{"id":5087,"date":"2025-11-06T20:18:14","date_gmt":"2025-11-06T20:18:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mvcinfo.org\/edits\/?p=5087"},"modified":"2026-02-23T19:08:41","modified_gmt":"2026-02-23T19:08:41","slug":"attendees-2026-events-services","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mvcinfo.org\/edits\/attendees-2026-events-services\/","title":{"rendered":"Attendees &#8211; 2026 Events &amp; Services"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cp-timeline-content-timeline Cool-Content-Timeline\"><div class=\"cool-timeline-block-9f0bc8c5-9b83-429b-9235-eb6dce7f06fb\"><style>.cool-timeline-block-9f0bc8c5-9b83-429b-9235-eb6dce7f06fb .cool-vertical-timeline-body{--ctlb-content-alignment: left;--ctlb-date-color: #000000;--ctlb-head-font-size: 28px;--ctlb-head-line-height: 1.3em;--ctlb-sub-head-font-size: 16px;--ctlb-sub-head-font-family: Montserrat;--ctlb-sub-head-font-weight: 500;--ctlb-sub-head-line-height: 1.5em;--ctlb-sub-head-font-subset: latin;--ctlb-sub-heading-color: #000000;--ctlb-line-color: #8e4496;--ctlb-icon-bg: #8e4496;--ctlb-story-border-color: #69276a;}<\/style><div class=\"cool-vertical-timeline-body ctlb-wrapper one-sided left\"><div class=\"cool-timeline-block-list\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cp-timeline-content-timeline-child swiper-slide\"><div class=\"timeline-content icon-false \"><div class=\"timeline-block-timeline ctl-row  position-right\"><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-time\"><div class=\"story-time\"><p><strong>Thursday 2\/26\/26<br><\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"timeline-block-icon\"><svg stroke=\"currentColor\" fill=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"0\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M256 8C119 8 8 119 8 256s111 248 248 248 248-111 248-248S393 8 256 8z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-detail\"><div class=\"story-details\"><div class=\"story-content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading ctlb-block-title is-style-default has-custom-color-4-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-5675806309dc3685887c18a32a7ff722\" id=\"TechBfast\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:0px;font-style:normal;font-weight:700\">Mobile App Scavenger Hunt Kickoff<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"ctlb-block-desc\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\">Midwest Quest is the MVC\u2019s mobile app game that encourages attendees to explore all the conference has to offer. Join the game to complete challenges, earn points, and win prizes! Open the app and tap &#8220;View Contest&#8221; to get started, or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mvcinfo.org\/app.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">click here to learn more \u00bb<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cp-timeline-content-timeline-child swiper-slide\"><div class=\"timeline-content icon-false \"><div class=\"timeline-block-timeline ctl-row  position-right\"><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-time\"><div class=\"story-time\"><p><strong>Thursday 2\/26\/26<br><\/strong><em>7:30\u20138:30 a.m.<\/em><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"timeline-block-icon\"><svg stroke=\"currentColor\" fill=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"0\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M256 8C119 8 8 119 8 256s111 248 248 248 248-111 248-248S393 8 256 8z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-detail\"><div class=\"story-details\"><div class=\"story-content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading ctlb-block-title is-style-default has-custom-color-4-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-8b95961212040ccf9c32632d067b1816\" id=\"TechBfast\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:0px;font-style:normal;font-weight:700\">Technician Appreciation Breakfast<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full ctlb-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mvcinfo.org\/edits\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Tech-Bfast-2026.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5105\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mvcinfo.org\/edits\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Tech-Bfast-2026.png 600w, https:\/\/www.mvcinfo.org\/edits\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Tech-Bfast-2026-300x150.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"ctlb-block-desc\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\">Calling all early birds! Kick off the 2026 MVC with nutrition and networking! Enjoy a complimentary continental breakfast and meet fellow technicians before heading off to an education-packed day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading mt-05 purple-lt\">Event Details<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Audience: <\/strong>Veterinary Technicians &amp; Tech Students<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>RSVP:<\/strong> None required<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Cost: <\/strong>Free<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cp-timeline-content-timeline-child swiper-slide\"><div class=\"timeline-content icon-false \"><div class=\"timeline-block-timeline ctl-row  position-right\"><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-time\"><div class=\"story-time\"><p><strong>Thursday 2\/26\/26<br><\/strong><em>11:30 a.m.\u20131:30 p.m.