Veterinary Conference
Registration
Conference Information
- Conference Fees and Registration
- Transportation
- Accomodations
- During the Conference
- Optional Preconference Activities
- More Information
Conference fees and registration
Registration will take place at 7:30 a.m. on Monday, June 13, in the James Law Lobby of Schurman Hall on the campus of Cornell University’s College of Veterinary Medicine in Ithaca, New York.
Cornell Veterinary Conference
The fee of $350 includes course materials; a certificate of participation; Continuing Education Units (CEUs); and two continental breakfasts, two box lunches, and refreshment breaks. Persons whose cancellations are received in writing by May 16 will receive a full refund, minus a $100 administrative fee. No refunds will be given after June 8. Labs will be available on Tuesday afternoon for additional fees. Lab fees are non-refundable. We encourage registration in the labs to be submitted early as attendance will be limited.
Veterinary Technician Program
Notice: The Veterinary Technician Program has been canceled. If you have any questions, please contact our office.
Registration
Register by mail: Download the registration form (available in PDF format).
Register online: Online registration is now open!
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Transportation
Travel
The Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport (ten minutes from the campus) is served by US Airways and, beginning in May, Northwest Airlines. Syracuse, Binghamton, and Elmira airports are approximately one hour's drive from the campus. Syracuse is served by most major airlines including American, Continental, Delta, Northwest, United, and US Airways.
Parking and Transportation
One- or two-day campus parking permits are available. If you would like a permit mailed to you in advance of the program, please indicate this on your registration form. Convenient courtesy vans are available from many of Ithaca’s hotels.
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Accommodations
A wide variety of housing options are available at university residence halls and local hotels, motels, and bed-and-breakfasts. To make reservations, please contact the hotels directly, mentioning the conference by name to receive the reduced rate.
Group Blocked Rooms
| Name | Location | Phone | Cost |
| Best Western University Inn | East Hill Plaza | 607.272.6100 | $99* |
| Ramada Inn 2310 | N. Triphammer Rd. | 607.257.3100 | $99.95** |
| Hampton Inn | 337 Elmira Rd. (Route 13) | 607.277.5500 | $129* |
* For the reduced rate, reserve by May 12
** For the reduced rate, reserve by May 13
General Reservations
| Name | Location | Phone | Cost |
| Clarion Hotel | 1 Sheraton Dr. | 607.257.2000 | $99.95 |
| Courtyard by Marriott | 29 Thornwood Dr. | 866.541.3600 | $129 |
| Holiday Inn | 222 S. Cayuga St. | 607.272.1000 | $136 |
| On-campus Housing | Cascadilla Hall | 607.255.6290 | $42 single / $34 double |
Participants interested in on-campus housing should download, complete and submit an on-campus housing form.
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During the conference
Meals
Your conference fee includes coffee, light refreshments, breakfast(s), and lunch(es), all of which will be available in the Hagan Room in Schurman Hall throughout the conference.The price for the Monday night dinner and keynote speech is $35; a cash bar will be available. The dinner will be held at the Statler Hotel on the central Cornell campus. If you wish to attend, please indicate this on your registration form.
Name Badges
For security reasons, and to facilitate networking, conference attendees must wear name badges while on campus.
Message Board
Telephone messages for conference attendees may be left at 607.253.3200. Staff will put all messages on the conference message board.
Exhibits
Conference exhibits will be located in the Atrium of the Veterinary Education Center and in the Hagan Room in Schurman Hall. The exhibitors and session sponsors are critical in maintaining the reasonable price you have come to expect for the Annual Veterinary Conference. Please see the list of sponsors on the inside front cover of this brochure. Also, please support our exhibitors by visiting their booths. The exhibits will be open:
- Monday, June 13 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
- Tuesday, June 14 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
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Optional preconference Activities (June 12)
For information or to make reservations for Sunday activities, contact Amanda Mott at the address below (under “For more information”). Additional activities may be added to this roster, so be sure to visit the College Web site at www.vet.cornell.edu/extension/conedu for updates. Also, consider visiting www.sce.cornell.edu/local for more suggestions and links to local places of interest.
MV Manhattan Dinner Cruise
6:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m. $41, includes tip. Cash bar available.
Enjoy the delightful experience of dining aboard the MV Manhattan as it cruises on scenic Cayuga Lake. Reservation deadline: May 13. All cruises depart from the Bistro Q Pier located at 708 West Buffalo Street in Ithaca. For more information, visit cayugalakecruises.com.
Museum of the Earth Tour led by Dr. Howard Evans
3:00 p.m.–4:30 p.m. Adults $5, youth 12 and under free
Exhibits at the Paleontological Research Institute’s Museum of the Earth tell the still-evolving story of the Earth and its life through a unique hybrid of natural history, hands-on science, and art exhibits. Meet at 1259 Trumansburg Road (Route 96) in Ithaca. For more information, visit museumoftheearth.org.
Seneca Lake Wine Tour
12:30 p.m.–6:00 p.m. $35
Visit four Seneca Lake wineries and enjoy the large assortment of wines and samples for every taste. Meet at the College of Veterinary Medicine Atrium. For more information, visit www.senecalakewine.com.
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More Information
For additional information about the conference and optional preconference activities, please contact:
97th Annual Cornell Veterinary Conference
Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine
Office of Continuing Education
T1 002 VRT, Box 52, Ithaca, NY 14853-6401
607.253.3200 • amm36@cornell.edu
www.vet.cornell.edu/extension/conedu