Welcome to the 2025 OVMA Great Ideas Conference!
With a diverse program covering timely topics in veterinary medicine, our program offers something for every member of the veterinary practice team.
With your full conference registration you'll receive:
- With up to 24 hours of quality CE from North America's top veterinary speakers and leaders.
- Access to session notes prior to the conference.
- Daily breakfast during the morning plenary sessions, as well as two coffee breaks.
- Daily hot lunch buffet.
To book a hotel at the White Oaks Resort & Spa, please use the White Oaks website.
Additional Information
Conference Proceedings
Conference Proceedings will be accessible on this page prior to the conference. Printed notes for individual sessions won't be available.
Continuing Education Credits
The conference offers 24 hours of continuing education, and you can gain up to 11 CE hours. To receive your CE hours, individual certificates of attendance will be provided upon request. To request CE hours, please email agavigan@ovma.org.
Please note: this conference is not RACE approved.
Out-of-Province Attendees
OVMA welcomes out-of-province attendees and extends member rates to registrants who are members of their provincial or state veterinary medical association. To take advantage of this offer, indicate the name of the provincial/state veterinary medical association on your Registration Form.
OVMA Registration Policy/Disclaimer
To register for the OVMA conference, attendees must be licensed veterinarians or employed at an accredited veterinary practice.
For information on becoming an exhibitor at future OVMA events, please contact Sasha Basiri, Manager of Events & Sponsorships, at sbasiri@ovma.org.
About White Oaks Resort & Spa
Nestled on 13 acres in the very heart of Niagara area attractions and Niagara-on-the Lake wineries, modern and refined, White Oaks Resort & Spa delivers luxury hotel service and a host of outstanding amenities. A world class conference centre, Four Diamond accommodations, award winning dining options with LIV Restaurant and Play Bar + Grill, the serene world of The Spa and the amazing fitness and racquet phenomenon The Club at White Oaks all welcome you.
Address: 253 Taylor Rd, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON L0S 1J0
Parking: There is an abundance of free parking spaces, as well as valet. Electric car charging stations are also available.
Room Reservations: To book a hotel at the White Oaks Resort & Spa, please use the White Oaks website.
Amenities: White Oaks Resort & Spa has many amenities including a full spa, hair & beauty salon, fitness club, two restaurants and a cafe, indoor pool and much more. Plus outlet shopping & eatery right across the street. See below for other things to do while visiting Niagara. To view available classes and offers at White Oaks gym & fitness club, visit their website for full information.
Things to do in Niagara
Niagara Falls
White Oaks is a short drive away from Niagara Falls. Featuring endless fun including Horn Blower Cruises, Journey Behind the Falls, arcades, restaurants, shopping and family friendly activities, there is no shortage of fun things to do in Niagara Falls. For information on attractions please visit the official Niagara Falls website.
Wine Country
The Niagara region has an abundance of wineries, both well known and artisans. Your options are truly endless. Visit Wineries of Niagara-on-the-Lake for full listing of local wineries.
Shopping
With The Outlet Collection at Niagara directly across the street from White Oaks, shopping is truly at your finger tips. Looking for small and local shops? Downtown Niagara-on-the-Lake will have exactly what you need, and only a 20min drive from White Oaks.
Theatre
The Shaw Festival Theatre is located in the heart of Niagara-on-the-Lake. During the Great Ideas Conference, the Shaw Festival Theatre will be featuring numerous shows & plays, click here for the calendar and to purchase tickets.
Casinos
Both Casino Niagara and Fallsview Casino are minutes away from White Oaks. Both casinos feature plenty of gaming tables as well as live entertainment and nightlife.
Golf
Niagara golf features some of the most challenging and aesthetically pleasing courses anywhere, it is a great time to golf while visiting Niagara. A full listing of courses in the area can be found here.