<\/em><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"timeline-block-icon\"><svg stroke=\"currentColor\" fill=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"0\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M256 8C119 8 8 119 8 256s111 248 248 248 248-111 248-248S393 8 256 8z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-detail\"><div class=\"story-details\"><div class=\"story-content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading ctlb-block-title is-style-default has-custom-color-4-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-c548fe51f1a2b8797fb6545b0239699e\" id=\"Shelter\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:0px;font-style:normal;font-weight:700\">Exhibit Hall Social Space<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"ctlb-block-desc\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\">Warm Up With MedVet: A Cozy Mix of Cookies &amp; Compassion<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Take a break and warm up with MedVet! Bake your own Otis Spunkmeyer cookies and make tie blankets for shelter pets. Experience the MedVet way: exceptional care every day, any time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"kicker mt-1 mb-05\">Sponsored By:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized mb-0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"220\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mvcinfo.org\/edits\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Medvet-2021-1024x220.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-442\" style=\"width:150px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mvcinfo.org\/edits\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Medvet-2021-1024x220.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.mvcinfo.org\/edits\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Medvet-2021-300x64.png 300w, https:\/\/www.mvcinfo.org\/edits\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Medvet-2021-768x165.png 768w, https:\/\/www.mvcinfo.org\/edits\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Medvet-2021-1536x330.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.mvcinfo.org\/edits\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Medvet-2021-2048x440.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cp-timeline-content-timeline-child swiper-slide\"><div class=\"timeline-content icon-false \"><div class=\"timeline-block-timeline ctl-row  position-right\"><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-time\"><div class=\"story-time\"><p><strong>Thursday 2\/26\/26<br><\/strong><em>11:30 a.m.\u20131:30 p.m.<\/em><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"timeline-block-icon\"><svg stroke=\"currentColor\" fill=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"0\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M256 8C119 8 8 119 8 256s111 248 248 248 248-111 248-248S393 8 256 8z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-detail\"><div class=\"story-details\"><div class=\"story-content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading ctlb-block-title is-style-default has-custom-color-4-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-f4899924e9269db5eb3160c51e840313\" id=\"Shelter\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:0px;font-style:normal;font-weight:700\">Focus Group: Addressing the Rural Veterinary Workforce Shortage in Ohio<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"ctlb-block-desc\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\">Do you have ideas about how to address the shortage of rural veterinarians in Ohio? Please stop by this interactive session to learn more about the Protect OHIO initiative, share your thoughts about factors contributing to this shortage, identify potential solutions, and consider your role in implementing these solutions. This is a \u201cdrop-in\u201d event, so you can stay as little or as long as you would like.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"kicker mt-1 mb-05\">Sponsored By:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized mb-0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"419\" height=\"60\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mvcinfo.org\/edits\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/osu-cvm-logo-web.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5173\" style=\"width:200px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mvcinfo.org\/edits\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/osu-cvm-logo-web.png 419w, https:\/\/www.mvcinfo.org\/edits\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/osu-cvm-logo-web-300x43.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 419px) 100vw, 419px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"semibold mt-025 has-xx-small-font-size\">Protect&nbsp;OHIO&nbsp;Initiative<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mt-1 has-xx-small-font-size\">Note: This event is not affiliated with or hosted by the Midwest Veterinary Conference.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cp-timeline-content-timeline-child swiper-slide\"><div class=\"timeline-content icon-false \"><div class=\"timeline-block-timeline ctl-row  position-right\"><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-time\"><div class=\"story-time\"><p><strong>Thursday 2\/26\/26<br><\/strong><em>5:30\u20136:30 p.m.<\/em><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"timeline-block-icon\"><svg stroke=\"currentColor\" fill=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"0\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M256 8C119 8 8 119 8 256s111 248 248 248 248-111 248-248S393 8 256 8z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-detail\"><div class=\"story-details\"><div class=\"story-content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading ctlb-block-title is-style-default has-custom-color-4-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-69a485cb67f8ee0e830f9b446824f40b\" id=\"Shelter\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:0px;font-style:normal;font-weight:700\">Shelter Animal Reception<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full ctlb-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mvcinfo.org\/edits\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Shelter-Recep-2026.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5108\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mvcinfo.org\/edits\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Shelter-Recep-2026.png 600w, https:\/\/www.mvcinfo.org\/edits\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Shelter-Recep-2026-300x150.