Know Before You Go

Stay connected and informed at the Florida Veterinary Medical Association (FVMA) Annual Conference by downloading our Whova App! Gain easy access to the full program, session alerts, proceedings, and more. Additionally, you’ll have the power to create your own custom schedule. It’s everything you need right at your fingertips.

Please be sure to sign up for Whova with the same email address you used to register for the conference. This will ensure you can find the 2025 FVMA Annual Conference on the app and access the full list of features.

Plan Your CE in Advance

Take full control of your continued education (CE) experience by creating your preferred lecture schedule before the conference begins. This new app feature ensures you won’t miss out on the sessions you care about most while giving you peace of mind, knowing your education credits are ready upon arrival.

REMEMBER!

You must have a volunteer scan your conference badge before you enter a session. They will be posted outside the rooms before the start of your lecture or wet lab.

How to Download Whova

  1. Download the Whova app from your App Store.
  2. Enter the email address you used for event registration.
  3. Create a password and type in your name.
  4. Edit your profile.
  5. The app will take you to your event page automatically.
*If your event doesn’t show up automatically, search for it (96th FVMA Annual Conference). Then, click the join button at the bottom of the event description page.

How To Create Your Custom Schedule

  1. Find the Agenda tab at the bottom of the screen. You should see a list of sessions for that day.
  2. You can move through diff erent days by selecting the date you want to view on the calendar at the top of the agenda.
  3. Browse or search for sessions on the top bar.
  4. Once you fi nd the session you would like to attend, tap “Add to Agenda” on the right of the session information.
  5. You can the add a reminder to your phone calendar.

Frequently Asked Questions

We understand you may have questions or concerns and are here to help.

Conference Badge

Be sure to keep your conference badge on you at all times! Your badge will be scanned at various times to grant you access to meals and events, including:

  • Lunch
  • Wet Labs
  • Registration Reception
  • Special Events

Virtual On-Demand Access

Access to on-demand sessions is included with your full conference pass! You will receive an email from us when the courses are open.

Registration Desk Hours

The registration desk will be open during the following days and times:

  • Thursday, April 10 from 7 A.M. – 7:30 P.M.

  • Friday, April 11 from 7 A.M. – 6 P.M.

  • Saturday, April 12 from 7 A.M. – 6 P.M.

  • Sunday, April 13 from 7 A.M. – 12 P.M.

Need Assistance?

Look for one of our volunteers on the conference floor. All volunteers will be wearing black shirts with a pink button that says, “Need Help?”

Will I have access to the conference proceedings?

Yes, recordings will be available after the conference. Once they are ready, you can find them – here. We will also send an email with the link to the address you used during registration.

Is this conference RACE approved?

AAVSB/RACE program No.: 20-1271296.
AAVSB RACE Provider No.: 50-27127
Florida Board of Veterinary Medicine DBPR Provider No.: 0001682
Sponsor of Continuing Education in New York State

Each 50-minute lecture equals one continuing education credit.

For your convenience in recording your CE hours, one certificate will be included in your registration packet. It is your responsibility to document the sessions you attend and the number of hours you receive. Conference attendees’ CE hours will be reported to AAVSB/RACEtrack.

Wet Labs

All Wet Lab attendees must collect their badges from the registration desk prior to entering the Wet Lab rooms. Badges will be scanned to ensure attendance at the labs.

Scrubs and Closed Toe Shoes Required.

Once a Wet Lab is sold out, you may not be able to switch your Wet Lab seat once purchased. If you are interested in signing up for a Wet Lab onsite or changing to another lab, please visit the registration desk to check availability.

Conference Certificates

CE certificates will be sent to the email address used during registration after the conference has concluded. Printed conference certificates will be included in your welcome bag. Welcome bags will be distributed at the registration desk when you collect your badge. Wet lab certificates will be distributed the day of your lab with your wet lab notebook. A digital copy will also be emailed. Please note that your badge must be scanned into the session to be marked as ‘attended’ and receive a digital certificate.

Venue & Hotel Information

The FVMA Annual Conference 2025 is located at Signia by Hilton® — Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek, an official Walt Disney World® Hotel, where exceptional experiences meet unmatched convenience. The resort boasts expansive meeting spaces with cutting-edge technology, making it an ideal choice for events and conferences. Spacious, contemporary guest rooms provide a relaxing retreat, designed with thoughtful touches to ensure a restful stay.

For those staying at the hotel, the check-in time at Signia by Hilton® — Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek is 4 p.m. and the check-out time is 11 a.m. Please visit their website for more information about the venue, including Wi-Fi availability, a full list of amenities, pet policy information, and more.

Suggested Packing List

  1. Layered clothing to accommodate meeting rooms cooler temperatures.
  2. Comfortable Shoes.
  3. If you are attending a wet lab, you must wear closed toed shoes are required and scrubs.
  4. Phone and laptop chargers.
  5. A costume for the ‘80s Night Featuring The Spazmatics.
Child Care provided by KiddieCorp

Discounted daycare services will be available April 11–12 at the Signia by Hilton — Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek. Children ages 6 months to 12 years can enjoy activities such as arts and crafts, group games, music and movement, board games, story time, dramatic play, and more. Kiddie Corp. Register offers child care services early, as availability is limited and handled on a first-come, first-served basis. Special Discounted Rate: $12 per hour Register your child today by clicking here.

Parking

Parking is not included with your conference pass. However, it is discounted for the FVMA Annual Conference attendees. Here are the daily conference parking rates for attendees:

Attendees staying at the hotel can use their room key to enter and exit the property without accruing entrance/exit fees. Attendees not staying at the property DO NOT have in/out privileges and will need to keep their original parking ticket and get a chaser ticket from the FVMA Registration Desk. If you have any functionality issues with the chaser ticket, please see the parking attendant or hotel front desk for assistance.

FVMA is not responsible for any refunds for parking.

Special Events

For a list of special events at the FVMA Annual Conference, visit our special events page, here, or check Whova.

Exhibit Hall

The Exhibit Hall will be located in the Waterside Ballroom. The hours & events will be as follows:

Friday, April 11

  • Exhibit Hall Open: 9:50 A.M. – 4:30 P.M.
  • Lunch: 12 – 1:30 P.M.
  • Exhibit Hall Happy Hour: 3:20 – 4:20 P.M.

Saturday, April 12

  • Exhibit Hall Open: 9:50 A.M. – 2 P.M.
  • Lunch: 12:20 – 2 P.M.
  • Raffle: 1:30 – 2 P.M.

For more information about the Exhibit Hall and industry partners, visit our dedicated page, here.

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