2026 FelineVMA Annual Conference

Why You Should Attend

Get ready to experience feline medicine in a whole new way at the 2026 FelineVMA Annual Conference. Set in Fort Lauderdale, FL, the 2026 Annual Conference offers a unique opportunity to fully immerse yourself in a community dedicated to feline health and wellbeing. From dynamic sessions led by leading experts to meaningful conversations with peers who share your passion for cats, every moment is designed to inspire and energize. Whether you’re early in your career or an experienced professional, the Conference provides a space to reconnect with your purpose, exchange ideas, and return to your practice with a fresh perspective and practical insights. For anyone seeking both professional growth and a true sense of belonging in feline medicine, this is where it all comes together.

Below you will find information on the Bootcamp, Workshops, Lunch & Learns, and What is Included in Your Registration.

Conference Add-ons

Bootcamp

Feline Veterinarian Bootcamp for New Graduates
Are you a recent veterinary graduate with a passion for feline medicine? Are you sad you missed out on last year’s SOLD OUT bootcamp? Back by popular demand, you can join us again this year for our exclusive Feline Veterinarian Bootcamp 2.0, bigger, better, and LONGER. Designed to provide you with real-world experience, learning from top experts, and connecting with fellow new graduates who share your passion for cats. This Bootcamp is tailored for new graduates, helping you understand where to begin with common diagnoses and how to approach the diagnostic process effectively. Enhance your knowledge and practical skills in a supportive and collaborative environment, setting the stage for a successful and fulfilling career in feline medicine. 

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Workshops

Hands-on Feline Orthopedic Evaluation Workshop
The approach to a clinically meaningful and efficient orthopedic evaluation of the cat will be discussed. The components of capturing a relevant history, observation of the cat, and the hands-on examination will be presented and discussed. Attendees will gain hands-on (yes, live cats) and expert-guided experience in techniques for successful orthopedic / osteoarthritis examinations. Cat Friendly and staff-friendly approaches will be emphasized. Learn how to augment your feline approach and build stronger client bonds with your cat caregivers. Review tools and protocols to optimize outcomes for your feline osteoarthritic patients.

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Separate registration is required to attend this event, and this Workshop is not included in Pre-conference Day registration. The Workshop will take place on Thursday, September 24, from 7:45 am to 11:45 am. A light breakfast will be provided. Make sure to register early to get a seat in the Workshop (limited to 30 registrants). Attendance is on a first-come, first-served basis, and Conference registration is required.

Ticket Price: $475 – Early Bird; $485 – Regular

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Feline Ultrasound in Action: Case-based POCUS & Guided Sampling Workshop
The use of point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) is steadily growing in veterinary general practice, thanks to advances in technology that have made ultrasound more accessible and user-friendly. While many veterinarians are eager to incorporate ultrasound into their practice to help detect abnormalities and guide diagnostic decisions of common feline diseases, they often aren’t sure where to begin. In this Workshop, we will introduce the technique of ultrasound scanning and how to incorporate it into the work-up of commonly presented feline diseases involving the liver, kidney, bladder, and spleen. The second part of this Workshop will include hands-on scanning and fine-needle aspirate techniques on actual phantoms.

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Separate registration is required to attend this event. Two Workshops will be presented on Friday, September 25, from 2:10 to 4:10 pm, and Saturday, September 26, from 3:00 to 5:00 pm. Be sure to register early to get a seat (limited to 30 in each Workshop). Attendance is on a first-come, first-served basis, and Conference registration is required.

Ticket Price:

• $159 – Veterinarian Early Bird; $169 – Veterinarian Regular
• $99 – Technician Early Bird; $109 – Technician Regular

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Feline Euthanasia Techniques Workshop
This Workshop will provide euthanasia practice using feline simulation models. Attendees will review the 14 Essential Components of Companion Animal Euthanasia, which includes client support skills. The Workshop will cover euthanasia injection techniques like intravenous, intracardiac, intrahepatic, and intrarenal injections. Attendees will review venous pathways, intraorgan injections, memorialization, and much more. This is an opportunity to gain invaluable technique training. We will also outline the necessary supplies and best practices across general practice and specialty settings. Being prepared for all scenarios is the secret to success. No detail is too big or too small.

