Welcome to the 2027 OVMA True North Veterinary Conference!
Each year, we’re proud to deliver the country’s premier veterinary conference and trade show. With a diverse program covering the hottest topics in veterinary medicine, our program offers something for every member of the veterinary practice team.
With your full conference registration you'll receive:
- With up to 85 hours of quality CE from North America's top veterinary speakers and leaders.
- Entry to the largest veterinary trade show in Canada, featuring over 150 exhibitors showcasing the latest innovative veterinary products and services.
- Access to session notes prior to the conference.
- Daily Continental breakfast during the morning plenary sessions, as well as two coffee breaks.
- Daily hot lunch buffet.
- Exhibit Hall socials with refreshments on Thursday and Friday evenings.
- The most up-to-date information accessible at your fingertips via the conference app.
- The chance to win daily prizes through Exhibit Hall draws.
Please note: not all sessions in the OVMA True North Veterinary Conference are RACE approved.
Venue Information
Conference Venue
Metro Toronto Convention Centre South Building
222 Bremner Boulevard, Toronto, ON M5V 2T6 / M5V 3L9, Canada
Hotel Room Booking Information
Hotel room blocks will be released in the fall
Additional Information
Download the Conference App!
Get the most out of your 2027 OVMA True North Veterinary Conference by downloading our interactive conference app ahead of time. With the app, you can build your personalized schedule, explore venue maps, plan your Exhibit Hall visits, access presentation notes, and stay up to date on conference details—all in one place.
Downloading the app in advance means you’ll be ready to go as soon as you arrive, saving time on-site and making it easy to navigate everything the conference has to offer.
Tip: Please be sure to delete any previous OVMA conference apps from your device, as they are no longer being updated.
The 2027 app will be made available for download closer to the conference dates.
Conference Proceedings
Proceedings for 2027 will be made available closer to the conference dates.
Continuing Education Credits
The conference offers 85 hours of continuing education, and you can earn up to 20 CE hours. To receive your CE hours, individual certificates of attendance will be provided upon request. To request CE hours, please email agavigan@ovma.org.
Out-of-Province Attendees
OVMA welcomes out-of-province attendees and extends member rates to registrants who are members of their provincial or state veterinary medical association. To take advantage of this offer, indicate the name of the provincial/state veterinary medical association on your registration form.
Exhibit Hall Passes
Entry to the Exhibit Hall is included with your conference registration. Registered conference attendees and accompanying family members may enter the Exhibit Hall at no additional cost. Veterinarians and veterinary practice personnel who are not registered for the conference can purchase an Exhibit Hall pass on site at a cost of:
OVMA Members: $100 per person per day (rate applies to staff of Clinic Membership practices)
OVMA Non-Members: $150 per person per day
Please be prepared to show identification verifying your employment at a veterinary hospital (or veterinary license in the case of veterinarians) to obtain a pass. Representatives from non-exhibiting companies will not be issued passes unless registered with an exhibiting company. This policy is in place to protect the interests of our exhibiting companies. Requests for passes made by a sponsoring company will not be unreasonably withheld.
OVMA Registration Policy/Disclaimer
The OVMA Conference is open to:
- Licensed veterinarians (whether currently employed or not, provided they are attending in their professional capacity and are not employed by a service provider)
- Registered veterinary technicians/technologists (whether currently employed or not, provided they are attending in their professional capacity and are not employed by a service provider)
- Other staff currently employed at an accredited veterinary practice
Service Providers, including consultants, suppliers, sales representatives, recruiters, and others whose primary purpose at the event is to promote products or services - may only attend as representatives of registered exhibiting companies. This applies even if the individual is a licensed veterinarian or registered veterinary technician.
For information on becoming an exhibitor at future OVMA events, please contact Sasha Basiri, Manager of Events & Sponsorships, at sbasiri@ovma.org.
Conference Committee & Event Planning Team
OVMA would like to extend a very special thank you to this year’s conference committee members. Their expertise, perspective and dedication have combined to provide you with the best education and event experience possible. Thank you!
2026 OVMA Conference Chair Christian Heyerhoff, DVM
& Bovine Program
Focus on Infection Program Scott Weese, DVM
OAEP Rep for Equine Program Michael Corradini, DVM
Practice Management Program Terra Shastri, B.Comm, Dip. B.A.
Small Animal Program Jennifer Day, DVM
Erin O’Shaughnessy, DVM
Karla Scott, DVM
Chief Executive Officer John Stevens
Manager of Events & Sponsorship Sasha Basiri
Conference Coordinator Sheri Beatty
Financial Administrator Christine Neziol
Conference & Events Specialist Nina Bauer
Event Registration Coordinator Maryam Ahmed
What to do in Toronto
As the cultural, entertainment and financial capital of Canada, Toronto offers a wide range of activities for everyone to enjoy. Whether you’re looking to visit a museum, shop until you drop or head out for a nice dinner with friends, here are some suggestions for what to do while you’re in the city:
Dining
With thousands of restaurants to choose from, Toronto has culinary options to please every palate. If you don’t want to venture too far from the hotel, we’ve provided several restaurants located within 1.5 km of the Westin Harbour Castle Hotel. If these selections don’t strike your fancy, check with the hotel concierge for more restaurant suggestions.
- Miku (sushi, Japanese, seafood, Asian), 105-10 Bay St.
- Alexandros Take-Out (Greek), 5 Queens Quay W.
- Firkin on the Harbour (pub), 21 Harbour St.
- The Keg (Steakhouse), 26 The Esplanade
- Miller Tavern on Bay (steakhouse, bar, pub), 31 Bay St.
- Pie Bar Pizzeria (Italian), 207 Queens Quay W.
- Pearl Harbourfront (Asian, dim sum), 207 Queens Quay W.
- The Goodman Pub and Kitchen (pub), 207 Queens Quay W.
- Steam Whistle Biergarten (German), 255 Bremner Boulevard Bay 7
- My Roti Place (Indian), 12 Queens Quay W.
- Harbour Sixty (steakhouse), 60 Harbour Street
- Don Alfonso (Italian), The top of the Westin, Reservations Required
Attractions
Visit Canada’s largest indoor aquarium, Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada, located in the heart of downtown Toronto at the base of the CN Tower. Explore a world of 16,000 aquatic animals at this underwater adventure to remember. Discover the world’s most extensive jelly fish exhibit. Watch with wonder as graceful stingrays glide through the water. And see more than 100 species of fish. There’s also a live coral exhibit, daily live shows and much more. Visit ripleysaquariumofcanada.com for more information.
Hockey Hall of Fame
Experience the game that defines Canada at the Hockey Hall of Fame. Go one-on-one against life-size, animated versions of today’s greatest goalies and shooters, call the play-by-play of some of hockey’s greatest goals in the TSN Sport Centre replica, take the shooting challenge, strike a pose with the Stanley Cup and catch a showing of Stanley’s Game Seven (3D), hockey’s first 3D film.
For more ideas on what to do in Toronto, and the most current listing of events, visit seetorontonow.com.