In veterinary practice, learning never truly stops. Whether it’s navigating complex diagnoses or refining your surgical skills, there’s always room for growth. That’s where the Southern Veterinary Conference 2025 steps in.
Happening August 6-9 in Birmingham, AL, this event provides a serene yet supportive environment for veterinary professionals to gain valuable insights, explore practical tools, and reconnect with the heart of their profession.
This veterinary conference is about real challenges, real solutions, and leaving with a sense of being more prepared than when you arrived.
What to Expect at Southern Veterinary Conference 2025
Southern Veterinary Conference 2025 focuses on precisely what matters most to practicing veterinarians, vet techs, and clinic teams:
• 120+ RACE-Approved CE hours
• Lectures focused on small animal care, surgery, and diagnostics
• Instruments and kits designed for daily veterinary practice
• Access to experts you can learn from, not just listen to
It’s a chance to sharpen both your knowledge and your surgical toolkit, quietly raising the bar for how you serve patients and clients back home.
Key Sessions to Look Forward To
Some of the most respected voices in veterinary medicine will be sharing focused, practical knowledge:
• Canine Parvo and CPMA Treatment; Dr. Michael R. Lappin
• Solving Polyuria/Polydipsia Challenges: Dr. Shelly Olin
• Feline Upper Respiratory Disease Management: Dr. Michael R. Lappin
• Heartworm Guidelines: What’s New?; Dr. Andy Moorhead
• Diagnosing GI Obstructions: Dr. Marc Seitz
• Fracture Repair Without Plates; Dr. John Mauterer
• Treating Allergic Dermatitis in Dogs: Dr. Amelia White
• The Anemia Case Challenge: Dr. Fred Metzger
These sessions focus on the situations that veterinary teams manage every single day. From managing vomiting in dogs and cats to cardiovascular radiography reviews, each session is built for direct clinical relevance, not theoretical discussion.
Southern Veterinary Conference 2025: Key Takeaways
If you’re wondering whether it’s worth making the trip to Birmingham this August, here are some simple truths:
Practical Knowledge First
The focus isn’t on trends, it’s on tools and techniques that make a difference right now in the operating room, surgery suite, or radiology station.
An Exhibit Hall Worth Visiting
You’ll see small and large animal surgical instruments, not just on display, but also explained by professionals who know precisely how they're used in real-world settings.
Real Community Energy
Southern Veterinary Conference 2025 may feel quieter than some larger events, but that’s exactly why the conversations tend to be more open and the learning more focused.
Explore Small Animal Instruments at Southern Veterinary Conference 2025
When exploring the Exhibit Hall, take a moment to review the precise, trusted veterinary instruments used for small animal care. Some of the essentials you’ll encounter include:
Hartman Alligator Forceps 1x2 Teeth
Hartman Alligator Forceps, 1x2 Teeth, are ENT (Ear, Nose & Throat) instruments used to remove foreign bodies from the middle ear during small animal myringotomy veterinary surgeries. The features include finger-ring handles and an angled, long shaft, with teeth on the jaws designed for a better grip.
It is made of stainless steel, which remains flexible enough to reach the narrow spaces of small animals without harming the surrounding structure. These forceps are robust, lightweight, and rustproof.
Adson Cranial Rongeur Curved Jaws 7x13mm Size 8"
Adson Cranial Rongeur Curved Jaws 7x13mm Size 8" is used for the removal of bone fragments and surrounding tissues around the bone. The Rongeur Jaws are also available in straight patterns. The Adson Cranial Rongeur Features Curved Jaws is autoclavable and sterilizable, making it a reliable choice for prolonged use and multiple surgical procedures.
Dr. Titolo Declaw Clamp 6 1/4"
The Dr. Titolo Declaw Clamp is a veterinary tool used for declawing animals. It has sharp and strong tips that provide surgeons with a firm grip. It also features a ring handle that facilitates easy manipulation of the tool.
This declaw clamp is also used for gripping the claw, allowing the surgeon to manipulate it without the chance of claw breakage or slippage. This surgical instrument reduces the time required to complete the declaw procedure, enabling greater precision.
