2025 Annual Meeting & Conference

2025 Annual Meeting and Conference

September 4-6, 2025
Hyatt Regency New Orleans
601 Loyola Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70113

Join us for an inspiring and transformative experience at our annual conference, "Rhythms of Excellence: Strategies for Veterinary Hospital Success," designed exclusively for business leaders and managers of veterinary hospitals. This year, we delve into the dynamic and evolving world of veterinary care management, where the art of leadership meets the science of success. 

In today's fast-paced veterinary industry, achieving and maintaining excellence requires a delicate balance. Just as in music, where rhythm is the backbone that unites different instruments to create harmony, effective veterinary leadership integrates diverse elements — strategic planning, team empowerment, client engagement, and operational efficiency — to create a thriving practice. 

At "Rhythms of Excellence," you will gain insights from industry leaders and pioneers who have mastered the craft of synchronizing these elements to achieve exceptional results. Through dynamic keynote presentations, interactive workshops, and collaborative panel discussions, we will explore strategies to optimize practice performance, enhance team dynamics, and elevate patient care.

                          

Special Programs & Events Not to Miss!

Pre-Conference Workshop
Sharpen Your Financial Skills.  Finance Fundamentals Every Manager Needs to Know
This comprehensive six-hour in-person workshop is designed to provide managers with a fundamental understanding of financial management tailored specifically to veterinary hospitals. Throughout the workshop, participants will delve into essential financial concepts, including revenue generation, cost control, cash flow management, and theft prevention. Additionally, the session emphasizes the importance of client education around pet care costs, equipping managers with strategies to effectively communicate the value and necessity of veterinary services to pet owners. This foundational knowledge empowers managers with practical, actionable skills crucial for supporting hospital operations. By the end of the workshop, participants will develop a solid understanding of financial principles, which will help them manage finances more effectively, control costs, educate clients, and make informed decisions that support the hospital's financial success.
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Career Conversations
Ever wish you could talk through career planning with a trusted colleague? At the 2025 Annual Conference, you can! These confidential conversations will allow you to ask questions, request feedback and can yield important insights that will equip you to be more proactive as you grow your career. Registration is required, no additional cost. Participation is limited. For more details.

PRESENTING SPONSORS

IDEXX

PARTICIPATING SPONSORS

Boehringer Ingelheim Hill's Pet Nutrition
Schultz Scratch Financial



Continuing Education Hours

16.5 hours are available for the VHMA Annual Conference 

6 hours are available for the Pre-Conference Workshop

Total of 22.5 Continuing Education Hours for all programs

Additional CE hours can be earned by accessing program recordings in the OnDemand catalog after the conference. Paid conference attendees receive free access to all session recordings after the conference.