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Missouri Veterinary Medical Association Annual Convention January 27-30, 2022 Holiday Inn Executive Center 2200 I-70 Drive Southwest Columbia, Mo. 65203 REGISTRATION BOOKLET

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2022 Convention Schedule... Thursday, January 27, 2022:

Saturday, January 29, 2022:

Various Times 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. 8:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. 10:00 a.m. - 11:50 a.m. 11:50 a.m. - 12:50 p.m 1:00 p.m. - 3:50 p.m. 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. - 3:50 p.m. 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. 6:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.

7:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 9:00 a.m. 8:40 a.m. - 12:10 p.m. 8:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. 9:30 a.m. - 2:40 p.m. 12:10 p.m. - 1:20 p.m. 12:10 p.m. - 1:20 p.m. 1:20 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. 4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. 4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. 5:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. 5:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

MVMA Committee Meetings Missouri Veterinary Medical (Licensing) Board Meeting MVMA Registration Desk Open Concurrent CE Sessions Lunch served Concurrent CE Sessions Missouri VMA Executive Board Meeting MSFQAP Training Missouri Veterinary Medical Foundation Board Meeting MVMA Academy Mini-Topics Program

Friday, January 28, 2022: 7:15 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. 8:40 a.m. - 12:10 p.m. 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. 12:10 p.m. - 1:20 p.m. 12:10 p.m. - 1:20 p.m. 1:20 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

MVMA LLC Board Meeting Continental Breakfast Exhibit Hall Open MVMA Registration Desk Open Student Study Hall Concurrent CE Sessions Missouri Veterinary Medical (Licensing Board) Meeting Lunch in Exhibit Hall MVMA Past Presidents Luncheon Concurrent CE Sessions Veterinary Student Welcome Reception Exhibit Hall Party Kids Fun Night Program (see pg. 18 for details) Foundation Reception, $10,000 Drawing, Silent Auction,. (Dinner on your own.) VBMA/MVMA “Speed Networking” Senior Executive Director Reception

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Membership Meeting/ Breakfast MVMA Registration Desk Open Informal Gathering for Spouses, Partners and Friends Concurrent CE Sessions Student Study Hall Exhibit Hall Open Lunch in Exhibit Hall MVMA Academy Business Luncheon Concurrent CE Sessions MVTA Technician/Practice Staff Reception Early Career Reception - Sponsored by ProPartners Wealth Christian Veterinary Mission Reception Kids Fun Night Program (see pg. 18 for details.) DVM Student Reception MVMA Pre-awards Reception MVMA Awards Ceremony Post-Awards “Welcome Back” Dinner Student Mixer

Sunday, January 30, 2022: 7:00 a.m. - 7:45 a.m. 7:00 a.m. - 12 Noon 8:00 a.m. - 11:50 a.m. 12:00 Noon 12:05 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

MVMA & MU-CVM Breakfast With the College MVMA Registration Desk Open Concurrent CE Sessions Check Out 2023 Convention Planning Com. Meeting

