AAHA CON 2026

The American Animal Hospital Association has been setting the standard for small animal veterinary care for over 90 years. Every year, AAHA CON brings together veterinary professionals from across the country to learn, connect, and celebrate the future of veterinary medicine. In 2026, we’re heading to Portland, Oregon for three unforgettable days of inspiration, education, and community. Immerse yourself in transformative learning experiences in an intimate setting designed for your personal growth. This year’s conference celebrates the strength, stability, and growth that comes from being firmly grounded in veterinary medicine while reaching upward to explore new possibilities.

Keynote Speaker

Sociologist, Bertice Berry, PhD. is, a best-selling author and award-winning lecturer has been named Comedian of The Year, Lecturer of the Year and Entertainer of the Year. She has published 11 best-selling books in both fiction and non-fiction and has won numerous awards and accolades for both her writing and presentations.

Berry has had her own nationally syndicated television show and has hosted, interviewed and made numerous television documentary and radio appearances on a variety of diverse venues including The Tonight Show, Oprah Winfrey, Between The Lions, Crossfire, 20-20, NPR, PBS and Comedy Central and CNN.

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AAHA CON 2026 is RACE approved* for 39 medical hours and 45 non-medical hours.

AAHA CON 2026 is approved for 44.0 continuing education credits by the VHMA to go towards the CVPM certification*.

The maximum hours per person is 25.

*approval pending; subject to change.