Veterinary medicine thrives on innovation, collaboration, and the constant pursuit of better care for animals. As this field continues to advance, continuing education opportunities allow veterinary technicians and other such professionals to stay current and provide the highest level of care. Veterinary conferences act as invaluable hubs for students, enthusiasts, and professionals in the veterinary technology field. Bringing together practitioners, learners, and experts from various roles within the industry, these events offer opportunities for skill enhancement, networking, and knowledge exchange.
Attracting like-minded professionals under the roof, these conferences are tailored to provide insights into best practices, the latest research, and emerging technologies. Some conferences focus on specialized topics such as anesthesia or diagnostic imaging, while others may cater to broader themes, ensuring that there is something for everyone involved.
Veterinary technician conferences in 2026 promise to deliver innovative techniques, practical insights, and cutting-edge research for veterinary technicians, veterinarians, and other animal care professionals. These events not only provide valuable learning opportunities, but they also offer a chance for peers to exchange ideas, connect, and explore the emerging trends that shape the future of veterinary medicine.
These conferences are open to veterinary technicians, veterinarians, practice managers, veterinary students, and people interested in a career change to veterinary medicine.
Whether someone is looking to deepen their expertise, broaden their skills, or simply get inspired, here’s a look at some of the best veterinary conferences in 2026.
Featured Vet Tech Conferences in 2026
Veterinary Meeting & Expo (VMX)
Hosted by the North American Veterinary Community (NAVC), the VMX Conference 2026 will take place at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. This conference will focus on combining science and art in veterinary medicine.
With over 1,000 hours of continuing education sessions, the conference will cover diverse topics such as aquatic medicine, exotic animal care, animal behavior, and leveraging AI in veterinary practices. The event’s Expo Hall will feature the latest technologies and products, along with the New Product Gallery and the popular VMX Pet Pitch Competition.
Notably, there will be a virtual participation option as well.
- Date: January 17-20, 2026
- Location: Orlando, Florida
- Cost: Varies widely by profession or student status
- CE Opportunities: Over 1,000 hours of CE
Hosted by the Viticus Group, the WVC Annual Conference 2026 will take place at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. Regarded as one of the largest veterinary conferences globally, the conference attracts veterinary technicians, veterinarians, practice managers, students, and other animal health professionals.
Over 850 hours of CE sessions are available across a wide range of veterinary topics such as equine, small animals, exotics, practice management, and food animals. The conference offers hundreds of educational opportunities, including hands-on CE labs, drop-in learning sessions, and lectures. Moreover, attendees will be able to network and discover innovations in their 500,000 sq. ft. Exhibit Hall.
- Date: February 15-18, 2026
- Location: Las Vegas, Nevada
- Cost: Veterinary Technicians ($248); WVC Vegas 2026 premium pass with no hotel option ($2,498); WVC Vegas 2026 premium pass with hotel option ($3,698)
- CE Opportunities: Over 850 hours of CE opportunities
Midwest Veterinary Conference (MVC)
Organized by the Ohio Veterinary Medical Association (OVMA), the Midwest Veterinary Conference (MVC) 2026 will be held in a hybrid format, with the in-person portion taking place at the Greater Columbus Convention Center in Columbus, Ohio. This annual event is one of the largest veterinary conferences in the U.S., catering to veterinary technicians, professionals, students, and industry exhibitors.
Thousands of veterinary technicians, hospital staff, shelter personnel, students, and other animal care professionals in all fields of veterinary medicine attend the MVC. Participants can attend either in person or access selected sessions virtually for added flexibility. CE hours can be earned both in-person and online.
- Date: February 26-28, 2026
- Location: Columbus, Ohio
- Cost: The registration fees vary depending on your job title, your OVMA membership status, how many days you are planning to attend, and when you register; for example, OVMA members & out-of-state vets (in-person: $185 to $360; hybrid: $310 to $485); OVMA life members (in-person: $150 to $305; hybrid: $275 to $430); non-members in Ohio (in-person: $360 to $535; hybrid: $485 to $660); technicians, staff, & others (in-person: $120 to $265; hybrid: $195 to $340); vet student: OVMA member (free); vet student: non-member and tech & pre-vet students ($35 to $45)
- CE Opportunities: 18 hours of CE opportunities
Fetch dvm360 conferences in 2026
Designed to provide veterinary professionals with continuing education and networking opportunities across various specialties, the Fetch dvm360 conferences in 2026 will take place in multiple locations throughout the year, offering sessions tailored for veterinary technicians, practice managers, and veterinarians.
Attendees at these conferences come together, alongside vet techs and veterinarians from all walks of life, for their choice of 200+ interactive sessions across countless educational tracks.
