MWVOS

Registration is still open for the Midwest Veterinary Ophthalmology Society (MWVOS) Meeting this next month in Chicago! Make plans to join us for great cases, learning, networking and our always-fun Midwest awards. We will also be doing a special tribute/celebration of life for Dr. Koch.

📍 Where: The Gwen Hotel, Chicago

📅 When: Friday, Feb 27 – Sunday, March 1, 2026

🏨 Hotel Rate: $169/night + tax (single or double) Rate is valid until February 14, 2026 Mention code: MWVOS when making your reservation (I recently added more rooms to the block) Call 312-645-1500 and ask for the “Midwest Veterinary” rate

💵 Registration Fees:
• $300 – Veterinary Ophthalmologists
• $250 – Residents, Interns, Students, Spouses & Guests

✉️ To Register:
Send payment via Zelle to [email protected] (MWVOS in notes) OR you can bring a check to the meeting

Questions about registration or the meeting? Email Paige Evans at [email protected] or Bill Miller at [email protected]

🗓 Meeting Format:
• Friday evening: Social gathering + heavy appetizers
• Saturday: Breakfast 8:00am | Presentations 8:30am–1:00pm with celebration for Dr. Koch at the end | Afternoon & evening free to explore Chicago
• Sunday: Breakfast 8:00am | Presentations until noon + Midwest Presentation Awards

📊 Presenters:
Please email your PowerPoint (PC format) by Monday, Feb 23 so we can preload presentations. Clinical cases, new techniques, medications, and practice management topics are all welcome!

Send presentations to: [email protected]

Looking forward to seeing everyone in Chicago!
— Paige, Bill, Elizabeth and David

📧 [email protected]
📱 (323) 823-2121

Paige Evans, DVM, DACVO

Dear Colleagues:
Happy 2025! Join us for the annual Midwest Veterinary Ophthalmology Society Meeting this February in Chicago! This event is an opportunity for veterinary professionals specializing/have a special interest in ophthalmology to gather, share knowledge, present frustrating/interesting/odd cases and have casual discussions on ophthalmology with no pressure of a big conference.

When:
Friday evening, February 28- Sunday noon, March 1st

Where:
The Gwen Hotel, in downtown Chicago - room block rate of $159/night. Call the hotel directly at 312-645-1500 and use the block name of "Midwest Veterinary" to get the special rate.

Registration:
See attached registration form. Send a check to Dr. Seth Koch at 23 Hedge Row Road, Princeton, NJ 08540.
Cost: $250 for veterinarians and $225 for residents, interns, students, spouse, guests

Do you need to present?
Yes, well no but we encourage it. A short 10-15 minute Powerpoint – nothing fancy - in PC format to Paige Evans BEFORE the end of the day on Monday, February 24th.

If any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me at [email protected] or (323)823-2121.
See you in Chicago!
Paige, Seth and Aman