Attendees
It’s time to alpaca your bags!
We hope you’re as excited about the 2025 Midwest Veterinary Conference as we are! Here’s a list of what you can do in the next few days to prepare for an amazing educational experience.
Download the MVC Mobile App
This year, the MVC is offering a new and improved mobile experience—so you won’t be able to use last year’s event app (sorry!). Click your preferred app store below to download the brand-new MVC Mobile App, which you can use to schedule CE and events, network with attendees, plan your trip to the Exhibit Hall, take surveys, and more! Get all the details »
Download On:
No smartphone? No problem! You can view the web version of the mobile app by logging in to your attendee registration.
Mobile App Supported By
Plan or review your CE schedule
Use the MVC Mobile App on your smartphone or in a browser to create, view, and/or edit your session registrations. Your selections will be used to automatically populate your CE certificate. Here’s a quick tutorial:
In the Mobile App
- Step 1 xxxxxxx
In a Browser
- Log in to your attendee profile.
- Click on “Registration Management” in the left sidebar.
- Click the “Edit Sessions” button on the right side.
- Scroll to the bottom and click “Add new session.”
- Browse the schedule or search for specific sessions using the search bar at the top. Click on a session to select or deselect it.
- Once you have made all your selections, scroll to the bottom of the window and click the “Add Sessions to Registration” button.
- Click “Calculate Changes” at the bottom right corner of the screen.
- Click “Confirm Changes” and then “Close” when the success message appears.
Be sure to check for program updates! Due to unforeseen circumstances, certain programs may have changed since registration opened. Refer to the program updates page to see if any of your sessions are affected.
Are you signed up for a wet lab?
Before you leave for the MVC, see below for important participant instructions.
A1. Aquaculture Exams and Necropsy Techniques
- 1
- 2
- 3
B1. RECOVER CPR: Basic and Advanced Life Support Rescuer Certification
- 1
- 2
- 3
B2. Essential Oils Workshop
- No special instructions
C1. Ophthalmic Surgery in General Practice
- 1
- 2
- 3
Download/print your session documents
Remember, there are no printing stations on site, so if you would like to have a hard copy of your session notes and/or presentations, please print them prior to your arrival.
Prefer to follow along on a smartphone, tablet, or laptop? We strongly encourage you to download and save the documents you want in advance, as wi-fi speeds can vary on site.
Please note, not all speakers opt to provide supplemental documents.
Pack your bags and plan your trip
Columbus is a busy metropolis with many events happening simultaneously, so be sure to give yourself plenty of time to get to the convention center, park, and find your way through the venue.
What to Pack…
- A notebook and pen — If you like to take hand-written notes.
- Business casual clothing — We recommend dressing in layers, as convention center and hotel rooms can vary in temperature.
- A charger for your devices — There are lots of charging stations around the venue and in the Exhibit Hall, but most require you to bring your own power cord.
- Reusable water bottle — Optional but useful! The GCCC has filling stations throughout the venue.
…and What to Leave at Home
- Pets — With the exception of documented service animals, pets are not allowed in the convention center.
Travel & Parking
MVC Venue
Greater Columbus Convention Center: 400 N. High St., Columbus OH 43215
Hyatt Regency Hotel: 350 N. High St., Columbus OH 43215
Pick up your attendee materials upon arrival
When you arrive at the Greater Columbus Convention Center, please proceed to Hall A (view map) to pick up your attendee materials, including:
- Badge & Lanyard — Visit the self-serve check-in station directly across from the Hall A entrance to check in, print your badge, and grab a lanyard.
- On-Site Program — Once you have your badge, proceed to the Attendee Materials station to the left of the badge-printing area to pick up an on-site program.
PRO TIP: Be on the lookout for an email containing a QR code that can be scanned at the check-in kiosk. Can’t find it? Simply type in your name!
Did you volunteer as a Session Moderator?
Be sure to check in at the Speaker counter in Hall A each day you are moderating. See the volunteer kit for complete instructions, including specific details on where to park.
Learn, explore, and have fun!
While you’re on site, don’t forget to have fun in between all the learning! Here are some other activities you don’t want to miss. View all events & services »
Tag & follow us on the socials!
PRO TIP: Invite your friends and colleagues using our social media kit!
Where to find more information
Need help? Refer to the following links for more information. If you can’t find the answers below or you have a question specific to your registration, feel free to contact us directly.
Thank you for supporting the MVC. We look forward to seeing you in Columbus and hope you enjoy the conference!
Best regards,
OVMA Staff
Need help during the MVC?
The OVMA office will be CLOSED from Wednesday, Feb. 19, through Sunday, Feb. 23. During this time, we will be unable to answer phone calls or respond to voicemails.
If you have MVC-related questions, please contact us via email, and we will reply as we are able. Please be patient in waiting for a response, as our first priority is handling on-site matters.
If you are already on site, please visit the Attendee Assistance counter in Hall A for help.