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s in past years, you can build your own program. The convention will offer an option to register for any day or days you want to attend, or register for the entire four-day event. You attend the days you want to attend. Due to this format, it is important to wear your name badge to all CE sessions, social events and the exhibit hall. Your name badge contains the days you are attending plus all meals you have purchased. See the registration forms on pages 22-23. This year’s convention welcomes Michael Blackwell, DVM, MPH for presentations at the General Membership Session Saturday morning and lectures during the day. Dr. Blackwell currently serves as the Director of the Program for Pet Health Equity at the University of Tennessee. His mission is to improve access to veterinary care, especially for families with limited means. Previous to this position, Dr. Blackwell served as: Dean, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Tennessee; Chief of Staff, Office of the Surgeon General of the United States; Deputy Director, Center for Veterinary Medicine, Food and Drug Administration and Chief Veterinary Officer, U.S. Public Health Service. During 23 years on active duty with the U.S. Public Health Service, he achieved the rank of Assistant Surgeon General/Rear Admiral. Dr. Blackwell has received numerous awards and recognitions, including the Distinguished Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, two Surgeon General’s Exemplary Service Medals. He is the 2022 recipient of the Avanzino Leadership Award and the 2021 Senator Michael Blackwell, DVM John Melcher, DVM Leadership in Public Policy awardee. Thursday seminars include a variety of topics including dermatology, financial wellness, mental wellness for practitioners, cardiac physiology, and many more topics. In addition, there is Missouri Stocker/Feeder Quality Assurance Training and the MVMA Academy Mini-Topics Seminar packed with short, informative presentations on a variety of subjects. • Win or lose, you don’t want to miss the fun and excitement at Friday’s Foundation Reception, Drawing and Silent Auction. Admission is free but small donations are accepted to help defray costs. Hors d’oeuvres will be served. Be sure to purchase your ticket for a chance to win $10,000, and many other cash prizes. Drawing tickets are $100 and can be purchased through the registration forms on pages 22 and 23. • Veterinary students should plan to attend the “Student Welcome Reception” on Friday afternoon to help you navigate through the convention and make the most out of the event. On Saturday evening, we’re having a student mixer for current veterinary students. There’s also a designated “Study Hall” room on Friday & Saturday for students who want to study in between without driving back and forth and a Study Hall Reception on Saturday (students register online). • Again this year! The convention’s entire CE program is open to veterinary technicians, practice staff, and technician students. (See registration forms on pages 22-23). Also, plan to attend Saturday’s Missouri Veterinary Technician Association’s Reception held prior to the MVMA Awards Ceremony and Dinner. • Attendees are encouraged to sign up on the registration form to be part of Friday’s VBMA/MVMA Speed Networking where practicing vets and university students get acquainted in this practical, painless round-robin, networking event. Because many fourth-year students already have post-graduation 16 employment commitments, the event is geared to first, second and third year students seeking mentorship, preceptorships, and contacts for future postgraduation employment.

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General Information & Social Events... Hotel Reservations

A block of sleeping rooms has been reserved for the Missouri VMA at Holiday Inn Executive Center. The convention rate is $128.95 plus tax 14% state tax (subject to change) and $1.95 hotel service charge). This rate includes in-room wireless high speed internet service. To guarantee the MVMA hotel convention rate, make reservations by January 5, 2022. After this date, reservations will be taken on a space available basis. To make reservations, contact the hotel directly, at 1-573-445-8531. Ask for Group Block MV2 (two). There will also be a link on the MVMA convention website, movmaconvention.com, where you can make your room reservations. Holiday Inn Executive Center is located at 2200 I-70 Drive SW, Columbia, MO. 65203. The property confirms they are implementing enhanced health and safety measures. All meals will be served plated or cafeteria style.

Convention Registration

Again this year, you can build your own program. The convention will offer an option to register for any day or days you want to attend, or register for the entire four-day event. You attend the days you want to attend. See the registration forms on pages 22-23. Due to this format, it is important to wear your name badge to all CE sessions, social events and the exhibit hall. Your name badge contains the days you are attending plus all meals you have purchased. You can register for the convention online (students must register online) at movmaconvention.com. Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover credit cards and PayPal are accepted. Registration, advance or on site, is required for admission to the convention. Advance registration must be postmarked by January 6, 2022 or faxed or registered online by January 10, 2022 to receive the discounted fee. Full four-day veterinarian registration includes admittance to the continuing education sessions, breakfast and lunch on Friday, Membership Meeting and breakfast and lunch on Saturday, MVMA & MU-CVM Breakfast With the College on Sunday, refreshment breaks, and entrance into the Exhibit Hall. The Proceedings are available for download at no charge approximately one week prior to the convention through the MVMA Convention app. Pre-registered attendees will receive an email with information on how to download the app. You can download the abstracts to your laptop or tablet. Attendees can also pre-purchase a printed copy of the Proceedings by December 15. See registration form on page 23 for pricing.

Cancellations and Refunds

Refunds will be made only if the registrant contacts the Missouri VMA office by January 10, 2022 requesting reimbursement. No refunds will be made after January 10, 2022.

Name Badges

Please wear your name badge at all Convention functions. Name badges are required for meals, admission to all CE

sessions, social events, and exhibit hall. Children who do not have a name badge will be admitted if they are accompanied by an adult.

Continuing Education • Thursday, January 27 - 9 hours • Friday, January 28 - 5 hours • Saturday, January 29 - 6 hours • Sunday, January 30 - 4 hours Total 24 hours

Veterinary Students Students are invited to attend all four days of the Convention at no charge (meals not included). Register online at movmaconvention.com. There is no paper registration for students. Be sure to attend the Student Welcome on Friday afternoon, Study Hall Reception on Saturday afternoon & Student Mixer on Saturday after the evening awards ceremony. This year, there’s a designated Study Hall Room on Friday and Saturday. Students are also encouraged to attend the free MVMA Academy Lunch on Saturday (select meal on registration form if planning to attend). The Academy is the continuing education arm of the MVMA and sets a high standard for education that is consistent with the ideals of the veterinary profession.

