CONFERENCE REGISTRATION

Ticket Information

*Note: If registering for a lab, please register for all tickets at the same time (attendee ticket + lab ticket).

Main conference registration (Veterinarian, Veterinary Technician, Behavior, Staff/Volunteer tickets):
Includes everything noted in the agenda beginning with the Keynote/Reception on Friday, July 10. Main ticket holders will have access to the livestream broadcast.  View the main conference agenda.

Livestream registration:
Includes select sessions on Saturday July 11 and Sunday July 12. It does NOT include the Keynote on Friday evening. View the Livestream agenda.

Note to scholarship applicants: Conference registration fees will be waived for scholarship recipients. If you are applying for a scholarship, please do not register for the conference until after you have received notification from the ASPCA as to whether you have been selected for a scholarship. Registration will remain open through July.

Optional Labs (Veterinarians Only)

*Note: If registering for a lab, please register for all tickets at the same time (attendee ticket + lab ticket).

When selecting a Veterinarian ticket, you will have an option to add either of the labs below. Please note that space is limited for each lab.

POCUS Lab:
This hands-on laboratory will introduce attendees to how handheld, affordable ultrasound units can add an accessible diagnostic modality to their shelter and community clinics. The focus of POCUS will be on AFAST and basic abdominal scans. Only open to veterinarians. This lab will involve live animals so please have scrubs and closed toed shoes.

Forensics Lab:
Performing a forensic necropsy can feel intimidating, even overwhelming, to the shelter or community medicine practitioner. This wet lab will review the core approach to forensic necropsy techniques and empower veterinarians to practice their skills with expert guidance and resources. Only open to veterinarians. Please dress in scrubs or other garments you can change after leaving the lab.

Meals

Breakfast and lunch are included on Saturday and Sunday; dinners are on your own.  Please note: All meals are vegetarian with vegan and gluten-free options. 

Continuing Education

Continuing education credit is available for the 2026 Shelter Medicine Conference. For more information, please visit the Continuing Education page. 

Travel & Lodging

All attendees are responsible for making and paying for their own travel arrangements and overnight accommodations including any incidental charges or other fees incurred during your stay, and transportation to/from the conference location. Click here for more information.  

Session Recordings

Select sessions will be recorded and available on ASPCA Learn after the conference. Click here for more information. 

Please note: Recordings will NOT be eligible for CE credit.