North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association To Co-Host 15th Annual North Carolina Veterinary Conference

Southeast Region's Largest Veterinary Conference To Take Place At Raleigh Convention Center

2010-11-05

RALEIGH, NC, November 05, 2010 (Press-News.org) The North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association (http://www.ncvma.org/) has announced that it will co-host the 15th Annual North Carolina Veterinary Conference (NCVC) with the N.C. State College of Veterinary Medicine from Friday, Nov. 5 through Sunday, Nov. 7 at the Raleigh Convention Center, located at 500 S. Salisbury St. The NCVC is the largest event of its kind in the Southeast region. It presents an opportunity for North Carolina veterinarians to earn continuing education hours and learn the latest research findings and information on a variety of topics, including animal acupuncture, animal welfare, business management techniques and more. Open to members of the veterinary profession, more than 1,100 are expected to attend this year's event.

The conference will feature an auction by N.C. State University's Student Chapter of the American Veterinary Medical Association, an Exhibitors' Reception on Friday evening and an NCVMA Town Hall meeting.

QUOTES:
"The conference is a wonderful opportunity for veterinarians to earn continuing education hours and learn the latest research findings in a variety of areas," said Claire Holley, executive director of the NCVMA. "The NCVMA encourages all members of the veterinary profession to attend this year's event."

DETAILS:
- The conference will feature an exhibit hall, located in the convention center's 22,500-square-foot ballroom. This exhibit hall will serve as a gathering place for conference attendees in between classes as well as an opportunity to view the latest veterinary-related products from a variety of vendors.

- For more information about the NCVC, visit http://www.ncveterinaryconference.com/.

ABOUT THE NORTH CAROLINA VETERINARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION:
The North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association (NCVMA) is a professional organization of veterinarians dedicated to compassionate animal care and quality medicine. The NCVMA promotes integrity and excellence in veterinary medicine, provides the highest quality continuing education programs and conferences, supports its members through public relations and marketing efforts to the public and governing officials, lobbies on behalf of the interests of the entire profession, and serves as an advocate and voice for veterinary medicine in the state. For more information, visit http://www.ncvma.org/, or call (800) 446-2862 or (919) 851-5850.

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