Know It First: NAVC Conference 2012

As the first veterinary conference of the calendar year, NAVC is where the most current medical and product advances are released first. Attend the NAVC Conference 2012, and you can:

• Be the FIRST to bring home new ideas and skills that help elevate your practice and secure client loyalty
• Be the FIRST person your colleagues seek out for advice on new therapies
• Be the FIRST to know about new developments, should your clients ask about them

NAVC Conference 2012, January 14-18, online registration is now available!

These hotels fill up fast—so make your plans and book your accommodations early.

Review the complete list of Conference hotels and locations.

TRANSPORTATION TO ORLANDO

If traveling by air or driving around Orlando, consider letting Continental Capers take care of your travel needs and plan your trip for you! To speak begin your travel arrangements, call 1-800-446-0705 or send an email to NAVC@flycapers.com. Sit back to enjoy the best and let Continental Capers do the rest!

Delta

If you are traveling by air, the NAVC Conference 2012 has negotiated with Delta Air Lines and its Exclusive Discount Program special rates for registrants with eligible itineraries and fares. If you are flying Delta Airlines to the NAVC Conference 2012, click on the button below to see if your itinerary qualifies for a discounted rate. If you would like to schedule your airline arrangements over the phone, call 1-800-328-1111 for reservation and ticketing assistance--you must refer to your Ticket Designator NY2CU to purchase your tickets and apply your negotiated discount.

To use the Delta discount, once on the Delta website:

1. Click on the "Book a Trip" tab and fill in your travel dates, cities etc.

2. Click "Meeting Event Discount" in the lower right corner. This will take you to the next page where you must enter the Meeting Event Code (NY2CU) in the appropriate box, then click "Find Flights".

3. Next choose flights and proceed to purchase, the airfare quoted will include the appropriate discount. Most airfares are discountable however the base airfare (without tax) must be less than $125.00 each way to be further discounted.

United Airlines

If you would like to travel via United Airlines, take advantage of the specially negotiated NAVC rates! You may book your airline reservation online by entering the following promotion code: 586NK. You may also make your reservations by phone by calling 1-800-521-4041 from 8:00-10:00 PM Monday-Friday (except holidays). You must provide the promotion code to the reservation agent to ensure you receive the discount.

TRANSPORTATION AROUND ORLANDO

For transportation from the Orlando International Airport to your hotel, choose from an airport shuttle service, taxicabs or rental car.

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The NAVC Conference is held in the #1 travel destination in the United States—Orlando, Florida.

Hello-Florida! has teamed up with the NAVC Conference to offer discount tickets to Walt Disney World Resort, Universal Orlando Resort, SeaWorld and Dinner Shows. In addition, Hello-Florida! also organizes the Terrific 2012 Tours for NAVC Conference registrants.

Book your fun in the sun and swim with dolphins, visit Kennedy Space Center or view native Florida from your own SkyCycle—all these adventures are waiting for you when you come to Orlando! 

Attraction Ticket Order Form and Terrific 2012 Tours Order Form available NOW! Orders must be placed NO LATER THAN December 24, 2011. 

All attraction tickets are shipped via Federal Express and signature is required upon delivery. Terrific 2012 Tour orders will receive a tour confirmation email (within 3 business days from submission date). A copy of this confirmation is required to board buses and for admittance to all tours. All tour buses depart from the Gaylord Palms Resort Convention Entrance.

It's true - the NAVC Conference has something for every practitioner, for every technician, for every practice manager or staff associate--from every type of practice. It is the number one reason why attendees choose and enjoy this national veterinary conference.

"No matter what discipline you're interested in, they have it - large animal, equine, small animal (a million topics in small animal), even zoo animal, exotic, marine, avian, it's all there." - Dr. Cindy Young, Bowling Green KY 

NAVC Conference offers over 1,300 hours of Continuing Education for the veterinary professional.

Each registrant for the full 5-day Conference will receive 45.5 hours of CE. 10 hours are available for a 1-Day Registration. Each 50-minute lecture provides 1 hour of CE Credit. CE credits for Hands-on Laboratories, Meet the Professor Luncheons and Masterclasses are calculated by the number of hours for each.

The NAVC Conference is AAVSB-RACE approved provider # 172.

Each registrant will receive a blank "Record of Participation" form in the conference bag. This will help you track the sessions and workshops you attended. In addition, your name badge will track your attendance electronically - all you have to do is tap your badge at the door. CE Certificates are available on-site at the NAVC Service Center kiosks or on our website after you leave the Conference.

Access Your Past CE Credits

CE Credit Information

CE tracking and reporting to state boards is the sole responsibility of the registrant and NAVC will not file with individual licensing authorities. For a list of state veterinary boards visit the American Association of Veterinary State Boards http://www.aavsb.org/DLR/

KiddieCorp will be providing childcare programs at the Gaylord Palms and the Orlando World Center Marriott. Your kids will enjoy age appropriate themed events, arts and crafts, group games, music and movement, board games, stories, dramatic play and more. A relaxation zone also offers quieter activities and books. Infants and toddlers will have their own toys, blocks, and activity centers; and their usual napping schedule will be followed to the extent possible.

Childcare hours are from 7:30 AM-6:00 PM. The fee is $10 per hour per child.

Registration for KiddieCorp childcare services is available now.