Washington, D.C., is about to host another veterinary convention! From July 18 to 22, 2025, the AVMA Convention 2025 will bring together thousands of veterinary professionals from around the world for an experience that combines science, surgical breakthroughs, and clinical evolution like never before. This year, the AVMA Convention is going to be different and more exciting.
Why? Because it marks the 40th World Veterinary Association Congress, held in conjunction with the convention. That means expanded global insights, expanded CE, and expanded opportunities to rethink how you practice. Whether your specialty lies in small animals, large animals, dentistry, or surgery, this convention is for all veterinary professionals.
The Walter E. Washington Convention Center halls will echo with the sound of dialogue on everything from upscale canine cardiology to customized surgical packs. At the center of it all is Booth No. 1206, where the latest surgical instruments and kits for 2025 will be showcased.
Let’s take a closer look at what’s waiting for you.
What to Expect at AVMA Convention 2025
AVMA Convention 2025 isn't just about CE, it's an all-encompassing event designed to enhance your clinical competencies, get you in touch with international peers, and make the future of the veterinary profession accessible at your fingertips.
Whether you're present in person at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center or experiencing it virtually (with access to 200+ hours of CE through year-end), you'll enjoy access to:
• Presentations by leading experts in the field, from shelter medicine and equine neonatology to feline behavior and anesthesiology, and many more.
• A huge exhibit hall with high-end instruments and surgical equipment.
• In-booth demonstrations and hands-on instrument trials in Booth No. 1206.
• Networking with visionaries and colleagues worldwide.
However, for those unable to attend in person, the virtual option offers streaming access throughout 2025.
Key Sessions to Look Forward To
This year’s convention is packed with forward-looking topics that directly impact how veterinarians treat, operate, and lead. A few sessions you won’t want to miss:
• Feline Gingivostomatitis: Teeth First, Everything Else Later
Speaker: (Dr. Kendall Taney)
• Checklists and Control Freaks: Protocol-Driven Medicine in Large Animal Practice
Speaker: (Dr. Bridget Heilsberg)
• From Symptoms to Solutions: Hematology in Critical Cases
Speaker: (Dr. Holly Brown)
• Large Animal Wound Management
Speaker: (Shana Filipek, CVT)
• Feline Myocardial Disease: Detection and Diversity
Speaker: (Dr. Neal Peckens)
Each session represents an evolving need in your practice and the opportunity to meet that need with more adaptable, ergonomic, and purpose-driven instruments.
AVMA Convention 2025: Key Takeaways
• Global Learning: Collaborate with peers during the 40th WVA Congress.
• Hands-On Product Access: Test new 2025 instruments in person.
• Custom Solutions: Explore customized surgical kits tailored to your clinic's specific needs.
• CE Without Compromise: Learn live or virtually with flexible access.
• Practice-Changing Insight: Real tools. Real techniques. Real transformation.
Visit Booth No. 1206 to Explore Small & Large Animal Instruments
At Booth No. 1206, it’s not just about seeing new instruments; it’s about finding tools that feel like they were made for your hands, your patients, and your practice. Whether you work with small animals, large animals, or both, you’ll find innovative, surgical solutions designed with real clinical needs in mind.
Here’s a glimpse at some of the standout instruments you'll want in your hands before your next veterinary surgical procedure:
Gelpi Crossover Retractor (Neroma) Drop Angle 3 1/2" 9cm Blunt Tips
Gelpi Crossover Retractor (Neroma) Drop Angle 3 1/2" 9cm Blunt Tips is designed for exposing surgical areas during veterinary spinal procedures. It features blunt tips for holding back organs without causing trauma.
The ratchet lock mechanism of this self-retaining retractor controls the movement and allows users to open the prongs to the desired limit.
WingLux Winged Elevator Tip 6mm 4 1/2" Blue Extra Small
WingLux Winged Elevator Tip 6mm is designed for veterinary dental procedures requiring precision and control. The blue-colored handle enhances quick identification, while the black-coated shaft improves visibility.
The extra-small winged tip ensures efficient luxation with minimal tissue damage. This elevator is ideal for multiple dental surgical procedures in small feline and canine patients.
Equine Offset Wolf Tooth Elevator Set With Interchangeable Small Tips 4mm, 6mm, 8mm
The Equine Offset Wolf Tooth Elevator Set, available in 4mm, 6mm, and 8mm sizes, is ideal for tooth elevation and luxation in large animals, particularly horses. The set comprises interchangeable tips and a removable luxating elevator handle.