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"ctlb-block-desc\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\">Join us for hors d&#8217;oeuvres and drinks after a long day! This informal reception brings together directors, veterinarians, humane agents, dog wardens, and other shelter professionals for networking and conversation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading mt-05 purple-lt\">Event Details<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Audience: <\/strong>Shelter Professionals<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>RSVP:<\/strong> None required<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Cost: <\/strong>Free<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cp-timeline-content-timeline-child swiper-slide\"><div class=\"timeline-content icon-false \"><div class=\"timeline-block-timeline ctl-row  position-right\"><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-time\"><div class=\"story-time\"><p><strong>Friday 2\/27\/26<br><\/strong><em>7:30\u20138:00 a.m.<\/em><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"timeline-block-icon\"><svg stroke=\"currentColor\" fill=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"0\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M256 8C119 8 8 119 8 256s111 248 248 248 248-111 248-248S393 8 256 8z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-detail\"><div class=\"story-details\"><div class=\"story-content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading ctlb-block-title is-style-default has-custom-color-4-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1b2eb542f2b7809e50c5c5d60968acd2\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:0px;font-style:normal;font-weight:700;line-height:1.3\">Canine Spectrum of Care Morning Coffee &amp; Conversation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full ctlb-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mvcinfo.org\/edits\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/CSOC-1-2026.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5114\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"ctlb-block-desc\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\">Enjoy a continental breakfast and networking prior to the start of the Canine Spectrum of Care educational track.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading mt-05 purple-lt\">Event Details<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Audience: <\/strong>Canine Spectrum of Care attendees<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>RSVP:<\/strong> None required; first come, first served<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Cost: <\/strong>Free<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"kicker mt-1\">Sponsored By:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-right:0;margin-bottom:0;margin-left:0\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mvcinfo.org\/edits\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Stanton2017-bold-black-rgb-1024x365.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-436\" style=\"width:150px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cp-timeline-content-timeline-child swiper-slide\"><div class=\"timeline-content icon-false \"><div class=\"timeline-block-timeline ctl-row  position-right\"><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-time\"><div class=\"story-time\"><p><strong>Friday 2\/27\/26<br><\/strong><em>10:30 a.m.\u20134:00 p.m.<\/em><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"timeline-block-icon\"><svg stroke=\"currentColor\" fill=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"0\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M256 8C119 8 8 119 8 256s111 248 248 248 248-111 248-248S393 8 256 8z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-detail\"><div class=\"story-details\"><div class=\"story-content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading ctlb-block-title is-style-default has-custom-color-4-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-8a72ffc94fcc60d61c95b2e25f54ce77\" id=\"Shelter\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:0px;font-style:normal;font-weight:700\">Rabies Titer Testing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"ctlb-block-desc\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\">No appointment is needed. Price is $96 for an antibody screen or $122 for endpoint testing. Service provided by ArcPoint Labs of Columbus. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"ctlb-block-desc mt-1 has-x-small-font-size\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\">The&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/rabies\/hcp\/prevention-recommendations\/pre-exposure-prophylaxis.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CDC recommends<\/a>&nbsp;veterinary professionals get either: (a) a one-time titer check one year after receiving the rabies vaccine series and up to three years following the first 2-dose vaccination OR (b) a one-dose booster between three weeks and three years following the first vaccine in the 2-dose vaccination.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cp-timeline-content-timeline-child swiper-slide\"><div class=\"timeline-content icon-false \"><div class=\"timeline-block-timeline ctl-row  position-right\"><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-time\"><div class=\"story-time\"><p><strong>Friday 2\/27\/26<br><\/strong><em>11:30 a.m.\u20131:30 p.m.