About SWVS
SWVS 2019 RETURNS to SAN ANTONIO SWVS is excited to return to San Antonio, a city known for its vibrant culture, food and fun activities. In addition to enjoying and attending SWVS, attendees are encouraged to explore this incredible city in their downtime. The city has thrived on preserving the history of the ancient sites while innovating new cutting-edge advances and additions to the city. There are endless opportunities to enjoy San Antonio — from spending time outdoors at the historic Alamo and famous River Walk, to enjoying the indoor comfort at any of the highly-rated museums. Please see page 33 for more information on our recommended transportation methods available in San Antonio. Start your planning today! To find out more information about San Antonio, please visit www.visitsanantonio.com. SWVS CONVENTION CONCIERGE SERVICES “The Convention Concierge,” the Visit San Antonio Kiosk, is located on-site near the SWVS Registration area. Visit Sunday Concessions Will be open from 9:30 AM - 1:30 PM in the Exhibit Hall (Cash and Credit Only). GETTING AROUND SAN ANTONIO
ONLINE INFORMATION The SWVS website, www.swvs.org, is your source for the most current information about SWVS 2019 in San Antonio. n Register Online n Reserve Hotel Rooms n ViewComplete CE SessionDescriptions n Research CE by Day, Track or Speaker n View Current Exhibitors List n Find Out More About San Antonio: o Getting Around San Antonio
San Antonio assists you with information on dinner reservations, tickets, shopping, tours and travel to all of the exciting sites in San Antonio and the surrounding area.
Transportation to and from the airport: The San Antonio International Airport is approximately 8.5 miles from the downtown business district, with a travel time of approximately 15 minutes by car. See page 33 for details on: - Airport Shuttle Service - Taxi/Uber/Lyft Rides - Streetcars - Direction to the Convention Center - Parking HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS Official SWVS 2019 Hotels: SWVS has negotiated special room rates with a number of San Antonio hotels. From the elegant to the sophisticated to the eclectic, these SWVS Official Hotels were selected by popularity in safe locations nearest to the Convention Center. These hotels are across the street or a few blocks from the Convention Center, RiverWalk, restaurants, shops and entertainment. Hotel rooms go fast, so please make your reservations early! Book your hotel at the same time you register for SWVS 2019. Go to the SWVS website, www.swvs.org/hotels-travel . You may also contact the SWVS Housing Center at 972-664-9800 or info@swvs.org . For a list More than 400+ hours of quality continuing education courses are offered at SWVS 2019. A maximum of 29 credit hours are available during the general Symposium. Additional credit hours are available. Please check with your state veterinary medical licensing board for specific continuing education allowances and requirements. See page 12 for complete details. of hotels and details, see page 32. CE CREDIT INFORMATION
o Restaurants & Shopping o Entertainment Options THE SWVS APP Attendees can search exhibitors, sessions and speakers while creating a personal itinerary throughout the event. In
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addition, you will be able to download proceedings and take notes. Search Southwest Veterinary Symposium in your app store to download. IMPORTANT CONTACT INFORMATION SWVS Registration Center Phone: 972-664-9800 Fax: 972-850-7469 Email: info@swvs.org Website: www.swvs.org SWVS Housing Center Phone: 972-664-9800 Fax: 972-850-7469 Email: info@swvs.org Website: www.swvs.org/hotels-travel SWVS Office Location 801 E. Plano Parkway, Suite 208, Plano, TX 75074 Phone: 972-664-9800 Email: info@swvs.org Symposium Location Henry B. González Convention Center
Through the ShowUs Your Badge program, convention attendees can receive discounts and special offers at over 50 restaurants and nightlife establishments in downtown SanAntonio simply by showing their conference badge. This complimentary program is a way of extending a warm San Antonio welcome. For a list of participating establishments, go to www.swvs.org/social-page or onmobile app. SWVS LUNCH TicketS Welcome to the Symposiumwith Southern Hospitality! Use your Lunch Tickets and come on down to the Exhibit Hall for a Hot Buffet Lunch. Lunch Tickets will be provided to all registered professional attendees for Friday and Saturday for a buffet lunch in the Exhibit Hall. The SWVS Lunch Tickets can also be used for a buffet lunch during the Exhibitor Satellite Sessions on Friday and Saturday.
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