The North American Veterinary Conference is an annual grand event in the veterinary field, hosted by the North American Veterinary Medical Association. Its original purpose is to promote the global development of the veterinary industry and advance the standards of animal health care. As the world's largest conference for the pet healthcare and related industries, it attracts a large number of professionals every year.The previous edition alone drew 18,000 participants from over 80 countries worldwide, including more than10,000 veterinary professionals.

The continuing education content of this conference includes the following:

For small animals: Topics focus on dentistry, surgery, sports medicine, acupuncture, dermatology, and critical care.

For large animals: Content covers areas ranging from equine infections and inflammation to farm animal seminars.

Other offerings: Educational courses on exotic pets, farm animals, veterinary technicians,practice management, and personal development.

In terms of exhibition influence, there is a community-based on-site activity program that focuses on topics and trends of interest to veterinary communities across the United States. These smaller-scale,focused activities address diverse needs of the veterinary industry-from patient treatment to catering to the specific needs of individual members of the veterinary team-and are promoted extensively among veterinary communities throughout the U.S.