<\/em><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"timeline-block-icon\"><svg stroke=\"currentColor\" fill=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"0\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M256 8C119 8 8 119 8 256s111 248 248 248 248-111 248-248S393 8 256 8z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-detail\"><div class=\"story-details\"><div class=\"story-content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading ctlb-block-title is-style-default has-custom-color-4-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-c548fe51f1a2b8797fb6545b0239699e\" id=\"Shelter\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:0px;font-style:normal;font-weight:700\">Exhibit Hall Social Space<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"ctlb-block-desc\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\">Warm Up With MedVet: A Cozy Mix of Cookies &amp; Compassion<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Take a break and warm up with MedVet! Bake your own Otis Spunkmeyer cookies and make tie blankets for shelter pets. Experience the MedVet way: exceptional care every day, any time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"kicker mt-1 mb-05\">Sponsored By:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized mb-0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"220\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mvcinfo.org\/edits\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Medvet-2021-1024x220.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-442\" style=\"width:150px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mvcinfo.org\/edits\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Medvet-2021-1024x220.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.mvcinfo.org\/edits\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Medvet-2021-300x64.png 300w, https:\/\/www.mvcinfo.org\/edits\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Medvet-2021-768x165.png 768w, https:\/\/www.mvcinfo.org\/edits\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Medvet-2021-1536x330.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.mvcinfo.org\/edits\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Medvet-2021-2048x440.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cp-timeline-content-timeline-child swiper-slide\"><div class=\"timeline-content icon-false \"><div class=\"timeline-block-timeline ctl-row  position-right\"><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-time\"><div class=\"story-time\"><p><strong>Friday 2\/27\/26<br><\/strong><em>11:45 a.m.\u201312:30 p.m.<\/em><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"timeline-block-icon\"><svg stroke=\"currentColor\" fill=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"0\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M256 8C119 8 8 119 8 256s111 248 248 248 248-111 248-248S393 8 256 8z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-detail\"><div class=\"story-details\"><div class=\"story-content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading ctlb-block-title is-style-default has-custom-color-4-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-460d9b99b21831372af373a6900417b2\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:0px;font-style:normal;font-weight:700\">Animal Behavior Gathering<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full ctlb-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mvcinfo.org\/edits\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Animal-Behav-Gath-2026.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5110\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mvcinfo.org\/edits\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Animal-Behav-Gath-2026.png 600w, https:\/\/www.mvcinfo.org\/edits\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Animal-Behav-Gath-2026-300x150.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"ctlb-block-desc\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\">Continue the conversation over the lunch hour! Back for its second year, the Animal Behavior Gathering is your chance to mingle with the behavior community, learn and share tricks of the trade, and expand your network  while enjoying complimentary refreshments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading mt-05 purple-lt\">Event Details<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Audience: <\/strong>Animal Behaviorists, Trainers, &amp; Other Behavior Professionals<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>RSVP:<\/strong> None required<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Cost: <\/strong>Free<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cp-timeline-content-timeline-child swiper-slide\"><div class=\"timeline-content icon-false \"><div class=\"timeline-block-timeline ctl-row  position-right\"><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-time\"><div class=\"story-time\"><p><strong>Friday 2\/27\/26<br><\/strong><em>11:45 a.m.\u20131:15 p.m.<\/em><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"timeline-block-icon\"><svg stroke=\"currentColor\" fill=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"0\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M256 8C119 8 8 119 8 256s111 248 248 248 248-111 248-248S393 8 256 8z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-detail\"><div class=\"story-details\"><div class=\"story-content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading ctlb-block-title is-style-default has-custom-color-4-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-259fc8a535f266877066df8210e1df5e\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:0px;font-style:normal;font-weight:700\">Connection Corner: Student\/DVM Networking Lunch<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full ctlb-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mvcinfo.org\/edits\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ConnCorn-2026.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5122\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mvcinfo.org\/edits\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ConnCorn-2026.png 600w, https:\/\/www.mvcinfo.org\/edits\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ConnCorn-2026-300x150.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"ctlb-block-desc\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\">Veterinarians, veterinary students, and pre-veterinary students come together at this popular event. Enjoy a complimentary lunch with veterinarians practicing in a variety of disciplines, followed by an hour of power networking. You\u2019ll be able to ask questions about your future career, strengthen your networking skills, and maybe even find a summer externship!