WVC Annual Conference
The WVC Annual Conference is one of the largest and longest-running veterinary conferences in the country, hosted in the Entertainment Capital of the World, Las Vegas!
WVC, for short, offers hundreds of educational opportunities, including lectures, hands-on CE labs, and drop-in learning sessions. Plus, network and discover new innovations in our 345,000 sq. ft. Exhibit Hall, and enjoy Vegas-style entertainment throughout your conference experience.
We invite you to join our alert list for the latest updates, then get ready to join us for the 97th WVC Annual Conference, happening March 2-5, 2025.
Clicker Expo
ClickerExpo Live or In-Person!
ClickerExpo is where animal training enthusiasts and professionals come together, exchange ideas, enhance their skills, and learn about the latest techniques from the world's top positive reinforcement trainers and teachers.
Let ClickerExpo be the catalyst to take your passion for animal training to new heights of creativity and innovation in ways only an in-person experience can deliver.
VMX 2025: Festival of the HeARTS
It takes so much more than years of schooling to do what veterinary professionals do – Every. Single. Day.
At VMX 2025, we’ll get to the heart of the matter and celebrate the emotion, the art and the whole person behind the science. You’ll learn, be inspired and express yourself through all types of art forms at VMX and return to your clinic with a renewed sense of passion and purpose.
If you enjoyed the Wows, Wonders, and Wisdom of VMX 2024, imagine what’s in store for 2025! Register now for $125 for VMX: January 25-29, 2025. We can’t wait to see you then!
Can’t We All Just Get Along? Living and Loving Life with Multiple Cats
Living with multiple cats can be utter purr-fection for some households. But what about those who just don't get along? What cats are more likely to get along with other cats than others? The first step is knowing which cats will make a better match than others and how to appropriately introduce them. Next one must be keen at observing and interpreting feline body language to determine how well cats are tolerating each other's presence. Finally a resource-enriched environment is key to long-term success. Attendees will learn how to best promote a life of harmony and happiness for the humans and felines in the multi-cat household, utilizing all of these skills.
Dr. Meghan Herron is the Senior Director of Behavioral Medicine, Education and Outreach at Gigi’s – A Shelter Organization dedicated to improving the lives of shelter dogs.
Thursday, August 27, 2024 | 7:00 PM EDT

2023 Clinical Animal Behavioral Conference
Save the date! It all starts here, bringing behavior into practice! More information to come as planning continues!

Basic Behavior Pharmacology for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses
COVID-pandemic puppies got YOU anxious?
In this 1-hour, VETgirl veterinary technician webinar, Debbie Martin, LVT, CPDT-KA, KPA CTP, VTS (Behavior) explores the various classes of commonly prescribed anti-anxiety medications in veterinary medicine. Tune in to learn how to recognize potential side effects and contra-indications of behavioral medications of the patients in your care.

TEAM Education in Animal Behavior Free Recorded Webinars
Follow the link for topics in Animal Behavior such as learning theory basics, understanding body language, reactivity and noise phobias.

Fear Free Veterinary Certification Program
Fear Free®: A Transformative Initiative for Veterinary Professionals
As veterinary professionals, we understand the emotional demand of the veterinary field. We know the impact that stress and anxiety can have on our patients, our professionals, and our practices.
Fortunately, there is a solution that can resolve this downward trend in mental health, restore trust in veterinarians as the true pet health experts, and most importantly reduce feelings of stress, resulting in a better experience for all involved. Fear Free veterinary visits are the answer.

Clinical Animal Behavior Conference 2022
Join us in October in Las Vegas, Nevada for the Clinical Animal Behavior Conference. This conference is organized by AVBT, SVBT, and AVSAB.
Click here for registration information

AVBT General Membership Meeting
AVBT’s General Membership Meeting will be held on 08/07/2022 at 12:00 p.m. (Noon) EST.
Please RSVP by 08/01/2022 for a link to this Zoom Meeting at info@avbt.net

Training and Behavior Modification Techniques for Territorial Aggression in Dogs
In this 1-hour, VETgirl veterinary technician webinar, Debbie Martin, LVT, CPDT-KA, KPA CTP, VTS (Behavior) will discuss aggression directed toward unfamiliar people entering the home, a common behavior complaint of dog owners. Tune in to explore behavior modification strategies for safely, humanely, and effectively addressing aggression towards unfamiliar people in the home as part of a complete veterinary behavioral treatment plan.