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2023 AVAP Conference

Thank you for Attending the 2023 AVAP Conference!

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Conference Sponsors

Conference Hotel Information

The conference will be held at the Embassy Suites Downtown Denver Convention Center.


It is located at 1420 Stout Street, Denver, CO 80202. AVAP ROOMS ARE SOLD OUT. Please check AVMA Conference Website for room availability.



AVAP Social & Optional Activities

Social Reception

Denver Milk Market Moo Bar & Lounge

Wednesday, July 12
6:00 pm

Kick off your time in Denver with AVAP colleagues at the welcome reception!

Dine Arounds

5280 Burger Bar & Stout Street Social

Thursday, July 13
6:00 pm

&

Friday, July 14
1:00 pm

We are thrilled to offer dine-arounds to our attendees to enhance your conference experience. Savor an extra networking opportunity so you can get to know one another outside of a conference setting. Choose one or two of the amazing local restaurants you want to check out, sign up, and get to know your fellow attendees while you enjoy delicious food. Who knows? You might find you have more in common than just your great taste in food and associations.

Tour of CSU Spur Campus

Friday, July 14
2:00 pm

Join AVAP colleagues for a tour of CSU’s new Denver public education and research facility!

Optional (Discounted) Adventures

MEOW WOLF July 9-15

https://meowwolf.com/visit/denver
Use code VETMED at checkout.
Tickets are limited
Sales for July available soon.


2023 Conference Session Overview

Click here to see a quick overview of the sessions, topics, and speakers.

Click here for session descriptions.

Treasurer’s Report

2023 Conference Schedule

See below for more detail on the schedule for each day.

Wednesday, July 12

8:00 a.m. – Registration/Information Desk Opens

8:30- 9:00 a.m. – AVAP Newcomer Session

9:00 – 10:15 a.m. – Welcome & Keynote- Human Giver Syndrome, Kay Coughlin

10:30 – 11:45 a.m. – Session Block 1

12:00 – 1:15 p.m. – Lunch & Networking and Table Topics

1:30 – 2:45 p.m. – Session Block 2

3:00 – 4:15 p.m. – Session Block 3

4:15 p.m. – Closing Announcements

6:00p.m. – Welcome Reception/Social @ TBD

Thursday, July 13

8:30 a.m. – Registration/Information Desk Opens

9:00 – 9:45 a.m. – Welcome & Nestle-Purina Platinum Sponsor Presentation & Suveto Sponsor Presentation

10:00 – 11:00 a.m. – AAVMC Update

11:15 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. – Session Block 4

12:30 – 1:45 p.m. – Lunch & Networking, Table Topics & AVAP Business Meeting/Election of Officers

2:00 – 3:15 p.m. – Session Block 5

3:300 – 4:45 p.m. – Session Block 6

4:45 p.m. – Day Two Closing Announcements

6:00 p.m. – Optional Social Activity/ Dine Arounds

Friday, July 14

8:30 a.m. – Registration/Information Desk Opens

9:00 – 9:45 a.m. – Welcome & Keynote- Gold Standards of Compassionate Communication, Dani McVety, DVM

10:00 – 10:45 a.m. – Alumni Panel

11:00 – 12:00 p.m. – Wellness Panel

12:00- 12:30 p.m. – Closing Remarks (Passing of the Gavel, Announcement of 2024 Conference Info.)

1:00 – 2:30 p.m. – Optional Networking/ Dine Arounds

2:00- 4:00 p.m. – Optional Tour of CSU Spur

7:00 – 9:00 p.m. – AVMA Alumni Receptions, Locations Vary