

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Believe and Belong in Veterinary Medicine Youth Pathways
- **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 20 Jan, 2026 at 09:00 am – Tue, 20 Jan, 2026 at 04:00 pm
- **Event Description**: This is not a public event.
This registration page is for two groups only:

1️⃣ Students ages 12–17 interested in exploring careers in veterinary medicine or animal science
2️⃣ Veterinary professionals who want to volunteer as mentors, guides, or hands-on educators

NAVC and blendVET® Foundation are joining forces once again to open doors for future veterinary professionals through the Believe and Belong in Veterinary Medicine® Youth Pathways Program—a full-day, hands-on career exploration experience designed to inspire, educate, and empower the next generation.

Since partnering with blendVET® in 2023, NAVC’s support has helped more than 1,000 students participate in immersive learning labs, meet real veterinary mentors, and discover careers they never knew existed. And now, we’re bringing this transformative program to VMX 2026!

This event is free for students thanks to the generous support of NAVC.

? Event Details

Location: VMX 2026, Hyatt Regency Orlando
Date: January 20, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM EST
Cost: Free for enrolled students (ages 12–17)

Parent/guardian enrollment is required by December 20, 2025.

For Students (Ages 12–17)

Students will:
✨ Participate in hands-on veterinary learning activities
✨ Explore real career paths across veterinary medicine and animal science
✨ Meet and learn from veterinarians, technicians, and industry experts
✨ Build confidence and discover where they belong in veterinary medicine

No prior experience is needed—just curiosity, interest in animals, and a willingness to learn!

For Veterinary Professional Volunteers

We’re seeking veterinarians, technicians, assistants, and industry leaders who want to:
? Mentor and guide students
? Support hands-on learning labs
? Share what they love about their profession
? Help build a more inclusive and inspired future for veterinary medicine

Volunteers may select half-day or full-day availability.

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- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/williamsburg/believe-and-belong-in-veterinary-medicine-youth-pathways/200029308882706
- **Event Categories**: 
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 2

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://www.blendvetfoundation.org/youth-pathways?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=williamsburg-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Williamsburg
- **state**: FL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Hyatt Regency Orlando
- **lat**: 28.427374973509
- **long**: -81.468059598347
- **full address**: Hyatt Regency Orlando, EV Charging Station, 9801 International Dr, Orlando, FL 32819, United States, Williamsburg

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Blendvet (https://allevents.in/org/blendvet/25760328)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Tue, 20 Jan, 2026 at 09:00 am
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Hyatt Regency Orlando, EV Charging Station, 9801 International Dr, Orlando, FL 32819, United States, Williamsburg
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Blendvet
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Believe and Belong in Veterinary Medicine Youth Pathways ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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