Upcoming Veterinary Conferences in July & August You Can’t Miss

This summer, the veterinary community will gather to learn, network, and lead. July and August 2025 are filled with influential conferences, each with a chance to sharpen your skills, earn CE, and join a group of like-minded professionals dedicated to animal care.

Whether you are venturing into exotic mammal medicine or building further in small animal practice, these conferences scheduled for the future are your stepping stone to expansion, learning, and motivation. Explore and learn more at the Veterinary Conferences page.

1: AVMA Convention 2025 & 40th World Veterinary Association Congress

Date: July 18-22, 2025

Location: Washington, D.C.

This July, Washington, D.C., welcomes a historic union of the AVMA Convention and the 40th World Veterinary Association Congress (WVAC), bringing together thousands of veterinary professionals worldwide under one event. It's not just a convention, it's a celebration of global veterinary synergy, innovation, and future-oriented animal care.

Why Join AVMA Convention 2025

• Committed to tracks in companion animals, equine, food animals, public health, and leadership.
• Hands-on clinical skills labs, live talks, and simulation learning.
• Topics to be discussed by international speakers include animal welfare, zoonotic diseases, sustainability, and veterinary trends—global veterinary conference.
• AVMA Career Center membership, professional development workshops, and wellness initiatives.
• Lively Expo Hall with cutting-edge technology and instruments in the veterinary industry.

This joint conference is ideal for veterinarians, veterinary technicians, students, instructors, and policy makers who want to be at the leading edge of an ever-evolving veterinary profession.

2: GCVS 2025 DVM & Tech Symposiums

• Tech Symposium:

Date: July 26, 2025

Location: Lone Star Tomball Campus

• DVM Symposium:

Date: August 23-24, 2025

Location: The Westin, Memorial City, Houston, TX

The GCVS 2025 Continuing Education Symposium is a standout among veterinary CE conferences in 2025 USA, hosted by one of the world’s largest veterinary hospitals, Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists.

With separate dates for DVMs and technicians, this event provides a focused learning experience tailored to each role within the veterinary team. Veterinarians and veterinary techs attending these upcoming veterinary conferences will benefit from TBVME-approved continuing education hours and presentations from board-certified specialists and licensed veterinary technicians.

Why Attend GCVS 2025 DVM & Tech Symposiums

• Two dedicated events: one for veterinary technicians and one for DVMs.
• Board-certified and licensed professionals lead sessions.
• CE credits approved by the Texas Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners.
• Ideal for those seeking focused, expert-level training in the Houston area.

This is one of the 2025 vet conferences designed for those looking to sharpen their clinical skills and stay at the forefront of veterinary care.

3: 37th Annual Fred Scott Feline Symposium

Date: July 25-27, 2025

Location: Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, Ithaca, NY

As the foremost feline health conference, the 37th Fred Scott Feline Symposium is sponsored by the Cornell Feline Health Center, the world leader in feline medicine and research. Now in its 37th year, the 2025 veterinary conference will be delivered in a hybrid format, with both in-person attendance at Cornell and a live virtual broadcast.

Feline-only professionals can gain as many as 15 continuing education credits when going in-depth on feline-specific challenges, treatments, and advancements.

Why Attend the 37th Annual Fred Scott Feline Symposium

• Expert-led lectures by Cornell’s feline health authorities
• Interactive sessions and opportunities to engage with colleagues and exhibitors
• Unique add-ons: on-site massages, campus tours, curated meals, and more
• Perfect for feline-focused DVMs and technicians

Whether you are attending virtually or on campus, this veterinary continuing education conference 2025 offers a well-rounded, enjoyable, and academically rich experience focused exclusively on felines.

4: Southern Veterinary Conference 2025

Date: August 6-9, 2025

Location: Birmingham, Alabama

The Southern Veterinary Conference (SVC) 2025, sponsored for its 37th year by the Jefferson County Veterinary Medical Association, continues to be one of the most respected CE events in the South.

Designed for practitioners who prefer a small, high-quality conference environment, SVC offers a very interactive and customized learning experience.

Why You Should Be at Southern Veterinary Conference 2025

• 120+ hours of RACE-approved CE aimed at veterinarians, vet techs, and practice managers.
• Educational tracks in small animal medicine, anaesthesia, dermatology, emergency medicine, practice management, and more.
• Keynote speakers are board-certified experts, authors, and industry leaders.
• Evening receptions, networking, and Q&A with expert panels.
• Premier brands, tech demos, and practice solutions in a large exhibit hall.
• A versatile venue with a casual atmosphere, ideal for intensive learning.

If you're looking for value-oriented education and actionable takeaways you can implement in your clinic immediately, SVC is an event you won't want to miss.

5: Fetch Kansas City Veterinary Conference 2025

Date: August 22-24, 2025

Location: Kansas City Convention Center, Missouri

Hosted by DVM360, the Fetch Kansas City Conference 2025 is all about reimagining how veterinary learning happens, interactive, hands-on, and ridiculously personal. From clinical to emotional intelligence training, it provides a full-spectrum learning experience that feels like a homecoming with your professional tribe.

Why Attend the Fetch Kansas City Veterinary Conference 2025

• A 3-day CE experience for veterinarians, technicians, practice leaders, and students
• Tracks for internal medicine, surgery, radiology, dentistry, wellness, behavior, and practice development.
• Hands-on labs and real-world, problem-based sessions with expert faculty.
• "Connect & Recharge" areas for mindfulness, wellness breaks, and mental health awareness.
• Giant Exhibit Hall with networking lounges, product launches, and giveaways.
• CE you will use, content that’s immediately applicable to clinical practice.

With its energy, passion, and focus on community, the Fetch KC conference is ideal for anyone seeking to learn, develop, and be inspired by their peers and mentors.

6: AEMV (Association of Exotic Mammal Veterinarians ) Annual Conference 2025

Date: August 24-28, 2025

Location: Seattle, Washington

The Association of Exotic Mammal Veterinarians (AEMV) unites an enthusiastic group of exotic companion mammal care professionals. The 2025 Seattle annual conference provides targeted CE to those treating underserved species in routine practice.

Why Come to AEMV Conference 2025

• Advanced lectures and lab classes on the diagnosis, treatment, and surgical management of unusual mammals like rabbits, guinea pigs, chinchillas, sugar gliders, and ferrets.
• Speakers are premier exotic veterinarians, researchers, and wildlife specialists.
• Panels featuring new research, case studies, and pharmacology specific to exotics.
• Excellent networking opportunities in a specialist but emerging specialty.
• Perfect for veterinarians, veterinary technicians, and students interested in or studying a specialty in exotic medicine.

If you're ready to refine your expertise in one of the most specialized areas of veterinary medicine, then this event is your ideal match.

Discover More Veterinary Conferences Throughout the Year

July and August 2025 are great months for learning and connection, but the journey does not end here. Whether you plan for Fall or seek out virtual CE options, Vet and Tech's Veterinary Conferences is your one-stop solution for verified current veterinary events.