Veterinary Technicians, Practice Staff and Technician Students The convention’s entire CE program is open to veterinary technicians, practice staff, and technician students. See the registration forms on pages 22-23. A special veterinary technician & practice staff reception is held on Saturday from 4:30-6:00 p.m. Don’t miss out. Bring the whole team!

Special Needs If you have a disability that may affect your participation in this meeting or need special dietary requirements, please see the registration form. Special rooming needs due to a disability should be requested from the hotel when making reservations. We will contact you to discuss accommodations. We cannot assure the availability of appropriate arrangements without early notification, but every effort will be made to meet your needs. A nursing mother’s room will again be available throughout the convention.

Questions/Information If you have any questions or need further information about the 2022 Annual Convention, please contact: Missouri VMA at (573) 636-8612 or fax (573) 659-7175, or email to mvma@movma.org

Bring the Family! Plan to bring the entire family to the 2022 MVMA Convention in Columbia with a wide variety of activities to appeal to all. The Downtown District offers many unique shops, galleries, theatres, and eateries. For a close-by shopping experience, the Columbia Mall with major retailers is within walking distance from the hotel. For more information on what the city has to offer, go to www.visitcolumbiamo.com.

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Social Events, Meal Functions & Tickets... Friday, January 28 Veterinary Student Welcome Reception & Photo Friday, January 28, 2:30 P.M. - 3:30 P.M. Veterinary students, be sure to join us for a welcome reception. Enjoy the company of your fellow classmates along with seasoned Ambassadors who will be on hand to help you navigate your way through the convention. A group photo will be taken.

Student Study Hall Friday, January 28, 8:30 A.M - 5:30 P.M. Don’t drive back and forth... Hang out and do your studying between events in the cozy Study Hall just for you!

Exhibit Hall Party Friday, January 28, 4:00 - 5:00 P.M. Come relax at the end of the day and get to know all the exhibitors better at the Exhibit Hall Party, planned for Friday evening. MVMA’s Partners for Progress will be distributing drink tickets, while they last, for the cash bar. You won’t want to miss the opportunity to visit all the booths during this fun event.

MVMA Kids Fun Night/Childcare - Friday & Saturday Friday, January 28, 5:00 - 7:30 P.M. Saturday, January 29, 5:30 - 9:00 P.M. Be sure to sign up for this year’s Kid’s Club Program There will be organized activities including crafts, movies and dinner on both Friday and Saturday evening. There will be lots of fun for 4-12 year olds and the admission of $20 per child per night includes dinner. Please be sure to sign up on the registration form.

Missouri Veterinary Medical Foundation Drawing and Silent Auction Friday, January 28, 5:30 - 7:00 P.M. Be sure to purchase your ticket for a chance to win $10,000, payable at the Convention! Tickets are $100 and you will have a chance to win many other cash prizes. The drawings will take place during the Missouri Veterinary Medical Foundation Reception. (Admission is free.) Support your Foundation by purchasing a ticket on the registration form. Purchase your ticket by December 15 for a chance to win $100 in the early bird drawing. (Purchase of a ticket is not required to attend.) Note: Cash prizes will be prorated in the event all tickets are not sold. So, tell your friends!

Don’t forget the Foundation Silent Auction. You will have the opportunity to enter bids for several wonderful items at the Foundation’s Reception on Friday. As the bidding heats up, you won’t

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want to miss the final opportunity to write in your bid at the last minute. Silent Auction donations would be much appreciated. Call the MVMA office at 573-636-8612 if you have a donation.

VBMA/MVMA Veterinarian/Student Speed Networking Event Friday, January 28, 7:00 - 8:30 P.M. A chance for practicing vets and university students to quickly get acquainted in this practical, painless round-robin networking event. Be sure to mark the box at bottom of registration form. While this won’t be the place for hiring a new graduate, it’s a great place to establish preceptorships and exchange knowledge between practioners and students! See Kibbles n’ Bits on page 21 for more information.

