PRACTICE LEADERSHIP
MBA
ANESTHESIA/
ANALGESIA
CVT, VTS (AVTAA)
Surgery
DVM, PhD, DACVS
Keynote
Cardiology
DVM, DACVIM (Cardiology), DACVECC
Pain Management
DVM, MS-TCVM, DACVSMR, CVA, CVPP, CCRT CAVCA
Exotics
DVM, Dipl ACZM
Human/Animal Bond
DVM
Large Animal
DVM, DACVIM
Envenomation
DVM, DACVIM (saim); DACVECC
Respiratory
DVM, DACVECC
Technician
RVN, NMAS, Cert IV VN, BA(Hons)(International Studies), LLB, Grad Dip (Legal Practice)
Jessica Konzer Birdwell, Bonnylee Kennedy, Nicole Shuey, Claire Woolford
Armi Pigott, Tori Miller
Teresa DeFrancesco, Rita Hanel, Anna McManamey
Caryn Plummer
Sponsored by Thrive
Saturday @ 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Co-Sponsored by Royal Canin
Sunday @ 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Sponsored by VCA
Monday @ 5:15pm - 6:30pm
701 Convention Plaza,
St. Louis, MO 63101
(800) 325-7962
Hotel information, including discounted room links will be sent to each registrant's confirmation email. Block room rates ranging from $202-$229++ per night.
Don’t miss the exhibit hall where our exhibitors will showcase innovative products & technology, have show special discounts and can’t wait to share them with you!
Exhibit Hall Hours:
Sunday @ 9:00am – 4:30pm
Monday @ 9:00am – 6:30pm
Tuesday @ 9:00am – 1:30pm
Sponsored by: ETHOS
Live CPR action, semi-final & final rounds will be happening on the show floor! Prelim + Semi Finals are on Sunday and Finals + ACVECC vs. AVECCTN on Monday.
PLATINUM SPONSORS
GOLD SPONSORS
SILVER SPONSORS
All attendees will receive box lunches on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday which will be available for pick up in the Exhibit Hall. Be sure to have your Attendee Lunch Ticket that is in your badge.
You can also attend the Breakfast Lectures or Lunch & Learn sessions in room 220 | 221 that will include complimentary food.
If you attend the MDRs on Saturday, a ticket for lunch is included. Pre-registration and additional fees required.
During registration, you will be asked to express any dietary restrictions. This helps VECCS provide the Food & Beverage team with more accurate counts and is used for ordering purposes. Meals are not assigned to your registration. VECCS does our best to provide enough food for different needs.
Friday, Sept. 6th: 3:00pm – 7:00pm
Saturday, Sept. 7th: 6:30am – 6:00pm
Sunday, Sept. 8th: 6:30am – 6:00pm
Monday, Sept. 9th: 6:30am – 5:30pm
Tuesday, Sept. 10th: 7:00am – 5:00pm
Wednesday, Sept. 11th: 7:30am – 11:00am
No, a valid government issued photo ID is required to check in and pick up your badge/tickets.
The Welcome Reception is located at Bally Sports Live! on Sunday, Sept. 8th from 7:00pm – 9:00pm. Don’t forget your drink tickets (located in your badge)! You must wear your badge to be admitted into the reception.
The Keynote lecture will be presented by Craig Challen, “Against All Odds: The Story of the 2018 Thai Cave Rescue” in room 223 | 224 | 225 | 226 on Monday, Sept. 9th from 11:00am – 12:00pm.
Yes! Your badge must be worn for admittance into sessions, receptions, the exhibit hall, and any other IVECCS event locations. There is a $20 badge replacement fee for lost badges. Tickets cannot be replaced.
There will be a convenience shuttle available, at peak hours, for the Hyatt Regency at The Arch and Hilton St. Louis at the Ballpark hotels to get you to and from the convention center. See shuttle schedule at pickup location in each of these hotels.
Please arrive 15 minutes before the session is scheduled to begin. Check in with the Room Monitor to let them know that you are on the waitlist. If a registered attendee does not show up before the session start time, the volunteer will let waitlist attendees into the Lab/Workshop based on waitlist order. If you are admitted into the session, the credit card on file for your registration will be charged. Questions regarding charges can be emailed to [email protected]. There may also be handouts/notes for the session that were emailed prior to the conference. If you attend the session and would like those handouts, please email [email protected].
Yes, the lost and found is at the registration desk. Any remaining items on Wednesday, Sept. 11th at 11am CT will be discarded.
For just $5, you can win one of six awesome prizes and Support VECCS Gives with the IVECCS Raffle, drawing will take place on Tuesday Sept. 10 @ 11:00am CT.
Visit some great exhibitors in the Exhibit Hall to complete your Passport to Prizes! The Passport to Prizes can be found at the back of your program. No purchase necessary, just visit each booth and turn in your completed passport at the VECCS booth (#718). The drawing will take place on Tuesday, Sept. 10th @ 12:30pm CT.
