Created in 1958, the French Association of Companion Animal Veterinarians (AFVAC) - initially the National Conference of Veterinarians Specialized in Small Animals (CNVSPA), quickly felt the need to bring veterinarians together around an annual event, the National Congress. Intended for all general and specialist veterinarians, both private and salaried, AFVAC the Congress has become over the years the essential scientific meeting for pet veterinarians with more than 2,600 veterinarians and 4,505 badges distributed. The program designed by the scientific committee of the Congress includes a general program that is structured around a theme that meets the current concerns of the veterinarian and an optional program that places a large emphasis on workshops, tutorials and practical work. This program is delivered by nearly 196 speakers during 292 conferences in 108 training modules in 12 rooms that operate simultaneously.

Join us in Atlantic City for another engaging educational experience. Earn 17+ RACE-approved CE credits and interact and network with peers, friends, and the top voices in veterinary medicine. VCS member Dr. Robert Silver will be giving 3 lectures on cannabis.

Dr. Judy Morgan, America’s best known natural pet advocate, holistic veterinarian of over 38 years, and owner of Naturally Healthy Pets, will be hosting this fun and educational 2 day Experience on October 12-13, 2024! Pet parents, pet professionals, vet students, vet techs, and veterinarians can participate in a jam-packed weekend of expert speakers and exhibitors sharing the latest information, products, and the true science behind holistic pet care.

The organizers of this event have a mission to engage all key participants in the value chain, so they can address the full scope of how animal health impacts pet owners, veterinarians, and farmers today. “Across regions of Asia, prediction, prevention, and treatment of disease in animals are becoming increasingly important, with Japan and China continuing to lead the charge, but we are seeing new markets emerging including Thailand, India, Indonesia, Vietnam, Singapore, South Korea, and Malaysia. One of the biggest challenges in this region for large animal health companies is sourcing innovation, and for start-ups, it is entering new markets.”

This comprehensive event is presented by the NAVC in a collaborative partnership with the American Pet Products Association (APPA), National Animal Supplements Council (NASC) and the Animal Policy Group (APG). Attendees will have the chance to examine the current CBD landscape, scientific developments and evolving regulations through two distinct content tracks tailored for specific audiences.

This annual conference features world-class lecturers, innovative exhibitors, and RACE-approved continuing education. It is the most comprehensive source of integrative, continuing medical education for veterinarians. Our own VCS founder, Dr. Gary Richter, will be giving a lecture series on longevity.

This 4-day symposium offers 28+ hours of CE credit via 13 Tracks, over 100 Speakers and 10 Labs.

This FREE event is presented by Richard Cheng, JD, CHC. Richard is a managing member of Ritter Spencer Cheng, PLLC (RSC) and regularly represents healthcare providers and cannabis businesses in transactional and regulatory matters. Prior to joining RSC, Richard was an equity partner at an AmLaw 100 global law firm where he launched and chaired the firm’s hemp practice group. Richard has taught cannabis law as an adjunct at UNT School of Law and represents a variety of physicians, healthcare providers and cannabis businesses. He has been recognized as a top cannabis legal expert by both Databird Research Journal and Cannabis Law Journal.

This free, 1 hour RACE-CE approved webinar will feature insights from IVAPM’s Tamara Grubb, DVM, PhD, DACVAA. While not cannabis focused, she discusses how pain causes a myriad of adverse effects that negatively impact any patient. Unfortunately, the impact on patients in hospice care may be exaggerated because of underlying comorbidities, behavior/mentation changes, etc. Thus, the importance of pain control in hospice patients is critical for patient well-being and health.

This event is the largest Veterinary Congress in the world. The CVDL brings together national and international experts and professionals giving more than 800 hours of lectures on the latest advances in veterinary research and practice in various specialties. Over four days, you will have the opportunity to listen to keynote speakers, attend practical workshops, network with the industry, share knowledge and experiences with 20,000 colleagues from around the world, as well as attend CVDL Concerts with world-class artists. VCS friends, ICAN Vets, will be participating in one lecture at the congress, Friday Sept 6, at 7:30 pm, topic "Practical guide to cannabis dosing for pain relief."