Fort Lauderdale is set to welcome thousands of feline veterinary professionals for four days of continuing education, hands-on training, meaningful conversations, and the latest in feline medicine.
Taking place September 24 to 27 at the Broward County Convention Center, the 2026 FelineVMA Annual Conference celebrates the care, expertise, and innovation shaping the future of feline medicine while giving the veterinary community space to connect, share ideas, and celebrate the cats at the heart of their work.
This year’s theme, “Whiskers and Wisdom: Senior Care, Endocrinology, Infectious Disease & Latest Feline Innovations", brings a thoughtful mix of topics to the forefront, from caring for senior cats to advances in diagnosis, treatment, surgery, and practice. The 2026 FelineVMA conference sessions, workshops, and exhibit hall offer plenty to explore.
In this guide, we’ll walk through what the 2026 FelineVMA Annual Conference has to offer, along with a closer look at the surgical instruments and packs that can help bring ideas from the conference into your feline practice.
Inside the 2026 FelineVMA Annual Conference
The conference starts with a Thursday pre-conference day, followed by three full days of general sessions on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. The program centers on topics that matter in feline practice, with sessions covering senior care, endocrinology, infectious disease, and the latest developments in feline medicine.
Here are some important details to note:
• Dates: September 24 to 27, 2026
• Venue: Broward County Convention Center
• Location: Fort Lauderdale, Florida
• Theme: Whiskers and Wisdom: Senior Care, Endocrinology, Infectious Disease, and Latest Feline Innovations
• CE: Up to 33 RACE credits
• Format: Seminars, lectures, and lab-based instruction
• On-Demand Access: Approximately 54 recorded sessions for in-person attendees
2026 FelineVMA Agenda Highlights
The 2026 FelineVMA agenda offers a rich mix of continuing education across senior cat care, feline endocrinology, infectious disease, diagnostics, orthopedics, and dentistry.
• Featured Topics: Senior cat care, feline endocrinology, infectious disease, diagnostics, orthopedics, and dentistry
• Dr. Duncan Lascelles: Lunch and Learn session on feline gait and orthopedic evaluation
• Hands-on Workshop: Feline Orthopedic Evaluation
• Dental Wet Lab: Full-day veterinarian and technician dental wet lab
• Dental Topics: Extraction techniques, intraoral radiograph positioning, and full mouth radiograph acquisition
Alongside lectures and seminars, the program includes Lunch and Learn sessions and practical workshops that give veterinarians and technicians opportunities to explore practical aspects of feline care.
Lunch & Learn Sessions
The 2026 FelineVMA Annual Conference features nine Lunch & Learn sessions across Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, covering senior cat care, diagnostics, orthopedics, GI disease, cardiology, nutrition, infectious disease, and cat-centered care.
Registration is separate, with limited seating of 125 attendees per session.
Friday, September 25
Senior Cats & Hidden Disease: Early detection in senior cats, presented by Dr. Diane Delmain.
Decoding the Feline Patient: Blood cells and SDMA, presented by Drs. Christine Bohn Kirnos, Alicia Dudley, and Natalee Holt.
Feline Gait & Orthopedic Evaluations: Feline gait and orthopedic evaluation, presented by Dr. Duncan Lascelles.
Saturday, September 26
Critical Feline Patient with GI Disease: Case-based approach, presented by Dr. Ashlie Saffire and Caitlin Dutcher Lundy, RVT.
Feline Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy: From detection to intervention, presented by Dr. Jose Novo Matos.
Senior Cat Kidney Health: Nutrition, antioxidants, linoleic acid, and prebiotic support, presented by Dr. Erin Bryan.
Sunday, September 27
Innovative Diagnostics: New approaches to simplifying clinical workups, presented by Drs. Luca Giori and Eric Morissette.
Cat Centered Care: Advancing patient welfare during feline visits, presented by Dr. Petra Cerna.
