Step 1. Log in or create an account.
Click here to open the registration site.
Pro tip: Open the above link in a new window so you can view it side-by-side with these instructions!
Reset your password or register a new account.
- (A) OVMA Members: Your account has already been created, but you will need to set a password. Click the password reset link and enter the email associated with your membership*.
- (B) Non-OVMA Members: Click the “Login/Register” button, then click the “Create an account” link at the bottom of the pop-up box. Enter your preferred email address*, first and last names, and a password, agree to the terms, and click “Create an Account.”
Check your email for a confirmation message.
- Follow the instructions to either set your password (OVMA Members) or activate your account (non-OVMA Members).
- Once your account has been set up, click the green Login button on the confirmation screen to sign in to your account.
*Refer to your registration invitation email for the address we have on file. If you would like to change your address, please contact us prior to registration. Do not attempt to register with a new address, as you will not be able to access member pricing.
**If you have registered for the MVC in the past, we recommend using the same email address. Refer to your registration invitation email for the address we have on file and contact us if you would like to change it.
Step 2. Choose your registration type.
Once you are logged in, click the “Register” button and select your registration type.
- Single Registration = Signing up one person
- Multiple Registrations = Signing up a group of up to 25 people
If you are registering for yourself only, continue to step 3. If you are registering multiple people, please skip down to Group Registration.
Step 3. Choose how you would like to attend.
Select your preferred registration category from the following:
- Hybrid: Register for one, two, or all three days of the live/in-person conference, plus gain access to the Virtual MVC.
- In-Person Only: Register for one, two, or all three days of the live/in-person conference. No access to the Virtual MVC.
- Virtual Only: Access to the Virtual MVC only.
- Lab Only: Attend only a hands-on lab or workshop; no access to live sessions or the Virtual MVC. Includes Exhibit Hall access on day(s) of selected lab(s).
Once you have made your selection, click “Continue to Next Step” at the bottom right corner of the page.
Step 4. Enter attendee information.
Choose whether you are registering for yourself or on behalf of someone else.
(A) If you are the registrant: Click yes when prompted to insert the information you provided during registration or that is linked to your member record.
(B) If you are registering for someone else: Click no.
To register an OVMA Member, (1) type in the member’s email address in the box and (2) select their name when it appears. Their information will be auto-populated from their member record.
To register a non-member, (3) click the “Create New Profile” button and enter the required information.
Provide the following additional details:
- Individual Type: If not already populated, denote whether you are a veterinarian, technician, etc.
- Residency State: Select where you live.
- Days Attending (for hybrid and in-person attendees): Check the days you would like to attend. This will affect your registration rate and the sessions you have access to.
- ADA Accommodations (optional): Select whether you need any accommodations in order to participate.***
- OVMA Membership (optional): If eligible, membership options will be shown.
Once all required information has been provided, click Continue to Next Step.
***If you need closed captioning for virtual sessions, please be sure to select the sessions you will watch on the Session Selection page.
Step 5. Select sessions, labs, and special events.
Review the schedule and select the sessions, labs, and/or events you would like to register for.
Note: Only the sessions you are eligible to attend will appear.
- (1) If attending multiple days: Switch to another day by clicking the appropriate tab underneath the “Agenda” header.
- (2) Use the search box at the top of the agenda to enter keywords or session numbers. Tap enter on your keyboard to search. To remove your keywords, click “Clear” in the search box.
- (3) Click the “Filter Sessions” button and click on the drop-down menu to narrow down the results by track, format, audience, or skill level.
- (4) To register for a session, click the “Add to Registration” button. The session will be outlined in orange to denote it has been added to your schedule. Deselect it by clicking “Remove.”
Once you are finished with your selections, click “Continue to the Next Step.”
Step 6. Review your registration summary.
Review your selections on the summary page to ensure everything is correct. Add your mailing address and then click the “Pay Order” button to continue.
Step 7. Complete your registration.
Enter your payment information and click the “Pay” button to submit your registration.
Check your email for your confirmation message!
Group Registration
Step 3. Select the number of registrations you want to purchase in each category.
You can register up to 25 people using the multiple registration option. Use the + button next to the correct categories to add an individual registration.
For example, if you have 2 staff members attending hybrid and 1 staff member attending in person only, you would click the + button next to hybrid twice and the + button next to in person once.
- Hybrid: Register for one, two, or all three days of the live/in-person conference, plus gain access to the Virtual MVC.
- In-Person Only: Register for one, two, or all three days of the live/in-person conference. No access to the Virtual MVC.
- Virtual Only: Access to the Virtual MVC only.
- Lab Only: Attend only a hands-on lab or workshop; no access to live sessions or the Virtual MVC. Includes Exhibit Hall access on day(s) of selected lab(s).
Once you have made your selections, click “Continue to Next Step” at the bottom right corner of the page.
Step 4. Enter attendee information for each individual you are registering.
Click the down arrow in the upper right corner of the highlighted rows to add each individual’s information.
Pro tip: Make sure you match each registration option to the correct attendee!
For each person you are registering, choose whether you are registering for yourself or on behalf of someone else.
(A) If you are the registrant: Click yes when prompted to insert the information you provided during registration or that is linked to your member record.
(B) If you are registering for someone else: Click no.
To register an OVMA Member, (1) type in the member’s email address in the box and (2) select their name when it appears. Their information will be auto-populated from their member record.
To register a non-member, (3) click the “Create New Profile” button and enter the required information.
Provide the following additional details for each person:
- Individual Type: If not already populated, denote whether the registrant is a veterinarian, technician, etc.
- Residency State: Select where the registrant lives.
- Days Attending (for hybrid and in-person attendees): Check the days the registrant would like to attend. This will affect your registration rate and the sessions you have access to.
- ADA Accommodations (optional): Select whether the registrant needs any accommodations in order to participate.***
- OVMA Membership (optional): If eligible, membership options will be shown.
Once all required information has been provided, click Continue to Next Step.
***If you need closed captioning for virtual sessions, please be sure to select the sessions you will watch on the Session Selection page.
Step 5. Select sessions, labs, and special events.
Review the schedule and select the sessions, labs, and/or events your staff would like to register for.
Note: Only the sessions each attendee is eligible to attend will appear.
- (1) If attending multiple days: Switch to another day by clicking the appropriate tab underneath the “Agenda” header.
- (2) Use the search box at the top of the agenda to enter keywords or session numbers. Tap enter on your keyboard to search. To remove your keywords, click “Clear” in the search box.
- (3) Click the “Filter Sessions” button and click on the drop-down menu to narrow down the results by track, format, audience, or skill level.
- (4) To register an attendee for a session, click the drop-down menu next to the session you wish to add. A list of eligible attendees will appear; select the attendee you wish to add. To add more attendees, repeat the process. Then, click “Add to Registration.”*
*IMPORTANT: You MUST click the “Add to Registration” button or the sessions will NOT be added.
Note: This step may be skipped if the number of staff you are registering would make the process cumbersome. The only sessions you MUST register for during this step are labs and workshops. Your staff will be able to self-select their sessions by following the instructions contained in their confirmation emails after the registration process is complete.
Once you are finished with your selections, click “Continue to the Next Step.”
Step 6. Review your registration summary.
Review your selections on the summary page to ensure everything is correct. Add your mailing address and then click the “Pay Order” button to continue.
Step 7. Complete your registration.
Enter your payment information and click the “Pay” button to submit your registration.
Check your email for your confirmation message! Both you and your staff will receive an individual confirmation.