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

Conference Sponsorship

Bronze Level

Sponsors	Sponsors
Benson Medical Central Sales Dispomed Hill's MedVant NVA	Summit Veterinary Pharmacy Vet Purchasing Veterinary Dental Supplies VETREX Group Inc. Wilson Equipment

Reviewed 04/10/2025

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!