Feline Infectious Diseases: Current hot topics, presented by Dr. Michael Lappin.
Registration Details
Ticket Price: Free
Capacity: 125 registrants per session
Registration: Separate registration is required
Limit: Attendees may register for up to two Lunch & Learn sessions across the three days
Conference Registration: Required
Attendance: First come, first served
Workshops and Wet Labs Worth Planning Around
Beyond the general sessions, the 2026 FelineVMA Conference offers several hands-on workshops and wet labs for veterinarians and technicians. Most have limited seating and require separate registration.
Key Sessions
• Feline Orthopedic Evaluation Workshop: Thursday, September 24, 7:45 AM to 11:45 AM.
• Feline Ultrasound in Action: Offered Friday and Saturday afternoon, from 2:10 PM to 4:10 PM, covering POCUS and guided sampling with hands-on practice.
• Feline Euthanasia Techniques Workshop: Saturday morning, from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM, focusing on feline euthanasia techniques and client support using simulation models.
• Veterinarian and Technician Dental Wet Lab: Sunday, from 8:00 AM to 4:45 PM offsite in Weston, FL, with guided extractions, dental radiograph positioning, and instrument care and sharpening.
With seats capped across these sessions, early registration is worth considering for attendees who want practical training alongside the conference's general education program.
The Expo Floor at the 2026 FelineVMA Annual Conference
Exhibit Hall's hours and timings are
• Friday, September 25, from 9:30 AM to 6:45 PM
• Saturday, September 26, from 10:00 AM to 3:15 PM
• Sunday, September 27, from 9:45 AM to 1:45 PM
The Friday Happy Hour Reception will be held right on the floor. Every registered attendee has full access, and the Hall also hosts the poster presentations and a raffle passport that rewards visits to participating booths.
It is also where instrument decisions tend to get made in person, once you can see and hold what a workshop or CE session only described.
The GerVetUSA catalog of small animal, feline, and general veterinary surgical instruments will be on hand for anyone comparing options before committing to a new pack or kit.
Dr. Bellows Extraction Kit
The Dr. Bellows Extraction Kit by GerVetUSA is designed with the expertise of Dr. Jan Bellows for small animal dental extractions. The set is made from German-forged stainless steel and contains 10 essential instruments for veterinary dental procedures. Each instrument is supplied in a sterilization cassette for convenient storage and autoclaving. The kit also includes GerVetUSA’s free repair and sharpening services, a 5-year warranty, and free ground shipping.
Starter Cruciate Pack
The Starter Cruciate Pack is designed for veterinary knee procedures and cruciate repair, providing 14 German forged instruments and surgical components in one convenient pack. It includes core instruments for cutting, grasping, suturing, retracting, and cruciate repair, along with a tensioning device, crimp tube, and cruciate needles. With the key tools needed for the procedure organized in one pack, it gives veterinary teams a practical setup for cruciate surgery while supporting consistent instrument selection across procedures. The pack is also reusable and customizable to suit the specific needs of a veterinary practice.
Canine and Feline Spay Pack, Sky Blue Ring Matte Coated
The Canine and Feline Spay Pack includes 18 instruments designed for spaying procedures in both dogs and cats. The selection covers key instruments for each step, such as tissue handling, hemostasis, dissection, suturing, and ovarian pedicle management, making it a practical choice for routine small animal sterilization. Each instrument features an ergonomic design, while the sky blue ring matte coating provides quick visual identification within the surgical set.
Advanced Orthopedic Surgery Pack
The Advanced Orthopedic Surgery Pack includes a broad selection of surgical tools for veterinary orthopedic procedures involving the bones and musculoskeletal tissues of the hips, shoulders, limbs, and legs. With 32 instrument and component types in different sizes and lengths, the pack supports procedures involving bone cutting, holding, retracting, drilling, pin and wire placement, and bone shaping. Its autoclavable, corrosion-resistant construction and ergonomic designs make it suited to repeated use in veterinary orthopedic surgery.