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading mt-05 purple-lt\">Event Details<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Audience: <\/strong>Pre-Vet Students &amp; OVMA Student Members<br><strong>Max Capacity: <\/strong>80 students<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Cost: <\/strong>Free with MVC registration<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>RSVP:<\/strong> Required; sign up during <a href=\"https:\/\/mvcinfo.org\/register\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">online MVC registration<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Deadline: <\/strong>Feb. 16, 2026 (or when sold out)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"kicker mt-1\">Sponsored By:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-right:0;margin-bottom:0;margin-left:0\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mvcinfo.org\/edits\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Stanton2017-bold-black-rgb-1024x365.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-436\" style=\"width:150px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cp-timeline-content-timeline-child swiper-slide\"><div class=\"timeline-content icon-false \"><div class=\"timeline-block-timeline ctl-row  position-right\"><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-time\"><div class=\"story-time\"><p><strong>Friday 2\/27\/26<br><\/strong><em>3:45\u20134:00 p.m.<\/em><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"timeline-block-icon\"><svg stroke=\"currentColor\" fill=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"0\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M256 8C119 8 8 119 8 256s111 248 248 248 248-111 248-248S393 8 256 8z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-detail\"><div class=\"story-details\"><div class=\"story-content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading ctlb-block-title is-style-default has-custom-color-4-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-e944f421fb3d04e69838c89bf2d35577\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:0px;font-style:normal;font-weight:700;line-height:1.3\">Canine Spectrum of Care Afternoon Break<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"ctlb-block-desc\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\">Take a break for a caffeine boost and snacks before the final Canine Spectrum of Care session.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading mt-05 purple-lt\">Event Details<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Audience: <\/strong>Canine Spectrum of Care attendees<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>RSVP:<\/strong> None required; first come, first served<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Cost: <\/strong>Free<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"kicker mt-1\">Sponsored By:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-right:0;margin-bottom:0;margin-left:0\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mvcinfo.org\/edits\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Stanton2017-bold-black-rgb-1024x365.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-436\" style=\"width:150px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cp-timeline-content-timeline-child swiper-slide\"><div class=\"timeline-content icon-false \"><div class=\"timeline-block-timeline ctl-row  position-right\"><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-time\"><div class=\"story-time\"><p><strong>Friday 2\/27\/26<br><\/strong><em>4:30\u20136:30 p.m.<\/em><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"timeline-block-icon\"><svg stroke=\"currentColor\" fill=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"0\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M256 8C119 8 8 119 8 256s111 248 248 248 248-111 248-248S393 8 256 8z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-detail\"><div class=\"story-details\"><div class=\"story-content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading ctlb-block-title is-style-default has-custom-color-4-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-71688b29199813c22ed3bf4a77766b16\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:0px;font-style:normal;font-weight:700;line-height:1.3\">Exhibit Hall Happy Hour<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full ctlb-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mvcinfo.org\/edits\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/happy-hour-2026.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5134\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mvcinfo.org\/edits\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/happy-hour-2026.png 600w, https:\/\/www.mvcinfo.org\/edits\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/happy-hour-2026-300x150.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"ctlb-block-desc\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\">It\u2019s after hours, but no emergencies here! Unwind and expand your professional network at Exhibit Hall Happy Hour. Participating exhibitors will be passing out complimentary drink tickets during hall hours on Thursday and Friday, so be sure to explore during your down time!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button mt-1 is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-tertiary-light-color has-text-color has-link-color has-montserrat-font-family has-x-small-font-size has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mvcinfo.org\/attendees\/happyhour.html\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">View Participating Exhibitors \u00bb<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cp-timeline-content-timeline-child swiper-slide\"><div class=\"timeline-content icon-false \"><div class=\"timeline-block-timeline ctl-row  position-right\"><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-time\"><div class=\"story-time\"><p><strong>Saturday 2\/28\/26<br><\/strong><em>7:00\u20137:50 a.m.