VMX 2025 Entertainment


Join us in celebration of the veterinary community coming together at VMX! After filling up on learning, we’ve got you covered with exclusive in-person and virtual entertainment and events. Get ready to have some fun with other veterinary professionals just like you.

Check out our entertainment below but that’s not all…there will be more event & entertainment announcements coming soon!

Saturday, January 25 • 11:15 AM

VMX Kickoff with Kevin Costner

VMX Main Stage • OCCC Expo Hall

Kevin Costner wide

Join us as we get VMX started with an incredible guest speaker you won't want to miss! 

Unfortunately, our originally scheduled guest speaker Patrick Dempsey is unable to join us at VMX due to personal reasons related to the recent fires in California. Our thoughts are with him during this challenging time, and we extend our heartfelt support.

In light of this news, we are very fortunate to be able to announce a new speaker for Saturday's VMX Kickoff sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim. We are excited to welcome the legendary Kevin Costner!

The Oscar-winner is sure to share captivating insights from his career as an actor, filmmaker, musician, businessman, and more! We also look forward to learning how the  human-animal bond has remained a constant throughout his life both on and off screen.

Saturday, January 25 • 8:00 PM

VMX Saturday Night Sizzle with Dan + Shay

VMX Main Stage • OCCC Expo Hall

Sing along with Dan + Shay at VMX 2025 on Saturday's opening night to Bigger Houses, Tequila, Speechless, 10,000 Hours, From the Ground Up and more! The two-time CMA Awards Duo of the Year and three-time ACM Awards Duo of the Year recently were named Top Country Duo/Group at the Billboard Music Awards

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Sunday, January 26 • 5:30-6:30 PM

VMX Expo Night

OCCC Expo Hall

A gallery of fun activities, creative diversions and industry insights awaits you in the VMX 2025 Expo Hall. Share a drink with friends, explore the exhibits and scan your badge at two booths for a chance to win prizes. PLUS – have a drink on us! Open to all VMX attendees.

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Sunday, January 26 • 7:30 PM

VMX Sunday Spectacular

VMX Main Stage • OCCC Expo Hall

Join us at VMX for the Sunday Spectacular, featuring Acrobatic Art with HeART, a customized performance created just for the veterinary profession!

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Monday, January 27 • Arrive before 6:30 AM

The 5K Color Run

Hyatt Regency • Outside Windermere Ballroom

Join us for a 5K Color Run during VMX: Sunday, January 27 at 6:30 AM. Put on your running shoes, bring a human or furry friend and get ready to have some fun! Registration is $35 per adult human,* dogs and minors run free. *All human runners must be registered as VMX attendees or guests. Sponsored by Librela. 

Monday, January 27 • 7:00 PM

VMX Vet Gala Costume Party 

VMX Main Stage • OCCC Expo Hall

Come celebrate VMX with us and be ready to strut your own artistic style on the catwalk! Dress in any costume you desire, or just come as you are. Dance the night away with live music and entertainment, food, drinks and lots of photo opps and props!

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Tuesday, January 28 • 7:30 PM

GOT TALENT? VMX Talent Showcase

VMX Main Stage • OCCC Expo Hall

Don't miss the VMX Talent Showcase, where you'll see veterinary professionals like you take the main stage to share their own unique brush strokes with VMX attendees! You'll enjoy singing, dancing, musical talents, magic and more and you'll get to vote on the 2025 VMX Star! Food and beverages will be served. 


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