Q: Where will the conference be held?

A: The conference sessions will be hosted at the Niagara Falls Convention Centre in Niagara Falls, ON.

Q: Will the conference be held virtually?

A: No, the OAVT 2023 Conference will only be held in-person.

Q: What hotel is available for the conference?

A: The OAVT has a preferred rate with the Marriott on the Falls. After registering for the conference, each attendee will receive a confirmation email. The confirmation email includes a link to the online booking system.

This link is not posted on the website in an effort to ensure the event is not easily targetted by scams.

Q: How can I register to attend the conference?

A: Click the registration link at the top of the conference webpage.

Q: What are the fees to attend the conference?

A: To view all conference pass options, please visit the Pricing Page.

Q: What is included in my registration fees?

A: All Full Conference passes include:

• Admission to all continuing education lectures
• Admission to Trade Show
• Admission to the Conference Kick-off (Sponsored by Veterinary Purchasing) on Thursday, March 2, 2023
• Delegate giveaway (distributed upon check-in)

Q: Is there a student rate?

A: Yes, there are student rates for both OAVT members and non-members. For more information, please visit the Pricing Page.

Q: If I cannot attend, can a colleague attend in my place?

A: Yes, to transfer your registration, please contact events@oavt.org. All registration changes must be completed by 5:00PM EST on Tuesday, February 14, 2023.

Q: What is the cancellation policy?

A: A Cancellation Fee of $75 applies to all cancellations. Cancellations can be processed online by the registrant until 5:00PM EST on Tuesday, January 31, 2023. Cancellation Requests made after 5:00PM EST on Tuesday, January 31, 2023 will not be refunded. Cancellation Requests can be processed through the online portal or can be made in writing to events@oavt.org.

Q: How many CE credits will I receive for the conference?

A: We will be following the OAVT CE’s policy which is that each webinar (60 minutes in length) will be worth 1 CE credit for those that attend. OAVT members can obtain a maximum of 5 CE credits per day and will be responsible for recording their own credits in their CE records. 

Q: Can I receive CE credits for viewing session recordings?

A: Yes! To remain compliant with the CE policy, in order for OAVT members to collect CE credits for viewing recorded sessions, there will be an associated quiz to complete. A member must obtain a minimum score of 8/10 to receive their CE credit.

Q: Will CE credits be automatically applied to my account?

A: No, each member will be responsible for reporting their own CE credits.

Q: What is the conference agenda?

A: To view the agenda, please visit the Agenda page.

Q: What topics will be covered at the conference?

A: To view all of the topics covered, please visit the Session Details page.

Q: Do I need to select my sessions in advance?

A: Those registered for the event will be able to create a personalized agenda in January.

Q: How do I find more information about the hands-on labs and workshops?

A: More details can be found on the hands-on labs and workshops page.