An Assistant works with the Session Presider to help make the session run smoothly by troubleshooting any issues so the Speaker can continue his or her presentation. In the event of a problem, Session Assistants help locate appropriate staff to resolve A/V equipment or room issues.

Assistants also receive:

• Complimentary parking! The OVMA validates parking for Assistants.
• Networking opportunities! Meet and greet with experts in your future profession from Ohio as well as on a national level.
• Education! You'll be able to sit in on the sessions you're presiding over.
• Earn Cash for SCAVMA! Each hour that a student volunteers at the Midwest Veterinary Conference, the OVMA gives a cash donation to SCAVMA to help with future student activities.
• SCAVMA points! Students who volunteer will be awarded one SCAVMA point for three hours and two points for six hours.
• Chance to Win! Each volunteer will automatically be entered into a drawing to win one of two Columbus sports packages: 4 tickets to the Columbus Clippers or 4 tickets to the Columbus Crew.

To sign up to be Session Assistant, click on the green button at right to submit your interest. Session Assistant opportunities will be on a first-come, first-serve basis. The OVMA will notify you if a session you select to assist with has been filled.

A Session Presider serves as an ambassador to a Speaker and introduces him or her before the session. (Don’t worry, we will prepare a short speech for you!)

In case the session does not have a session assistant, then the Presider will help make the session run smoothly by troubleshooting any issues so the Speaker can continue his or her presentation. In the event of a problem, the Presider or Session Assistant will help locate appropriate staff to resolve A/V equipment or room issues.

As a Presider, you not only help execute one of the largest veterinary conferences in America, but also the following:

• Free lunch! Presiders have access to Speaker Dining Room on the day they preside.
• Complimentary parking! The OVMA validates parking for Presiders.
• Networking opportunities! Meet and greet with experts in your future profession from Ohio as well as on a national level.
• Education! You'll be able to sit in on the sessions you're presiding over.
• Earn Cash for SCAVMA! Each hour that a student volunteers at the Midwest Veterinary Conference, the OVMA gives a cash donation to SCAVMA to help with future student activities.
• Chance to Win! Each volunteer will automatically be entered into a drawing to win one of two Columbus sports packages: 4 tickets to the Columbus Clippers or 4 tickets to the Columbus Crew.

Want to become a presider? Volunteering is quick and easy! Read the following instructions before you get started, then click the button at right to begin.

Note: Presider registration will look very similar to regular MVC registration. Registering to preside in MVC 2012 sessions DOES NOT register you for the Conference. Please ignore session verbiage regarding CEUs in the presider registration.

1. Click the button in the right sidebar to go to the volunteer opportunities sign-up page, then click on “Register for this Event.”

2. If you have used our registration system before, enter the e-mail address you provided us and your password to log in. If you have not registered with the OVMA in the past, click on “New Visitor Registration" and follow the prompts to set up your account.

3. On the "Select Registration Fee" page, “Presider” with a $0.00 registration fee will be selected by default. Click “Next."

4. On the next page, check to make sure your name appears correctly. Identify how you would like to receive additional presider information (electronic or mail) and include your preferred e-mail address or mailing address accordingly. Then click "Next."

5. Search and select desired sessions in which you would like to preside. To search for specific session codes, enter the session number in the "Name" or "Keyword" field. NOTE: If you cannot select a box, this means that the session already has a presider. Once you have made all your selections, you may click on "My Agenda" to confirm or delete your entries. Once you are satisfied with your selected sessions, click “Next."

6. On the next page, click “Register Now" to complete your presider registration.

You will be sent a confirmation e-mail stating which sessions you have signed up to preside. If you would like to make any changes after registering, simply log in and go to "My Events" (located under "My Profile" in the left sidebar). Find "MVC 2012 Presiders" and click "Add Sessions" to select any additional sessions you would like to preside over.

Thank you, students! With your help, we were able to fill all of the open slots for demonstration animals.

The MVC will include several hands-on labs as part of the education program. We are seeking dogs that can serve as demonstration patients for the following events:

Lab C: Introduction to Physical Rehabilitation (Friday, 2—5 p.m.) Read More About This Lab
Animals Needed: 6 dogs (prefer medium or large breeds)

• Owner must stay with dog
• Dog must be healthy, good temperament, and relaxed
• Dog must not be overly vocal
• Dog has to be tolerant of multiple strangers touching him/her
• Dogs should arrive at 1:30 p.m. on the day of the lab

Volunteers for this lab will receive a $20 appreciation gift card, free parking, opportunity to observe the lab, and a copy of any lab handouts. SCAVMA will receive one hour of credit for every dog participant volunteered by a student owner.

Lab F: Postural Rehabilitation, Stance and Gait Analysis, and the Influence of Canine Nail Trims (Saturday, 10 a.m. — 12 p.m.) Read More About This Lab
Animals Needed: 5 dogs (all sizes)

• Owner must stay with dog
• Prefer dog to have longer toe nails
• Dog must be healthy, good temperament, and relaxed
• Dog must not be overly vocal
• Dog has to be tolerant of multiple strangers touching him/her
• Dogs should arrive at 9:30 a.m. on the day of the lab

Volunteers for this lab will receive a $20 appreciation gift card, free parking, opportunity to observe the lab, and a copy of any lab handouts.  SCAVMA will receive one hour of credit for every dog participant volunteered by a student owner.