Southwest Veterinary Symposium takes place September 17–20, 2026, at the Henry B. González Convention Center in San Antonio.

The program offers more than 400 RACE-approved continuing-education hours across 12 tracks. Veterinarians, technicians, veterinary assistants, practice managers, office staff, and students can choose sessions relevant to their responsibilities and return with ideas they can apply in practice.

Practices can make the meeting more useful by planning as a team. Before registering, identify the clinical, operational, communication, leadership, or wellness questions your practice most needs to address. Divide sessions among attendees, schedule time to compare notes, and choose a few ideas to implement after returning home.

Practices registering four or more full-conference attendees receive a 20% discount. The meeting is in person, with no virtual or post-conference video option currently offered, so advance planning matters.

SWVS is also a nonprofit partnership among five state veterinary medical associations, including NMVMA. New Mexico attendance supports individual learning while strengthening NMVMA’s year-round work at home.