The Complete List of Animal Health Conferences 2026

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January 2026

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AVMA Veterinary Leadership Conference

Veterinary

Date: January 8–10 2026

Location: Chicago, IL

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Uncharted Veterinary Conference

Veterinary

Date: January 16 2026

Location: Orlando, FL

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VMX (Veterinary Meeting & Expo)

Veterinary

Date: January 17–21 2026

Location: Orlando, FL

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OVMA Conference (Ontario Veterinary Medical Association)

Veterinary

Date: January 29–31 2026

Location: Toronto, ON, Canada

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Barkleigh Pet Pro Cruise

Pet Care

Date: January 5–10 2026

Location: Western Caribbean

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AAFCO Midyear Meeting

Animal Health

Date: January 20–22 2026

Location: New Orleans, LA

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Pet Industry Leadership Summit

Pet Care

Date: January 26–28 2026

Location: Phoenix, AZ

February 2026

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Crossroads Veterinary Conference

Veterinary

Date: February 5–7 2026

Location: Noblesville, IN

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LVMA Winter Meeting

Veterinary

Date: February 6–9 2026

Location: Lafayette, LA

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WVC Las Vegas

Veterinary

Date: February 15–18 2026

Location: Las Vegas, NV

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Midwest Veterinary Conference (MVC)

Veterinary

Date: February 26–28 2026

Location: Columbus, OH

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American Association of Swine Veterinarians: AASV 57th Annual Meeting

Veterinary

Date: February 27 – March 3 2026

Location: Las Vegas, NV

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Groom Expo West

Grooming

Date: February 19–22 2026

Location: Pasadena, CA

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NAPPS Conference

Pet Care

Date: February 27 – March 1 2026

Location: Raleigh, NC

March 2026

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Oregon Veterinary Conference (OVC)

Veterinary

Date: March 7–9 2026

Location: Corvallis, OR

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Fetch by dvm360 Charlotte

Veterinary

Date: March 13–14 2026

Location: Charlotte, NC

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Veterinary Orthopedic Society (VOS) Annual Conference

Veterinary

Date: March 14–21 2026

Location: Big Sky, MT

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HiVE Midwest

Veterinary

Date: March 21–22 2026

Location: Covington, KY

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AHNTI Europe

Animal Health

Date: March 2–4 2026

Location: London, UK

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Natural Products Expo West

Holistic

Date: March 3–6 2026

Location: Anaheim, CA

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Connect: Canada’s Pet Trade Expo

Pet Care

Date: March 4–5 2026

Location: Niagara Falls, ON, Canada

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GROOM’D

Grooming

Date: March 13–15 2026

Location: Atlanta, GA

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ClickerExpo New York

Training/Behavior

Date: March 20–22 2026

Location: Westchester County, NY

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The Pet Summit

Pet Care

Date: March 23–26 2026

Location: Orlando, FL

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Global Pet Expo

Pet Care

Date: March 26–28 2026

Location: Orlando, FL

April 2026

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Animal Care Expo

Veterinary

Date: April 7–10 2026

Location: Pittsburgh, PA

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ABVP Symposium

Veterinary

Date: April 9–14 2026

Location: Boston, MA

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FVMA Annual Conference

Veterinary

Date: April 16–19 2026

Location: Orlando, FL

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AAVMC Annual Conference & Iverson Bell Symposium

Veterinary

Date: April 16–20 2026

Location: Washington D.C.

