Welcome to Denver!
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. You can book at the conference rate of $229/night from July 11-14, 2023. FRIDAY NIGHT IS SOLD OUT. Please check AVMA Conference Website for Friday night rooms.
BOOK BY JUNE 10 or until sold out to lock in the discounted rate!
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
Thursday, July 13
6:00 pm
Locations TBD
&
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.
2023 Conference Schedule
See below for more detail on the schedule for each day.
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 (Table Topics Provided)
1:30 – 2:45 p.m. – Session Block 2
3:00 – 4:15 p.m. – Session Block 3
4:15 – 4:30 p.m. – Closing Announcements
6:00p.m. – Welcome Reception/Social @ TBD
8:30 a.m. – Registration/Information Desk Opens
9:00 – 9:45 a.m. – Welcome & Nestle-Purina Platinum Sponsor Presentation
10:00 – 11:00 a.m. – AAVMC Update on State of Veterinary Colleges
11:15 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. – Session Block 4
12:30 – 1:15 p.m. – Lunch & Networking & AVAP Business Meeting/Election of Officers
1:30 – 2:45 p.m. – Session Block 5
3:00 – 4:15 p.m. – Session Block 6
4:15 – 4:30 p.m. – Day Two Closing Announcements
6:00 p.m. – Optional Social Activity/ Dine Arounds
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 Dumb League Animal Hospital @ CSU Spur
7:00 – 9:00 p.m. – AVMA Alumni Receptions, Locations Vary