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Separate registration is required to attend this event. The Workshop will be presented on Saturday, September 26, from 8:00 to 11:00 am. Be sure to register early to get a seat (limited to 50 registrants). Attendance is on a first-come, first-served basis, and Conference registration is required.

Ticket Price: $149 – Early Bird; $159 – Regular

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Veterinarian & Technician Dental Wet Lab
This full-day, hands-on Dental Wet Lab provides veterinarians and veterinary technicians with practical, clinically relevant skills to elevate the quality, safety, and efficiency of feline dentistry in general practice. This course offers parallel veterinarian and technician tracks, each focused on building confidence through guided wet lab exercises, real-world radiograph interpretation, and repeatable clinical techniques. 

• Veterinarians will gain in‑depth instruction on performing extractions with greater ease and safety, emphasizing techniques that minimize complications such as jaw fractures. Additionally, participants will focus on proper intraoral radiographic positioning to achieve diagnostic images, effective local anesthesia blocks, and step‑by‑step interpretation of feline dental radiographs to support improved case planning and treatment recommendations.
• Technicians will develop essential skills that strengthen the dental team’s workflow, including instrument care and sharpening, accurate and efficient probing and charting, and rapid full‑mouth intraoral radiograph acquisition. Participants will also learn the 15 essential steps of the Comprehensive Oral Prevention, Assessment, and Treatment (COPAT) visit and how to create a professional go‑home dental report featuring before‑and‑after images to enhance client communication and compliance.

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Separate registration is required for this event. The Wet Lab will take place on Sunday, September 27, from 8:00 am – 4:45 am offsite in Westin, FL. Transportation will be provided to and from this Wet Lab, departing from the Omni Hotel at 7:30 am and returning around 5:15 pm. All equipment will be provided, as well as a continental breakfast and lunch. Make sure to register early to get a seat in the Workshop (limited to 20 veterinarians and 20 technicians). Attendance is on a first-come, first-served basis.

Ticket Price:

• $829 – Veterinarian Member Early Bird; $899 – Veterinarian Member Regular
• $929 – Veterinarian Non-member Early Bird; $999 Veterinarian Non-member Regular
• $399 – Technician Member Early Bird; $449 – Technician Member Regular
• $459 – Technician Non-member Early Bird; $509 – Technician Non-member Regular

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Lunch and Learns

Separate registration is required to attend these events, and space is limited in each session. Make sure you register early to participate in a Lunch & Learn. We ask that you please limit your registration to two Lunch & Learn sessions over the three days so others have the opportunity to attend. If you register for more than two, additional sessions will be removed from your registration and selected at random. Attendance is on a first-come, first-served basis. Conference registration is required.

Ticket Price: FREE (Limited to 125 Registrants each)

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Included in Your Registration

Breakfast Symposia
Back by popular demand, sponsored Breakfast Symposia lectures will be complimentary to all attendees. Join us for presentations on “From Meow to Now: Unpacking Feline CKD — Today’s Realities, Tomorrow’s Directions,” sponsored by Zoetis, and “The New Feline Diabetes Mellitus: Transformations in Patient Care,” sponsored by Royal Canin.

Oral Abstract Presentations
Come check out the oral abstract presentations! Presenters were selected from a competitive pool by a panel of reviewers, highlighting concise, high-impact studies that reflect emerging and important advancements in feline medicine. An agenda of presentations will be posted in July.

Poster Presentations
Poster Presentations of new and emerging feline research will be available to view in the Exhibit Hall starting at the afternoon coffee break on Friday, September 25, through lunch on Sunday, September 27. Poster presenters will be available to answer any questions during the afternoon coffee break and reception on Friday, September 25.

