Page 1: Attendee Information

Enter the following required information for the person you are registering:

• 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
• If you are registering on behalf of someone else (i.e., you are a practice manager registering for a veterinarian, technician, etc.), check the box and fill in your information. You will receive a confirmation email and be able to access the registration to make changes, if needed.

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Page 2: Attendee Details

Badge Information

Please provide the following information (required fields starred):

• Prefix (Dr., Mr., Ms., etc.)
• First name*
• Nickname*
• Last Name*

Some of the information will pre-populate based on the information you provided on the previous screen and/or any information already on file.

Professional Information

Please select your primary area of practice below. 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.

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 If you leave this section blank, or it is out of date, you will not receive a packet prior to the MVC and will have to pick it up on site.

Communication & Marketing Preferences

This section will show the MVC mailing lists you are subscribed to, if any. If you would like to make any changes, do so in this section.

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Page 3: Additional Questions

REQUIRED: Denote whether you would like to receive a print version of the on-site program. NOTE: If you opt out of receiving a program, you WILL NOT be able to obtain one on site.

OPTIONAL: Provide an emergency contact person and/or request any special accommodations required, per the Americans with Disabilities Act.

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Page 4: OVMA Membership & Registration Category

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 lab or purchasing a Hospital Staff Pass ONLY? Skip to the Limited Registration section.

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Page 5: 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 (available in January). 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!

Additional Items

Hospital Staff Passes: Scroll to the bottom of the page. In the quantity box, type in the number of passes you wish to purchase.

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.

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Page 6: Non-Veterinary Professionals & Guests

Click the "Add Guest" button to register up to two guests for the Conference.

• Enter guest’s first and last name.
• Add in an email address to send your guest a confirmation; otherwise it will be sent to you.
• Provide the guest's email address (check the "Copy from primary registrant" box to auto-fill with your mailing information).
• Answer the additional questions, then click "Save and Next."
• On the next page, select the appropriate registration type for your guest (one day or full) and click "Next."
• Repeat the process to add another guest, or continue with your registration.

If you are not bringing a guest, click "Next" to continue your registration.

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Page 7: 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 8: 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 "Hands-On Lab ONLY" option.
• On the next page, check the box next to your desired lab(s). You will not be able to continue until you make a selection.

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

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Hospital Staff Pass Only Registration

You may purchase a pass for your support staff without registering any individuals for the Conference. This registration type allows non-veterinarian and non-technician/nurse staff members to attend the MVC without earning CE credit. Learn more about Hospital Staff Passes

The process is the same as described in the "Individual & Group" section, with a few differences to note:

• Page 1: Attendee Information — Enter the main contact person's (such as a practice manager) information here. Please note, this person will NOT be registered for the MVC, and a unique email address is required.
• Page 4: Member Dues & Registration Type — Skip member dues section; select "Hospital Staff Pass ONLY3" as the registration type.
• Page 5: Session & Event Selection — Under "Additional Items," type in the number of Passes you wish to purchase. You will not be able to proceed until you enter a quantity.

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

Be advised, you will NOT have access to any sessions or the Exhibit Hall if you choose this option. Additionally, if you register for a lab only and later change your mind, you will have to contact OVMA to "upgrade" your registration.

You may make changes to your registration until the end of Tier III online-only registration by following the instructions below.

Modifying Schedule & Adding Guests

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. Modify your registration category and/or sessions

Click the "Registration" button next to your name (or the appropriate name if there are multiple attendees attached to your registration).

• To change your registration category (e.g., from One-Day to Full Registration), select the appropriate option. Otherwise, click "Next."
• To modify your session selections without changing your registration category, 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: Click the unregister box underneath 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 select the Unregister box.
• After these changes are made, you will return to the main modification page. DO NOT LOG OUT YET, or your changes will NOT be saved.

3. Add a guest

On the main modification page, click the "Add Guest" button. Follow the prompts to add your guest.

4. IMPORTANT: Submit your changes

When you are finished making changes, you will return to the main modification page. Click 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."

Previewing & Making Changes to Your Badge

Mr./Ms. Badge Error: If your badge preview showed Mr./Ms. in place of a prefix, be advised the error has been corrected. You do NOT need to contact us or make any corrections to your registration.

You may see a proof of your badge by logging in to your attendee profile and clicking on the "My Badge" tab in the navigation bar.

To make changes to your badge, follow these steps:

• After logging in, click on the "My Registration" tab.
• On the confirmation page, click the "Modify" button. Click on the "Information" link to the right of your name.
• Make your necessary changes to your contact information and keep clicking "Next" until you get to the payment page, then click "Finish" to submit your changes.

If you registered during Tier I, you may make changes to your badge until Jan. 19. Please note that if you make changes after these dates, they will NOT be reflected in your mailed badge. You can pick up a corrected badge on site.