Attendance numbers for the 2017 Midwest Veterinary Conference show a significant increase in technician and student attendance over the past several years. Although overall attendance was slightly lower than 2016’s record breaker, it is still notably higher than prior years, reflecting a steady increase in attendance over the past seven years.
| Attendance Category | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 |
| Veterinarians | 1,665 | 1,899 | 1,628 |
| Technicians | 1,509 | 1,418 | 1,535 |
| Hospital/Shelter Staff & Other Professionals | 528 | 660 | 626 |
| Core Audience | 3,702 | 3,977 | 3,789 |
| Students: Pre-Vet, Tech, Veterinary | 700 | 690 | 817 |
| Exhibitors | 935 | 1,271 | 905 |
| Exhibit Hall Visitors | 98 | 206 | 155 |
| Veterinary Exploration Conference | 49 | 214 | 195 |
| Spouse/Guest | 184 | 48 | 193 |
| TOTAL ATTENDANCE | 5,668 | 6,406 | 6,054 |
