIM  
• Burning bright in a burnout culture: Self-care strategies for veterinary professionals with Ernie Ward, DVM, CVF

Programs At-A-Glance
Our educational program focuses on a range of topics, including small animal, equine and practice management series.

Small Animal Program
Emergency and Critical Care
Internal Medicine
Theriogenology
Practice Pearls
Dentistry
Pharmacology
Dermatology
Radiology
Surgery
Focus on Infection Program

Equine Program
Practice Management
Master Classes

Emergency and Critical Care
Dentistry

Extras
Student Symposium
OVC Cocktail Reception
OVMA Corporate Partner Symposia
OVC “Lunch With” Sessions
Accessible Veterinary Care
OVMA Annual General Meeting and Continental Breakfast
AAHA Forum and Luncheon

JumpStart Boot Camp
This two day (9:30 am to 12:30 pm both days) virtual workshop is designed to equip frontline staff with the skills and tools required to keep clients happy and engaged. It's open to every member of your practice team, from reception staff to veterinarians. You'll be led through step-by-step processes to:

Handle phone shoppers
Overcome client objections
Handle client complaints
Communicate benefits to gain client compliance
Remind clients and achieve results
Keep the appointment book filled
Provide the ultimate client experience at your hospital