Veterinary Leadership Conference
January 8-10, 2026 | Chicago
Visionary leadership for veterinary professionals
The Veterinary Leadership Conference (VLC) is the veterinary profession’s premier conference for leadership development. Through a unique mix of CE sessions, AVMA governance meetings, and networking, attendees will expand and hone leadership skills while connecting with a diverse network of colleagues from all walks of the veterinary profession.
The 2026 VLC will be held at the Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk. Attendance costs $365. Registration is open!
Have questions about the conference? Please contact vlc
avma [dot] org (vlc[at]avma[dot]org).
VLC apparel
Share your passion for veterinary leadership with one-of-a-kind AVMA VLC apparel! Add an apparel purchase to your VLC registration, and pick up your items when you arrive at the conference. Apparel must be purchased by December 5 to arrive in time for the conference.
Hear from VLC attendees
“I had such a wonderful experience at the conference overall, I will definitely try to attend in the future.”
“One of my new favorite conferences. I am so glad that I went this year.”
“The Board's workshop was why I attended and it was excellent.”
2025 VLC CE Certificate
To claim your CE certificate
- Download the 2025 VLC CE Certificate
- Add the sessions you attended
- Save a copy for your records
Email AVMA_CEavma [dot] org (AVMA_CE[at]avma[dot]org) for any questions.
VLC on demand
Relive the best of the 2025 VLC. Get a taste of the conference while earning CE