Conference App
The Conference App is back! With the App, you will have access to the agenda, announcements, sponsor information, as well as the ability to plan your schedule and chat/interact with other attendees, and much more at your fingertips. Accessing the app will be easier than ever with complimentary Wi-Fi sponsored by Dechra in the meeting space for all in-person attendees. Access details will be emailed before the Conference.

Wi-Fi Access
Complimentary Wi-Fi will also be provided to all attendees in the Convention Center ballroom space and the Exhibit Hall. The Wi-Fi is sponsored by Dechra.

Meals
Your Conference registration includes breakfast and lunch all three days of the general Conference. A large variety of hot and cold items are served, including vegetarian, vegan, and other healthy alternatives. Coffee breaks and receptions on select days are also provided. Pre-conference Day, which is an additional fee (not included in the Three-day Conference), includes lunch and a coffee break with a snack in the afternoon.

Welcome Reception
All attendees are invited to the Welcome Reception located at the Convention Center Plaza sponsored by PRN on Thursday, September 24. Refreshments and appetizers will be provided while you have the opportunity to network and socialize with friends and meet new colleagues.

Happy Hour Reception
All attendees are invited to this reception co-sponsored by Bionote, Kong, Paw Prosper, and Scratch on Friday, September 25, in the Exhibit Hall. Refreshments and appetizers will be provided as you have the opportunity to visit with exhibitors and colleagues, and stuff interactive toys for shelter cats. We encourage all Conference attendees to make the most of this time to ask questions, test equipment, create relationships, and learn about new products. A special raffle card will be provided during this reception so you can visit the Sponsors’ booths, obtain a unique stamp, and submit the card for additional prizes.

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Giveaways & Raffle Prizes
Attendees will receive a plethora of giveaways with their registration materials. Raffle prizes will also be awarded, so be sure to visit the Exhibit Hall to stamp your Exhibit Passport, included in your registration materials onsite, for your chance to win!

Conference Proceedings
Proceedings Notes are provided to each attendee. Since we know you cannot be in two places at one time, the notes for most of the sessions will be included in the Conference proceedings, so you will not miss out on any valuable information. Access includes:

1. Online Proceedings: Each registered attendee will receive an email approximately three weeks before the event with complimentary online access. You MUST print out these notes if you want the proceeding notes onsite (unless you have pre-purchased a printed book).
2. Printed Book: You may pre-purchase a Printed Proceedings Book for $75.00, which will be provided to you when you register onsite. If you purchase a Proceedings Book but do not attend the Conference, there will be a $15 shipping and handling fee.

Exhibit Hall
Each registered attendee has full access to our busy Exhibit Hall. The Exhibit Hall will be open during coffee breaks, lunches, and the Friday Happy Hour Reception. A full list of exhibiting companies can be found here. Please note: the FelineVMA does not endorse the products or services of the companies that exhibit.

• Friday, September 25, 2026: 9:30 am to 6:45 pm
• Saturday, September 26, 2026: 10:00 am to 3:15 pm
• Sunday, September 27, 2026: 9:45 am to 1:45 pm

Sunday Sessions
Don’t leave early—our final day features some exciting sessions and speakers you won’t want to miss, so plan to stay and finish strong!! We know the last day of the Conference often gets overlooked—but this year, it’s packed with can’t-miss sessions and powerhouse speakers that will elevate your learning experience. Be sure to book your flight and travel back home later in the day so you don’t miss any of it!

On-demand Virtual Access
On-demand Virtual Access will be available to all in-person registered attendees. The Conference will not be live-streamed. The sessions in the main three ballrooms will be available on-demand approximately 4-5 weeks following the in-person Conference. There will be a total of approximately 54 sessions available on demand. Sessions from the Pre-conference Day (Thursday, September 24), Lunch & Learn sessions, Workshops, Bootcamp, and Oral Abstract Presentations will not be available on demand.

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