Over 7,300 participants made their way to the “Live Music Capital of the World.” to join the AVMA Convention of 2024, between 21st and 25th of June. Participants enjoyed hundreds of hours of CE from high level speakers, discovered the latest in veterinary innovation, and had a great time connecting and networking in multiple receptions and sporting and music events.
WVA President Dr John de Jong and WVA’s Executive Manager Magda Lourenço were invited to the AVMA House of Delegates (HOD), as one of 11 international entities there represented. Dr de Jong made a compelling speech highlighting the link between AVMA and WVA and their joint efforts to improve the veterinary profession. He also reminded all about the World Veterinary Day theme of 2024 ‘Veterinarians are essential health workers’ and the recently created Essential Veterinary medicines list.
Other key points addressed in the HOD included HPAI H5N1, virtual care, licensure by endorsement, pet insurance, legislation, licensure of technicians, xylazine reclassification, among others. The HoD was chaired by the new AVMA President Dr Sarah Faeh, serving alongside her are President-Elect is Dr. Michael Bailey, and the new Vice President Dr. Garry Marshall.
The next AVMA Convention takes place in Washington DC from 18th to 22nd of July 2025 and is a very special year as AVMA will be hosting the 40th World Veterinary Association Congress (WVAC), bringing together the global veterinary community for an experience unlike any other.
