Celebrating the art and science of veterinary medicine is the central theme for the upcoming Veterinary Meeting & Expo (VMX) early next year.
Presented by North American Veterinary Community (NAVC), the 42nd annual VMX, titled Festival of the HeARTS, will offer close to 1,000 hours of continuing education (CE) sessions, as well as the VMX Expo Hall, featuring industry exhibitors. The conference is happening on Jan. 25-29, 2025, at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla.
“Animals today are living longer, better quality lives, and veterinary professionals from all over the world come to VMX each year to learn what’s new and to perfect their skills and knowledge so they can keep our pets and all animals healthy and happy,” says NAVC CEO Gene O’Neill, adding the conference will serve as the “launchpad for the latest innovations in veterinary medicine.”
Festival of the HeARTS aims to showcase all types of art forms–many with a surprising “animal twist”–alongside state-of-the-art advances in veterinary medicine.
“We know that it takes so much more than years of schooling to do what veterinary professionals do every single day,” says O’Neill. “VMX 2025’s Festival of the HeARTS celebrates the emotion and the art behind the science, taking VMX and veterinary care to yet another level of excellence.”
VMX 2025 is offering continuing education in a variety of formats, including classroom lectures, hands-on workshops, masterclasses, and art and crafts project. A sample of sessions below:
Popular pets
- Oh No, the Bulldog Is Blue – Managing the Brachycephalic Crisis
- Do Dogs Really See in Black & White? Facts and Myths About Animal Vision
- Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP) Updates
- How the Heck Do You Care for the “Miniature Pig”?
Aquatics
- Aging Gracefully Beneath the Waves: Navigating Medical Issues in Seals, Sea Lions, and Sea Otters
- From Shore to Survival: The Medical Management of Stranded Marine Mammals
Behavior
- “What’s Love Got To Do With It?” Exploring Human-Directed Aggression in Cats
- Why Dogs Fight – Think “Couples Therapy”
- “Mee-OWW!” How the Senses Influence Feline Aggression
- Exotics
- Turtley Awesome: Adventures in Sea Turtle Veterinary Medicine
- Macropod 101: Wallabies & Kangaroos Can Keep You Hopping
NAVC will continue to offer its $125 early bird registration pricing through Oct. 31, 2024. For more information, visit the NAVC website.