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In Memory

 

112th MVMA Annual Meeting

February 5 - 7, 2009

Minneapolis Hilton

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Convention Home Page Thursday Friday Saturday



Features of the meeting include:

  • Friday Night Exhibitors Event

  • 3 Full Days of Practice Management Sessions

  • 3 Small Animal Tracts Offered Daily
  • NEW Veterinary Practice Plus Track

  • MVMA Business Meeting

  • Bovine, Equine & Swine Programs

  • Public Health Program

  • MVM Foundation Silent Auction

  • MVMA Veterinary Profession Awards

  • Industrial and Small Ruminant Seminars

  • Animal Hall of Fame Awards

  • Poster Competition - 2nd Year!

You can view the full convention mailer here.

   General Information
    Other Events
REGISTRATION HOTEL INFORMATION EXHIBIT HALL INFORMATION WELLNESS CENTER CANCELLATION & REFUNDS
CE FORMS REGISTRATION ONLINE ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING PROGRAM CHANGES PROCEEDINGS
DIRECTIONS

REGISTRATION:
The deadline for pre-registration is Jan. 14th, 2009. Registration; pre-registration or on-site, is required for admission to the convention. An additional $40 is charged for on-site registration. Please note that there are two registration forms, one for DVMs and one for students, staff, spouse, guests, etc. They are available by clicking on the REGISTRATION link above, you may print forms and send them by mail or fax to the MVMA office. Our convention mailer will be sent out the last week of November. General Info

HOTEL INFORMATION:
 The Convention is being held at the Hilton Minneapolis, located at 1001 Marquette Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55403. A block of rooms has been reserved for the MVMA with a contracted rate of $104. Reservations MUST be made by January 14, 2009 for this rate. For reservations, please call the Hilton at 888-933-5363 or visit their website by clicking here and make your reservation now. Please request the group rate for the MVMA or the group code MNV. Parking is available immediately beneath the Hilton, or at several nearby ramps. Click here for more information and options. General Info

EXHIBIT HALL INFORMATION:
The Exhibit Hall will be open Thursday, February 5th, from 12:00 noon to 5:30 pm, Friday, February 6th, from 8:00 am to 5:30 pm, and Saturday, February 7th, from 8:00 am to 12:00 noon. Also plan to attend the Friday Night Exhibitors Event with The Fabulous Love Handles in the Grand Ballroom from 5:30 - 10:00 pm. Click Here for more details. MVMA exhibitors offer state-of-the-art technology, information, and products. With more exhibitors to see and such an excellent reputation among veterinary suppliers, there is sure to be something of interest for every MVMA convention attendee.    General Info

WELLNESS CENTER:
 Convention attendees may have blood drawn for rabies antibody status ($60.00) and total cholesterol ($10.00) at the Wellness Center. Blood Pressure readings will also be available (no charge). Results will be sent by mail from Marshfield Laboratories. The Wellness Center will be open during the following times:

  • Thursday, February 5th      2:30 pm - 5:30 pm
  • Friday, February 6th          7:00 am - 9:30 am
  • Saturday, February 7th      7:00 am - 9:30 am

General Info

CANCELLATION AND REFUNDS:
 No refunds will be made after January 18, 2009. Refunds are made only if the registrant has contacted the MVMA office in writing requesting reimbursement prior to January 18th. A 10% handling fee is assessed. General Info

CONTINUING EDUCATION ATTENDANCE FORMS:
 CE Forms are provided with your registration materials. These forms allow you to list the seminars you attend and add up the hours earned for re-licensure. One credit for one hour of lecture. Be sure to fill out the form and keep it in your CE File for verification when you renew your veterinary license or veterinary technician certification.    General Info

ANNUAL MVMA BUSINESS MEETING:
 If you are an MVMA member, please plan to attend this meeting! Awards for Veterinarian of the Year, Distinguished Service, Outstanding Faculty of the College of Veterinary Medicine, Outstanding Industry Representative, and Veterinary Service will be presented. Check your registration form, as seating is limited and tickets are required. The meeting will be held on Friday, February 6th, from 12:00 noon - 2:00 pm.    General Info

PROGRAM CHANGES:
 All scheduling and program changes will be posted on the MVMA website. Please check the program pages by clicking the appropriate day at the top of this page for up-to-date information.    General Info

PROCEEDINGS:
Registration includes one proceedings on CD-ROM. The CD will be mailed to pre-registrants approximately two weeks prior to the convention. Printed proceedings may be ordered ONLY by pre-registrants. Printed proceedings must be pre-ordered prior to Jan 9, 2009. General Info

DIRECTIONS:
 For directions to the Hilton Minneapolis Hotel, please click here.    General Info

   Other Events
BREAKFASTS FRIDAY NIGHT EXHIBITORS EVENT

BREAKFASTS
Don't Miss Our Great Breakfast Seminars! Tickets Required. Register Early to Ensure Availability.

  • Friday - Sales Tax Issues in Veterinary Practice - Minnesota Department of Revenue - 7:30 am - 8:30 am

  • Friday - Christian Veterinary Mission Prayer Breakfast - 7:00 am - 8:45 am
    The Prayer Breakfast will feature: DR. DON LARSON (1975) & DR.     TOM WETZELL (1977)
    The Prayer Breakfast speakers are two partners at South central Veterinary Associates in Wells, MN for over 30 years.

    Christian Veterinary Mission is an organization within our profession dedicated to serving those in need throughout the world using our unique veterinary skills and spiritual gifts. Currently about 30 veterinarians serve long-term and more than 100 serve short term each year similar to Don and Tom.
  • Saturday - Veterinary Disaster Response in Minnesota - Dr. Garry Goemann - 7:30 am - 8:30 am

We will look at the status of veterinary response to disasters and disease outbreaks, the development of the Minnesota Veterinary Reserve Corps. and the MN Veterinary Disaster Response Program.

The presentation will discuss our current and developing relationship with the MN Department of Homeland security and the MN Board of Animal Health. And finally we will update you on where we stand as a state professional organization, and how we can develop a professional relationship in our home areas.

General Info

FRIDAY NIGHT EXHIBITORS EVENT
The Exhibitors Event Friday evening, February 6th, Held in the Hilton's Grand Ballroom adjacent to the exhibit hall. The Fabulous Love Handles promise to Rock Your Socks off! They play it all from the early British invasion bands to Motown, R & B, Rock, and all your favorite hits, music spanning the 60's, 70's, and today! Come for Fun, Great Food, Fabulous Music and dancing with The Fabulous Love Handles!
The Exhibitors Event Friday evening, February 6, will also include the ending of the MVM Foundation Silent Auction at 7:00 pm.

General Info