Welcome to CVC in Kansas City

CVC Central has a new logo and a new name for 2009, but just as we have for more than 20 years, the CVC in Kansas City continues to bring you world-class clinical and practice management programming close to home — all powered by the award-winning DVM Newsmagazine, Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Economics, Firstline and dvm360.com — the publications and web portal you know and trust.

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Here are just a few of the innovative programming highlights you’ll find at the CVC in Kansas City:

• 670+ hours of CE — up to 59 CE credits for veterinarians in full attendance and 45.5 hours for technicians
• New Diagnostic Cardiology Workshop and Dine with the Expert Workshops
• Specialty Focus: Orthopedics — a two-day Wet Lab experience
• Strategies to conquer your practice challenges in Veterinary Economics® Managers’ Retreat with Mark Opperman, CVPM
• Ideas for recession-proofing your practice in Veterinary Economics® Progress in Practice Seminars — choose between “Buying a Practice” and “Benchmarks 2009: A Study of Well-Managed Practices”
• A powerful three-day lineup for Firstline Live featuring Debbie Allaben Gair, CVPM, Gina Toman, Marianne Mallonee and Dr. Jim Kramer, CVPM

You’ll have the opportunity to hear dynamics speakers such as Dr. Marty Becker take a look at the veterinary profession — past and present. Or you can attend the intensive 3-day Veterinary Economics® Hospital Design Conference held in conjunction with CVC, where architects, architectural engineers and financial planners can tell you everything you need to know about building or renovating your hospital — even in a tough economy.

Whatever your CE needs, our comprehensive session topics, combined with Kansas City’s proximity and affordability make CVC the easy choice for updating your small or large-animal health care education.

Veterinarians—earn up to 59 CE credits
CVC makes it easy to maximize your CE credits by combining CVC pre-convention conferences, workshops and seminars with main convention programming. In 2009 we also offer new evening workshops and a wide selection of specialized wet labs taught by clinical training experts, all designed to keep your skills at the forefront of veterinary care.

Don’t miss CVC entertainment and tours
While you’re in town, be sure to enjoy the wide variety of tours and entertainment options at CVC. Here are some ways you and your family can join the fun:

• 8 CVC Kansas City tours and
• A Saturday-evening Welcome to Kansas City Reception in the Exhibit Hall complete with complimentary food and beverages
• A city full of attractions, museums, shopping and night life — most within 5 miles of the Kansas City Convention and Entertainment Centers
• The Lee Ann Womack concert on Sunday, August 30 — free to CVC attendees who RSVP

CE where and when you want it
The CVC Group is committed to offering you world-class educational opportunities as well as outstanding customer service to ensure that yours is a truly enjoyable convention experience. So register today and join us in Kansas City Aug. 29 – Sept. 1, 2009.