Executive Director Reception Friday, January 28, 7:00 - 8:30 P.M. Stop in to help us express best wishes to Richard Antweiler who will be retiring as Senior Executive Director in April.

Saturday, January 29 MVMA Membership Meeting and Breakfast Saturday, January 29, 7:00 - 8:30 A.M. Join your colleagues for a great breakfast bright and early while you participate in the governance of your association. The breakfast is included in four-day convention registrations. Be sure to include your intention to attend on the registration form.

Informal Gathering over Coffee for Guests Saturday, January 29, 9:00 A.M. Spouses, friends and partners will want to once again renew old acquaintances and make new friends on Saturday beginning at 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Student Study Hall Friday, January 29, 8:30 A.M - 5:30 P.M. Don’t drive back and forth.... Hang out and do your studying between events in the cozy Study Hall just for you!

Early Career Forum - Sponsored by ProPartners Wealth Saturday, January 29, 4:30 - 6:00 P.M. Before the Awards Ceremony on Saturday, we’re having a Forum for Recent Graduates (up to 10 years out). See details under Kibbles & Bits on page 21.

DVM Student Reception Saturday, January 29, 5:30 - 6:00 P.M. A private study event to socialize together. Gather your peers then head over together to continue the evening at the MVMA Reception, Awards Ceremony and free dinner.

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Missouri Veterinary Technician Association Reception - Sponsored by Hill’s

An Invitation for Students

Saturday, January 29, 4:30 - 6:00 P.M. Join fellow veterinary technicians and practice staff for a reception prior to the MVMA Awards Ceremony. Sponsored by the MVTA.

Christian Veterinary Mission Reception Saturday, January 29, 5:00 - 6:00 P.M. Renew acquaintances and make new friends during this time for fellowship, including an enlightening presentation and light appetizers. There is no cost for the reception. Sign up on the registration form on page 23.

MVMA Reception Saturday, January 29, 6:00 - 6:30 P.M. Join collegues and students prior to the awards presentation for this fun reception.

MVMA Awards Ceremony

Saturday, January 29, 6:30 - 7:00 P.M. Join fellow colleagues to discover this year’s award winners including the coveted “Veterinarian of the Year”. The awards will begin promptly at 6:30 p.m. A meal is available, with a ticket, following the awards presentation at 7 p.m. for members who wish to take Dr. Steve Strubberg (right), 2021 that opportunity to share fellowship with family, friends and colleagues over MVMA Veterinarian of the Year, with presenter, Dr. Kacie Ulhorn. a meal (see below).

DVM Students: Please join us... On Friday

Student Welcome Reception Student Study Hall Exhibit Hall Party MVMF Foundation Reception, Drawing & Silent Auction

MVMA “Welcome Back” Dinner

Saturday, January 29, 7:00 - 8:00 P.M. Saturday evening’s Awards Ceremony, held at 6:30 p.m., will be followed by a dinner where colleagues, family and friends can enjoy each other’s company over a delicious meal. Purchase your ticket on the registration form or on-site. Limited tickets available on-site. Meal is included with full 4-day registration. Select the meal on registration form.

VBMA /MVMA Speed Networking (1st, 2nd & 3rd year students)

Sponsor a Student: Sign up on the registration form to provide a

student a meal ticket for the Saturday night post-awards buffet dinner. See page 20 for details

On Saturday

Student Mixer: Stories from the Other Side

Membership Meeting/Breakfast Student Study Hall Student Reception MVMA Reception & Awards Ceremony Complimentary Saturday Dinner Student Mixer: Stories from the Other Side

Saturday, January 29, 8:00 - 9:00 P.M.

DVM students, join fellow MU-CVM students for a roundtable discussion with select recent graduates. Get valuable tips for navigating into your post-graduation veterinary careers.

Sunday, January 30 MVMA & MU-CVM Breakfast with the College Sunday, January 30, 7:00 - 7:45 A.M.

Join us Sunday morning for a buffet breakfast with colleagues and hear an update from the MU College of Veterinary Medicine.

On Sunday

MVMA & MU-CVM Breakfast With the College

Your Passport to the Convention. Your name badge is a very important piece of attire for the convention. Don’t forget it! You will need it to attend CE sessions, social events and meals. Individual event/meal tickets will not be printed. All your information is included on your badge, so please wear it proudly. It also includes your bidder number for the lively Foundation Silent Auction held Friday evening.