<\/em><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"timeline-block-icon\"><svg stroke=\"currentColor\" fill=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"0\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M256 8C119 8 8 119 8 256s111 248 248 248 248-111 248-248S393 8 256 8z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-detail\"><div class=\"story-details\"><div class=\"story-content\">\n<p class=\"kicker semibold\">Sponsored Event<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading ctlb-block-title is-style-default has-custom-color-4-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-8ad63095df1b4e1bc011fa9c33fc4274\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:0px;font-style:normal;font-weight:700;line-height:1.3\">Christian Veterinary Mission Fellowship Breakfast<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full ctlb-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mvcinfo.org\/edits\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/CVM-bfast-2026.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5142\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mvcinfo.org\/edits\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/CVM-bfast-2026.png 600w, https:\/\/www.mvcinfo.org\/edits\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/CVM-bfast-2026-300x150.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"ctlb-block-desc\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\">Start your day with encouragement and fellowship! Join CVM friends for breakfast and a special time of prayer and fellowship. Hear how God is moving on the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota from Mrs. Christine Malott, Dr. Elaine Sipka, and Dr. Marie Severyn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading mt-05 purple-lt\">Event Details<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Audience: <\/strong>All Attendees<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Cost: <\/strong>Free<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>RSVP:<\/strong> None Required<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"kicker mt-1\">Sponsored By:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized mb-0\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mvcinfo.org\/edits\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/CVM-logo-2022.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5184\" style=\"width:150px\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mt-1 has-xx-small-font-size\">Note: This event is not affiliated with or hosted by the Midwest Veterinary Conference.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cp-timeline-content-timeline-child swiper-slide\"><div class=\"timeline-content icon-false \"><div class=\"timeline-block-timeline ctl-row  position-right\"><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-time\"><div class=\"story-time\"><p><strong>Saturday 2\/28\/26<br><\/strong><em>10:30 a.m.\u20131:30 p.m.<\/em><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"timeline-block-icon\"><svg stroke=\"currentColor\" fill=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"0\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M256 8C119 8 8 119 8 256s111 248 248 248 248-111 248-248S393 8 256 8z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-detail\"><div class=\"story-details\"><div class=\"story-content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading ctlb-block-title is-style-default has-custom-color-4-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-8a72ffc94fcc60d61c95b2e25f54ce77\" id=\"Shelter\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:0px;font-style:normal;font-weight:700\">Rabies Titer Testing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"ctlb-block-desc\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\">No appointment is needed. Price is $96 for an antibody screen or $122 for endpoint testing. Service provided by ArcPoint Labs of Columbus. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"ctlb-block-desc mt-1 has-x-small-font-size\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\">The&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/rabies\/hcp\/prevention-recommendations\/pre-exposure-prophylaxis.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CDC recommends<\/a>&nbsp;veterinary professionals get either: (a) a one-time titer check one year after receiving the rabies vaccine series and up to three years following the first 2-dose vaccination OR (b) a one-dose booster between three weeks and three years following the first vaccine in the 2-dose vaccination.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cp-timeline-content-timeline-child swiper-slide\"><div class=\"timeline-content icon-false \"><div class=\"timeline-block-timeline ctl-row  position-right\"><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-time\"><div class=\"story-time\"><p><strong>Saturday 2\/28\/26<br><\/strong><em>11:45 a.m.\u201312:45 p.m.<\/em><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"timeline-block-icon\"><svg stroke=\"currentColor\" fill=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"0\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M256 8C119 8 8 119 8 256s111 248 248 248 248-111 248-248S393 8 256 8z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-detail\"><div class=\"story-details\"><div class=\"story-content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading ctlb-block-title is-style-default has-custom-color-4-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-f8582bfbb6fb707b880e523bffa14fdb\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:0px;font-style:normal;font-weight:700;line-height:1.3\">OVMA Member Business Meeting &amp; Lunch<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full ctlb-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mvcinfo.org\/edits\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/MemBizMtg-2026.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5127\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"ctlb-block-desc\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\">Join your herd for lunch! 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