Registration Opens May19
Welcome to the Southwest Veterinary Symposium (SWVS) Web site!

Our site is designed to enhance your SWVS 2009 experience and provide you with all of the pertinent information you need for SWVS 2009. 

On this site you’ll find information for the following:

• General information for all attendees, presenters and exhibitors
• Symposium Schedule
• CE Courses and Accreditation
• Attending and exhibiting at the Exhibit Hall
• Registration and Housing/Hotels
• Special social events planned for SWVS 2009

The annual Symposium is held each fall in the Southwest and includes continuing education, exhibits, interactive labs, and social activities. We serve DVMs, RVTs, hospital personnel, veterinary and technician students, and the suppliers who provide the services that support veterinary medicine.


	SWVS 2009, Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center; San Antonio, Texas September 24-27, 2009 2009 SWVS Hotel Reservations Opens January 28 2009 SWVS Registration Opens May 19 Early Bird Registration May 19 - July 17 Advanced Registration July 18 - August 21 Last Day to Preorder the Proceedings Book Set August 14 Last Day to Register for the Interactive Labs August 14 Last Day to Register and Receive Your Registration Packet/Passport in the Mail, Prior to the Symposium August 21 August 21 On-Site Registration Fee Begins August 22 SWVS 2010, Fort Worth, Texas September 23-26, 2010




Gain knowledge you can use now. Come experience all the flavors of San Antonio and SWVS. By combining the best speakers from around the nation, SWVS is the place to obtain the very finest continuing education under one roof - 31 CE hours are available for the general Symposium. Top-notch veterinary educational programming with 50 minute education sessions = 400+ hours of lectures, interactive labs, workshops, Design Conference, and Meet the Expert Luncheons. Expanded topics for the Computer Skills Workshops in 2009; open to all SWVS registrants. NEW CE Tour Event in 2009! Behind the Scenes at Sea World®;visit the animals and learn how the veterinary team cares for them. NEW CE Tour Event in 2009! Tour Lackland Air Force Base's new, state of the art 38,000 square foot veterinary hospital; including demonstrations of training methods and the breeding program.

SWVS meets the CE needs for all members of the practice team; with tracks specifically tailored to veterinarians, veterinary technicians, practice managers, and hospital personnel. Lecture sessions are open to all registered attendees. Enhance your practice with products and services from 200+ exhibitors. While visiting the SWVS Exhibit Hall, be sure to enjoy the complimentary beverages served during the scheduled breaks. Come one, come all, to the SWVS Exhibit Hall. where we will give away over $10,000 in prizes! The SWVS experience includes a variety of networking and social opportunities including the Golf Tournament, Exhibit Hall Reception, DVM Alumni and Student Reception, Technician and Hospital Personnel Reception as well as a Sunday Worship Service. Expect the best! All of the SWVS official hotels are just steps away from the famous San Antonio River Walk, where you can find an abundance of exciting dining and entertainment choices as well as the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center.