NAVC Conference 2012

Nearly 16,000 people attended the NAVC Conference 2012, up nearly 13% over 2011. The organization set a new attendance record for veterinarians, with more than 6,245 in attendance. That's up more than 13% from the previous year. More technicians also attended the conference: 1,461 compared to 1,365 in 2011. That's a 7% percent increase.

Students saw the biggest jump in attendance: 905 students from veterinary and veterinary technician schools across the world attended the NAVC Conference 2012, up 20% from the previous year.

"Students say to me, 'It's not just a conference, it's a lifelong experience," outgoing NAVC President Dr. Laurel Kaddatz said.

More than 4,000 exhibitors also participated, setting up booths at the Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center and the Orlando World Center Marriott Resort and Convention Center.

As the first veterinary conference of the calendar year, NAVC is where the most current medical and product advances are released first.

New Product Gallery
See the newest and most advanced products in veterinary medicine. The New Product Gallery features concise information about each product, including how it can transform your practice.

NAVC Conference 2012: In Pictures
See the highlights from the NAVC Conference 2012! Check out Hands-on laboratories and workshops, Exhibitions, events and more!

Outgoing NAVC President Reflects On Year Full of Fun, Excitement & Opportunities
The NAVC Conference 2012 featured several new elements. Read how NAVC became more environmentally-friendly in a one-on-one interview with Immediate Past President Dr. Laurel Kaddatz

2011 Speakers of the Year

Justine Lee, DVM, Diplomate ACVECC

Small Animal Speaker of the Year

Shawn McVey

Practice Management Speaker of the Year

Danielle Browning

Technician Speaker of the Year

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May
20

Beyond the Ordinary Continuing Education

Led by a team of board-certified veterinary professionals, the classes are intentionally small to maximize interaction between instructor and student. Register Now!

May
19

Alaska: Inside Passage Expedition Registration Now Open

See beautiful photos and learn what the NAVC explorers experienced each day as Dr. Doug Mader blogged live from the Amazon Expedition. Read blog.

Book YOUR Expedition experience...Register now for Alaska: Inside Passage (May 19-27, 2012).

NAVC Conference 2012 Highlights

One-on-One: Dr. Gatz Riddell, NAVC President

Clinician’s Brief recently sat down with NAVC President Dr. Gatz
Riddell to talk about his goals for
his upcoming presidency, and challenges facing NAVC and
the veterinary industry.

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