2023

Annual Convention

In-Person & Virtual
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San Diego, CA
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Nov. 29 - Dec 2
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AAEVT Roundtables: Trade Show Navigation/Networking, Connecting with Pharma Reps & "Ask the Board"

Let’s discuss, collaborate and share! Join us for presentations and open forum discussions on relevant industry topics: "Navigating & Networking the AAEP Trade Show," presented by Jodi Findley; "How Best to Connect with Your Pharma Rep," lead by Amanda Compton and Wiss Costanza; and “Ask the Board Anything” with your 2023 AAEVT Executive Board members.

Wednesday, Nov 29

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2:00 - 5:00 pm

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Room 16 AB

AAEP Welcome Reception

Enjoy drinks and hors d’oeuvres with friends old and new on the outside West Terrace of the convention center, offering striking views of San Diego Bay and the Coronado Bridge.

Sponsored by Contura Vet - makers of ArthramidVet®

Wednesday, Nov 29

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5:30 - 7:00 pm

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Convention, West Terrace

Keynote Address: What Winning Teammates Do Differently

Sean Glaze is an author and entertaining team building speaker who inspires people to have fun laughing together so they can have more success working together.

Book signing to follow Adress

Thursday, Nov 30

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10:30 am - 12:00 pm

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Room 16 AB

General Membership Meeting & Luncheon

AAEVT members are cordially invited to attend our General Members Meeting. The Executive Board will provide a summary of the year’s projects and outline initiatives for 2024. Awards for Member of the Year and Regional Contact of the Year will be presented, along with the 2023 Scholarship winners. This is an important opportunity for you to network and stay involved in our Association as we build and grow our community. We hope to see you all there!

Thursday, Nov 30

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12:00 - 1:00 pm

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Room 17 AB

AAEVT Social & Scholarship Raffle

Join us for an evening of celebrating our Association! Here’s your chance to network with other members, reconnect with friends, bump into old classmates, get some face-time with your Board members, and just have fun. We will also be hosting our annual Silent Auction and Raffle – the proceeds of which directly go toward providing Scholarships for you and your peers in 2024. What an amazing way to connect and give back! Sponsored by BIAH and Patterson Veterinary

Thursday, Nov 30

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5:30 - 7:30 pm

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Room 17 AB

The Trade Show

Explore and shop an expansive marketplace showcasing the latest technologies, products and services to improve your practice … and pick up some free swag too!

Thursday, Nov 30

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10:00 am - 6:00 pm

Friday, Dec 1

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10:00 am - 6:00 pm

Saturday, Dec 2

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10:00 am - 4:00 pm

AAEP Vet Story Night

Enjoy an evening of engaging storytelling, music and laughs as your veterinary colleagues and special guests entertain during this one-of-a-kind event. Join in the fun and celebrate raising funds for The Foundation for the Horse!
Host Sponsors: Merck Animal Health, Boehringer Ingelheim and Zoetis

Thursday, Nov 30

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8:00 - 10:00 pm

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Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina

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$35 AAEVT Member ticket price

Lunch n' Learn: "Navigating the Cost of Care: Tips to Help Clients Become Financially Prepared"

*RSVP ticket pre-selected during registration required for this event.

AAEVT Educational partner, CareCredit, presentation with Kate Hayes

Friday, Dec 1

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12:00 - 1:00 pm

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Room 17 AB

Postural Efficiency in the Veterinary Workplace - An Interactive Approach

Britta Pederson specializes in showing you how to best care for yourself. Horses can be hard on us, from standing for long periods of time, lifting heavy things and even riding. Please bring a yoga mat, if possible, but there will be some available for use.

Presenter: Britta Pederson, RNZPT*, MNZSPT*, CKTP
Sponsored by: Dechra

Saturday, Dec 2

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6:00 - 7:00 am

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Room 15

AAEP/AAEVT Joint Roundtable

We’re bringing the AAEVT & AAEP together to discuss “State of the Union - Veterinary Practice .” Come for this open brainstorming session to listen in on and share with Association Leaders how we can pull our Teams together!

Moderator: Karen Chapman
AAEP Panelists: Drs. Bridget Heilsberg, Mike Fugaro, Charoltte Lacroix
AAEVT Panelists: Elyse Rowley, Andrea Whittle, Travis Otremba

Saturday, Dec 2

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2:00 - 3:30 pm

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Room 24BC

Lunch n' Learn: "Leg Up" Roll Out

*RSVP ticket pre-selected during registration required for this event.

AAEVT Educational partner, Merck, with present the roll out of their new "Leg Up" Program, exclusively for AAEVT Members.
Presented by Drs. Cara Wright & Chrissie Schneider

Saturday, Dec 2

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12:00 - 1:00 pm

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Room 17 AB

AAEP After Party

*RSVP ticket pre-selected during registration required for this event.

Let loose as the convention’s social calendar culminates with The After Party. Enjoy a night of music, dancing, and fun with colleagues from around the world. Keeping the party rolling will be Mike “DJ M-Dub” Wilson, who will play all your favorite songs to keep everyone movin’ and groovin’ on the dance floor.

Saturday, Dec 2

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8:00 - 10:30 pm

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Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina