Hosted by the Ohio Veterinary Medical Association, the MVC is the fifth largest convention on the continent.  This hybrid event draws professionals from across the region and beyond and serves as an invaluable platform for sharing knowledge, advancing skills, and networking with fellow experts in the industry.

A pillar of MVC is the education we are able to offer nearly every sector of the veterinary industry, from speakers from across the nation. 

2026 MVC will be hosted in Columbus, OH on Feb 26-28, 2026!

We are seeking dynamic and engaging speakers who can deliver insightful presentations on a wide range of topics relevant to veterinary medicine, including but not limited to:

• Clinical practice and case studies
• Emerging trends and challenges in the field
• Veterinary technology and innovation
• Practice management and business development
• Research advancements
• See all the areas of Education and Audiences MVC covers below! 

If you are interested in submitting, please begin at the button below.

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What can speakers expect at MVC?

  • MVC is a three day event that takes place in Columbus, Ohio. 
  • The program is split into 18+ concurrent educational tracks, that consister of six, one-hour sessions each with breaks in between. 
  • Speakers generally present for one hour at a time, with 15 minute breaks and a 2 hour lunch break in the program for other event engagements. 
  • MVC hosts a 200+ booth exhibit hall, open all three days, that’s available for speakers to attend – or exhibit at!

Who attends MVC?

  • Veterinarians
  • Technicians
  • Practice owners and managers
  • Behaviorist and trainers
  • Technicians and veterinary assistants
  • Clinic and hospital staff
  • Shelter managers and staff
  • Humane agents
  • Public health admin and officials
  • Lab, research, and corporate staff 
  • Academic and association professionals 
  • Pre-vet, Veterinary and Technician students

What are attendees learning at the MVC?

The MVC Programs covers the following areas of education. See the 2024 or 2025 program!

  • Animal Behavior and Training 
  • Aquaculture
  • Equine
  • Food Animal
  • Holistic, Integrative Medicine
  • Humane Agent Training
  • Mental Health, Wellbeing
  • Marketing, Social Media, Telemedicine
  • Pet Animal: Anesthesia,  Pain Management, Critical Care, Emergency Care
  • Pet Animal: Avian, Small Mammals, Exotics
  • Pet Animal: Cardiology, Dermatology, Endocrinology, Dentistry, Dermatology, Gastroenterology
  • Pet Animal: Clinical Pharmacology, Clinic Pathology
  • Pet Animal: Neurology, Oncology, Radiology, Theriogenology, Toxicology, Urology
  • Pet Animal: Canine Medicine, Feline Medicine, Spectrum of Care
  • Pet Animal: Infectious Disease, Immune-Mediated Diseases, Parasitology, Vaccines
  • Pet Animal: General Surgery, Orthopedics, Soft Tissue Surgery
  • Pet Animal: Dietary Management, Nutrition
  • Practice Management, Staff Development, Customer Service
  • Regulatory, Legal Review, Compliance
  • Shelter Animal, Shelter Medicine
  • Small Ruminants
  • Technician – medicine and practices specifically for Technician (Nurse, LVT, RVT) practitioners