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Mountain Veterinary Conference

Veterinary

Date: April 19–22 2026

Location: Cherokee, NC

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North American Veterinary Dermatology Forum

Veterinary

Date: April 30 – May 4 2026

Location: Indianapolis, IN

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Interpets Tokyo

Pet Care

Date: April 2–5 2026

Location: Tokyo, Japan

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Animal AgTech Innovation Summit

Animal Health

Date: April 8–9 2026

Location: Fort Worth, TX

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Northwest Grooming Show

Grooming

Date: April 16–19 2026

Location: Tacoma, WA

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Petfood Forum

Pet Care

Date: April 27–29 2026

Location: Kansas City, MO

May 2026

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Best Friends National Conference

Veterinary

Date: May 7–9 2026

Location: Salt Lake City, UT

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VetForum Europe

Veterinary

Date: May 11–12 2026

Location: Spain

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Veterinary Laser Surgery Symposium (VLSS)

Veterinary

Date: May 15–16 2026

Location: Las Vegas, NV

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Veterinary Education Conference (NJVMA)

Veterinary

Date: May 16–17 2026

Location: Atlantic City, NJ

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Sun ’n Fun Veterinary Conference

Veterinary

Date: May 17–20 2026

Location: Myrtle Beach, SC

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Emerald Coast Veterinary Conference

Veterinary

Date: May 27–31 2026

Location: Miramar Beach, FL

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Fetch by dvm360 Nashville

Veterinary

Date: May 29–30 2026

Location: Nashville, TN

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Deutsche Vet

Veterinary

Date: May 29–30 2026

Location: Dortmund, Germany

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UC Davis AggieVET Conference

Veterinary

Date: May 30–31 2026

Location: Davis, CA

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PFEXPO West

Pet Care

Date: May 5–6 2026

Location: Anaheim, CA

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Best Friends National Conference

Animal Welfare

Date: May 7–9 2026

Location: Salt Lake City, UT

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The One Pet Show - TOPS Shanghai

Pet Care

Date: May 7–10 2026

Location: NECC, Shanghai, China

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Petfood Forum Europe

Pet Care

Date: May 11 2026

Location: Nuremberg, Germany

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Interzoo

Pet Care

Date: May 12–15 2026

Location: Nuremberg, Germany

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Intergroom

Grooming

Date: May 14–17 2026

Location: Secaucus, NJ

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NASC Annual Conference

Pet Care

Date: May 19–21 2026

Location: Phoenix, AZ

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Pets Canada Industry Show Abbotsford

Pet Care

Date: May 24–25 2026

Location: Abbotsford, BC, Canada

June 2026

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BVA Live

Veterinary

Date: June 11–12 2026

Location: Birmingham, UK

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ACVIM Forum

Veterinary

Date: June 11–13 2026

Location: Seattle, WA

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Great Lakes Veterinary Conference (GLVC)

Veterinary

Date: June 14–15 2026

Location: Mackinac Island, MI

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Pacific Veterinary Conference (PACVET)

Veterinary

Date: June 18–21 2026

Location: Sacramento, CA

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VetGirl U

Veterinary

Date: June 19–21 2026

Location: Salt Lake City, UT

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PetQuest

Pet Care

Date: June 18–21 2026

Location: Wilmington, OH

July 2026

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Mississippi Veterinary Medical Association Summer Conference

Veterinary

Date: July 9–13 2026

Location: Gulf Shores, AL

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AVMA Convention

Veterinary

Date: July 10–14 2026

Location: Anaheim, CA

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LA Pet Fair

Pet Care

Date: July 11–12 2026

Location: Pomona, CA

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Heart of America Grooming Show

Grooming

Date: July 16–19 2026

Location: Overland Park, KS

August 2026

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WVC Nashville

Veterinary

Date: August 15–18 2026

Location: Nashville, TN

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Fetch by dvm360 Kansas City

Veterinary

Date: August 28–29 2026

Location: Kansas City, MO

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SUPERZOO

Pet Care

Date: August 11–12 2026

Location: Las Vegas, NV

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All American Grooming Show

Grooming

Date: August 13–16 2026

Location: Schaumburg, IL

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KC Animal Health Corridor Summit

Animal Health

Date: August 31 – September 1 2026

Location: Kansas City, MO

September 2026

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Veterinary Innovation Summit

Veterinary

Date: TBD, Fall 2026

Location: Kansas City, MO

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VHMA Annual Meeting and Conference

