Annual Conference
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October 2 – 4, 2025
The 2025 Annual Conference marks a tradition of 118 years of continuing education at Auburn University’s College of Veterinary Medicine. Our Annual Conference provides opportunities for Auburn alumni, faculty, students, veterinary technicians and other veterinary professionals to participate in a diverse range of continuing education sessions and professional networking opportunities.
This year’s conference is scheduled to be held October 2-4, at The Hotel at Auburn University and Dixon Conference Center, in the heart of the Auburn University campus. We’ll continue to update the website as details develop.
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Registration Information
Pre-registration has closed.
On-site registration will be available from 4-7 p.m. on Wednesday, October 1 and again beginning at 7 a.m. on Thursday, October 2.
| Registration Type | Early Registration (on or before 8/17/25) | Regular Registration (8/18/25-9/28/25) | Onsite Registration (after 9/28/25) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Practicing Veterinarian | $475 | $550 | $600 |
| Recent Graduate (classes of 2021-2025) |
$375 | $450 | $600 |
| Retired Veterinarian | $375 | $450 | $600 |
| 1.5 Day (Friday-Saturday) | $350 | $425 | $500 |
| Reunion Registration | $85 | $115 | Pre-registration required |
| Technician/Assistant (Full conference access) | $175 | $195 | $210 |
| Technician/Assistant (Saturday technician track only) | $90 | $110 | $125 |
| Technician Student (Saturday technician track only) | $50 | $70 | $90 |
Refund Policy
Refunds, less a 10% processing charge, will only be issued for those registrants cancelling by end of business on Wednesday, September 25, 2024. No refunds will be issued after this date.
*Registration is best completed on a desktop or laptop rather than a mobile device.
Featured Speakers
Sponsors and Exhibitors
We understand the value of both your time and marketing commitments, and we have designed the 2025 Annual Conference program, networking opportunities and social events with that in mind. A limited number of exhibit booths are available for reservation that will provide a variety of opportunities to network with conference participants while raising awareness about your organization. In addition, several sponsorship opportunities are available; one complimentary exhibit booth is included with sponsorship commitments of $5,000 or more. More information about exhibit booths and sponsorship levels and benefits can be found through the link below.
2025 Sponsors
2024 Exhibitors
Schedule at a Glance
| Thur, October 2 | Fri, October 3 | Sat, October 4 |
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Full Day of CE – Attendees can earn up to 8 hours of CE Exhibit Hall Opens Pharmacy CE* – this course will cover FL pharmacy, GA LEAP, and other states requiring opioid/controlled substance CE Small Animal: Anesthesia/Pain Management, Radiology, Rabies Equine: Colic, Theriogenology Farm Animal: Preconditioning, Swine Medicine, additional topics to be added *Pre-registration and additional fee required |
Full Day of CE – Attendees can earn up to 8 hours of CE J. T. Vaughan Equine Award Recognition El Toro Award Recognition Exhibit Hall USDA Modules Practice Management Small Animal: Cardiology, Internal Medicine, Dentistry, additional topics to be added Equine: Rehabilitation, Dentistry, Pain Management Farm Animal: Lameness, additional topics to be added |
Half Day of CE – Attendees can earn up to 4 hours of CE Christian Veterinary Mission Fellowship Breakfast USDA Modules Technician Track (at College of Vet Med) Small Animal: Surgery, Internal Medicine, Dentistry Equine: Mini Horse and Donkey Medicine Farm Animal: Mammary gland immunology, Mastitis, Alternative therapies Back to College Social Raptor Show Class Reunions* *Pre-registration and additional fee required |
Hotel Accommodations
The booking window for group rates has closed. Contact the hotel directly for lodging availability and current room rates.
The Hotel at Auburn University and
Dixon Conference Center
241 S. College Street
Auburn, AL 36830
Reservations: 334-821-8200
TownePlace Suites Auburn
1117 S. College Street
Auburn, AL 36832
Reservations: 334-466-8390
Class Reunions
Class reunions will be held on Saturday, October 4. Registration includes dinner and a class photo. This year the College of Vet Med will host the classes of: 1975, 1980, 1985, 1990, 1995, 2000, 2005, 2010, 2015, and 2020. Members of each of these classes will be contacted by your class coordinator who will share more details. Pre-registration is required.
* Class reunions are approved by Auburn University for adults age 18 and over.
