SAVT 24th AGM & Conference

November 7-9, 2008
The Radisson Hotel & Western College of Veterinary Medicine

‘Taking Learning to a New Level’

The conference will be held at the Radisson hotel on 20th, (downtown) on Nov. 7 & 8, and the Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM) on Nov. 9.

Join us November 7-9, 2008 at the Radisson Hotel in downtown Saskatoon for another one of the best conferences in Canada! We are excited to offer two full days of enlightening talks on topics that are relevant to today's veterinary technologists. Don't forget that this is a great way to network with other VT’s, students and those that have vast experience in the industry.

We will start out the conference with a Wine and Cheese Reception and Registration on Friday evening. This has been named a highlight of past conferences because of the opportunity to talk to so many people. Delegates are reunited with their classmates or they can spend the time visiting friends and the many industry displays on hand. This is always well attended and there will be great incentives and door prizes for all who register Friday night.

Planning for top notch continuing education is well underway, and the scientific program will be released as speakers are confirmed. Saturday will be held at the Radisson Hotel and will feature talks by well known speakers. We are offering even more opportunities to attend the continuing education topic of your choice with time slots expanded to four speakers per hour time slot.

A must to attend is the Banquet and Awards Ceremony. As Saturday winds to a close, the banquet is a good time for fellowship and the Awards Ceremony is a time to recognize and reward our fellow VT’s and the industry for a job well done. Honor your peers and celebrate! This annual event maintains its reputation as the best not-to-be missed event. Plan to attend the banquet and entertainment. This is a great evening of fun with your fellow techs!

On Sunday, there will be a series of wet labs offered at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine (U of S). Space is limited for the labs; sign up early in order to get the lab of your choice.

Registration brochures will be sent out with the summer issue of TECHNEWS the end of July at which time online registration will be available September 1st. Keep checking the website for details.
Make sure you register early ONLINE (before October 10, 2008) and you will be entered to win an iPOD Shuffle!

Accommodations: Gather some friends, share a room and plan to have a great weekend! A block of hotel rooms has been reserved at our host hotel @$109.00 per night. For reservations contact the hotel directly at 306-665-3322 or 1-800-333-3333 and tell them you are with the Saskatchewan Association of Veterinary Technologists (SAVT). Underground parking is free with your hotel registration. There are a limited number of rooms, so book early.

WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE ONLINE REGISTRATION

Online registration proved to be successful for all those who used it, all respondents on the survey said it was quick and easy! The site is secure. Please be aware that online registration was put into place to streamline registration, but more importantly to organize the wet lab registration so you could make your choice and your selection was confirmed immediately. The way it works is that whoever registered online immediately registers for their labs. A confirmation is sent to your email address indicating what labs you are registered for.

For those who mail their registration, stacks of mail are received and in any order as they are delivered. There is a very good chance you will not receive your first choice for labs.

If you do not use credit cards, you may register online and check the box saying you will send a cheque in the mail. You will have ten days to send in your cheque and save your spot.

PLEASE REGISTER ONLINE!
http://savt.stsolo.com/

Last edited:  2008-08-22