AVMA Meetings & Events

Do you have a topic in mind for a leadership development session? Programs are currently being accepted for consideration of inclusion at the AVMA VLC, taking place January 7-9, 2027, in Chicago. Proposals are due by April 14th. Submit your proposal: bit.ly/4sMrbzx

Arguably just as important as selecting what CE sessions you'll attend at #AVMA2026 is where you plan to dine out. Try out one of these 10 delicious eateries and don't forget to make reservations, so you don't miss out. Read more from AVMA News: bit.ly/4snmvPB

AVMA invites #AVMA2026 convention attendees to the happiest place on earth—Disneyland on Sunday, July 12! Don't miss out, register today at avma.org/Convention **A limited number of $35 tickets are available. Once sold out, tickets will be priced at $99 through June 1.

While attending #AVMA2026, be sure to take part in unique, educational excursions that dive deep into important veterinary topics, including the Orange County Bee Team Honey Bee Excursion and the Santa Ana Zoo Monarch Butterfly Excursion. Register at avma.org/Convention

LAST CALL: Registration for the virtual #AWJAC2026 closes TODAY! This virtual contest is an educational tool designed to enhance understanding and awareness of welfare issues affecting animals used for human purposes. Learn more and register at avma.org/AWJAC

Bring your family to the #AVMA2026 can't-miss party at @SplitsvilleANA, featuring bowling, a silent disco, and more. Afterwards, don't miss Disneyland's fireworks. Register at avma.org/Convention Thank you to @CareCredit, @HillsPet, and the AVMA Trust for hosting.

Registration for the 2026 virtual Animal Welfare Assessment Contest®, taking place April 25-26, closes in 1 week! Veterinary, undergraduate, and graduate students are invited to attend this two-day, condensed and convenient contest option. Register at avma.org/AWJAC

Do you have a topic in mind for a leadership development session? Programs are currently being accepted for consideration of inclusion at the AVMA VLC, taking place January 7-9, 2027, in Chicago. Proposals are due by April 14th. Submit your proposal: bit.ly/4sMrbzx

Interested in becoming a judge for AVMA’s Animal Welfare Assessment Contest® (AWJAC)? AWJAC is an educational tool for enhancing understanding and awareness of animal welfare issues. Apply for consideration for the two annual contests: bit.ly/4bgwpw4

Join Dr. Mark Penning, Vice President of Animals, Science, and Environment at Disney Parks, for his #AVMA2026 Keynote Address "Hugged by a mountain gorilla: Embracing the need to protect animals and their habitats." Don't miss out, register today at avma.org/Convention

Registration for the #AWJAC2026 closes in 2 weeks! This contest ensures that tomorrow's leaders in the animal industries acquire enhanced knowledge of animal welfare and develop strong communication skills. Register at avma.org/AWJAC

Pollinators are indispensable to maintaining biodiversity. Join us at #AVMA2026 for the "Orange County Bee Team Honeybee Excursion," for a combination of lectures, hands-on experience in the bee yard, and diagnostic laboratory activities. Learn more: bit.ly/3P8gTLn

Summer nights in Anaheim are arguably the best part of the Southern California climate. That’s especially true during #AVMA2026, happening July 10-14. AVMA News has gathered some ideas to help keep your evenings just as exciting as your work day: bit.ly/40wfeBJ

Registration for the virtual #AWJAC2026 closes in 3 weeks! This virtual contest is an educational tool designed to enhance understanding and awareness of welfare issues affecting animals used for human purposes. Learn more and register at avma.org/AWJAC

Registration for the virtual #AWJAC2026 closes in 3 weeks! This virtual contest is an educational tool designed to enhance understanding and awareness of welfare issues affecting animals used for human purposes. Learn more and register at avma.org/AWJAC

AVMA invites convention attendees to the happiest place on earth—Disneyland. Ticket provides park entry from 4:00 p.m. until close on July 12. Register today and grab your tickets: avma.org/Convention *Note, the park will also be open to the public during this time.

With #AVMA2026 taking place July 10-14 in Anaheim, why not make a family trip out of it? From theme parks and museums to day trips, AVMA News has gathered some ideas to help you make the most of your time around "The Happiest Place on Earth." Read more: bit.ly/4ckazd5

Registration for the 2026 virtual Animal Welfare Assessment Contest closes in 4 weeks! This virtual contest teaches ethical reasoning, promotes critical thinking, and improves communication skills. Register: bit.ly/4kUWjcR

Registration is open for the 2026 virtual Animal Welfare Assessment Contest® (AWJAC) taking place April 25-26! Species in the spring contest include show rabbits and free range broilers. Register today: bit.ly/4kUWjcR

Registration for #AVMA2026 is officially OPEN! Join your veterinary colleagues July 10-14 in Anaheim, California, for the veterinary event of the summer! Enjoy world-class CE, special symposiums, and fun activities for the whole family! Register now: bit.ly/4axnZBe