Rose City Veterinary Conference

Personal Needs

All gender and men's restrooms are available on the conference level, women's and private/family restrooms on the lobby level. For any child caretakers needing a lactation/nursing/feeding room, there is a private space available on the lobby level, in the hallway located behind the lobby's reception desk.

Meals and Refreshments 

Breakfast

There will be an assortment of pastries, protein, fruit and berries and coffee, and tea. Coffee, tea, and other beverages will be available throughout the day. 

Lunch

A full buffet will be offered with salads, hot entrees and sides, desserts, and beverages. Preparations have been made based on the selection you made during registration and any dietary requests you noted. If you had specific requests (gluten free, dairy free, vegan) and the signage is clear, please let one of the catering staff know when you reach the buffet tables so they may assist you.

Snacks - Afternoon snacks will also be provided

Wrap-party- Signature cocktails, wine, beer, and appetizers will be offered 

Breaks and Activities

Activities will be available to attendees throughout the day, in addition to visiting with our sponsors in the exhibit hall during breaks and lunch. You are welcome to take art therapy materials with you to sessions to continuing working on projects during them. We also want to encourage you to feel comfortable moving around as needed throughout the day to stretch your legs, get snacks, or step outside.

Pet Dog Policy for Rose City Veterinary Conference

To ensure a safe, professional, and accessible environment for all attendees, the following policy applies to animals at the in-person Rose Veterinary Conference:

General Policy
While Holiday Inn Portland welcomes pets for hotel guests, personal pets—including dogs—are not permitted at this conference. The PVMA maintains a 20+ year partnership with Canine Companions, one of the largest and most established service dog organizations in the country. In addition, several of our registrants will be accompanied by service dogs. Ensuring that these working animals and their handlers have a safe, accessible, and comfortable environment to navigate and fully participate in the event is a top priority for us.

Service Animals
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), service animals are permitted. A service animal is defined as a dog that has been individually trained to perform specific tasks for a person with a disability.

Requirements for Service Animals

• The service animal must remain under the control of its handler at all times.
• The handler is responsible for the care, supervision, and behavior of the service animal.

Exclusions

• Emotional support animals do not qualify as service animals under the ADA and are not allowed.
• We will have two trained Canine Companions Therapy Dogs on site to visit with attendees part of the day.

Compliance
Conference organizers reserve the right to ask that any animal be removed if it poses a threat to the health or safety of others or is not under proper control.

For questions or to request accommodations, please contact the conference organizers in advance of the event.