Welcome to the Future of Veterinary Medicine

As a passionate pet healthcare provider, you are driven to practice the best medicine for the animals in your care.

Let's face it -- it's hard to balance your busy workload with learning and networking. While there's no shortage of conferences and CE to choose from -- if you currently work at an AAHA Accredited Hospital or are curious about the process of implementing AAHA in your practice and the synergistic benefits for your team and customers, you must mark your calendar and join us in Chicago next September!

The American Animal Hospital Association has been setting the standard for small animal veterinary care for over 90 years, and at our annual conference, you can immerse yourself in transformative learning experiences in an intimate setting designed for your personal growth.

AAHA CON ensures you'll get one-on-one attention from our Practice Consultants and you'll leave with a new network of other veterinary professionals dedicated to improving themselves and their practices, all for the love of pets.

Mark your calendar: September 11-13, 2025, at the Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile. Create your future with us and be part of the next generation of veterinary excellence.

Keynote Speakers

Ryan Leak

Ryan Leak is a best-selling author, speaker, and strategic advisor who inspires over 50,000 people monthly. He works with more than 30,000 leaders annually, including those from Fortune 100 companies and professional sports teams. Ryan gained widespread attention with his viral "Surprise Wedding" story, featured on Good Morning America and the Today Show. He authored Chasing Failure, a USA Today best-seller about using setbacks for success, and Leveling Up, a Wall Street Journal best-seller on personal and professional growth. Beyond his career, Ryan is a devoted husband to Amanda and father to Roman and Jaxson.

Andy Roark, DVM

Dr. Andy Roark is a practicing veterinarian in Greenville SC and the founder of the Uncharted Veterinary Conference. He has received the NAVC Practice Management Speaker of the Year Award three times, the WVC Practice Management Educator of the Year Award, the Outstanding Young Alumni Award from the University of Florida’s College of Veterinary Medicine, and the Veterinarian of the Year Award from the South Carolina Association of Veterinarians.

2025 Conference Pricing

	Early Early Bird Rate	Early Bird Rate	Full Rate	One-Day Rate	Two-Day Rate
	September- April 15, 2025	April 16, 2025 - July 15, 2025	July 16, 2025- September 12, 2025
DVM Member	$595	$695	$795	$300	$575
Veterinary Staff Member	$445	$495	$595	$225	$425
DVM Non-Member	$695	$795	$895	$350	$675
Veterinary Staff Non-Member	$545	$595	$695	$275	$525
Student/Guest	$300	$300	$300	$125	$240

AAHA CON 2025 Call For Abstracts

The committee will review applications on a rolling basis and reach out to individuals selected to move forward in the process. All speakers for AAHA CON 2025 will be alerted by May 2025.

Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile

The hotel's front entrance offers guests immediate access to some of the world's premier shopping destinations. Meanwhile, just steps from the back door, the vibrant River North neighborhood awaits, renowned as the city's epicenter for dining, entertainment, and nightlife. With over 170 restaurants and 138 bars within an 8-block radius, attendees will find plenty to explore right outside the hotel.
Please note, if you book a package via Marriott.com or on another booking website and NOT on the conference rate website, we cannot apply the conference rate.

Our Sponsors

AAHA CON 2024 at-a-glance

818

Attendees

43

Speakers

75+

Sessions

65

Vendors

Plan for Future AAHA CONs

September 17-19, 2026
Portland, Oregon
Hyatt Regency Portland, Courtyard Marriott Portland and the Oregon Convention Center

September 16-18, 2027
Gaylord National
201 Waterfront St.
National Harbor, MD 20745
Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center

AAHA CON 2025