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Southwest Veterinary Symposium

Our annual symposium is held every September in Texas and includes continuing education and exhibits. Symposium profits are returned to the partner states.

Southwest Veterinary Symposium is a partnership of the Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas VMAs, as well as the Oklahoma Veterinary Technician Association, Arkansas Veterinary Technician Association and the Veterinary Team Association of Texas.We provide continuing education for veterinary professionals in the Southwest region and the nation. The annual symposium is held each fall

in the Southwest and includes continuing education, exhibits, interactive labs, and social activities. We serve DVMs, RVTs, hospital personnel, veterinary and technician students, and the suppliers who provide the products and services that support veterinary medicine. Mission Statement
Southwest Veterinary Symposium represents innovative partnerships that focus on creating an unparalleled education experience, advancing the entire veterinary profession, and fostering a spirit of reciprocal investment amongst our partner VMAs, attendees, and exhibitors. Vision Statement
To become, by the way of a thriving partnership between member state VMAs, exhibitors, and speakers, the premier regional veterinary educational conference, providing a one-of-a-kind, friendly, welcoming experience to attendees and their families.

08/21/2026

Well, shoot... thanks, y'all! 🤠💜🐾

We could talk about how special SWVS is all day long, but honestly? Our attendees and exhibitors say it best.

From whole teams hopping on planes together wearing matching shirts to returning attendees who just can't stay away, to industry partners who keep coming back year after year. THIS is what SWVS is all about.

Y'all said it best and we could not agree more. September 17th-20th in San Antonio is going to be one for the books. Let us know, are you going to be there?

👉 Register for SWVS 2026: https://registration.experientevent.com/ShowSWV261

08/18/2026

Howdy, y'all! TODAY is exactly 30 days until kicks off in San Antonio and we are absolutely beside ourselves with excitement! 🤠🎉

One month from today, the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center is going to be buzzing with the best and brightest in veterinary medicine, all under one roof, all ready to learn, connect, and experience the Southern hospitality we pour into every single detail of this event.

If you haven't registered yet, friend, there is still time but not much! September 17-20 is coming in fast and we would hate for you to miss it.

400+ CE hours. 12 tracks. 250+ exhibitors. The whole vet team. San Antonio, Texas.

This is your sign, y'all. Register today!
👉 https://registration.experientevent.com/ShowSWV261

08/14/2026

Y'all, we put a whole lot of love into every single detail of SWVS and these photos are proof.

From the moment you walk through those doors in San Antonio, you're going to feel the difference. This isn't just a conference. It's an experience crafted with care, Southern hospitality, and a whole lot of heart.

The little touches that make you feel like family from the very first moment. That's the SWVS difference and we can't wait for y'all to experience it this September 17-20.

See these details in person. Register today!
https://registration.experientevent.com/ShowSWV261

08/10/2026

Howdy, y'all! We are back with another round of SWVS 2026 Featured Speaker introductions and this group is absolutely incredible! 🤠

From equine surgery to beef cattle production, veterinary practice financing to food animal emergency response, these four speakers are bringing the kind of real-world expertise that makes SWVS the most well-rounded CE experience in the Southwest.

Meet your Featured Speakers:

🐴 Canaan Whitfield, DVM, PhD, DACVS-LA, DACVSMR-Equine, Associate Professor of Large Animal Surgery, University of Georgia
Topics: Equine Orthopedic Emergencies & Applying the Equine Gastrointestinal Microbiome to Clinical Practice

🐄 Don Goodman, DVM, Fera Diagnostics and Biologicals
Topic: Mitigating the Negative Effects of Stress in Beef Cattle Production

💼 Alexandra Kohrs, Vice President of the Veterinary Lending Division, Bank of America Practice Solutions
Topics: Buy. Build. Grow. Summit Sessions 01-04 & The Growth Advantage: Creative Financing & Team Strategies for Thriving Veterinary Practices

🚨 Debra L. Zoran, DVM, DACVIM-SAIM, Professor and Director, Texas A&M Vet, Texas A&M University
Topics: Introduction to Emergency Response: Food Animals & Food Animal Medical Operations in Disaster

Swipe through to meet each one and see what they're bringing to San Antonio this September 17-20! Registration is still open, y'all. Don't miss out!
👉 https://registration.experientevent.com/ShowSWV261

08/06/2026

Ever wonder what a day at SWVS actually looks like? Y'all, let us paint you a picture!

☀️ MORNING
Kick off your day with complimentary coffee and head to your first CE session. With 12 tracks to choose from, you might find yourself in a hands-on lab, a packed lecture hall, or an intimate Master Class. Whatever you choose, you're surrounded by people who love this profession just as much as you do.

🍽️ MIDDAY
Lunch is on us! Enjoy a complimentary buffet lunch in the Exhibit Hall and pop into an Exhibitor Lunch & Learn for even more CE while you eat. No rushing, no crowds. Just good food, good people, and good learning.

☕ AFTERNOON
More CE, more connections, and a refreshment break in the Exhibit Hall to recharge. Strike up a conversation with a colleague you just met or explore 250+ exhibitors at your own pace.

🌆 EVENING
San Antonio is waiting for you! Head to the River Walk for dinner at one of 50+ restaurants offering exclusive SWVS badge discounts, catch some live music, or explore one of the most beautiful cities in the country. You've earned it, friend.

🔁 REPEAT FOR 4 DAYS.

