AVMA - American Veterinary Medical Association

05/10/2024 | News release | Distributed by Public on 05/10/2024 08:10

Just announced: Reduced rates for everyone at AVMA Convention

Here's some great news if you haven't yet registered for the veterinary event of the summer: Even though the early-bird deadline for AVMA Convention has passed, the discount has been extended… indefinitely!

In order to make this year's event more accessible to the whole veterinary community, we're excited to announce we've dropped the cost of regular registration by $100! That means everyone can attend AVMA Convention 2024 at the lowest rates available.

Be sure to register soon to get the best prices on hotel and travel. AVMA Convention 2024 takes place next month-June 21-25 in Austin, Texas.

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Whether you're a veterinarian, veterinary technician, practice manager, student, or other veterinary professional, AVMA Convention is your event. With more than 650 hours of world-class continuing education (CE) catering to every veterinary specialty, there's something for everyone! View the complete CE schedule here.

If you've been to AVMA Convention before, you know the event is about more than just learning. It's an opportunity to step back from the day-to-day and reconnect with your veterinary community. From live music and scrumptious food to enriching volunteer opportunities and exciting networking events, the Convention experience will stay with you long after you go home. Return to your professional life feeling energized, refreshed, and ready to implement the knowledge and skills you gained.

You'll also have plenty of time to explore Austin, give back to the community, and experience the magic of "The Live Music Capital of the World."

  • Set sail on Lady Bird Lake to watch North America's largest urban bat colony take to the night skies while you learn about these amazing animals from world-renowned bat experts.
  • Provide free medical care and other services to pets of the homeless around the Austin community. Or help inspire the next generation of veterinary professionals by pairing up with local middle and high school students at our annual Vet for a Day event.
  • Join AVMA's Juneteenth celebration featuring a selection of food trucks outside the convention center and live performances from local African American musicians.
  • Enjoy more live music in the AVMA exhibit hall. Local musicians will be performing Friday through Monday in the Center for Wellbeing and Saturday through Monday on Center Stage.
  • Live it up on Austin's historic Sixth Street at this year's Live Life, Love All event. Try your hand at duckpin bowling, sing karaoke, conquer a mechanical bull riding, and experience a silent disco where you get to control the music delivered straight to your headset.
  • Indulge in a delicious dinner at the world-renowned Stubb's Bar-B-Q and an unforgettable performance by Grammy award-winning country duo Brothers Osborne at the AVMA concert.

See the full lineup of special events and start planning your trip today. Your AVMA community can't wait to see you in Austin!