Exhibit Hall Schedule
Thursday, June 20
Exhibitor move in 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Friday, June 21
Exhibitor move in 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.*
*Carpet forced at 3 p.m. if it has not been noted that the exhibitor is providing. Crates will need to be labeled and removed by EOD to facilitate carpet install.
Saturday, June 22
Exhibit hall open Noon – 4 p.m.
Unopposed exhibits Noon – 2 p.m.
Sunday, June 23
Exhibit hall open 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Unopposed exhibits 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. and 3 – 4 p.m.
Monday, June 24
Exhibit hall open 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Unopposed exhibits 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Exhibitor move out 3:01-6 p.m.
Tuesday, June 25
Exhibitor move out 8 a.m. – Noon*
Speakers and Sessions
Dentistry Faux Paws – Tips and Tricks To Prevent Extraction Complications
Chanda Miles, DVM, DVADC
Educational Labs and Excursions
Chanda Miles, DVM, DVADC
• Periodontal Therapy for the Busy General Practitioner
Denise Rollings, CVT, VTS (Dentistry)
• Cats are Not Small Dogs: Feline Oral and Dental Diseases
• Nerve Blocks for Our Dentistry Patients
• It’s More Than X's and O's: Dental and Oral Abnormalities
• The Dental Procedure Day: The Exam Room to the Dental Table
Erin D Vicari, VMD, DAVDC
• Introductions to Reading Dental Radiographs: Black, White, and Shade of Grey (Pre-Registration Required)
Susan Burns, BS, RVT, VTS (Anes.Analgesia)
• Anesthesia Dentistry and Welfare for the Veterinary Technicians Part 1
Brook A Niemiec, DAVDC, DEVDC, FAVD Erin Mc Nally, DVM, DACVAA Kymberley McLeod, DVM
• Feline Focus: Dentistry Anesthesia and Welfare of the Feline Patient.
Erin D Vicari, VMD, DAVDC
• Malocclusions: What to Do When Those Teeth Get Out of Line!
• Oral Tumors: Getting the Diagnosis and What to Do Next
Denise Rollings, CVT, VTS (Dentistry)
• Dental Nerve Blocks and Probing, Cleaning, Charting Wet Lab (Pre-Registration Required)
Susan Burns, BS, RVT, VTS (Anes.Analgesia) Brook A Niemiec, DAVDC, DEVDC, FAVD Erin Mc Nally, DVM, DACVAA
• Dentistry and Anesthesia Laboratory (Pre-Registration Required)
Heidi Olivier, CVT, VTS (Dentistry)
• Decoding Dental Home Care
• Demystifying Dental X-Rays
• The Complete Dental Prophylaxis and Anesthetized Oral Exam
Todd McCoy, DVM, DAVDC
• Behavior Associated Dental Abnormalities in Dogs
• How to Win Friends and Influence People: Client Communication Strategies in Veterinary Dentistry.
• Mucoperiosteal Flap Design for Oral Surgery and Dental Extractions
Brenda L Mulherin, DVM, DAVDC
• 50 Shades of Grey Black and White – Case-based Dental Radiographic Interpretation
WET LAB: DENTAL NERVE BLOCKS, PROBING, CLEANING, AND CHARTING
Learn how to do a complete dental prophylaxis oral examination with probing, charting, and administering local nerve blocks. You'll come away understanding proper and safe instrument handling for supragingival and subgingival hand scaling to remove plaque and calculus; polishing; and irrigation. You'll also learn how to place and administer dental nerve blocks as part a multi-modal pain management approach. Explore local block analgesia.
CE credits: 4.0
DENTISTRY AND ANESTHESIA LAB
This interactive lab gives participants a chance to perform a range of dentistry and anesthesia procedures on live animal patients. Activities include conducting pre-anesthesia evaluations, induction, monitoring, handling intraoperative complications, and pain management.
CE credits: 4.0
Morning Yoga
Friday, June 21 6-7:00 a.m.
Start the day by centering yourself and finding inner peace. This yoga class is taught by a registered yoga instructor from a local Austin studio, and is appropriate for all levels of experience.
No pre-registration required.
Food Festival Friday
Friday, June 21 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
AVMA Convention 2024 begins just two days after the historic Juneteenth, when the last enslaved African Americans in Texas were informed of their freedom on June 19, 1865. Join AVMA for our own Juneteenth celebration featuring a wide variety of Texas cuisine and performances from local African American musicians. Food trucks will be lined up right outside the convention center on Fourth Street, where you'll be treated to the captivating music of local artist Aaron Stephens.
Prefer to stay indoors? Head over to the food court in Exhibit Hall 5 where Alesia Lani, aka "The Southern Songbird", will be performing while you dine.
Pro tip: Beat the lines by making your way to the food trucks right when they open at 11 a.m. Check the Convention app this spring for menus, locations, and pricing. Credit card only.
Veterinary Career Mix & Mingle
Friday, June 21 5 – 7 p.m.
The AVMA Veterinary Career Center's annual Mix & Mingle connects potential jobseekers with employers from across the profession. Whether you're an active jobseeker or simply curious about different opportunities, this is the best place to chat with employers from all fields of veterinary medicine and meet the people who can help you advance your career. Make new connections, practice your elevator pitch, and polish your conversational skills in a casual environment. Bites and beverages are included.
Line Dancing
Sunday, June 23 6-7 a.m.
Get ready for Sunday night's concert with a line dancing class! An instructor will take you through all the basics so you can show off your moves later that night. No pre-registration required.
Exhibit Hall Break
Sunday, June 23
3-4 p.m.
Take a break from CE and meet over 300 exhibitors while enjoying some Austin food favorites, including Churros, Willie’s Munchie-Mix, and more.
BBQ and Brews: An AVMA PAC Fundraiser
Sunday, June 23 5 – 7 p.m.
Central District Brewing
Before you head to the AVMA concert, join your colleagues for an evening of Texas BBQ and local brews just down the block from the Austin Convention Center. For the price of a good meal, your presence supports the essential work of the AVMA Political Action Committee (PAC)—strengthening AVMA's relationships with lawmakers on Capitol Hill and amplifying the voice of veterinarians in important policy decisions. Ticket includes dinner, drinks, and entry into a raffle to win special prizes.
Hotel
Attendee housing is now open. Reserve your room in AVMA's official hotel block by booking directly through the Convention housing site.
Hotel solicitation alert! AVMA is aware that there may be companies soliciting hotel bookings for AVMA Convention, and they may be reaching out to you via email or phone. Please note the only AVMA Convention housing provider is MCI USA. Do not provide any other company with your personal or financial information, as they are fraudulent. Make your hotel reservations through the AVMA dedicated housing site. AVMA is not responsible for any bookings or related financial costs made through other companies.