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Missouri Veterinary Medical Association 125th Annual Convention

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Michael Blackwell, DVM, MPH : A passionate public servant

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his year’s convention welcomes Michael Blackwell, DVM, MPH for presentations at the General Membership Session Saturday morning and lectures during the day. Dr. Blackwell currently serves as the Director of the Program for Pet Health Equity at the University of Tennessee. His mission is to improve access to veterinary care, especially for families with limited means.

ign up to provide a student with a meal ticket for the Saturday night after-awards buffet dinner. With a special student sponsorship price of $25 per ticket, you can help us welcome veterinary students to our MVMA.

On the convention registration form, choose Previous to this position, Dr. Blackwell served to buy one or more as: Dean, College of Veterinary Medicine, student meal tickets. Our University of Tennessee; Chief of Staff, Office student meal sponsors of the Surgeon General of the United States; will be recognized in Deputy Director, Center for Veterinary the student’s HOTEL BANQUET AND MEETING FACILITIES MAP packets, Medicine, Food and Drug Administration and on signage at the event, Chief Veterinary Officer, U.S. Public Health and via electronic media. Service. During 23 years on active duty with If there is a special student you have in mind, we can send them the U.S. Public Health Service, he achieved the rank of Assistant a personalized recognition of your support for their meal. Your Surgeon General/Rear Admiral. help is appreciated to welcome our students to dinner, to make them feel at home, and to encourage them to contribute to the Dr. Blackwell has received numerous awards and recognitions, convention. including the Distinguished Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, two Surgeon General’s Exemplary Service Medals. He is P the 2022 recipient of the Avanzino Leadership Award and the MEETING FACILITIES MAP 2021 Senator John Melcher, DVM Leadership in Public Policy awardee. EXIT

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Name Badges.... Your key to attending all of the Convention’s CE sessions, social events and meals is your name badge. The badge lists the days you are attending and the meals you have purchased. It also has the all-important bidder number for the Foundation’s Silent Auction. Please remember to wear your badge.

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Speed Networking.... On Friday, you’ll want to attend the

Veterinary Business Management Association/MVMA Speed Networking event where CVM students and practicing veterinarians pair up for round-robin style interview sessions. Students move from table to table in this timed event. A fun and informative event for everyone. The event is geared to students seeking mentorship, preceptorships, and contacts for future post-graduation employment. Sign up on the Registration Form. After the event, everyone is invited to the Foundation’s Reception, Silent Auction and Drawing . Don’t miss this fun, enlightening chance to talk with the veterinarians of the future at this year’s convention.

Student Study Hall... We’re offering a dedicated room for students so they can stay up on their studies. Don’t drive back and forth... Hang out and do your studying between events in the cozy Study Hall just for you!

Early Career Forum.... Before the Awards Banquet on Saturday, we’re

having a Forum for Recent Graduates (up to 10 years out). Be enlightened as recent grads discuss the transition from student-doctor to doctor. Dr. Michael Blackwell will be presenting “. . . for the benefit of society . . .”: Honoring Our Oath through Access to Veterinary Care. Sponsored by ProPartners Wealth.

Student Mixer: Stories from the Other Side.... Also on Saturday evening, join fellow MU-CVM

students for a roundtable discussion with recent graduates. Valuable tips for navigating into your post-graduation veterinary careers. Register online at movmaconvention.com.

Over 60 Booths in the Exhibit Hall.... Your chance to view

the latest innovations in veterinary medicine and technology while renewing old friendships and making new ones. Don’t forget the Exhibit Hall Party at 4:00 p.m. on Friday afternoon before the Foundation Reception and $10,000 Drawing!

Buy a Student a Dinner. Sign up on the registration form to buy an MU-CVM student a Saturday night dinner. Tickets are only $25. Welcome a student and make them feel at home.

And don’t forget Kid’s Night.... This year’s Kid’s Fun Night

Program includes crafts, movies and dinner, on both Friday and Saturday evening. Katie Castle is our childcare specialist and has been in charge of our kids program for many years. Rest assured that your child will be in good hands with Katie. There will be lots of fun for 4-12 year olds and the admission of $20 per child per night includes dinner. Please be sure to sign up on the registration form. Also, if your child or children will be attending, stop by the registration desk in the lobby upon arrival to sign in and complete the necessary paperwork.

USDA Accreditation... as part of the USDA’s National Veterinary Accreditation, the convention offers five courses covering multiple modules. See “CE Overview” for days and times.