Veterinary

Date: September 10–12 2026

Location: Reno, NV

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IVECCS - International Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care Symposium

Veterinary

Date: September 14–17 2026

Location: Savannah, GA

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AAHA Con

Veterinary

Date: September 17–20 2026

Location: Portland, OR

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Southwest Veterinary Symposium (SWVS)

Veterinary

Date: September 17–20 2026

Location: San Antonio, TX

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Fetch by dvm360 National Harbor

Veterinary

Date: September 18–19 2026

Location: National Harbor, MD

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VetForum USA

Veterinary

Date: September 21–22 2026

Location: United States of America

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FelineVMA Annual Conference

Veterinary

Date: September 24–28 2026

Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL

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New England Veterinary Conference

Veterinary

Date: September 24–28 2026

Location: Portland, ME

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Pacific Northwest Veterinary Conference (PNWVC)

Veterinary

Date: September 25–27 2026

Location: Tacoma, WA

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Groom Expo

Grooming

Date: September 10–13 2026

Location: Hershey, PA

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PFEXPO East

Pet Care

Date: September 17–18 2026

Location: Uncasville, CT

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Pets Canada Industry Show Drummondville

Pet Care

Date: September 20–21 2026

Location: Drummondville, QC, Canada

October 2026

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Vet Together

Veterinary

Date: October 1–3 2026

Location: Las Vegas, NV

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American Association of Bovine Practitioners (AABP) Annual Conference

Veterinary

Date: October 1–4 2026

Location: Minneapolis, MN

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ACVS Surgery Summit

Veterinary

Date: October 7–12 2026

Location: Charlotte, NC

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Lewis and Clark Veterinary Conference

Veterinary

Date: October 7–10 2026

Location: South Sioux City, NE

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Wild West Vet Show

Veterinary

Date: October 14–16 2026

Location: Reno, NV

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Singapore Vet

Veterinary

Date: TBD, October 2026

Location: Singapore

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CANIS Conference

Pet Care

Date: October 7–10 2026

Location: Schaumberg, IL

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Pets Canada Industry Show Toronto

Pet Care

Date: October 7–8 2026

Location: Mississauga, ON, Canada

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AHNTI USA

Animal Health

Date: October 26–28 2026

Location: Boston, MA

November 2026

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New York Vet

Veterinary

Date: TBD, November 2026

Location: New York, NY

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London Vet Show

Veterinary

Date: TBD, November 2026

Location: London, UK

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Pet Sitter World Educational Conference

Pet Care

Date: November 6–8 2026

Location: Albuquerque, NM

December 2026

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American Association of Equine Practitioners Annual Convention

Veterinary

Date: December 6–11 2026

Location: Las Vegas, NV

🦮 About the Animal Health Conference Calendar

The Animal Health Conference Calendar is maintained by Ryan Leech, host of The Bird Bath and founder of First 100 Consulting, which advises veterinary and pet-health businesses on growth, strategy, and innovation.
Our team reviews and updates this list monthly to ensure that every veterinary and animal-health conference reflects the most current dates, locations, and registration links available. We monitor official event pages, industry associations, and verified exhibitor lists so you can trust this resource to stay accurate throughout 2026.

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🧭 Understanding the Categories

We organize conferences into easy-to-browse categories so you can quickly find what matters most:

  • Veterinary - clinical CE events, hospital management meetings, and veterinary association conferences.

  • Animal Health - biotech, pharmaceutical, and diagnostics industry gatherings focused on research and innovation.

  • Pet Care - retail, nutrition, and product-brand events centered on consumer trends and pet-owner engagement.

  • Grooming / Training / Behavior - professional grooming, behavior science, and hands-on education for pet-care specialists.

  • Holistic / Wellness -alternative medicine, integrative therapies, and emerging approaches in whole-pet health.

Each tag helps visitors filter events that best fit their focus area or professional goals.

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