OUR BACKGROUND

In 2002, the Louisiana, Oklahoma and Texas Veterinary Medical Associations partnered to form a regional conference.  The first official Southwest Veterinary Symposium (SWVS) was held in 2003. Prior to 2003, it was the Texas Veterinary Medical Associated State meeting. By 2004, Arkansas and New Mexico Veterinary Medical Associations had joined the partnership. SWVS conferences have been held in Dallas, Fort Worth, and San Antonio. SWVS continues to build on excellence by implementing new approaches to continuing education and focus on new networking opportunities to veterinary professionals. As the largest veterinary conference in the Southwest, SWVS concentrates on premium CE, featuring practical information presented by nationally and internationally recognized authorities.

PAST BOARD PRESIDENTS OF SWVS

Natalie McDonald, DVM
2022 - Arkansas

Jed Ford, DVM
2021 - Texas

Kirk Ryan, DVM
2020 - Louisiana

Mike Beard, DVM
2019 - Arkansas

Emily Walker, DVM
2018 - New Mexico

Mark Ferrell, DVM
2017 - Oklahoma

Darryl Leslie, DVM
2016 - New Mexico

Annmarie Macfarland, DVM
2015 - Texas

Thomas Tully Jr., DVM
2013-2014 - Louisiana

Larry Woods, DVM
2012 - Oklahoma

Allen Roussel, DVM
2011 - Texas

Michael Alber, DVM
2010 - New Mexico

Timothy Woody, DVM
2009 - Arkansas

Wayne Roberson, DVM
2008 - Louisiana

Lyndon Graf, DVM
2007 - Oklahoma

Dennis McCurnin, DVM
2006 - Louisiana

Ronald Stried, DVM
2005 - Texas

Kenneth Bartles, DVM
2004 - Oklahoma

Dwight King, DVM
2002-2003 - Texas

PAST cE cOMMITTEE CHAIRS FOR SWVS

Jon Fletcher, DVM
2020 - 2021, Louisiana

Amanda Favis, DVM
2018 - 2019 New Mexico

Gregory Rich, DVM
2016 - 2017, Louisiana

Paul DeMars, DVM
2014 - 2015, Oklahoma

Susan Culp, DVM
2012 - 2013, Texas

Bonnie Beaver, DVM
2010 - 2011, New Mexico

Thomas Tully, Jr.,  DVM
2007 - 2009, Louisiana

Allen Roussel, DVM
2003- 2006, Texas

PAST SWVS LOCATIONS 

  • 2022 - Fort Worth 
  • 2021 - San Antonio 
  • 2020 - Fort Worth CANCELED 
  • 2019 - San Antonio 
  • 2018 - San Antonio 
  • 2017 - San Antonio 
  • 2016 - Fort Worth 
  • 2015 - Fort Worth 
  • 2014 - Fort Worth 
  • 2013 - San Antonio 
  • 2012 - Dallas 
  • 2011 - San Antonio 
  • 2010 - Fort Worth 
  • 2009 - San Antonio 
  • 2008 - Dallas 
  • 2007 - Fort Worth 
  • 2006 - Fort Worth 
  • 2005 - Fort Worth 
  • 2004 - Grapevine 
  • 2003 - Fort Worth