• Registration

  • Register On-Site
  • Why attend?
  • Registration Fees & Forms
  • Important Dates & Deadlines
  • Cancellations & Transfers
  • Request a Program
  • Registration FAQs
• Education

  • CE by Day
    • Thursday 02/24
    • Friday 02/25
    • Saturday 02/26
    • Sunday 02/27
  • CE by Track
    • Alternative Medicine
    • Animal Behavior
    • Aquaculture
    • Critical Care
    • Equine
    • Food Animal
    • Personal Improvement
    • Pet Animal
    • Practice Management
    • Public Health
    • Shelter Animal
    • Small Ruminants
    • Staff Development
    • Technician
  • Shelter Animal Medicine & Care Program
  • Speakers
  • Speaker Biographies
  • Program Changes
  • Education Committees
  • Labs, Lunches & Workshops
  • Registration Program
  • CE FAQs
• Exhibit Hall

  • Visiting the Exhibit Hall
  • Floor Plan & Schedule
  • 2011 MVC Partners in Excellence
  • 2011 Exhibitors
  • For Exhibitors
    • Why exhibit at the MVC?
    • Marketing Opportunities
    • Booth Selection & Rental Fees
    • Lead Retrieval
    • Exhibit Sales
    • 2011 Exhibition Schedule
    • Exhibit Hall Floor Plan
    • Exhibitor Service Center
    • Dates & Deadlines
  • Exhibit Hall FAQs
• Events

  • MVC Live!
  • Student Appreciation Reception
  • Veterinary Exploration Conference & College Fair
  • Wings, Tails & Scales Art Show
  • MVC Sunday Lunch
  • Issues in the Profession & Business Meeting
  • Auxiliary Events
• Attendees

  • Log In
  • Travel & Hotels
  • On-Site Services
  • Charities in Action
  • Conference Proceedings
  • Volunteer Opportunities
  • Registration Program
  • Visiting Columbus
  • Attendee FAQs
• Sponsors

  • 2011 MVC Partners in Excellence
  • Sponsorship Opportunities
• Students

  • Veterinary Students
  • Technician Students
  • Pre-Vet
  • Student Volunteer Opportunities
  • Student FAQs
• Speakers

  • Speaker Survey
  • Speakers
  • Speaker Biographies
  • Presiders
  • Speaker Service Center
  • Call for Speakers
  • 2012 Speaker Information Form
  • Speaker FAQs
• Contact Us

The OVMA knows that during college, money is tight. That's why we offer students the dirt-cheap rate of $20 for the full Conference. Even better—if you're an OVMA or SCNAVTA member, you can attend for free!

One of the philosophies of the OVMA is the importance of lifelong learning—and the MVC is a great place to learn! With more than a dozen different tracks, dozens of expert speakers, and a variety of events, the Conference offers something for everyone—all ages, interests and level of education.

Veterinary Students

We know you're stressed not only about school and exams, but money too! That's why the OVMA invites students to attend the full Conference for $20.

But there are also three ways you can attend for FREE!

1. Become a Student Member of the OVMA. It's only $25 for all four years (or $7 per year) AND you get to attend the MVC every year for free!
2. If you're an OSU CVM student, you can attend free of charge on Friday, Feb. 25, as part of the College's requirement. Please register online before coming to the Conference. (Trust us, it'll be so much faster than registering on site!)
3. Volunteer three or more hours at the Conference as a Session Presider or Assistant. Not only will we give you a free pass to the full Conference, this is a great opportunity to get to know experts in your field of interest and make connections that will help you down the road.

The MVC also holds a Student Appreciation Reception for veterinary students on the Thursday of the Conference. This is a chance to meet OVMA members (and your future colleagues) and bond with your fellow students. There will be food, refreshments, and even a chance to win great prizes. You may even have some fun, too! Did we mention that's free, too?!

Technician Students

The OVMA welcomes and encourages all students of the veterinary field to attend the Conference. It's too valuable of an experience to miss out on! Technician students are also invited to attend the MVC for the low rate of $20. If you are a member of SCNAVTA, you can partake for free.

As a registered attendee, you can also volunteer as a Session Presider or Assistant. It's a great way to meet industry experts and start networking in your future field. You'll also get perks like free parking and even a free meal, too!

Pre-Veterinary Students

Are you considering a career in the world of veterinary medicine but have some questions about what you might be able to do with your education? The Veterinary Exploration Conference is for you! This one-day convention brings together practitioners from a variety of disciplines to share with high school juniors and seniors and undergraduate college students what careers are available in the field. This event is free for up to 300 registrants.

Or do you have your heart set on becoming a veterinarian, technician, or another member of the veterinary staff? Maybe you're already working at a clinic and want to learn more about the field. The MVC invites you to attend the Conference for only $20.