Purdue Veterinary Conference Offers Up to 23 CE Hours in September

Veterinarians and veterinary technicians can still register for the 2026 Purdue Veterinary Conference, which runs September 23–26 on the Purdue University campus and offers up to 23 continuing education credit hours.

The annual fall event, hosted by the Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine, carries the theme "One Health: Modern Veterinary Medicine – Today and Tomorrow." Organizers designed the program to highlight the connection between animal, human, and environmental health and the evolving role of veterinary medicine in advancing care and collaboration.

Attendees can structure their schedules across multiple topic areas, including professional development, wellness, and the future of the veterinary profession.

Keynotes anchor the schedule

Mary Beth Spitznagel, PhD, professor and associate chair in the Department of Psychological Sciences at Kent State University, opens the featured lectures with the Wellness Keynote on Wednesday, September 23, at 12:45 p.m. Her topic: "Decreasing Burden Transfer in Veterinary Medicine: An Evidence-Based Approach."

On Thursday, September 24, at 8:00 a.m., Mindy Anderson, PharmD, BS, RVT, assistant dean for veterinary technology programs and clinical associate professor of basic medical sciences at Purdue, delivers the Roger L. Lukens Lecture, titled "The Power of an Unexpected Path: Rejected, Redirected and Rewarded."

Zenithson Ng, DVM, clinical associate professor of small animal primary care at the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine, presents the Human-Animal Bond Keynote that same day at 12:00 p.m. His talk, "Harnessing Human-Animal Bond Research to Transform Veterinary Practice," points practitioners toward research-backed ways the bond can shape clinical work.

Purdue Veterinary Medicine Dean Bret Marsh, DVM, closes the keynote slate Thursday afternoon at 2:10 p.m. with the Stockton Keynote Lecture, "Endless Opportunities: Building Our Future Together."

Exhibit hall and networking

The Exhibit Hall returns with industry representatives showcasing veterinary tools, products, and services. The schedule includes two unopposed exhibit hours on September 23 and 24, when attendees can explore the hall and earn up to two additional CE credits.

A mixer in the Exhibit Hall runs Wednesday, September 23, from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., followed by the annual Alumni, Students and Friends Celebration at 5:00 p.m. Organizers describe the mixer as a chance to thank sponsors, exhibitors, speakers, and moderators while attendees reconnect with colleagues and meet industry representatives.

Program milestones and closing events

This year's conference also marks 50 years of the Purdue University Veterinary Technology Program.

The week concludes Saturday, September 26, with the annual Dr. Skip Jackson Dog Jog, where participants can run or walk with a dog and support the college's Priority 4 Paws shelter medicine program.

Registration remains open through the Purdue Veterinary Conference website, with additional details and sign-up information available online. For program alumni, organizers direct questions to [email protected].