2019 Annual Meeting & Conference

Fun Activities

We are excited to present these extra fun and educational activities for the upcoming Annual Meeting and Conference. We hope that these activities add value to your experience at a VHMA event. These activities are optional attendance and can be selected when you register for the event.

Midwestern University Companion Animal Clinic

Thursday, September 26, 2019: Hospital Tour 

Midwestern University Companion Animal Clinic 
(5715 W Utopia Road, Glendale, AZ 85308)

Cost: Free
Participation is limited to 40.

The tour runs 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. A bus will depart the hotel at 6:30 p.m. 

Midwestern University Companion Animal Clinic  Campus

The Animal Health Institute at Midwestern University’s Glendale Campus offers comprehensive community veterinary care, with faculty and students providing treatment, via three specialized facilities – the Companion Animal Clinic, the Equine and Bovine Center, and the Diagnostic Pathology Center.

The 111,800 square foot Companion Animal Clinic incorporates 14 exam rooms, four surgical suites, and two specialty suites. Services include laparoscopic and arthroscopic surgery; a complete radiology suite including CT scanning, digital radiology, and fluoroscopy; ultrasonography; dental suite with digital dental X-ray imaging; and physical therapy incorporating an underwater treadmill.

The 70,000 square foot Equine and Bovine Center is devoted to veterinary education, research, and pathology for large animal medicine, farmers, and food producers. Examples of services that are provided include lameness exams, digital radiography, ultrasound, endoscopy, animal reproduction services, and general medical care including vaccinations, deworming, and wellness exams. The EBC also offers a Large Animal Ambulatory service by appointment to perform on-site treatment for horses, cattle, goats, and other farm animal species.

The Diagnostic Pathology Center is the most advanced anatomic pathology facility in the state of Arizona.

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Arizona Diamondbacks

Friday, September 27, 2019: Arizona Diamondbacks Baseball Game

Cost: $55 per person

Game starts at 6:40 p.m. A bus will leave the hotel lobby at 6:00 p.m.

Come join us at Chase Field for a night at the ballpark as the D-backs take on their division rivals, the San Diego Padres! The VHMA has a block of tickets in section 213 base line in the club box.

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