Small Bone Fracture Locking Plates Titanium 2.4mm Screws Kit
The Small Bone Fracture Locking Plates and Screws Kit by GerVetUSA is designed for small animal orthopedic procedures involving delicate bone fractures. It includes titanium locking plates paired with compatible 2.4mm locking screws, providing a fixation system suited to fracture repair where controlled plate and screw placement is needed. The titanium construction offers strength and biocompatibility, while the locking plate design supports secure fixation across small bone repair procedures. The kit provides veterinary surgeons with the components needed for small bone fracture stabilization in a ready-to-use format.
GerVetUSA Feline Dental Extraction Kit with New Mini Handle
The GerVetUSA Feline Dental Extraction Kit includes 14 specially selected instruments for feline dental procedures, from routine tooth extractions to more complex procedures involving tooth roots and surrounding tissues. The kit features feline-specific GLux luxators with mini handles, Winged elevators in multiple sizes, periosteal elevators, atraumatic forceps, and other instruments for extraction and soft tissue handling. Fine instrument tips and compact handles provide the control needed when working in the small oral cavity of cats, while the German forged construction supports repeated use in veterinary dental practice.
Halo Retractor
The Halo Retractor is designed for small animal surgeries where controlled tissue retraction and access to the surgical field are needed. Its lightweight blue frame features four adjustable green locking paddles that hold tissue securely while allowing positioning to be adjusted according to the procedure. The open design provides a clear working area, while the compact 10 cm and 14 cm size options make it suitable for different surgical applications.
GLux Luxating 4 1/2" Extra Small Set of 4
The GLux Luxating set by GerVetUSA includes four luxating instruments with 1.5 mm, 2 mm, 3 mm, and 4 mm working tips, giving veterinary professionals a range of sizes for delicate tooth extraction procedures. The extra small tips are suited to precise luxation around small teeth, while the 4 1/2 inch handles provide reach and control in the oral cavity. Each instrument features a German stainless steel tip and a distinct color-coated handle for quick size identification during procedures. The set is designed for small animal dental work where controlled instrument placement and access around individual teeth are needed.
Looking for Customized Surgical Instruments?
After exploring the sessions, workshops, and wet labs at FelineVMA 2026, you may find yourself looking at your own surgical setup a little differently. The right instrument is not simply a matter of price. Its size, design, handling, and durability all matter when working with feline anatomy and performing procedures day after day. And that is where GerVetUSA brings something different to the table.
Why Should You Buy From Us?
Because
We Not Only Sell But Also Manufacture Our Surgical Instruments
Manufacturing our own instruments gives GerVetUSA greater control over design and customization. Blade angles, jaw serrations, handle lengths, and pack configurations can be tailored to the needs of a feline-focused practice rather than relying solely on standard designs.
That flexibility can be especially useful when a practice has specific preferences for orthopedic, dental, or general surgical procedures. With production handled in house, customization can move directly from the practice’s needs to the manufacturing team, with greater control over the finished instrument.
If FelineVMA 2026 inspires you to rethink your surgical setup, GerVetUSA can help you explore options ranging from feline-sized orthopedic instruments and dental kits to fully customized surgical packs. Take a closer look at what your practice uses every day and consider whether your instruments are keeping pace with the techniques and procedures you perform.
Conclusion
FelineVMA 2026 is more than four days of education. It is an opportunity to explore new approaches to feline care, sharpen practical skills, and rethink the tools that support your work every day. From senior care and diagnostics to orthopedics and dentistry, the sessions and hands-on experiences can offer ideas worth carrying back into your practice.
As you review your surgical setup after the conference, consider whether your instruments and packs reflect the needs of the feline patients you treat. With in-house design and manufacturing, GerVetUSA offers customized options built around the procedures, preferences, and needs of your practice.
Celebrate feline medicine. Refine your setup. Bring better tools to the work you do for every cat.