Know Before You Go
Conference Venue
The Hotel at Auburn University and Dixon Conference Center
241 S. College Street
Auburn, AL 36830
334-821-8200
Check-in/Registration Desk Hours
Attendees may pick up their registration packets at the conference venue during the following hours:
Wednesday, Oct. 1: 4 pm – 7 pm
Thursday, Oct. 2: 7 am – 6 pm
Friday, Oct. 3: 6:30 am – 6 pm
Parking
Conference Center: Attendees staying at the Hotel at Auburn University may opt for overnight valet ($25/night) or self-parking ($20/night). Parking will be available in the deck, adjacent to the hotel, for attendees driving in daily for the conference. If you arrive for the conference before 11 a.m., drive directly to the gate at the upper levels of the parking deck. There will be an attendant there to direct you and collect payment. Attendees arriving after 11 a.m., and those checking into the hotel, go to the loop in front of the hotel, and notify the valets that you are there for the veterinary conference. They will provide you with access to the upper level of the parking deck or can valet your vehicle. Oversized trucks, please go to the loop in front of the hotel, and the valets will direct you to appropriate parking options for your vehicle.
College of Veterinary Medicine: For events hosted at the CVM, including the Back-to-College event, scheduled for Saturday, attendees should park in the large parking lot adjacent to Greene Hall. To ensure that our clients are able to find parking at all times, please avoid parking in the small animal teaching hospital lot.
Conference Name Badges
All registered attendees and paying guests will receive a name badge. Name badges are required for admission to the lectures, exhibit hall, and meals. Please wear your name badge throughout the conference. Separate name badges will be provided for class reunions on Saturday evening.
Proceedings
Proceedings, when provided, will be available online beginning Tuesday, September 30 for all registered attendees wishing to print in advance. Once available, a separate email will be sent to all registrants with the link and password needed to access them. Multi-part lectures, extending more than one hour, may have combined proceedings. Electronic access will remain available until the end of the year.
What to Pack
Business casual is appropriate for all sessions and events at Annual Conference. Casual attire is suitable for the Back-to-College event and raptor show on Saturday. Closed-toed shoes are required for hospital tours. Casual attire and walking shoes are suitable for those attending the Finish the Walk event, honoring Dr. Julie Gard Schnuelle, at Kiesel Park. Cocktail attire is appropriate for those attending reunions. We recommend that you dress in layers for the education sessions as temperatures in meeting rooms can vary.
Wi-Fi at The Hotel at Auburn University and Dixon Conference Center
Wi-Fi will be provided for our conference at no charge; use AU_Guest. No password is needed.
Education
This year’s conference will offer attendees up to 20 hours of CE with options in multiple areas of interest. With the exception of the pharmacy course, there is no advance registration required to attend any specific education lecture. Attendees requiring any pharmacy CE (including FL Law and GA LEAP) need to pre-register for the pharmacy course. However, space may be limited in individual lecture rooms. We will not be offering USDA modules this year.
Awards Recognition
Please plan to join Dean Johnson, along with farm animal and equine faculty, on Friday morning at 9 a.m. in the Auditorium as they present this year’s El Toro and J.T. Vaughan Equine Awards. The College of Veterinary Medicine is honored to recognize Dr. Julie Gard Schnuelle ’96 and Dr. Johnny Mac Smith ’76 with these distinguished alumni awards. This will be an opportunity to acknowledge their professional achievements and to pay tribute to the legacy of Dr. Schnuelle.
Social Events
We have a number of social events scheduled for the conference weekend. Please be sure to read through the conference program you receive when you check in to learn more.
- Welcome Reception: Thursday evening, in the Exhibit Hall
- Back-to-College: Saturday afternoon, at the College of Vet Med
- Raptor Center Show: Saturday afternoon for conference and reunion attendees, at the Auburn University Raptor Center
- Finish the Walk—Event to honor Dr. Julie Gard Schnuelle: Saturday afternoon, at Kiesel Park
- Class Reunions: Saturday evening, various locations
Class Reunions
Reunion registrants will receive a separate communication with details specific to your class event.
Annual Conference lectures are the property of the speaker and/or Auburn University. Recording and/or redistribution in any manner or for any purpose is strictly prohibited. Registration is nontransferable and CE credit will only be issued to conference registrant. Conference content is available to registrant only.