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2022 MVMA Convention Registration Form (Veterinary Students Must Register Online .)

(Check one.) DVM PhD RVT CVA Practice Staff Vet. Tech. Student Intern/Resident

REGISTRANT’S NAME (for name badge):__________________________________________________________ ADDRESS:_____________________________________________________________________________ CITY/STATE/ZIP:________________________________________________________________________ TELEPHONE NUMBER:_____________________________ Email: _________________________________ SPOUSE/GUEST’S NAME (for name badge):_______________________________________________________

REGISTRATION FEES *(Form must be postmarked by January 6, 2022 or faxed by January 10, 2022. After January 10, register on-site at the convention registration desk.)

1. Full Convention Registration Fee (Thurs. - Sun.)

Postmarked By Jan. 6

On Site After Jan. 10

MVMA Member or member of other state VMA ..................................................................

$335.00

$365.00

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Non-MVMA Member .............................................................................................................................

$480.00

$525.00

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2019 DVM Graduate who is a State VMA Member .............................................................

$235.00

$265.00

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2020 DVM Graduate who is a State VMA Member .............................................................

$135.00

$165.00

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2021 DVM Graduate who is a State VMA Member .............................................................

$0.00

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First-time MVMA Member (2021 Membership Year) ..........................................................

$0.00

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Retired Member or Lifetime Retired Member ........................................................................

$180.00

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MVMA Lifetime Member .....................................................................................................................

$265.00

$290.00

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Veterinary Technician/Practice Staff/CVA..................................................................................

$235.00

$335.00

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Veterinary Technician Student (Does not include meals) ..............................................

$0.00

$130.00

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DVM Intern/Resident (Does not include meals) ..............................................

$0.00

$130.00

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Full Convention Reg. Meals (Thurs. - Sun.) 2. Select THURSDAY LUNCH ..........................................................................................................................................

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TOTAL $

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SUBTOTAL $

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______X $33.00

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FRIDAY BREAKFAST .........................................................................................................................................

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FRIDAY BREAKFAST GUEST ........................................................................................................................

______X $25.00

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SATURDAY LUNCH GUEST .........................................................................................................................

______X $36.00

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SATURDAY LUNCH ACADEMY MemberS .......................................................................................

______X $ 0.00

SATURDAY LUNCH ACADEMY GUEST ..............................................................................................

______X $36.00

FRIDAY LUNCH .................................................................................................................................................. FRIDAY LUNCH GUEST ..................................................................................................................................

FRIDAY PAST PRESIDENTS LUNCH (Invitation Only)...................................................................... SATURDAY BREAKFAST – Membership Breakfast........................................................................ SATURDAY BREAKFAST GUEST – Membership Breakfast .......................................................

(ACADEMY LUNCH)

________ ________

SATURDAY EVENING “Welcome Back” DINNER (See page 19 for evening schedule.) .... ______X $ 0.00

(On-site $50.00)

________

SATURDAY EVENING “Welcome Back” DINNER GUEST ..........................................................

______X $44.00

(On-site $50.00)

________

• SPONSOR A STUDENT SATURDAY EVENING DINNER (See page 20 for details.)......

______X $25.00

________

Sunday - MU-CVM & MVMA BREAKFAST ......................................................................................

______X $ 0.00

________

Sunday - MU-CVM & MVMA GUEST BREAKFAST .....................................................................

______X $25.00

________

SEVERE DIETARY RESTRICTION

q__________________________________________________ Please list any food restrictions here.

Complete sections 3 and 4 of Registration Form on next page. Mail or fax both pages.

TOTAL $

________

Mail or fax both pages 22-23.

(Veterinary Students Must Register Online .)

SUBTOTAL $

Complete name/address block on previous page. Mail or fax both pages.

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Day-by-Day Registration Fee (Choose one or more days.)

MVMA Member

Postmarked By Jan. 6 After Jan. 10

Non-MVMA Member

Postmarked By Jan. 6 After Jan. 10

THURSDAY.................................................................................................... $120.00 $155.00

$165.00 $195.00 _________

FRIDAY ............................................................................................................

$120.00 $155.00

$165.00 $195.00 _________

SATURDAY..................................................................................................... $120.00 $155.00

$165.00 $195.00 _________

SUNDAY........................................................................................................... $120.00 $155.00

$165.00 $195.00 _________

Note: 2021 DVM Graduate who is a State VMA Member, First-time MVMA Member (2021 Membership Year), and Veterinary Technician Student, register under Full Convention Registration on page 22 for best price.

