FAQ

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The questions we hear most often. If yours isn't here, just reach out to Dr. Sweet.

Section 01

About the conference.

The basics: when it is, where it's held, and what's included.

Who is the Rocket City Vet Conference for?
Veterinarians who want eight hours of approved CE in a single Saturday, especially solo doctors, small-practice owners, and independent hospitals where four days away from the practice isn't realistic. Licensed vet techs, practice managers, and support staff are welcome with a ticket. While the CE program is designed primarily for veterinarians, many practices find value in attending together as a team.
Where is it held?
The Westin Hotel in Huntsville, Alabama, inside the Bridge Street Shopping Center. Bridge Street is a lifestyle center that contains places to shop, eat, and play.
When is it?
The Rocket City Vet Conference is a one-day event, {{doors}}, on {{date}}. You can find the full schedule on the {{year}} conference page.
Is the CE recognized in my state?
Most likely. We will obtain CE approval for the surrounding states and provide a list of those states as approval is confirmed. However, the registrant is responsible for ensuring that their attendance of the Rocket City Vet Conference (RCVC) will be accepted as continuing education credit for any and all licenses.

Rocket City Vet Conference is not responsible for ensuring that the courses offered will fulfill any requirements of other organizations. A certificate of completion will be provided to all attendees.
Is there a virtual option?
No. Alabama's continuing education requirement specifies 10 hours of in-person attendance, and the Rocket City Vet Conference is built to complete 8 of those required in-person hours.
Section 02

Attending the day.

What to know before you come, from bringing your team to where to stay.

Can I bring my staff?
Yes. Licensed veterinary technicians, practice managers, and support staff are welcome with their own ticket. The lecture content is written for veterinarians, but if desired LVTs in Alabama can earn all eight hours of their annual CE requirements in one Saturday.
Can I bring my kids?
The Rocket City Vet Conference does not provide childcare. Children less than 3 years old can attend without a ticket. Children 4 years and older may attend with their own ticket. RCVC trusts parents' judgment that any included children would attend in a way that does not disrupt the conference experience for others.

However, if necessary, attendees of any age that are disrupting the conference experience for others may be asked to leave the conference without a refund.
Is there a place to nurse or pump?
Yes. A private mother's room is available throughout the day, with a fridge for milk storage.
What's included in the ticket?
Eight hours of CE, hot breakfast, hot lunch, an afternoon snack, coffee and water all day, the full conference swag bag with a t-shirt, on-site parking, and the optional end-of-day social with food and drinks.
Will food cover dietary restrictions?
Yes. Allergy and dietary information is collected at registration.
Where should I stay?
The Westin is a hotel. Booking a room at the venue means you take the elevator to the conference instead of driving to it. Out-of-towners can arrive on Friday, attend Saturday, and head out Sunday morning without ever leaving the building. However, you do not have to be from out-of-town to enjoy a nice hotel stay in a convenient proximity to the conference.
Is there parking at the venue?
Yes, free on-site parking is available.
What's the refund or transfer policy?
A $50 refund is available for cancellations prior to November 30th, 2026.

After November 30th the registration fee is non-refundable.
Section 03

Vendors welcome.

About our vendor hall and how to take part as an exhibitor.

Who is in the vendor hall?
Veterinary equipment, tools, and technology companies who want to support veterinary practices and their teams.
How are exhibitors selected?
Exhibitors are chosen to provide quality products, services, and resources that support veterinary professionals and their practices.
How do I become a sponsor for {{year}}?
Sponsorship inquiries are open on the Sponsors and the vendor hall page. Email {{sponsorEmail}} and {{founderFirst}} will follow up with available tiers and pricing. All individuals attending within a sponsorship need to register for the conference to be accounted for in food preparation, the t-shirt order, etc.
I'm already a sponsor and need to send my logo. Where do I do that?
Use the logo upload form on the Sponsors page. The form goes straight to {{founderFirst}}, and your logo gets used per your sponsorship tier in marketing, signage, the conference t-shirt, and your year-round listing on this site.
Section 04

Reaching RCVC.

How to reach us with anything the FAQ doesn't cover.

How do I reach {{founderFirst}} directly?
Email {{contactEmail}}. Most questions are answered above, but if yours isn't, she's glad to help.
Please, reach out with any questions or if you’d like to join the RCVC volunteer team. - {{founderFirst}}, Founder