- Date: March 13-14, 2026; May 29-30, 2026; August 28-30, 2026; September 18-19, 2026; December 4-5, 2026
- Location: Charlotte, North Carolina (March 13-14, 2026); Nashville, Tennessee (May 29-30, 2026); Kansas City, Missouri (August 28-30, 2026); National Harbor, Maryland (September 18-19, 2026); Long Beach, California (December 4-5, 2026)
- Cost: Rates vary widely by profession and the number of days one plans to attend
- CE Opportunities: Over 180 CE hours of clinical, management, technician, wellness courses, and more
Organized by the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners (ABVP), the 2026 ABVP Symposium is a premier event focused on advanced veterinary practice. The symposium typically offers lectures, discussions, and hands-on labs tailored for board-certified veterinarians and other veterinary professionals. ABVP’s Symposia are RACE-approved, offering CE credits across several topics relevant to veterinary specialties.
Offering networking opportunities, the event provides a platform to engage with other veterinary professionals and experts.
- Date: April 9-12, 2026
- Location: Boston, Massachusetts
- Cost: Early Bird deadline ends February 27, 2026; rates vary by profession and when someone enrolls, from $250 to $740
- CE Opportunities: Details about continuing education (CE) hours have not yet been published
Organized by the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine, the ACVIM Forum 2026 will be held at the Summit Seattle Convention Center in Seattle, Washington, USA. This event is considered a key gathering for professionals specializing in veterinary internal medicine, which covers six specialties: neurology, cardiology, large animal internal medicine, oncology, nutrition, and small animal internal medicine.
The conference includes dedicated tracks for veterinary technicians and hundreds of scientific research abstracts. The tracks aim to enhance professional skills and knowledge, making this conference a valuable opportunity for vet techs to engage with cutting-edge research and clinical practices.
The conference is also available virtually.
- Date: June 11-13, 2026
- Location: Seattle, Washington
- Cost: TBD
- CE Opportunities: TBD
The AVMA Convention 2026 will take place in Anaheim, California. AVMA Convention unites the whole veterinary community each summer, which includes veterinarians, veterinary technicians, students, practice managers, and others, for world-class education, networking, and special events. It’s the premier CE event for all veterinary professionals.
Key features include networking with veterinary professionals worldwide, interactive workshops, practical labs, lectures, and opportunities to explore cutting-edge technologies in the exhibit hall.
- Date: July 10-14, 2026
- Location: Anaheim, California
- Cost: TBD
- CE Opportunities: While specific details on the number of continuing education hours available for 2026 have not yet been disclosed, previous conventions have offered hundreds of hours of CE credits.
International Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care Symposium (IVECCS 2026)
Organized by the Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Society (VECCS), the International Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Symposium (IVECCS) 2026 will take place at the Savannah Convention Center in Savannah, Georgia. This conference is a leading event for professionals in critical care and veterinary emergencies.
Covering emergency medicine, anesthesia, critical care, surgery, and other related veterinary fields, this event caters to veterinary technicians, veterinarians, and other specialists in emergency and critical care.
- Date: September 14-17, 2026
- Location: Savannah, Georgia
- Cost: TBD
- CE Opportunities: Over 40 hours of CE opportunities
Southwest Veterinary Symposium (SWVS) 2026
The Southwest Veterinary Symposium (SWVS) 2026 will take place at the Henry B. González Convention Center in San Antonio, Texas.
SWVS is a partnership of the Louisiana, Arkansas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, and Texas VMAs, as well as the Oklahoma Veterinary Technician Association, Arkansas Veterinary Technician Association, New Mexico Registered Veterinary Technician Association, and the Veterinary Team Association of Texas. It provides continuing education for veterinary professionals in the Southwest region and the nation.
This annual symposium includes continuing education, exhibits, interactive labs, and social activities. It serves DVMs, RVTs, hospital personnel, veterinary and technician students, and the suppliers who provide the products and services that support veterinary medicine.
- Date: September 17-20, 2026
- Location: San Antonio, Texas
- Cost: TBD
- CE Opportunities: 28 hours of CE opportunities
The Vet Show in 2026 will have two major events in the US:
The first one is the Wild West Vet Show, which will take place in Reno, Nevada, focusing on providing comprehensive veterinary education and networking opportunities in a unique setting.
The second one is the New York Vet Show, which will take place in New York City, featuring a range of clinical, business, and practice management tracks tailored for veterinary professionals. Attendees at this conference can expect hundreds of exhibitors, networking opportunities, and access to cutting-edge innovations and education.
Both shows in the United States are designed to enhance the knowledge and skills of veterinary technicians, practice managers, and veterinarians while offering insights into the latest advancements and technologies in the field. The Vet Show emphasizes accessibility, affordability, and a balanced format that accommodates networking and learning.
- Date: October 14-17, 2026; October 29-30, 2026
- Location: Reno, Nevada (October 14-17, 2026); New York City, New York (October 29-30, 2026)
- Cost: Between $99 and $599, depending on profession and level of access desired
- CE Opportunities: Wild West Vet (36 hours of CE); New York (16 hours of CE)