The round, slender, and removable handle provides a firm grip and enhanced control, allowing for the effective execution of the procedure. Moreover, this equine elevator set is reusable and autoclavable.
Crimper and Pin Cutter 9 1/2" Double Action for 1.5mm, 2 mm, and 2.5mm Pins
Crimper and Pin Cutter 9 1/2" Double Action is designed for veterinary surgical procedures, especially in orthopedics. It helps precisely cut 1.5mm, 2mm, and 2.5mm pins. Its double-action mechanism ensures efficient and smooth cutting without creating a shock or vibration.
Moreover, it enhances surgical precision and reduces hand fatigue. The spring system and a finger ring on the lower shank make it safe and easy to use.
Small Pony Hoof Tester 15"
Small Pony Hoof Tester 15" is used to detect pain in the equine hoof. Also available in 12" and 18". Hoof Testers are incredible tools, explicitly designed to assess the area of pain and any injury in the horse's hoof. These testers are available in multiple variations, each designed for a specific purpose. You can choose the one that best suits your requirements.
Featured Veterinary Surgical Kits & Packs at AVMA Convention 2025
Undoubtedly, one-size-fits-all has no place in surgical settings. That’s why every kit and pack can be customized to your practice. Here’s the list of a few veterinary surgical kits & packs that will be exhibited at Booth No. 1206 in the AVMA Convention 2025;
GerVetUSA Feline Dental Extraction Kit with New Mini Handle
This comprehensive kit contains a veterinarian's most crucial requirements for safely and efficiently performing feline dental extractions. It features an individually selected collection of specialized instruments suited for the challenge, ranging from minor tooth extractions to the most complex.
This customizable kit includes 14 essential extraction instruments that are all autoclavable.
Rabbit Extraction Surgery Kit with New Mini Handle
This comprehensive kit is an ideal choice for safe and efficient rabbit dental extractions. It boasts a carefully selected assortment of specialized tools designed to handle a variety of dental challenges, from simple incisor extractions to more complex molar procedures.
This kit is more than a collection of extraction instruments. It has all the instruments that one can use comfortably, consequently improving the overall satisfaction level of the patients.
Canine and Feline Spay Pack, Sky Blue Ring Matte Coated
The Canine and Feline Spay Pack, Sky Blue Ring Matte Coated, is crafted from German stainless steel and features 18 specially designed instruments for spaying both canines and felines.
All instruments in this kit feature ergonomic designs and have enhanced durability against corrosion. Moreover, this spay pack is reusable after sterilization.
Equine Dental Elevator Kit
The equine dental elevator kit comprises all the fundamental instruments used in equine dentistry.
These instruments include elevators, luxating elevators, round curettes, chisels, picks, T-handles, and elevator fiber handles with multiple variations. Moreover, the kit is high-tensile and German-forged and can be used for years.
GLux Luxating Color Coated Rainbow Shaft Set of 6
The GLux Luxating Color Coated Rainbow Shaft Set of 6 features premium dental luxating elevators designed for precise periodontal ligament cutting and tooth extraction. Each instrument includes a titanium rainbow-coated shaft for enhanced durability and aesthetic appeal.
The set offers a variety of tip sizes, including 1.5mm, 2mm, 3mm, 4mm, 5mm, and 6mm, with ergonomically shaped, color-coded handles for a comfortable grip and controlled handling. It is ideal for dental professionals seeking both functionality and style.
Why Shouldn’t You Miss AVMA Convention 2025?
• AVMA Convention 2025 will be a veterinary event to:
• Learn from leading minds in small and large animal care, dentistry, shelter medicine, and more.
• Explore the challenges that matter most in the veterinary industry and discover practical solutions to address them.
• Reconnect with your purpose, your peers, and your professional growth.
• Leave with sharper skills, a stronger network, and a renewed sense of direction.
Whether you're stepping into your first CE session or exploring veterinary surgical advancements, AVMA 2025 offers something that sticks with you long after the badge comes off.
Final Words
AVMA Convention 2025 is your chance to reimagine what’s possible in veterinary surgery. From advanced spay packs to equine-ready power instruments, the instruments exhibiting this year aren’t about trends; they’re about solving the real challenges you face every day.
So when you step into the convention hall, remember: The future of surgery isn’t sitting on a shelf! It’s engineered, and GerVetUSA completely understands this! Now, the question is, why should you buy from us? Because we not only sell but also manufacture our surgical instruments.
It means every instrument GerVetUSA offers is manufactured with veterinary precision and performance in mind. When your instruments are designed by those who live and breathe veterinary care, every procedure becomes smoother, and every outcome firmer.
