FEBRUARY 17-21, 2013 
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2012
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February
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19 – 23
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2013
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February
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17 – 21
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Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
Veterinarians, Veterinary Technicians, Veterinary Assistant, Practice Managers, Administrative Staff, DVM students, Veterinary Technician students, allied veterinary health professionals. Photo ID required. DVM Students and Veterinary Technician Students require student credentials.
Over 14,000 veterinary professionals attend WVC, of which nearly 6,000 are veterinarians. Approximately 90% are from the U.S. and 10% from other countries.
Registration is open and is available by MAIL, FAX, OR ONLINE.
No, they must be picked up onsite at the International Counter.
In 2012, 45 hours of CE are available for full Conference Registration and 8-11 hours for One-Day Registration. Please note that the WVC Autotutorial Theater and Industry Seminars do not qualify for CE credit.
No. Each registrant must register separately, and each must have his/her own username and password.
No. However, lunch and food options are available inside the Exhibit Hall and throughout the Conference hotels and Convention Center. Complimentary box lunches are also available from select Industry Seminar sessions.
Yes. One copy of the Conference Notes is included with each registration through CD and online access. Does not include Guest registration.
If you attended WVC in the past 4 years, or have created your WVC profile online, select Attendee Login, on this website. Click on Forgot Password? and enter your email address. The information will be sent to your email address on file. Otherwise, as a new attendee you will be asked to create your username and password at the time of registration. Please use your unique email address as your username.
WVC’s scientific lectures, including symposia, and special presentations are open to all registered attendees on a first-come, first-served basis. Hands-on Laboratories, Workshops, and Lunch & Learn programs each require an additional registration and fee.
| A Sessions Attended form will be provided to you on-site for recording your sessions (see back of the Scientific Program & Exhibit Hall Guide). This form is for you to keep and/or send to your state board. Do not send a copy to WVC. |
Your 2012 CE Certificate will be available to print online after the Conference on March 10, 2012. Certificate printing will also be available on Wednesday and Thursday at onsite registration. For previous conference certificates, please submit your request by email to carolyn@wvc.org. Please note that you need to have your badge scanned when you check in on-site to confirm your attendance at the Conference. You do not need to have your badge scanned at each session you attend.
WVC negotiates discounted hotel rooms in Las Vegas at Mandalay Bay, THEhotel, Four Seasons, Luxor, Excalibur, MGM Grand, Tropicana, New York-New York, and Residence Inn. Click here for more information regarding how to book WVC housing.
| WVC strongly encourages you to book your hotel room at one of the contracted Conference hotels for these reasons: |
| 1. Discounted rates specifically for WVC attendees. 2. The location will be convenient for you while at the Conference. |
| Monday, February 20: 9:00a-6:00p
Tuesday, February 21: 9:00a-6:00p Wedday, February 22: 9:00a-5:00p |
A Guest badge allows entry to the Exhibit Hall, Guest Program, Guest Lounge,Health & Fitness Program, Conference entertainment (Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday evenings), and scheduled shopping tours. If a guest wishes to attend scientific sessions, including Practice Management, he/she must register for the full conference. Children under the age of 18 do not require a badge at the Conference . A child may enter the Exhibit Hall and entertainment events when accompanied by a badged adult. Children under the age of 18 are not permitted in any scientific sessions, Alumni Receptions, Technician Party, Health & Fitness Programs, Guest Program & Guest Lounge.
WVC does not provide childcare services due to current Clark County, Nevada restrictions. WVC does not recommend that you bring children under 18 because of the professional and medical nature of the Conference. Please contact your hotel concierge directly for information about baby-sitting services within your hotel, or contact the following independent child care sources near Mandalay Bay (not affiliated with WVC).
Bright Horizons-McCarran
1788 Landing Strip Avenue, Las Vegas, NV 89119
702.261.5437
brighthorizons.com
Children’s Choice
1310 West Warm Springs Road, Henderson, NV 89014
702.898.0963
childrenschoice.com
Primary registrants – Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday night entertainment, Conference Orientation, Alumni Receptions, Health & Fitness Program
Guests – Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday night entertainment, Alumni Receptions, Guest Program, Health & Fitness Program, and Shopping Tour
Veterinary Technician registrants – Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday night entertainment, Conference Orientation, Technician Fair, and Technician Lounge.
Please contact the Mandalay Bay Concierge or the Concierge at the hotel where you are staying for information on dining, entertainment, and more.
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