About the Conference

The 7^th Annual Gulf-Atlantic Veterinary Conference (TGAVC) proudly returns to the Boca Raton Resort & Club, A Waldorf Astoria Resort, from December 5 - 8, 2019.

The Boca Raton Resort & Club is a luxurious, iconic venue where attendees can truly experience the difference. Amid the resort’s breathtaking ambiance, TGAVC offers attendees an exceptional educational program, hands-on wet labs and workshops, abundant networking opportunities, social activities, and the latest in veterinary products and technology.

Highlights & Special Activities

TGAVC 2019 Exhibit Hall
Cover-all Bingo Game & Raffle
Wine Toss benefitting the FVMA Foundation
FVMA Foundation Reverse Raffle
Holiday Mingle

The FVMA strongly recommends that you register in advance for the 7^th Annual TGAVC. Registration is required for all aspects of the meeting. Your registration includes access to all CE sessions, the TGAVC Exhibit Hall, lunch on Friday and Saturday, the Friday reception and all refreshment breaks held in the Exhibit Hall, the Holiday Mingle, and conference proceedings. Advance registrations are accepted at the FVMA office until October 31, 2019. After this deadline, a late registration fee of $50.00 will be added to all registrations, including on-site registrations.

Confirmation

A confirmation of your registration will be emailed to you from the FVMA. Please contact us if any information in the confirmation is incorrect for timely correction of the error.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation deadline for a full refund of registration fees, minus a $50.00 administrative charge, is Thursday, October 31, 2019. Cancellations should be submitted to the FVMA in writing and acknowledged by the above date to be eligible for a refund. Cancellations after October 31, 2019, including on-site no-shows, are nonrefundable.

Americans With Disabilities Act

Persons with disabilities who plan on attending the 7^th Annual TGAVC and need auxiliary aids or services are requested to make arrangements by contacting the FVMA office at 800.992.3862 no later than October 31, 2019.

Name Badges

Name badges are required and will be checked when attending all conference functions. You must be a registered conference attendee to receive a name badge. An attendee traveling with a spouse/guest who does not wish to attend the CE sessions may purchase a spouse/guest badge. This allows the spouse/guest to attend all other conference food and social events, including lunch on Friday and Saturday. The cost for a spouse/guest badge is $120.00.

On-site Registration

On-site registration will be available at the TGAVC Registration Desk at the Boca Raton Resort & Club, A Waldorf Astoria Resort.

Registration Hours

Thursday, December 5
(Wet lab packet pickup only)
Friday, December 6
Saturday, December 7
Sunday, December 8

7:00 a.m – 3:00 p.m.

7:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
6:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
6:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Please note: Wet lab check-in will take place at the respective rooms that each wet lab is being held in. If you need further assistance on-site, please see any TGAVC staff members, who are wearing orange polo T-shirts.

Continuing Education

Each 50-minute lecture is equal to one (1) continuing education credit.

For your convenience in recording your CE hours, one certificate will be included in your registration packet. It is your responsibility to document the sessions you attend and the number of hours you receive.

Proceedings

One complimentary key card with an access link to TGAVC proceedings will be provided to each registered conference attendee.

Conference Exhibit Hall

The Exhibit Hall at the 7^th Annual TGAVC will provide exhibitors and attendees with a dynamic networking opportunity. It will be a hub of activity, providing a valuable opportunity for industry representatives to interact with both veterinary practitioners and other veterinary professionals.

Exhibit Hall Hours

Friday, December 6	11:30 a.m. – 6:15 p.m.
Saturday, December 7	9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Be sure to stop by and visit the Exhibit Hall! Our industry partners will display the very latest in products and services.

Consent to Use Photographic Images

Registration and attendance at, or participation in, the Gulf-Atlantic Veterinary Conference constitutes an agreement by the registrant for the FVMA’s use and distribution (now and in the future) of the registrant or attendee’s image or voice. This includes the use and distribution in photographs, videotapes, electronic reproductions, and audiotapes of such events and activities.