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A world-class beach resort makes everything better, including a veterinary conference.

We continue to monitor local, state & federal guidelines related to COVID-19 and will comply with any health & safety regulations or recommendations at the time of the event.

We continue to monitor local, state & federal guidelines related to COVID-19 and will comply with any regulations recommended for the state of Florida at the time of the event.

Enhanced Sandestin Golf & Beach Resort COVID-19 protocols can be viewed HERE.

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Premium CE from the Comfort of Home.

July 7 – 11, 2021 • Miramar Beach, FL • 60+ HOURS OF CE

July 7 – 11, 2021

The Emerald Coast Veterinary Conference is a CE event unlike any other. White sand beaches and a world-class golf & beach resort create an environment that attracts the best speakers. Outstanding CE in an unrivaled setting has contributed to ECVC’s amazing growth and popularity. Join us and see why so many attendees return year after year.

Breakfast and refreshment breaks are provided for CE attendees.

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Speakers

Keynote Speaker

Andy Roark

DVM

Founder
DrAndyRoark.com

Chris Adolph

DVM, MS, DACVM

Senior Veterinary Specialist
Zoetis

Joe Bartges

DVM, PhD, DACVIM, DACVN

Associate Professor
University of Georgia

Erica Behling-Kelly

DVM, PhD, DACVP

Associate Professor
Cornell University

Steve Budsberg

DVM, MS, DACVS

Associate Professor
University of Georgia

Kathryn Diehl

DVM, MS, DACVO

Assistant Professor
University of Georgia

Susan M. Elrod

PharmD, PhD

Clinical Lecturer
Auburn University

Michelle Evason

BSc, DVM, DACVIM

Associate Professor
University of Prince Edward Island

Cheryl Greenacre

DVM, DABVP

Associate Professor
University of Tennessee

Kathleen M. Ham

DVM, MS, DACVS

Clinical Associate Professor
University of Florida

Erik Hofmeister

DVM, DACVAA, DECVAA, MA, MS

Associate Professor
Auburn University

Tami Lind

BS, RVT, VTS (ECC)

ICU/ECC Technologist Supervisor
Purdue University

Greg Lisciandro

DVM, DABVP, DACVECC

Co-Owner & Veterinarian
Hill Country Veterinary Specialists & FASTVet.com

Maureen McMichael

DVM, M.Ed., DACVECC

Associate Professor
University of Illinois

Marije Risselada

DVM, PhD, DECVS, DACVS-SA

Associate Professor
Purdue University

Millie Rosales

DVM, DACVD

Owner & Veterinarian
Miami Veterinary Dermatology

Stacee Santi

DVM

Founder & CEO
Vet2Pet

Renee Schmid

DVM, DABVT, DABT

Senior Veterinary Toxicologist
Pet Poison Helpline/SafetyCall Int’l

Meg Sleeper

VMD, DACVIM

Clinical Professor
University of Florida

Laura Smallwood

DVM, DACVIM, RYT-200

Laura Jean Smallwood, LLC
Veterinary Workplace Mindfulness

Julie Squires

BA, CCFS

Founder & Certified Life Coach
Rekindle LLC

Mel Stephens

DVM

Emergency Coordinator
USDA APHIS Veterinary Services

Jane Sykes

BVSc, PhD, DACVIM

Academic Administrator & Professor
University of California, Davis

Deb Zoran

DVM, PhD, DACVIM

Associate Professor
Texas A&M University

Special Events
Exhibit Hall Opening

Wednesday, July 7

Exhibit Hall Welcome Grand Opening
FREE to attend!

This is a great opportunity to get a first look at the Exhibit Hall and visit our wonderful vendors!

This event is sponsored by the ECVC Industry Council.
Images taken prior to COVID-19.
ECVC Kickoff Reception

Wednesday, July 7

Exhibit Hall Welcome Reception & Family Fun Night
FREE to attend!

This is a great opportunity to bring the family to the Exhibit Hall and have some fun while you get your first look at our Exhibit Hall and all the wonderful vendors! Family friendly games, photo booth and balloon art are just some of the fun things we will have in store.

Click here to see more photo booth fun from previous events!

This event is sponsored by the ECVC Industry Council.

Friday, July 9

Join your colleagues and save on greens fees on Friday afternoon while you play 18 holes on Baytowne Golf Course, one of the Southeast’s finest greens.
Be sure to thank the sponsors at each hole – golfers will save more than $100 off of ticket price, thanks to these companies!

Cost: $60 per person.

Golf Outing
Hands-on Labs

DAY, DATE
Location
Sponsored by XXXXX

Featuring XXXXXX
Additional cost $XXXX per lab

Two lab times available:
TIME  or  TIME

Learn More →

Location

Hurry and book your room now at our discounted rate – The most popular locations are filling up quickly!

Hotel Reservations
(800) 320-8115
Reservation hours are currently M-F, 8am – 5pm CST

Discounted Rates through June 7, 2021 with Group Code 23Z1JV
An additional discount of 4% is available for reservations of seven nights or more.

View a list of the Room Rates for the 2021 ECVC Room Block here.

Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort

9300 Emerald Coast Pkwy W
Miramar Beach, FL 32550
(850) 267-8000

All education sessions will be held in the Baytowne Conference Center adjacent the Grand Sandestin Hotel.

Reservations: (800) 320-8115
M-F, 8am – 5pm CST

Please note that our room block is full.

REGISTRATION IS NOT CURRENTLY OPEN. CHECK BACK SOON!

REGISTRATION FOR THE LIVE EVENT HAS PASSED.

REGISTER NOW! LATE REGISTRATION RATES BEGIN AFTER FRIDAY, JULY 24th!

2021 Registration Pricing

THIS EVENT HAS ENDED. PLEASE CHECK BACK IN JANUARY TO REGISTER FOR OUR JUNE 1 – 5, 2022 CONFERENCE.

2021 Registration Pricing

  • Students

  • $100

    • DVM Student: $100
    • RVT Student: $100
    • (Limited to space available)
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  • Techs/Staff/Managers

  • $315

    • Technician/Staff 2-Day: $315 (FRI-SAT or SAT-SUN)*
    • Practice Manager/Vet Tech/Staff 3-Day: $415 (FRI-SUN)*
    • Upgraded Full Vet Tech/Staff: $495
    • Exhibit hall access only: $25
      *includes access to Practice Mgmt, Professional & Tech tracks only, on respective days.

Greatest Value

  • Full Vet Registration

  • $495until 6/11

    • FULL REGISTRATION (4 Days)
    • VMA Member: $495
    • Non-Member: $645
      (Rates increase after 6/11)
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  • 2-Day Vet Registration

  • $395 until 6/11

    • 2 Day DVM REGISTRATION
    • VMA Member: $395
    • Non-Member: $445
      (Rates increase after 6/11)
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The 2021 Emerald Coast Veterinary Conference is RACE approved (#20-796928) by the AAVSB.

For attendees that are are licensed in a state(s)* that does not accept state VMA-sponsored continuing education or requires RACE approval, you will need to take further action once you have received your ECVC certificate of attendance in order to get RACE approval. This is due to a 2021 change in the way AAVSB is tracking RACE credit for attendees. Further information will be provided during registration.

*The following states do not accept state VMA-sponsored CE: Kansas, South Dakota, Hawaii.

Download the registration form here if you would like to fax your registration or mail us a check.

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