NMC Annual Meeting

Registration Information

please note that online registrations are preferred
(and are processed sooner than faxed or mailed registration forms)

Individuals who register online are automatically entered into a drawing for a $100 gift card.

online meeting registration

frequently asked questions

Meeting Registration Information

Member early registration fee: $275
Non-member early registration fee: $360
Student member early registration fee: $105
Student non-member early registration fee: $130
Note: The non-member fees automatically signs up the attendee as an NMC member for one year. This only applies to attendees who are not currently NMC members.
The early registration fee deadline is January 4 (the fee increases $25 thereafter).
The final date to pre-register is January 19. It will not be possible to PRE-register after that date; however registrations will accepted on-site.
Full refunds for cancellations made by January 19. After January 19, a $25 administrative fee will be assessed on all cancellations. No refunds after January 29. Requests must be in writing (fax, mail or email).

Short Course Registration Information

In order to participate in the short courses, you must also register for the general session.
Short courses have an additional registration fee and have limited enrollment.
Registration deadline is January 19 for the short courses.
Early registration for the short courses is recommended (may fill up before the deadline).
If the short courses fill up by January 19, there will NOT be on-site registration.
Full refunds for cancellations made by January 19. After January 19, a $25 administrative fee will be assessed on all cancellations. No refunds after January 29. Requests must be in writing (fax or email). If you register online, you can go to your record and cancel the registration yourself.

Confirmation
An email message will be sent to confirm your online registration. If you do not receive a confirmation email, please contact the NMC office. However be sure to check you spam or junk mail folder first.

Email confirmations will also be sent to mail/fax registrations if you provide your email address.

Confirmations are NOT mailed.

Additional Information
If you have problems submitting the registration form or if you have any questions, please contact the NMC office.

Frequently Asked Questions About Registration

Is there a difference in registration fee between NMC members and non-members?
Yes, the non-member registration fee is $85 more than the NMC member registration. Non-members are automatically signed up as an NMC member for the upcoming year. (Student registration for non-members is $25 more than the NMC student member registration, and also enrolls the registrant as a NMC student member for the upcoming year. This only applies to full-time students.)

How do I know if I am an active NMC member and I am up-to-date on my dues?
If you receive regular mailings from the NMC office (i.e. bi-monthly newsletter and copies of the proceedings) then you are considered an active member.

Does the member-registration fee include dues payment for the upcoming year?
No.

If I am currently a member, may I include my membership dues for next year with the meeting registration form?
No -- please do NOT include dues payment with your registration form.

May I pay with a check if I register online?
Yes.

What are the deadlines for registration?
To receive the early registration discount, your payment must be received at the NMC office by January 4 ($25 is added to the registration fee after January 4). All registration forms must be received at the NMC office no later than January 19. After that date you must register on-site.

What is the refund policy?
Full refunds are provided for cancellations made by January 19. After January 19, a $25 administrative fee will be assessed on all cancellations. No refunds after January 29. All requests for refunds must be made in writing.

Are credit cards accepted?
Yes, Visa, Mastercard and American Express.

Do you send out confirmations for registration?
Confirmations are emailed to individuals who provide an email address.

Are Continuing Education Credits available?
We will provide a form letter for veterinarians interested in obtaining continuing education credits confirming attendance at the meeting and total number of hours. This year's conference includes about 10 hours of oral presentations. There are also optional short courses, with a miximum of 9 course hours available..

Questions on the Short Courses

May I take more than one class?
Yes.

If a course is full, may I be put on a waiting list?
No. Waiting lists are not maintained.

What is the registration deadline for the short courses?
January 19, however it is advisable to register early.

How do I know if a short course still has space available?
Enrollment status for each course is updated on a regular basis. Check the meeting updates and announcements section or contact the NMC office to find out if a course has filled up.

Are short course registrations accepted after the deadline?
Only if there is space available. Check the meeting updates and announcements section or contact the NMC office to find out if a course has filled up.

Do you send out confirmation of short course registration?
Yes, for those who provide an email address. We will always notify you if you are NOT admitted into a course.

What is the refund policy?
Full refunds are provided for cancellations made by January 19. After January 19 a $25 administrative fee will be assessed on all cancellations. No refunds after January 29. All requests for refunds must be made in writing. If you register online, you can go to your record and cancel the registration yourself.