NAVC Veterinary Innovation Summit

INNOVATIONS AND CONSUMER TRENDS DRIVING CHANGES IN THE VETERINARY INDUSTRY

How Pet Owners, New Technology and COVID-19 Are Reshaping the Delivery of Animal Healthcare 

ORLANDO, FL – AUGUST 11, 2021 – Digital healthcare, telemedicine, COVID-19 and millennials are transforming the veterinary healthcare system. These are among the topics to be featured at the Veterinary Innovation + NAVC Media eCommerce Summit in Kansas City, MO, August 27 - 29. Changemakers and thought leaders will convene to learn the latest research and technology, determine what the future of veterinary medicine looks like and discuss how the industry must change to meet the needs of veterinary professionals and consumers. The Summit is jointly hosted by the North American Veterinary Community (NAVC) and the Veterinary Innovation Council (VIC).

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NEW TECHNOLOGIES AND BREAKTHROUGHS IN VETERINARY MEDICINE TAKE CENTER STAGE AT VMX 2021

NEW TECHNOLOGIES AND BREAKTHROUGHS IN VETERINARY MEDICINE TAKE CENTER STAGE AT VMX 2021

Advances in Animal Medicine are Helping Cats, Dogs, Even Penguins Live Longer, Better Quality Lives 

ORLANDO, FL -- JUNE 10, 2021 -- The first major conference since COVID-19 for the veterinary industry wrapped up Wednesday at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando. Nearly 10,500 veterinary professionals from around the world attended the 38th annual Veterinary Meeting & Expo (VMX) in person and virtually to learn the latest advances in animal medicine.

“At a time when people were separated from family and friends this past year, pets provided great companionship and comfort. As adoptions of cats, dogs and exotic animals like birds and reptiles reached record levels, so has the need for veterinary care,” said Gene O’Neill, NAVC CEO. “At VMX, veterinary professionals are learning the latest in diagnosis and treatment so they can provide the best care possible to animals of all kinds.

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NAVC Virtual Diabetes Summit

DIABETES IS ON THE RISE AMONG CATS AND DOGS

More Than 2,000 Veterinarians from Around the World Gather to Learn the Latest in Diagnosis and Treatment at NAVC’s Virtual Diabetes Summit March 16

ORLANDO, FL – March 11, 2021 – Diabetes is rising faster in pets than in humans, with more than half a million cats and dogs diagnosed with diabetes each year. Learning important clinical signs of diabetes and how to design a treatment plan that’s best for each cat or dog will be the focus of a virtual global summit hosted by the North American Veterinary Community (NAVC) March 16. More than 2,000 veterinarians from around the world are planning to attend the virtual event where they can take what they learn back to their clinics and put into practice to enhance and prolong the lives of cats and dogs everywhere.

Cynthia Ward, VMD, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM), internist, reproductive endocrinology specialist, and Professor Emerita at the University of Georgia will present a comprehensive look into diabetes in dogs and cats including diagnosis, patient considerations when designing a treatment plan and monitoring techniques. Boehringer Ingelheim is sponsoring the NAVC Virtual Diabetes Summit, which is free for all veterinary professionals who wish to attend.  

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NAVC Launches New Virtual Initiative for Year-Round Learning

NAVC LAUNCHES NEW VIRTUAL INITIATIVE POSITIONING THE NAVC AS THE PREMIER DESTINATION FOR YEAR-ROUND VIRTUAL LEARNING AND INTERACTIVE ENGAGEMENT

 Virtual New Product Gallery, Virtual Diabetes Summit and Microlearning series kick off March 15

ORLANDO, FL – MARCH 4, 2021 --   The North American Veterinary Community (NAVC), the global leader in continuing education for veterinary professionals, today announced the launch of a comprehensive portfolio of new virtual programs and events to provide interactive year-long learning anytime, anywhere, customized to individual learning preferences. This move positions the NAVC as the premier destination for virtual learning across the global veterinary community.

Building on its industry-leading online learning portfolio, VetFolio, and groundbreaking VMX Virtual platform, the NAVC is expanding its virtual offerings and introducing new opportunities for virtual learning and engagement. This includes special events hosted on its unique 3D, interactive platform, microlearning videos, live webinars, podcasts and more, providing veterinary professionals new options and flexibility to plan and meet their learning goals all year long. The NAVC will now offer more than 700 hours of CE through its virtual portfolio. 

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NAVC Launches its Inaugural Veterinary Hospital Design Virtual Seminar

NAVC Launches its Inaugural Veterinary Hospital Design Virtual Seminar

Veterinary professionals learn how to construct and renovate hospitals from conception to completion

ORLANDO, FL – December 1, 2020 – Separate waiting rooms for dogs and cats, soothing outdoor garden waiting areas that calm the anxious pet and larger surgical suites to accommodate advanced procedures are among the exciting changes taking place at veterinary hospitals. Veterinary professionals from all over the world will have the opportunity to learn the latest in architectural design, business financing and how to create a welcoming environment for pets and people at the North American Veterinary Community’s (NAVC) first Hospital Design all-virtual weekend December 5-6. Attendees can receive more than 12 RACE-approved hours of continuing education complimentary thanks to the generous support from event sponsors, especially Live Oak Bank.

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