SWVS 2023 SWVS IS IN SAN ANTONIO Join us for our 20th Anniversary!
CONTINUING EDUCATION, EXHIBIT HALL & SOCIAL EVENTS EVENT HIGHLIGHTS • NEW THIS YEAR! – Feline Track – Extra Hour of CE on Thursday Night, 5:00 PM - 8:50 PM (4 hours total) – Updated Hours on Sunday, 8:00 AM - 11:50 AM (4 hours total) • BACK THIS YEAR! – Technician Case Report Challenge • Exhibit Hall Days, Thursday - Saturday • Thursday Night Welcome Reception in the Exhibit Hall Thursday, 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM • First-Time Attendee Orientation Thursday, 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM • CE/RACE Approved Hours • Exhibit Hall “20 TH ANNIVERSARY” Sip-N-Shop Friday Evening, 3:50 PM - 5:00 PM • CE Tours: San Antonio Zoo and Sea World Tours (Tickets Required) • Food Animal Off-Site Lectures/Dinner Sponsored by Merck (Ticket Required) • Wear Your School Colors Day on Saturday – “Be True to Your School” • Titer Determination/Rabies Clinic on Saturday in the Exhibit Hall • Complimentary Lunch Friday and Saturday in the Exhibit Hall • Complimentary Coffee and Pastries Friday, Saturday & Sunday • One-Day Registrations & Two-Day Registrations • Intern/Resident DVM Discounted Registrations • First Year DVM Discounted Registration • Saturday College Football Games at SWVS Central in the Exhibit Hall • Complimentary Lunch during Exhibitor Lunch & Learns Friday and Saturday • Scavenger Hunt in Exhibit Hall • Worship Service Sunday Morning, All are Welcome! • Interactive Mobile App
We are thrilled to mark this important SWVS milestone in the city we all have come to love. San Antonio is a vibrant community rich in both culture and history with plenty of fun activities. Between SWVS sessions and events, we encourage you to spend time visiting the Alamo, exploring the River Walk or checking out some incredible restaurants, shops, or art galleries located throughout San Antonio. The city’s nightlife also offers plenty of opportunities thanks to a wide range of music venues, theaters and local breweries. Exploring San Antonio is particularly appealing because of the city’s family-friendly layout, lit walkways, easy-to-navigate downtown and affordable transportation options. START YOUR PLANNING TODAY! To discover more information about San Antonio, please visit: www.visitsanantonio.com
WORTH SAVING SHOW YOUR BADGE DISCOUNT PROGRAM Whether you are in the mood for a margarita or your sweet tooth is calling for chocolate, enjoy discounted and free options at establishments participating in the Show Us Your Badge Discount Program. Enjoy free or discounted appetizers, meals, drinks, desserts and San Antonio gifts just by showing your SWVS 2023 badge at participating locations. For a list of participating establishments, go to swvs.org/2023/events-page for more information. GETTING AROUND SAN ANTONIO San Antonio is conveniently located 8.5 miles from San Antonio International Airport. See details on page 30. THE SWVS 2023 APP Attendees can search exhibitors, sessions and speakers while creating a personal itinerary throughout the
HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS Official SWVS 2023 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, restaurants, shops and entertainment. Beware of fraudulent hotel telemarketers posing as SWVS. We will not CALL you to book your hotel room. Hotel rooms go fast, so please make your reservations early by booking your hotel at the same time you register for SWVS 2023. For more information on participating
hotels, see page 30 or go to swvs.org/2023/hotels-travel
CE CREDIT INFORMATION More than 450+ hours of quality continuing education courses are offered at SWVS 2023. A maximum of 28 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. SWVS LUNCH FRIDAY & SATURDAY Welcome to the Symposium with Southern Hospitality! Lunch will be provided on both days to all registered professional attendees so come on down to the Exhibit Hall. You can also have lunch during the Exhibitor Lunch & Learns on Friday and Saturday. Your lunch ticket is connected to your registration type and your QR code will be scanned for lunch.
event. In addition, you will be able to rate your sessions and speakers. Starting in June, search Southwest Southwest Veterinary Symposium in your app store to download.
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