The Gulf-Atlantic Veterinary Conference (TGAVC) 2026 is a four-day continuing-education conference organized by the Florida Veterinary Medical Association. The event brings together veterinary professionals for clinical education, specialty-focused lectures, practical training, and hands-on wet labs.

The 2026 conference is designed particularly for small-animal and exotic veterinary professionals, providing opportunities to develop clinical skills, learn current approaches to diagnosis and treatment, participate in practical training and connect with other veterinary professionals.

Major Education Areas

•     Small-Animal Medicine
•     Exotic Animal Medicine
•     Surgery
•     Diagnostic Imaging
•     Ultrasound
•     Radiology
•     Cardiology
•     Feline Medicine
•     Dermatology
•     Ophthalmology
•     Veterinary Behavior
•     Emergency & Critical Care
•     Dentistry
•     Neurology
•     Practice Management
•     Veterinary Technician Education
•     Hands-on/Wet-Lab Training

Thursday, Dec 3

Main activities:
•     Registration and conference check-in
•     Pre-conference educational activities
•     Hands-on/wet-lab opportunities
•     Veterinary professional networking
•     Opening conference activities

Friday, Dec 4

Clinical Veterinary Education
Topics include areas such as:
•     Small-animal medicine
•     Surgery
•     Cardiology
•     Diagnostic imaging
•     Ultrasound
•     Feline medicine
•     Dermatology
•     Ophthalmology
•     Behavior
•     Emergency medicine
•     Practice management

Saturday, Dec 5

Specialty Veterinary Sessions
Focus areas include:
•     Advanced clinical medicine
•     Surgery
•     Diagnostic imaging
•     Cardiology
•     Feline medicine
•     Dermatology
•     Ophthalmology
•     Behavior
•     Emergency/critical care
•     Veterinary team education

Sunday, Dec 6

Focus:
•     Continuing clinical education
•     Specialty veterinary topics
•     Practical case-based learning
Veterinary team education
•     Final CE opportunities