The countdown starts now: K9 officer to give AVMA Convention keynote

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AVMA Convention 2025 Washington, D.C.

Keynote: Megan Leavey

If you’re looking for a real-life example of bravery, friendship, and the unbreakable bond between humans and animals, look no further than this summer’s AVMA Convention 2025.

Megan Leavey—former Marine, K9 handler, and subject of the 2017 biopic “Megan Leavey”—will give the keynote address, sharing the inspirational story of her work with Rex, a military working dog. Together, the pair completed more than 100 missions over two deployments in Iraq. After her service, Leavey pursued her love for animals in the veterinary field, working her way up from veterinary assistant to lead surgical veterinary technician over the span of eight years. She currently works as a veterinary technician for Senior Pet Vet.

Mark your calendar: AVMA Convention 2025 takes place July 18-22, in Washington, D.C.

The keynote address, sponsored by Hill’s, will be open to all Convention attendees and guests.

Connect with your global veterinary community

Every summer, AVMA Convention brings together the veterinary community for top-tier learning, networking opportunities, and special events. This year promises to be one of the most unique events ever as we also host the 40th World Veterinary Association Congress. It’s an incredible opportunity to connect with colleagues and peers from all over the world!

Early-bird registration opens in February.

CE, networking, and special events

In addition to the keynote address, you can expect an all-star lineup of education, entertainment, and events that will once again make AVMA Convention an unforgettable experience:

  • More than 600 hours of best-in-class CE
  • Special events and networking opportunities with veterinary professionals from across the globe
  • AVMA Concert, featuring a Grammy award-winning artist we can’t wait to reveal!
  • Five days in our nation’s capital with plenty of time to explore

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If you’re not already subscribed, sign up for the monthly Convention newsletter and be among the first to know when registration opens and other important announcements—like who will be headlining the AVMA Concert!

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