Page 1: Attendee Registration

Enter the following required information for the registrant:

• First & Last Name
• Email address (this is where we will send your confirmation)
  • IMPORTANT: To avoid creating a duplicate record and to access member pricing, you must use the same email address you have used to register for past MVCs and/or when joining OVMA. If you're not sure what email address we have on file, please contact us prior to beginning your registration.
• Individual type (veterinarian, technician, etc.)
• State of residence

Click "Next" once all fields are filled out.

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Page 2: Attendee Information

Personal Information

Please provide the following information:

• Preferred first name
• ADA Special Accommodations (if any)
• Emergency Contact Name (optional)
• Emergency Contact Number (optional)

Contact Information

You must provide a mailing address to receive your confirmation packet and badge in the mail. If you leave this section blank, or it is out of date, you will not receive a packet prior to the MVC and will have to pick it up on site.

Professional Information

Please select your primary area of practice. OVMA uses this information internally for demographic purposes and to send you occasional email alerts about educational or other opportunities you may be interested in.

OVMA Members can opt in to membership auto-renewal and should also provide their veterinary college and graduation year if those fields are blank.

Communication Preferences

Select whether you prefer to receive communication by mail, email, or both.

On-Site Program Preference

Denote whether you would like to receive a hard copy of the On-Site Program, will be using the mobile app only, or are attending virtually.

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Page 3: OVMA Membership & Registration Type Selection

OVMA Membership*

If you would like to join the OVMA or renew your membership, available membership options will be shown here. Select your desired option, or leave "None" selected to bypass membership purchase.

*If you select a membership item, the registration fees will automatically adjust to the OVMA member rate.

Registration Category**

The registration options available for the registrant will be displayed. Select the appropriate option and click Next.

**Registering for a special program ONLY? Skip to the Limited Registration section.

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Page 4: Session & Event Selection

Although not mandatory, attendees are strongly encouraged to select the sessions they plan to attend so that OVMA can assign rooms and seating to accommodate everyone, and so you have a record for future reference. You can change your selections at any time by returning to your online registration or by editing your schedule in the MVC mobile app. Learn more about modifying your schedule

Finding Sessions

To locate a specific session, lab, or event, please use your browser's find function (ctrl/cmd + F) and type in the session number or keywords.

Creating Your Schedule***

Check the box to the left of the session(s), lab(s), and/or event(s) for which you wish to register. If you change your mind, simply uncheck that box.

***All sessions you select here will appear in your personalized schedule in the MVC mobile app!

Optional Add-Ons

Hybrid MVC - Virtual Add On: Scroll to the bottom of the page and select this option to purchase access to the Virtual MVC, in addition to your in-person registration.

Charitable Donations. If you would like to make a contribution to the 5 for 5 for the Future student scholarship program, enter the amount of your donation.

Click "Next" when you are finished.

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Page 5: Registration Summary

Group Registration

Click the "Add Person" button to register additional attendees. You can repeat the above steps as many times as needed to register your entire group.

Review Your Selections

Once you have added all of your attendees, review your registration to ensure everything is correct. Toggle between registrants by clicking on the names in the left sidebar. Guests are denoted with a triangle under the main registrant.

Making Changes

If you need to make changes, click the Edit link next to the section that needs to be edited. You will be redirected back to that section to make your modifications.

Once you've confirmed your selections, click "Finished Adding People" to continue.

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Page 6: Submit Payment

Enter your credit card information and billing address, agree to the MVC's Terms and Conditions, and click "Finish" to submit your registration.

Confirmation Email

If you do not receive an email confirmation within a few minutes, please check your spam folder or contact us to ensure your email address is correct in our records.

Lab/Workshop Only Registration

You may register just for a Hands-On Lab if you do not wish to attend the full MVC. Please note, this registration type does not include access to the Exhibit Hall OR any sessions.

The registration process is the same as described in the "Individual & Group" section above with a slight difference:

• On the OVMA Membership & Registration Category page, select the "Special Program ONLY" option.
• On the next page, check the box next to your desired program(s). If you would like to purchase access to the virtual portion of the MVC as well, select "Hybrid MVC - Virtual Add-On" at the bottom of the page.

Continue to the payment page to enter your credit card information and submit your order.

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Virtual MVC Only

For this option, follow steps 1 to 4 above, selecting "Virtual MVC Only" as your registration category.

Modifying Your Registration

1. Log in

Log in to your attendee profile using your email address and confirmation number, then click the "Modify" button on the top left of the page.

2. Update your registration

Follow the prompts to go through the entire registration process, updating the sections you want to change.

• Attendee information: Update your contact information, program preference, etc. on the first page. If no changes are needed, skip this page and click "Next" to continue.
• To change your registration category (e.g., from 1-Day to 3-Day Registration), select the appropriate option. Otherwise, click "Next" to leave it the same.
• To modify your session selections, continue to the Session & Event Selection page.
  • To ADD sessions: Select the box next to a session to add it to your schedule.
  • To REMOVE sessions: Uncheck the box next to the title of any sessions you've already selected.
  • NOTE: Any sessions, labs, and/or special events you already registered for will remain in your schedule unless you deselect them.
• Adding more attendees: On the Registration Summary page, click "Add Person" and repeat the registration process as many times as needed.

3. Submit your changes

Continue clicking the "Next" button continue until you reach the payment page. If a payment is required, enter your credit card information. Click "Finish" to submit your changes.

YOU MUST COMPLETE THIS STEP! Your registration modifications WILL NOT be recorded unless you click "Finish."

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Previewing & Making Changes to Your Badge

Refer to your confirmation email to log in to your attendee profile and click on the "Badge Preview" button to see a proof of your badge.

To make changes to your badge or mailing address, follow these steps:

• After logging in, click the "Modify" button.
• On the "Attendee Information" page, make the necessary changes, scroll down to the bottom of the page, and click "Next."
• Keep clicking "Next" until you get to the payment page, then click "Finish" to submit your changes.

You can make changes at any time, but any changes made after Tier I registration will not be reflected on your mailed badge. You can pick up a corrected badge on site.

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Adding Another Person to Your Registration

Once logged in, scroll down to the bottom of the confirmation page and click "Register Another Attendee."

Via the Online Attendee Registration Center

• Log in to your attendee profile using your email address and confirmation number.
• To cancel:Click the "Cancel" button to begin the cancellation and refund process.
• To transfer: Click the "Transfer" button to transfer your registation to someone else.

Offline Cancellations & Transfers

If you registered by mail/fax and did not provide an email address, please contact us with your request.

Learn more about cancellations & transfers »