Michele Trephine 7" Small 3mm/5mm
Michele Trephine 7" Small 3mm/5mm is an instrument used in veterinary neurosurgical procedures. These instruments feature a very slim shaft and a T-shaped handle. The circular blade is used to remove circular bits in the surgery. It is also available in medium and large sizes. Therefore, surgeons or veterinary professionals can select one according to their specific needs and requirements in neurosurgery.
Crimper and Pin Cutter 9 1/2" Double Action for 1.5mm, 2mm, 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. This German-forged crimper and pin cutter features a double-action mechanism, ensuring efficient and smooth cutting without creating shock or vibration. Moreover, it enhances surgical precision and reduces hand fatigue.
Featured Veterinary Kits & Surgical Packs at Southern Veterinary Conference 2025
Beyond individual instruments, veterinary surgical kits streamline and enhance the efficiency of procedures. Here are a few featured products available for veterinary professionals at the event:
Neuro Veterinary Kit
The Advanced Neuro Veterinary Kit comprises all the essential instruments necessary for neurosurgical procedures in animals. All instruments in this kit are manufactured from German stainless steel, ensuring they are rust-free, reusable, and sterilizable. This neuro-veterinary kit is the ideal choice for your veterinary clinic and hospital, thanks to its enhanced durability and ergonomic design. Neuro veterinary kit’s instruments are high-tensile, lightweight, and heavy-duty.
Neurosurgical Knives Set with Knife Chuck Handle
The Neurosurgical Knives Set with Knife Chuck Handle comprises 5 wire knives featuring various tip designs, along with a chuck handle for easy attachment. The set is ideal for handling delicate structures in neurosurgical procedures on animals. All the instruments are manufactured to state-of-the-art standards, ensuring optimal results for the relevant procedures.
Rhoton Micro Dissector Titanium Set of 19
The Rhoton Micro Dissector Titanium Set of 19 is specially designed to assist veterinary professionals in neurosurgery and microsurgical procedures. This set includes various black-coated hooks, dissectors, needles, and elevators, all with multiple variations. The titanium coating makes them more precise, durable, and reusable after sterilization.
GLux Luxating 4 1/2" Extra Small Color Coated Set of 4
The GLux Luxating Set of 4 includes precision instruments ranging from 1.5mm to 4mm, ideal for veterinary extractions. Each GLux Luxating is color-coated for quick identification and features a German stainless steel tip for durability. Designed for controlled luxation, this set ensures efficient and minimally invasive tooth extractions.
The 4 1/2" length ensures optimal reach and maneuverability, while the color coating allows for quick identification. Made from high-quality German stainless steel, these elevators provide durability and superior handling in delicate veterinary dental procedures.
Cruciate Pack
The cruciate pack of 22 instruments is well suited for orthopedic joint surgeries and standard cruciate repair. Additionally, the cruciate pack is suitable for treating minor joint deformities during arthroscopy.
The cruciate ligament pack consists of several surgical instruments designed to repair and treat ligaments, knee joints, cartilage, the anterior cruciate ligament, and surrounding muscles.
Why Shouldn’t You Miss Southern Veterinary Conference 2025?
Animal healthcare is constantly evolving, so your skills and tools should also continue to improve. Attending the Southern Veterinary Conference 2025 offers a reliable way to stay updated, connect with fellow professionals, and quietly enhance both your knowledge and surgical setup.
When it comes down to it, the Southern Veterinary Conference 2025 is about carving out focused, meaningful time to grow as a professional. Between the expert-led CE sessions and exploring surgical solutions customized according to your clinic’s needs, it’s an experience that brings lasting value.
If thoughtful education and practical tools matter to you, Birmingham is the place to be this August. Make it a point to visit the Exhibit Hall and explore the collections brought by GerVetUSA Inc. Why Should You Buy From Us? Because We Not Only Sell But Also Manufacture Our Surgical Instruments.
That means what’s displayed isn’t just stocked; it’s manufactured, tested, and refined with real veterinary professionals in mind.