This is SWVS. This is what you're missing. Don't sit this one out, y'all!
Register for SWVS 2026: https://registration.experientevent.com/ShowSWV261

08/01/2026

Howdy y'all, a friendly reminder that TODAY is the last day for refunds on SWVS 2026 ticketed events! 🤠🐾

But here is the good news. You can STILL sign up for these incredible sessions, even onsite in San Antonio!

🐄 FOOD ANIMAL OFF-SITE DINNER
"Pinkeye – Why You Should Consider a Custom Vaccine" and "Controlling Clostridium Type A"
Friday, Sept. 18 | 6:00-9:00 PM | Open to registered DVMs only
Only 3 spots left y'all, don't wait on this one!

🎥 MASTER CLASS: Why is This Dog Pu/Pd?
A deep dive into endocrinology you won't want to miss.

🎥 MASTER CLASS: Transaction Trifecta: Strategy, Marketing & KPIs
Built for practice managers and team leaders ready to level up.

Don't miss out on these hands-on learning opportunities. Spots are limited so grab yours today!
👉 https://registration.experientevent.com/ShowSWV261

07/30/2026

Registered for SWVS 2026? Woohoo, we can't wait to see y'all in San Antonio! 🤠💜

Here's your go-to checklist to make sure you're ready to hit the ground running on September 17th:
✅ Download the SWVS App. Search "SWVS Events" in your app store. Build your personal schedule, navigate the convention center, get real-time updates, and access proceedings through VIN.

✅ Book your hotel. Y'all want a place to stay before they sell out!

✅ Register for ticketed events. Interactive Labs, Master Classes & CE Tours are first-come, first-served. August 1st is the registration deadline!

✅ Review the CE Schedule. Start planning your four days at swvs.org/ce-schedule

✅ Download the Registration Guide. Everything you need in one handy flipbook: https://online.flippingbook.com/view/1011157954/

✅ Pack your badge. Your badge is your access pass to all sessions, events, and the exhibit hall. Don't forget it!

Got questions? We're always here. Reach us at [email protected] or 864-216-7291. 🐾

07/24/2026

We hear it all the time. "Why SWVS when there are bigger conferences out there?" 🤔

Here's what our attendees say:

"What I love most about SWVS is the intimate learning environment. The speakers are not only experts but are also incredibly approachable. Without the overwhelming crowds, you can actually engage with them one-on-one." — Dr. Adena Robertson, New Mexico VMA

"SWVS gives us the chance to learn alongside colleagues from across the region while strengthening the relationships that support our profession back home. It's always a great meeting." — Dr. Harry Traylor, Oklahoma VMA

"The moments between sessions are often the most meaningful. You see colleagues reconnecting, sharing cases, discussing challenges, and offering support. It reminds you we are a community."
— Dr. Rosslyn Biggs

At SWVS, you're not just another badge number. You're family. 💜
Big CE. Small meeting feel. Genuine Southern hospitality. That's what makes us different, y'all.

👉 Register for SWVS 2026: https://registration.experientevent.com/ShowSWV261

07/19/2026

Howdy, y'all, can you believe it?! Today is EXACTLY 60 days until SWVS 2026 kicks off in San Antonio! 🤠🎉🐾

September 17th-20th is right around the corner, and we are SO ready to welcome y'all to the Henry B. González Convention Center for four days of world-class CE, incredible connections, and that genuine Southern hospitality we pour into every single detail.

If you haven't registered yet, what are you waiting for, friend? The seats are filling up, the labs are booking out, and San Antonio is calling your name.

400+ CE hours. 12 tracks. 250+ exhibitors. The whole vet team. All under one roof.

Don't be the one who waits too long. Register today and we'll see y'all real soon!💜

👉 https://registration.experientevent.com/ShowSWV261

07/17/2026

Howdy, y'all! We are SO excited to introduce some of our SWVS 2026 Featured Speakers and trust us, this lineup is going to blow your boots off! 🤠💜🐾

From backyard goat surgery to giraffe veterinary care, exotic animal anesthesia to shelter medicine, our speakers are bringing the kind of real-world expertise that makes SWVS unlike any other conference in the Southwest.

Meet your Featured Speakers:
🐐 Chance Armstrong, Associate Clinical Professor of Theriogenology, Auburn University
Topics: Backyard Goat Medicine & Surgery I & II

🦎 Ian Kanda, CVT, VTS, Veterinary Technician Specialist, Oradell Animal Hospital
Topics: Radiology of Exotic Pets, Exotic Animal Hematology, Rabbit Anesthesia, Managing GI Stasis in Small Mammals, Reptile Dermatology, Reptile/Amphibian Husbandry, Reptile Anesthesia & Amphibian Anesthesia

🦒 Brittni East-Turner, Veterinary Medical Director, Exotic Wildlife Veterinary Services
Topics: Tall Patients, Unique Challenges: Giraffe Veterinary Care & Introduction to Hoofstock Immobilization

🐾 Becca Boronat, Veterinarian, Best Friends Animal Society
Topics: Shelter medicine, infectious disease, population management, disease surveillance & more

This is just a taste of what's waiting for y'all in San Antonio this September 17th-20th. Register today and come learn from the best in the business!
👉 https://registration.experientevent.com/ShowSWV261

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Keller, TX

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 5pm
Thursday	8:30am - 5pm
Friday	8:30am - 5pm

Telephone

+19726649800

Website

http://www.swvs.org/

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