2024 APVMA Symposium

March 8-9, 2024 • NC State University College of Veterinary Medicine

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The annual American Pre-Veterinary Medical Association (APVMA) Symposium is designed to expose pre-veterinary students to the diversity of the profession, while also providing networking opportunities. Representatives from various colleges of veterinary medicine will be in attendance to familiarize students with their schools, as well as educate students of the opportunities available at each school.

The NC State College of Veterinary Medicine will host 600 pre-veterinary students March 8th through 9th for the 2024 symposium. With lectures and labs led by experts in the field, students will be exposed to common practices and advanced techniques in the veterinary profession.

There will be several universities and companies from the veterinary industry on site exhibiting during the symposium. Attendees will also have the chance to participate in fun activities like the Feed the Pack Service Event, Pause for Paws, and photos with the NC State University mascots Mr. and Ms. Wuf.

Registration will close on January 28th at 11:59PM. If 550 spots are filled prior to this date, registration will be closed.

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Friday, March 8th

2:00PM-5:00PM • Check In at the Hilton Raleigh North Hills
6:00PM-6:15PM • Welcoming Introduction – Dean Kate Meurs, NC State CVM
6:15PM-6:30PM • Welcoming Introduction – Dean Garey Fox, NC State CALS
6:30PM-7:00PM • Dinner hosted by Ross University at the Hilton Raleigh North Hills Grand Ballroom
7:00PM-7:30PM • Ross University Invited Speaker – Dr. Emillie Rose Weiss, Middletown Veterinary Hospital, Middletown, DE
7:20PM-7:40PM • Dessert
7:40PM-8:00PM • Feed the Pack Service Event
8:00PM • Close

Saturday, March 9th

6:00AM-8:00AM • Transportation from the Hilton to the NCSU CVM
6:30AM-7:30AM • APVMA Executive Board Meeting
7:00AM-9:00AM • Breakfast at the NCSU CVM
7:30M-5:00PM • Exhibitors Fair (CVM Main Building First Floor)
8:00AM-5:00PM • Lectures & Labs
8:15AM-1:00PM • Advisors Meeting
9:00AM-4:00PM • Pause for Paws Therapy Dogs (CVM Library)
12:00PM-1:00PM • Optional St. George’s University Lunch Lecture with Dr. Joseph Masciana
4:00PM-4:50PM • Howling Cow Ice Cream Social (CVM Lawn / Tent)
3:00PM-6:00PM • Transportation from the NCSU CVM to the Hilton
6:00PM-6:30PM • Keynote Speaker – Dr. Adam Christman, Chief Veterinary Officer, dvm360
6:30PM-8:00PM • Dinner at the Hilton Raleigh North Hills Grand Ballroom
8:00PM-9:00PM • APVMA Executive Board Elections
9:30PM-12:00AM • APVMA After Party

The Hilton Raleigh North Hills will serve as the primary hotel for the symposium. A block of rooms has been reserved at a discounted group rate for attendees. The room rates are as follows: