The HVMA 73rd Annual Conference is Hawaii's premier veterinary continuing education event, bringing together veterinarians, veterinary technicians, practice managers, researchers, and animal health professionals from across the Pacific region. The conference features expert-led lectures, hands-on laboratories, clinical workshops, and an interactive exhibition showcasing the latest advancements in veterinary medicine.
Attendees gain practical knowledge in companion animal care, surgery, internal medicine, emergency medicine, diagnostics, and practice management while networking with colleagues and industry professionals.
Thursday, November 12
Pre-Conference Workshops & Hands-on Training
Conference Opening
• Registration and attendee check-in
• Welcome reception and networking
• Conference orientation
Educational Programs
Hands-on Clinical Skills Laboratory
• Practical surgical techniques
• Advanced suturing and wound management
• Instrument handling and surgical preparation
Diagnostic Imaging Workshop
• Radiographic interpretation
• Ultrasound fundamentals
• Clinical imaging case discussions
Emergency & Critical Care Training
• Trauma stabilization
• Emergency procedures
• Critical patient monitoring
Evening Activities
• Welcome networking reception
• Meet the faculty
• Professional networking opportunities
Daily Highlights
• Hands-on laboratory training
• Surgical skills development
• Diagnostic imaging techniques
• Emergency medicine education
• Networking with veterinary professionals
Friday, November 13
Small Animal Medicine & Surgery
Clinical Education
Internal Medicine Updates
• Common canine and feline diseases
• Diagnostic approaches
• Evidence-based treatment planning
Soft Tissue Surgery
• Surgical planning
• Minimizing complications
• Post-operative patient care
Veterinary Dentistry
• Oral examination techniques
• Dental disease management
• Preventive dental healthcare
Diagnostic Imaging
• Advanced imaging interpretation
• Clinical case reviews
• Practical diagnostic decision-making
Professional Development
• Clinical case discussions
• Interactive Q&A sessions
• Exhibit hall networking
Daily Highlights
• Companion animal medicine
• Surgical best practices
• Veterinary dentistry
• Diagnostic imaging
• Clinical case-based learning
Saturday, November 14
Specialty Medicine & Emerging Technologies
Advanced Clinical Sessions
Dermatology & Allergy Management
• Diagnosis of skin diseases
• Allergy treatment strategies
• Long-term patient management
Cardiology & Internal Medicine
• Heart disease diagnosis
• Cardiac imaging updates
• Treatment recommendations
Pain Management & Anesthesia
• Modern anesthesia protocols
• Pain assessment
• Multimodal analgesia techniques
Veterinary Technology & Innovation
• Digital veterinary solutions
• Artificial intelligence applications
• Emerging diagnostic technologies
Evening Program
• Professional networking
• Peer collaboration
• Clinical discussion forums
Daily Highlights
• Veterinary dermatology
• Cardiology updates
• Pain management
• Digital veterinary technologies
• Emerging clinical innovations
Sunday, November 15
Practice Management & Future Veterinary Medicine
Professional Development
Practice Leadership
• Building high-performing veterinary teams
• Staff communication
• Leadership strategies
Business & Financial Management
• Practice growth
• Client experience
• Operational efficiency
Preventive Medicine
• Wellness programs
• Preventive healthcare strategies
• Long-term patient care
Future of Veterinary Medicine
• Emerging healthcare trends
• Technology integration
• Closing expert panel discussion
Conference Closing
• Final remarks
• Continuing education summary
• Conference conclusion
Daily Highlights
• Veterinary leadership
• Practice management
• Preventive medicine
• Future healthcare trends
• Conference closing sessions
Main Conference Focus Areas
• Companion Animal Medicine
• Internal Medicine
• Small Animal Surgery
• Emergency & Critical Care
• Diagnostic Imaging
• Veterinary Dentistry
• Dermatology
• Cardiology
• Anesthesia & Pain Management
• Preventive Healthcare
• Veterinary Technology
• Artificial Intelligence in Veterinary Medicine
• Practice Management
• Leadership & Professional Development
• Continuing Veterinary Education (CE)
