A Message from our Chairman…

We have made the decision to convert our “ in-person” annual conference to a “virtual” experience this year, Our advisory board and I believe this is the right decision to make for the SVC this year.

This may not be the decision that’s the most popular but due to travel restrictions placed on our speakers and exhibitors as well as the limited numbers allowed inside the hotel, we feel its necessary. A great benefit of live conferences is the camaraderie we get seeing and visiting with each other and my staff and I will miss seeing everyone this year in person but here are the advantages:

• Same dates, lecture times and breaks as last year
• Same great list of speakers and important topics
• Downloadable notes for veterinarians, technicians and hospital managers
• Downloadable CE certificates, course and speaker evaluations.
• Watch live or visit our website for 2 weeks post-conference to watch most sessions and they are still RACE approved for CE during that timeframe. No need to be tied down that weekend!!

If you purchase a set of small animal notes, those will be mailed to you a week before the conference begins. Speaker notes will be posted online by August 1st.

COVID-19 has changed our plans but there is no need to change yours so enjoy a great conference from the convenience of your home or office. I know this is a mild inconvenience this year and we have already booked the hotel for 2021, so let’s get through this year and hopefully see you in person next year! We will be sending out more updates in the weeks to come.

Please note that AL, FL, GA, KY, LA and MS have confirmed that all of their required CE hours can be acquired online; TN decision is pending and looks hopeful.  I believe that this year’s schedule is one of the best ever and I hope to see you online with us this August!

Professionally,

Dr. Allen F. Riley