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Small Animal Veterinary Conferences 2027
Small animal veterinary conferences in 2027: US meetings for companion animal veterinarians and technicians with dates, cities and RACE CE.
01 In short
15 upcoming meetings in 13 states, 2 with an online option. Next: VMX 2027, Jan 16–20, 2027 in Orlando, FL. Most list RACE CE credit; published registration starts at $349.
02 Meetings
January 2027
3 meetings-
VMX 2027
from $395 DVM CVT
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SkiCE 2027: A Focus on Feline Medicine
from $545 DVM CVT
Early-bird rate until Nov 2
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MVMA 2027 Winter Meeting
DVM
February 2027
2 meetings-
Midwest Veterinary Conference 2027
Hybrid DVM
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WVC Vegas 2027
RACE CE from $349 DVM CVT
March 2027
1 meeting-
VVMA Winter Conference 2027
DVM
April 2027
1 meeting-
Fetch Nashville Veterinary Conference 2027
RACE CE DVM
June 2027
1 meeting-
PacVet 2027
from $625 Hybrid DVM CVT
August 2027
2 meetings-
Fetch Kansas City Veterinary Conference 2027
DVM
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WVC Nashville 2027
DVM CVT
September 2027
2 meetings-
AAHA CON 2027
DVM CVT
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Southwest Veterinary Symposium 2027
DVM CVT
October 2027
1 meeting-
Wild West Vet 2027
36 RACE CE DVM CVT
November 2027
2 meetings-
2027 FelineVMA Annual Conference
DVM
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Fetch Phoenix Veterinary Conference 2027
RACE CE DVM
03 Guide
Large veterinary shows vs focused small animal meetings
Small animal veterinary conferences range from national shows with hundreds of sessions and a big exhibit hall to state association meetings and focused courses in dentistry, surgery, emergency, internal medicine or behavior. Companion animal practitioners usually attend for medicine they can use in clinic the next week.
The large shows give choice but need planning: pick sessions ahead and check how far apart the rooms are. State meetings are smaller and cheaper and include state topics such as controlled-substance rules. Dentistry and ultrasound courses add wet labs with limited seats and separate fees.
04 Guide
RACE approval, state boards and technician credit
Look for the RACE statement on the program. RACE is the AAVSB's registry of approved veterinary continuing education, and RACE providers are searchable through CE Broker. Each state veterinary board sets renewal hours and may limit online or practice management hours, so check before counting a business session.
Veterinary technicians and assistants often have their own track at small animal meetings. Confirm that the RACE approval covers technicians and that your state's technician credentialing body accepts it.
05 Guide
Team attendance, cost and online CE
Some practices send veterinarians and technicians to the same meeting so a new dental or anesthesia protocol is adopted by everyone at once. Compare team rates, lab fees and hotel blocks, which fill well before large shows.
Online RACE-approved CE suits lecture topics but cannot teach extractions or ultrasound. RACEtrack, the AAVSB's tracking tool, keeps in-person and online hours in one record. DEA's MATE Act training does not apply to practitioners who are solely veterinarians.
By the MedCE Hub Editorial Desk · checked Oct 30, 2026 · Sources: AAVSB: about RACE-approved CE, DEA Diversion Control: MATE Act training letter to registrants
06 Questions
Which is the next one?
VMX 2027 — Jan 16–20, 2027, Orlando, FL.
Where are most small animal conferences 2027 held?
Upcoming meetings are spread over 13 states; the most are in NV (2), TN (2), FL (1), CO (1). Use the conference finder to filter by state or distance.
Are there online or hybrid options?
2 upcoming meetings can be attended online (fully virtual or hybrid).
How many small animal conferences 2027 are listed?
We list 15 meetings, 15 upcoming ones. Each entry links to the official website and shows the date we last checked it.