2018 Veterinary Medical Career Fair
Description
Veterinary Medical Career Fair Exhibitor Information
Grand Hyatt Washington
1000 H St NW
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 582-1234
Room Rate: $249, plus tax and fees
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General Information
The exhibit space will be in Independence Ballroom A. AAVMC will maintain a registration/information booth onsite throughout the fair. Table assignments will be prioritized based on the order they are received in the registration system.
Career Fair kicks off at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, March 4. Attendance has typically hovered around 4-500 in the past, primarily composed of high school, middle school, and elementary school students. Multiple information sessions occur throughout the fair, in the rooms adjacent to the exhibition hall.
Exhibitors should check in at the AAVMC Registration & Information Table at 1:30 p.m. to obtain table assignments.
Benefits
This is one of the only career fairs of its kind, and a rare chance to reach out to young people interested in the veterinary medical profession.
Standard exhibit space is defined as a 6' long draped table, two chairs, and two bottles of water.
Height and depth of the exhibit space is limited. If you have space questions or special needs, contact Andrew Zoeller at 202.371.9195, ext. 110, or via email at azoeller@aavmc.org.
Exhibiting Schedule
| Setup | March 4, 2018 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM |
| Exhibition Hours | March 4, 2018 2:30 PM – 5:00 PM |
| Tear-down | March 4, 2018 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM |
Shipping Information
If you wish to ship materials ahead of time, you must ship directly to the Grand Hyatt. AAVMC cannot receive materials, and bears no liability in shipping and receiving materials. Hotel shipping and receiving rules apply.
Grand Hyatt Washington Shipping Instructions
Exhibitors may bring materials with them directly to the hotel. Materials which cannot be carried by one person in one trip must be brought to the hotel loading dock.
Hotel Business Center
The hotel business center is operated by FedEx.
Hours:
Monday – Friday: 7:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Saturday: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Return Shipping
Exhibitors who anticipate shipping materials back home should make arrangements to do so before arriving for the Annual Conference. Exhibitors should bring packing tape, boxes, labels (either postal or delivery service) and scissors.
The hotel porters will be available to assist exhibitors who require assistance moving boxes or packages from the exhibition space to their vehicles.
For additional information, please contact Andrew Zoeller at azoeller@aavmc.org or 202.371.9195, ext. 110.