Join us at Palisades Tahoe Feb 28th - Mar 6, 2027.

Join us at Palisades Tahoe Feb 28th – Mar 6, 2027.

A Different Breed of Veterinary Conference Learn from industry pioneers. Build lifelong friendships. Hit the nation's best slopes. And discover just how much fun a veterinary conference can be.
Join Us for CE

A Simple Vision

SVMA was founded with a simple vision: to create an environment where veterinarians can learn the skills that will take their practice to the next level while having the time of their lives. Our events combine top quality continuing education with a tightly knit membership. While you will learn from the industry’s brightest speakers, you will also learn from each other. This is a small group of veterinarians who love to collaborate, help each other, and grow professionally. Because we believe that is veterinary medicine at its best.

Adventures and Memories You might find yourself learning from a boarded radiologist in the morning before hitting the slopes or exploring nordic trails.. Evenings might be spent sipping wine or whiskey by the fire with your friends. We believe in building the most fun events in the veterinary industry. Here, you will make lifelong friends. You will learn about the issues that matter. And you won’t be able to imagine life without SVMA. Because the world’s best profession deserves the world’s best events. 

I was introduced to the SVMA in the late 90's and enjoyed my first trip with my son to Silverstar in Vernon, BC. I have been a faithful participant since 2009. The friendships, the chance to ski with friends and getting the CE I need for annual license renewal makes this a package that I look forward to every year. (And I haven't even touched on the option to join in the great summer trips that are social and adventuresome. Looking forward to meeting new members every year. Michael J Anderson, DVM star star star star star “ The second best thing after meeting as vet school classmates and getting married was having another classmate introduce us to SVMA. Thanks to Melly Thompson, DVM we joined this vibrant association of veterinarians and their families. Yes, there are many conferences you can attend but only a few have the same veterinarians attend year after year. Newcomers are welcomed and become part of a family that get CE together, ski together and during summer trips travel the world together!  Mark Gendzier, DVM and Ginny
Quelch, DVM, MS star star star star star “ SVMA has kept me happy and full of humor since 1977. My SVMA friends from all over North America will remain dear. Twice a year, we get to act silly but as well we are exposed to excellent CE. The venues for the winter and summer meetings are always top-notch. Our hotel and ski area hosts always say that SVMA is the best group ever! Suann Hosie, DVM star star star star star “ see all reviews Testimonial Carousel