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Feature|Articles|May 4, 2026

Veterinary conference calendar (May 2026)

Upcoming industry events for earning continuing education credits

Note that many of the upcoming industry events are being held in person or via a combination of live and virtual learning. Please visit individual event websites for details.

Ongoing

AAVA Annual On Demand Meeting

Hosted by the American Academy of Veterinary Acupuncture

May

European Society of Veterinary Oncology

NAVC SkillShop

Hosted by the North American Veterinary Community

Emerald Coast Veterinary Conference

Hosted by the Alabama Veterinary Medical Association and the Georgia Veterinary Medical Association

Fetch dvm360 Conference

UC Davis Veterinary Conference—AggieVet

June

ACVIM Forum 2026

Hosted by the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine

Great Lakes Veterinary Conference

Hosted by the Michigan Veterinary Medical Association

PacVet (Pacific Veterinary Conference) 2026

Hosted by the California Veterinary Medical Association


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