Select Day-by-Day Meals

- See page 10 for details.

SUNDAY AVIAN INFLUENZA SAMPLING CERTIFICATION/LAB (Bill Pittenger) ......... SUNDAY CWD WET LAB (Dr. Sarah Reinkemeyer) ...................................................................

SUBTOTAL $

$33.00 $25.00 $36.00 $ 0.00 $25.00 $36.00 $36.00 $44.00 (On-site $50.00) $25.00 $25.00 TOTAL $

Check if attending q $ 0.00 q $ 0.00

_________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _________

Mail or fax both pages 22-23.

Please list any food restrictions here.

Labs

TOTAL $ _________

Number of Tickets

THURSDAY LUNCH ...................................................................................................................................... ______X FRIDAY BREAKFAST ..................................................................................................................................... ______X FRIDAY LUNCH ............................................................................................................................ ______X FRIDAY PAST PRESIDENTS LUNCH............................................................. (Invitation Only) ______X SATURDAY BREAKFAST – General Membership Breakfast ................................................. ______X SATURDAY LUNCH ....................................................................................................................................... ______X SATURDAY LUNCH ACADEMY Members & Potential Members ........................ ______X SATURDAY EVENING “Welcome Back” Dinner ........................................................................... ______X • SPONSOR A STUDENT SATURDAY EVENING DINNER (See page 20 for details.).... _____X Sunday MU-CVM & MVMA BREAKFAST ..................................................................................... ______X SEVERE DIETARY RESTRICTION q____________________________________________

SUBTOTAL $

SUBTOTAL $ _________ _________

Foundation Drawing $10,000 FOUNDATION DRAWING TICKET (Early Bird Drawing Dec. 15th)................

______X $100.00

_________

______X $40.00

_________

Proceedings Book and Childcare PROCEEDINGS (Printed Book) Note: Free online & app download with registration..... (Limited quantity available. Order Proceedings by December 15, 2021) FRIDAY NIGHT CHILDCARE (5:00-7:30 p.m.) .............................................................................. SATURDAY NIGHT CHILDCARE (5:30-9:00 p.m.) .......................................................................

Other Events (Check box if attending.)

______X $20.00 _________ ______X $20.00 _________ TOTAL $ _________

qMSFQAP Training qEarly Career Forum qChristian Veterinary Mission Reception qVBMA Speed Networking (Preceptorships , Mentorships & Post-graduation contacts) qVeterinary Technician Reception

PAYMENT INFORMATION Name of Registrant (Please print) ______________________________________________________________________________ Type of Payment: Mastercard Visa Discover American Express PayPal Check enclosed Amt Authorized: $___________ Card Number:______________________________________ Expiration Date:______________ 3-digit Security Code: _______ Signature:_________________________________________ Name on Card:_________________________________________ MAIL FORM AND CHECKS BY JAN. 6, 2022 TO ADDRESS BELOW, OR FAX BY JAN. 10, 2022 WITH CREDIT CARD INFO TO 573-659-7175.

MISSOURI VMA, P.O. BOX 6935, JEFFERSON CITY, MO 65102-6935 or Register Online (www.movmaconvention.com)

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Partners for Progress & Affinity Program

Win A Yeti Cooler Drawing! Fill out the back of the yellow card that’s in your packet. Take the card to the MVMA Partners for Progress & Affinity Program members’ booth, ask them a question, and have their logo punched.

Go Ahead. Ask a Question. Get Punched.

Drop the card in the entry box located at the MVMA / Foundation booth by 1:20 p.m. on Saturday, and get your chance to win! You need not be present to win.

Visit with the CVM Mules plus raptors & blood donor dogs at this year’s convention! Look for them inside & outside the Exhibit Hall area.

From left: Dr. Bob Youngquist, Kinsey Holdmeyer, Carley Brucks, Rebecca Belter, Katy Kaufman, Anna Hilker, and Dr. John Dodam along with the MU-CVM Mules. 24

Welcome Back!

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Continuing Education Overview Thursday, January 27

Food Animal

11:00-11:50 am

1:00-1:50 pm

2:00-2:50 pm

3:00-3:50 pm

6:30-10:30 pm

Title and Speaker to Come