Sponsored Social Events
We are extremely excited to announce several amazing opportunities for students to engage with our sponsoring organizations and each other. Please find event details below, as well as registration links where appropriate.Thursday March, 12th
SAVMA Pre-Game
Sponsored by Heartland Veterinary Partners
Join us before SAVMA for a laid-back evening at Edit Beer Co! Come grab a drink, connect with fellow vet students, and kick off the weekend with good conversation and great company. Whether you’re new or familiar faces, we’d love to see you there! Catering will also be provided, so come hungry and enjoy some great food while you connect!
- Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
- Place: Edit Beer Co.
- 1911 Sego Ct. Raleigh, NC
- RSVP is required. Please RSVP here.
Morning Sunrise Yoga — Friday Session SOLD OUT!
Sponsored by Alliance Animal Health
Join Dr. Kaori Sakamoto in a morning yoga flow. Reset your mind and body as you prepare to go into the day.
- Time: 7:00am
- Place: Raleigh Convention Center, Room 303
- Seats: 20
- Attendees will be provided with a free yoga mat to take home!
- SOLD OUT!
Saturday March, 14th
Morning Sunrise Yoga — Saturday Session, SOLD OUT!
Sponsored by Alliance Animal Health
Join NC State's own Dr. Kaori Sakamoto in a morning yoga flow. Reset your mind and body as you prepare to go into the day.
- Time: 7:00am
- Place: Raleigh Convention Center, Room 303
- Seats: 20
- Attendees will be provided with a free yoga mat to take home!
- SOLD OUT!
Breakfast: Finding Your Place, Finding Your Power: Belonging in Vet Med
Sponsored by Hill's Pet Healthcare
Veterinary medicine needs you—all of you. From LGBTQ+ to BIPOC to neurodivergent to disabled students, our profession is stronger when every identity has a seat at the table. In this session, we’ll talk honestly about what it means to bring your whole self into veterinary spaces that haven’t always been designed for everyone. You’ll learn how to recognize your identity as an asset, not a liability, and leave with practical strategies to advocate for yourself, show up for your peers, and start building a career that reflects who you really are.
- Time: 7:00am to 8:00am
- Place: Raleigh Convention Center, Room 402
- Seats: 80
- Breakfast will be served during this session
- No RSVP is necessary
Banfield, BluePearl + VCA's Mix and Mingle at SAVMA Symposium 2026
Sponsored by Banfield, BluePearl and VCA
Join Banfield, BluePearl and VCA at their exclusive Mix + Mingle event during SAVMA Symposium 2026. This event will provide a space to unwind after Saturday's sessions while enjoying conversations with fellow veterinary professionals, clinicians, as well as associates from our teams. Complimentary hors d'oeuvres and refreshments will be provided.
- Time: 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
- Place: Whiskey Kitchen
- 201 West Martin Street, Raleigh, North Carolina 27601
- RSVP is Required: Please RSVP Here.
Sponsored by Destination Pet
Enjoy beer, wine, cocktails and appetizers!
- Time: 6:00pm - 9:00pm
- Place: Raleigh Marriott City Center
- 500 Fayetteville St, Raleigh, NC 27601
- Seats: 100
- RSVP is not required, but spots are limited!
NC State CVM's Exhibitor and Student Social
Sponsored by North Carolina State University CVM
Join the North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine at this social event where students, sponsors, and exhibitors come together to connect, unwind, and enjoy great food, drinks, and conversation in a relaxed, high energy setting. This social is designed to make networking feel natural and fun, giving our incredible students and exhibitors the chance to build meaningful connections with each other while celebrating the community that makes Symposium such a special experience. All are welcome, but please register using the appropriate link below!
- Time: 7:00pm to 9:00pm
- Place: Red Bird— 612 S Salisbury St, Raleigh, NC 27601
- Located just adjacent to the RCC!
- RSVP is required. Please RSVP utilizing the appropriate link below
Sunday March, 15th
UVC Ice Cream Social
Sponsored by United Veterinary Care
Join us for ice cream and good conversation, and chat with a current DVM mentor!
- Time: 1:00pm to 3:30pm
- Place: Howling Cow Creamery at NCSU
- 100 Dairy Lane
- RSVP is required. Please RSVP here.