June 20-22, 2025
Great Wolf Lodge
Concord, NC
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Bring the family and kick off your summer in Concord, home of the Charlotte Motor Speedway! This mini vacation has up to 15 hours of continuing education for you, and access for up to six family members to enjoy all the waterpark fun at Great Wolf Lodge.

Don't have kids, don't fret. The GWL Conference Center is separated from the waterpark, so you don't have to go through that side of the facility if you do not wish to.

There's plenty to do in Cabarrus County to keep you busy outside of conference hours. Take a tour of the Charlotte Motor Speedway, visit nearby Gibson Mill for beer, ice cream and antiques, there's plenty of shopping at nearby Concord Mills or IKEA, or join NCVMA and District 9 at the Kannapolis Cannonballers on Saturday, June 21, for a baseball game and dinner!

Important Dates & Information

Early Bird Deadline: May 15, 2025
Refund Policy: Cancellations must be submitted by June 10, 2025, with a $75 administrative fee. No refunds after June 10, 2025.
Pre-Registration: Opens February 1, 2025
Conference Proceedings: Available online and by email before the conference.

Accommodations

Great Wolf Lodge, Concord, NC

Group Rate: $239/night for a Standard Suite (accommodates up to 6 people and includes access to the waterpark for everyone in the room).
Deadline for Group Rate: May 27, 2025
Parking & Resort Fees: Waived for conference attendees.
To Book a Room: Call 866-751-9653 or visit Great Wolf Lodge and use Offer Code: 2506NCVE
Check-In: 4:00 pm | Check-Out: 11:00 am
Waterpark Access: Available throughout your stay!

Schedule of Events

Friday, June 20 (7 hours classroom, 3 hours 40 mins exhibit hall)

7-8 am: Breakfast Buffet
8-9 am: Session 1 - What's New with Rabies? by Dr. Carl Williams, State Public Health Veterinarian
9-10 am: Session 2 - HPAI Update by Dr. Mike Martin, State Veterinarian
10-10:30 am: BREAK
10:30-11:30 am: Session 3 - Lessons Learned from Hurricane Helene by Dr. Shannon Bass, NCVMA President
11:30 am-12 pm: Membership Meeting
12-1 pm: Lunch
1-3 pm: Sessions 4 & 5 - Vaccines & Vaccinations by Dr. Richard Ford
3-3:30 pm: BREAK - Ice Cream Social
3:30-4:30 pm: Session 6 - FIP by Dr. Richard Ford
4:30-5:20 pm: Session 7 - Moral Injury by Dr. Shannon Bass
5:20-6 pm: Welcome Reception
6:15-6:45 pm: Awards & Officer Installation

Saturday, June 21 (4-5 hours classroom, 2.5 hours exhibit hall)

7-8 am: Breakfast Buffet
8-9 am: Session 1 - TBA
9-10 am: Session 2 - TBA
10-10:30 am: BREAK
10:30-11:30 am: Session 3 - Pet Travel Regulations by Dr. Nelva Bryant, When Pets Fly
11:30 am-12:30 pm: Session 4 - Plane Ride Experience by Dr. Nelva Bryant, When Pets Fly
12:30-1:30 pm: Lunch (Exhibit hall closes after lunch)
1:30-2:30 pm: Session 5 - Think You Know Your Zoonosis? by Dr. Karyn Smith
2:30 pm: Free Time
3 pm: Friends of NCVMA Annual Meeting
7 pm: Baseball Game (additional fee, dinner included)

Sunday, June 22 (4-5 hours)

7-8 am: Breakfast Buffet
8-9 am: Session 1 - Seizure Management for the GP by Daniela Mauler, DVM, CCRP, Dipl. ECVN
9-10 am: Session 2 - The Down Dog - Lower Motor Neuron and Musculoskeletal Disease by Daniela Mauler, DVM, CCRP, Dipl. ECVN
10-10:20 am: BREAK
10:20-11:20 am: Session 3 - Systemic Allergy Drugs by Dr. Mollie Mesman
11:20 am-12:20 pm: Session 4 - Diseases That Mimic Allergies by Dr. Mollie Mesman
12:20 pm: Adjourn

Registration Fees

Full Event Registration (Friday-Sunday)

Member: Early Bird Price $500
Public/Non-Member: Early Bird Price $700

Friday & Saturday Registration or Saturday & Sunday Registration

Member: Early Bird Price $500
Public/Non-Member: Price $600

Single-Day Registration - Choose between Friday, Saturday, or Sunday for individual day pricing.

Need Member Pricing?

If you are a NCVMA member? please sign in or consider joining NCVMA before proceeding.
Are You a State-VMA Member Outside of North Carolina? If you are, email John@ncvma.org for a discount code.

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Sponsor & Exhibitor

We're excited to have you join us as a sponsor or exhibitor at the upcoming NCVMA Conference. Please select the appropriate registration option and secure your participation in this valuable event.

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