FVMA ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2023 Recap

FVMA Annual Conference returned to Signia by Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek for its 94th year on April 20-23, 2023, providing cutting-edge continuing education (CE) to veterinary professionals from around the world. Veterinarians, veterinary technicians, veterinarian assistants, and practice managers attended the conference not only to earn necessary RACE-approved CE hours but also to network with a variety of veterinary professionals and industry partners.

The flagship event offered 180+ lecture sessions as well as 13 hands-on wet labs where veterinarians and technicians practiced various techniques and clinical procedures such as abdominal ultrasound and dental extractions. Renowned speakers like Dr. Ralph Harvey, Dr. Gary Oswald, and Dr. Jacqueline Whittemore shared their insights on anesthetic techniques, diagnostic testing options, and a variety of specialized topics trending in veterinary medicine. Of the many different lecture sessions offered, Technician Emergency Medicine, Crisis Management and Anesthesia, and Feline Chronic Bronchitis and Asthma saw the highest attendance.

New and unique wet labs were offered this year including Backyard Chicken Medicine, which gave veterinarians and technicians the opportunity to learn about treating companion chickens. Some of the most popular wet labs included Soft Tissue Surgery Boot Camp, Basic Small Animal Abdominal Ultrasound, and Dental Nerve Blocks Cleaning, Probing & Charting.