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|Events|August 12, 2016
2017 Pacific Veterinary Conference
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Date: June 29 - July 02, 2017
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The Pacific Veterinary Conference (Pac Vet) is a 4-day conference bringing world-class speakers | 220+ CE hours and over 120 exhibitors with the hottest trends in veterinary medicine. Network with veterinary professionals from throughout the United States, Canada and other countries.
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Event type: Conference
Event Address: Long Beach Convention Center200 S. Pine Avenue, Long Beach, CA, USA
Sponsor: California Veterinary Medical Association
For More Information:Della Yee,California Veterinary Medical Association
1400 River Park Drive, Suite 100 ,Sacramento ,CA ,95815 ,USA
916-649-0599, [email protected], www.pacvet.net
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