The Veterinary Specialty Hospital of Palm Beach Gardens will host the first-ever, all-day veterinary specialty continuing education (CE) conference hosted by a local specialty and emergency hospital in Palm Beach County.
The event, themed “Driving Specialty Forward,” will take place on Sunday, Nov. 2 at the Wellington National Golf Club (400 Binks Forest Drive).
This milestone event brings together veterinarians, certified technicians and industry leaders from across Florida for a full day of learning, networking and celebration of veterinary medicine’s best and brightest.
The conference will feature board-certified specialists presenting lectures on some of the most innovative topics in modern veterinary care, including: dermatology, internal medicine, surgery, critical care, avian and exotic emergency care, and cardiology.
Attendees will earn continuing education credits while gaining insight into the latest advancements in diagnostics, treatment and patient care.
Beyond education, the conference emphasizes community connection and wellness. In partnership with Palm Beach County Animal Care & Control, the event will host adoptable dogs — including long-term residents, seniors and young pups — during the afternoon breakout sessions. This unique collaboration allows attendees to reset between lectures while offering the animals much-needed socialization and increased visibility for adoption.
The event’s vendor village will feature 15-plus industry sponsors, showcasing the newest innovations in veterinary medicine and technology. Attendees can participate in a passport-to-prizes scavenger hunt, enjoy raffles throughout the day, and engage directly with company representatives through mini-presentations and demos.
Professional headshots will be available on-site, and the day will conclude with a wine tasting led by the hospital’s cardiologist, Dr. Jorg Bucheler, who is also a certified sommelier, offering a relaxed and memorable close to the conference.
“This event represents an extraordinary moment for our local veterinary community,” said Samantha Hokenson, veterinary relations manager for the Veterinary Specialty Hospital of Palm Beach Gardens. “It’s not just about education — it’s about connection, compassion and celebrating the incredible people and partners who dedicate their lives to animal health.”
Admission is by complimentary registration only. To learn more, contact Hokenson at [email protected].
Wow this is very impressive. Kudos to the VSH team.