2025 SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE
SWVS 2025
2025
Welcome Back to Fort Worth—Where Neon Lights & Western Nights Collide! Saddle up, y’all! We’re thrilled to welcome you back to Fort Worth, a city that blends true Texas charm with a bold, modern edge. Here, cowboy culture meets city lights, making it the perfect backdrop for SWVS 2025. When you’re not soaking up the action at SWVS, take a stroll under the glow of Sundance Square, two-step your way through the legendary Stockyards, or fuel up with some of the best barbecue and Tex-Mex around. And don’t forget Molly the Trolley, your free ride to downtown’s top spots! From the Fort Worth Zoo to the Texas Motor Speedway, there’s no shortage of ways to make this trip unforgettable. So dust off your boots, charge up your phone for those neon-lit selfies, and get ready for a wildly good time in Cowtown! Let the adventure begin! SWVS BACK FOR MORE IN FORT WORTH
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM Registration Open 1:45 PM – 2:00 PM SWVS Ribbon Cutting & Exhibit Hall Grand Opening 2:00 PM – 5:30 PM Exhibit Hall Open
3:30 PM – 4:00 PM First-Time Attendee Orientation 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM Exhibit Hall Welcome Reception 5:00 PM – 8:50 PM Evening Continuing Education Sessions
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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM Registration Open 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM Coffee & Pastries 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM Continuing Education Sessions/Labs/Workshops/Master Classes 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM Exhibit Hall Open 9:50 AM – 10:30 AM BREAK – Refreshments in the Exhibit Hall 12:20 PM – 2:00 PM Lunch Break 12:40 PM – 1:30 PM Exhibitor Lunch & Learn Sessions 3:50 PM – 4:30 PM BREAK – Refreshments in the Exhibit Hall 3:50 PM – 5:00 PM Exhibit Hall Sip-N-Shop 6:00 PM – 8:50 PM Evening Continuing Education Sessions SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM Registration Open 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM Coffee & Pastries 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM Continuing Education Sessions/Labs/Master Classes 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM Titer Clinic Open in the Exhibit Hall 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM Exhibit Hall Open 9:50 AM – 10:30 AM BREAK – Refreshments in the Exhibit Hall 11:00 AM – 4:30 PM College Football Games Shown at SWVS Central 12:20 PM – 2:00 PM Lunch Break 12:40 PM – 1:30 PM Exhibitor Lunch & Learn Sessions 3:50 PM – 4:30 PM BREAK – Refreshments in the Exhibit Hall 4:00 PM – 4:20 PM Scavenger Hunt winners announced at SWVS Central (Must be present to win) 6:00 PM – 8:50 PM Evening Continuing Education Sessions
ONLINE INFORMATION
The SWVS website, www.swvs.org is your source for the most current information about SWVS 2025 in Fort Worth. • Register Online • Reserve your Hotel Room when you Register • View Complete CE Session Descriptions • Research CE by Day, Track or Speaker • View Current Exhibitor List • Find Out More About Fort Worth: » Getting Around Fort Worth
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 Worth Savings Show Us Your Badge Discount Program Show Us Your Badge Discount Program. Enjoy free or discounted appetizers, meals, drinks, desserts and Fort Worth gifts just by showing your SWVS 2025 badge at participating locations. For a list of participating establishments, go to www.fortworth.com/meetings/ meetings-tool-kit/worth-savings/ participating-businesses/ for more information.
HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS Official SWVS 2025 Hotels: SWVS has negotiated special room rates with a number of Fort Worth 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 2025. For more information on participating hotels, see page 44. CE CREDIT INFORMATION More than 400+ hours of quality continuing education courses are offered at SWVS 2025. 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 18 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 codewill be scanned for lunch.
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2025 SYMPOSIUM LOCATION Fort Worth Convention Center
1201 Houston Street Fort Worth, TX 76102
INFORMATION SWVS 1710 Keller Parkway #1208 Keller, TX 76248 (mailing address only) Email: info@swvs.org Website: swvs.org SWVS Registration/Hotel Email address: swvs@maritz.com Contact Number: 864-216-7291
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 7:00 AM – 10:00 AM Registration Open 7:00 AM – 7:50 AM Worship Service 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM Coffee & Pastries 8:00 AM –11:50 AM Continuing Education Sessions
You can purchase these during online registration and pick them up at the merchandise desk in Fort Worth. We only have a limited amount available and once they are gone we will not be able to order any more.
For a complete listing of continuing education sessions, see pages 25-29. For updated schedule information, go to swvs.org/ce-schedule/
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