The AzVMA’s 2024 Desert West Connection Conference, Where the Veterinary Community Meets, will be held at the El Conquistador Tucson – A Hilton Resort from Thursday, May 16 – Saturday, May 18, 2024.

The program will kick off with a welcome reception on Thursday night, followed by two full days of education and member events on Friday and Saturday. Plan to join us for this multi-day meeting approved for up to 14 CE hours by the Arizona Academy of Veterinary Practice!

Now featuring 4 tracks:
– Small Animal Veterinarians
– Large Animal Veterinarians
– Technicians
– Young Leaders

Click ‘Learn More’ to see conference schedules and to Register Online!

AzVMA & Arizona Veterinary Dental Specialists will present the 10th Dental Extravaganza on Saturday, August 3, 2024, at the DoubleTree by Hilton Phoenix-Tempe in Tempe.

Plan to join us for this full-day meeting approved for 6 CE hours by the Arizona Academy of Veterinary Practice. Registration coming soon!

NEW: Now featuring a dedicated dental-focused Technicians Track and Large Animal Track.

Tentative Meeting Schedule:
Registration Sign-in: 7:00 – 8:00 am
Lectures: 8:00 am – 4:15 pm
Luncheon: 11:45 am – 12:45 pm

Dean Rice Memorial African Wildlife Study
Fall Expedition
August 31 – September 8, 2024

The Arizona Veterinary Medical Association (AzVMA) is excited to announce a fall African study expedition that will take you behind the scenes to work closely with a resident South African wildlife veterinarian, Dr. William Fowlds! This 10-day hands-on trip is scheduled to leave Phoenix on August 31, 2024 and arrive back on September 8, 2024.

This Wildlife Study Expedition is approved by the Arizona Academy of Veterinary Practice for 20 hours of continuing education credits for both veterinarians and technicians. It is currently pending RACE approval.

About Expedition
Accompanied throughout the expedition by a South African wildlife veterinarian, this hands-on African veterinary study expedition gives veterinarians the chance to learn more about Africa’s wildlife in a unique way, incorporating modern day conservation and the need for hands-on wildlife management.

This expedition takes veterinarians behind the scenes, affording the opportunity to interact with a wildlife veterinarian, researchers and guides, while discovering the fantastic world of wildlife in Southern Africa.

Participants will be a part of antelope, rhino, buffalo & giraffe immobilizations, game drives & various lectures. Participate in hands-on wildlife veterinary management procedures and in so doing contribute financially to wildlife conservation through your participation. During this expedition, you will work with antelope, the iconic endangered rhino, and African predators, under the watchful eye of your wildlife veterinarian. The trip starts with an overnight stop in Johannesburg to facilitate arrivals, and then heads into the wild for more traditional wildlife viewing activities, making sure that first-time visitors don’t miss out, before heading to a third venue where you’ll participate in wildlife management procedures on the reserve.

Enrollment Information
Join us for a once-in-a-lifetime experience and help conserve Africa’s wildlife! There are only 10 spots available. This trip will be filled on a first come first serve basis! There will be a waitlist available once the seats are filled.
– View the expedition itinerary for additional details.
– To enroll, complete the commitment form and provide payment information for the deposit.

For additional information contact Sarah at education@azvma.org.

Cancellation Policy
Cancellation must be received in writing to the AzVMA by February 1, 2024. Cancellation fees and other terms and conditions will apply. Call the AzVMA for details.

Dean Rice Memorial African Wildlife Study
Fall Expedition
August 31 – September 8, 2024

The Arizona Veterinary Medical Association (AzVMA) is excited to announce a fall African study expedition that will take you behind the scenes to work closely with a resident South African wildlife veterinarian, Dr. William Fowlds! This 10-day hands-on trip is scheduled to leave Phoenix on August 31, 2024 and arrive back on September 8, 2024.

This Wildlife Study Expedition is approved by the Arizona Academy of Veterinary Practice for 20 hours of continuing education credits for both veterinarians and technicians. It is currently pending RACE approval.

About Expedition
Accompanied throughout the expedition by a South African wildlife veterinarian, this hands-on African veterinary study expedition gives veterinarians the chance to learn more about Africa’s wildlife in a unique way, incorporating modern day conservation and the need for hands-on wildlife management.

This expedition takes veterinarians behind the scenes, affording the opportunity to interact with a wildlife veterinarian, researchers and guides, while discovering the fantastic world of wildlife in Southern Africa.

Participants will be a part of antelope, rhino, buffalo & giraffe immobilizations, game drives & various lectures. Participate in hands-on wildlife veterinary management procedures and in so doing contribute financially to wildlife conservation through your participation. During this expedition, you will work with antelope, the iconic endangered rhino, and African predators, under the watchful eye of your wildlife veterinarian. The trip starts with an overnight stop in Johannesburg to facilitate arrivals, and then heads into the wild for more traditional wildlife viewing activities, making sure that first-time visitors don’t miss out, before heading to a third venue where you’ll participate in wildlife management procedures on the reserve.

Enrollment Information
Join us for a once-in-a-lifetime experience and help conserve Africa’s wildlife! There are only 10 spots available. This trip will be filled on a first come first serve basis! There will be a waitlist available once the seats are filled.
– View the expedition itinerary for additional details.
– To enroll, complete the commitment form and provide payment information for the deposit.

For additional information contact Sarah at education@azvma.org.

Cancellation Policy
Cancellation must be received in writing to the AzVMA by February 1, 2024. Cancellation fees and other terms and conditions will apply. Call the AzVMA for details.

VHCTAz is holding its fourth annual VHCTAz Veterinary Team Connection Conference! Plan to join us for this unique conference offering four tracks specific to veterinary support staff. There will be individualized tracks for client services, kennel staff & veterinary assistants, managers, and technicians. It is recommended to choose a primary track and then add a note to your registration for other tracks/sessions you plan to attend.

This year’s conference will be held at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Scottsdale Resort’s Chaparral Conference Center in Scottsdale on Saturday, October 26, 2024.

We invite all veterinary staff to join us for this full-day meeting approved for 6 CE/CVPM hours!

Featured Tracks:
Client Services
Kennel & Assistants
Managers
Technicians