2023 Highlights & Recap

WEDNESDAY

Specialty Symposium

Wednesday kicked off with the Opening General Session, Ethical and Legal Implications of AI in Veterinary Medicine presented by Eli B. Cohen, DVM, DACVR and in partnership with the American College of Veterinary Radiology.

The AIMVT Program for specialty technicians began in the afternoon with Technician Case Reports Sponsored by Hill's Pet Nutrition. Specialty Networking Luncheons for Cardiology, LAIM, Neurology, Nutrition, SAIM and Oncology were also held on Wednesday afternoon. Each specialty recognized new boarded Diplomates with a total of 222 new Diplomates welcomed to the ACVIM.

THURSDAY

A Bustling Solutions Center

The Solutions Center opened in the morning, where attendees explored exhibitor booths and visited dedicated areas like the Bark Park, Sponsored by  Thrive Pet Healthcare,  the Cat Lounge Sponsored by Elanco Animal Health and the Technician Lounge Sponsored by ACVIM and AIMVT. At the ACVIM Membership Booth, attendees posed for commemorative photos, enjoyed sweet celebratory treats and shopped new ACVIM merchandise. In the evening, the Wine and Cheese Happy Hour brought attendees and exhibitors together for food and drinks to cap off an eventful day.

Networking, Social Events and Lounges

Throughout the live event, attendees were able to network and relax in these dedicated areas:

FRIDAY

Friday was marked by several highly-anticipated events, starting with the ACVIM Membership Awards Ceremony and Luncheon, where we honored the 2023 winner of the Robert W. Kirk Award for Professional Excellence, Peter D. Constable BVSc (Hons), PhD, DACVIM (LAIM, Nutrition), and the 2023 Lee and Inge Pyle Service Award winner, Ellen N. Behrend VMD, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM).

The Inaugural Research Colloquium Sponsored by Purina Institute connected colleagues with similar interests in Small Animal Internal Medicine and Nutrition, while learning about ongoing research projects and programs. Presentations were in a five-minute rapid format with brief Q&A after. In the evening, Colleagues and Cocktails brought attendees together for drinks, networking and connecting with participating Vet Med Affinity Groups.

SATURDAY

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