OVTE 2025 Conference

ONTARIO VETERINARY TECHNICIAN EDUCATORS

May 26 - 28, 2025

Registration Information

Registration opens March 25, 2025

IMPORTANT: Pre-registration is required to attend the OVTE Conference.

Fees

There is no cost to attend the conference.

Register Online

Conference Registration closes May 9, 2025

**OVTE 2025 CONFERENCE DRAFT AGENDA**

**Monday, May 26, 2025**
Time	Activity	Location
3:00 - 4:30 pm	Arrival at Hotel	Willow Barrel Retreat or Erie-O Motel, Erieau, ON
5:00 - 5:30 pm	Bus leaves Erieau lodging for dinner (one bus, two trips)	Meet in front of Willow Barrel Retreat or Erie-O Motel
5:30 - 6:00 pm	Registration Drinks and mingling	Willow Ridge Golf and Country Club, Blenheim, ON
6:00 pm	Welcome, Dinner, Keynote Speaker, Entertainment	Willow Ridge Golf and Country Club, Blenheim, ON
8:30 - 9:30 pm	Bus leaves Willow Ridge Golf and Country Club to return to Erieau (one bus, two trips)	Meet in the parking lot of the Willow Ridge Golf and Country Club.

**Tuesday, May 27, 2025**
Time	Activity	Location
8:00 - 8:45 am	Breakfast Served	Wilson Hall, Ridgetown Campus
8:45 - 10:45 am	Tours of Veterinary Technology Building and Campus Tours	Split into 2 groups - VT Building or Wagon Ride Campus Tour first.
10:45 - 11:00 am	Coffee Break	Veterinary Technology Lounge
11:00 - 1:00 pm	VT Model Making Workshop	Location TBA.
1:00 - 2:30 pm	Trade Show	Willson Hall
1:00 - 2:30 pm	Lunch	Willson Hall
2:30 - 4:30 pm	New Technologies and AI in Teaching with UoG Office of Open Learning	RDC Pioneer Lecture Theatre *Bring your own device.
4:30 - 4:45 pm	Coffee Break	RDC Foyer
4:45 pm	Return to Hotel	Enjoy hotel activities
6:30 pm	Dinner	Bayside Brewing Company in Erieau
8:00 - 8:30 pm	Bus leaves Bayside to Level UP! Arcade and Bowling (one bus, two trips)	Meet in front of Bayside Brewing Company.
10:00 -10:30 pm	Bus leaves Level Up! to return to Erieau. (one bus, two trips)	Meet in the parking lot of Level Up!

**Wednesday, May 28, 2025**
Time	Activity	Location
8:00 - 8:45 am	Breakfast served	Willson Hall, Ridgetown Campus
8:45 - 10:30 am	OVTE Annual General Meeting	RDC, Pioneer Lecture Theatre
10:30 - 10:45 am	Coffee Break	RDC Foyer
10:45 - 12:15 pm	Guest Speaker - Student Study Habits and Time Management	RDC, Pioneer Lecture Theatre
12:15 pm	Boxed lunches - Safe trip home!	Pick up RDC Foyer

Reviewed 03/24/2025

Have a Question?

For more information on sponsorship or registration:

Contact Krista Gladstone

Email: kgladsto@uoguelph.ca

Toll Free: 1-866-222-9682
Local: (519) 674-1500 ext 63597

Accomodations

Willow Barrel Retreat

This location offers several cabins in a picturesque waterfront setting. The entire property has been reserved for the OVTE Conference until April 26, 2025. Room Rates vary see website for pricing.

Willow Barrel Retreat - Cabin and Cottage Rentals Erieau / Blenheim

To Book, call 519-676-2238 and let them know that you are part of the OVTE Conference group. A 30% deposit will apply upon booking. A full list of accommodations can be found on their website listed above!

Erie-O Motel & Marina

This location is further into the heart of Erieau, ON. It is close to several amenities while still offering a waterfront view. Room rates are $160/night.

Erie-O Motel & Marina

To Book, call 519-676-2101 and let them know that you are part of the OVTE Conference group. A full list of accommodations can be found on their website listed above!