Yes, however, children are not permitted in the sessions. Attendees not complying with this policy will be escorted out and their badge may be subject to restriction. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult in the Exhibit Hall. Children 13 years or older require a purchase of a guest badge with your registration.
In-person attendees can earn up to 43 live CE hours and virtual attendees can earn up to 26 live CE hours. 92 CE hours are available on-demand through October 11th, 2024. The IVECCS 2024 Program is subject to change and is RACE approved.
CE Certificates with your earned hours will be available to you in the weeks following the conference. Click here for detailed CE information.
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) scanning technology helps manage attendee check-ins quickly and efficiently. Attendees receive a badge with an RFID chip upon registration. Attendees simply wear their badge and a scanner instantly captures when they enter and exit the room. Session attendance and duration is then recorded and used to award CE credits. This means no more lines or manual scanning at session rooms, making for a quicker and easier IVECCS experience. It also allows for us to award partial credit so attendees can attend concurrent sessions. This will only be used upon entry and exit of session rooms and the exhibit hall, it is not tracking your location, just your entry and exit of these areas.
The closest airport to America’s Center Convention Complex is the St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL).
Transportation is not provided to and from the airport, however, many transportation options from the airport are available here.
The hotel booking link is located in your Registration Confirmation email. Use the link to book at the discounted rate at one of the many hotel room blocks. The group rates are only available until early August or until the room block is full. The hotel rooms sell out fast so book early to secure your room!
VECCS members receive a substantial discount on registration (along with many other member benefits), however, you do not need to be a member to register. If you’ve never been a VECCS member, you will be given the option to join when you register and can take advantage of the discounted registration rate!
The virtual registration includes 4 tracks per day (except for the first day which has 2 tracks) that will be live streamed, during the in-person sessions in St. Louis, MO. This means you can watch the live stream via the My Show Planner, at the times listed in the program (Central Time) and will then be able to view them on-demand for 30 days after the show. There will be no extended access and no refunds will be issued for technical difficulties. These sessions are indicated on the program schedule, with the 
Wi-Fi icon.
Compare in-person to virtual registration here.
No, each individual will need to register for the entire conference.
Cancellation requests received on or before June 30th, 2024 will receive 80% refund or can be changed to a Virtual Registration and refunded the difference.
Cancellation requests received July 1st – July 31st, 2024 will receive 50% refund or can be changed to a Virtual Registration and refunded the difference.
Any cancellation requests received on or after August 1st, 2024 will not be refunded. Registrations can still be changed to a Virtual Registration but no refund will be issued for this change.
Registrations are non-transferable.
VECCS membership dues are non-refundable.
All cancellations or changes to your registration type must be made in writing to [email protected].
No, substitutions are not allowed and registrations are non-transferable.
To add workshops/labs, networking events and/or add-ons to your registration, click on the button “View/Modify Registration” located in your Registration Confirmation Email. You will need your confirmation number to login.
For session changes or refund requests, please contact the registration support team at [email protected] or call 972-349-5423. A $10 fee will be charged for removing a workshop or lab course. The fee does not apply to add a workshop/lab course or to remove yourself from a waitlist. Workshops/labs cannot be transferred to another registrant.
Starting August 1st, 2024, workshops/labs that do not have a waitlist will not be refunded if cancelled. If a waitlist exists and the spot is filled, you will be refunded minus the $10 change fee. Absolutely no refunds starting August 15th, 2024.
Sunday, Sept. 8th: 9:00am – 4:30pm
Monday, Sept. 9th: 9:00am – 6:30pm (Happy Hour 5:15pm – 6:30pm)
Tuesday, Sept. 10th: 9:00am – 1:30pm
Click here for Exhibitor information and if you don’t find what you need there, please email [email protected].
Yes! The IVECCS Career Fair will be held in room 220 | 221 on Saturday, Sept. 7th from 4:00pm – 7:00pm.
For Career Fair information please email [email protected].
Check out sponsorship opportunities here and please email any inquiries to [email protected].
All attendees have free online access to the proceedings. You will receive login instructions in the weeks prior to the show. Attendees that register after August 18th, 2024 will receive access after the show. You can also purchase a hard copy book or flash drive of the proceedings as an add-on during registration or on-site at the registration desk (while supplies last). Any remaining proceedings books or flash drives after the conference will be available for purchase on the VECCS online store.
You must be logged into My Show Planner in order to view the virtual sessions. Click here to login or create your account. You will need your registration confirmation number which is located in your confirmation email. If you did not receive your confirmation email, please contact [email protected] or call 972-349-5423.
We encourage you to create your account early to avoid any delays in accessing the live streamed lectures. Use the dropdown option “Live Streamed Lecture” under Session Types in My Show Planner to find the virtual sessions or click here. You will need to be on a computer or browser in your phone to watch the virtual sessions. We recommend Google Chrome.
Virtual sessions are live streamed at the time of the conference (Central Time) and available on-demand through Oct. 11th, 2024.
Once registered, for registration changes or questions email [email protected].
For general IVECCS questions, call the VECCS office at 210-698-5575 or email us at [email protected].
For help with My Show Planner email [email protected].
