Camaraderie, giveaways central to WVC partyMarch 28, 2022A get-together at this year’s Western Veterinary Conference (WVC) in Las Vegas saw three attendees take home big prizes.
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It's full steam ahead for WVCAugust 23, 2021All aspects of the in-person Western Veterinary Conference Sept. 6-9, 2021, along with the WVC Annual Conference Virtual Supplement, is moving ahead, according to Viticus Group CEO Andrea Davis. “We expect to hold all educational sessions, entertainment, and Exhibit Hall as planned.”
WVC rebrand marks foray into human healthFebruary 25, 2020Aligning with the increasingly ubiquitous nature of the One Health approach to medicine, the Western Veterinary Conference (WVC) has announced a new name and vision.
Trupanion to donate $5 on behalf of every visitor at WVC for pets in needFebruary 15, 2019Instead of giving out trinkets, a pet insurance provider will use its booth at the upcoming Western Veterinary Conference (WVC) in Las Vegas, Nev., to help animals in need.
MightyVet to offer moral stress session at WVCFebruary 5, 2019MightyVet is offering a two-hour session at the Western Veterinary Conference (WVC) on how veterinarians can best deal with moral stress. Given the profession can be physically and emotionally demanding, the company is offering advice and tools to help alleviate stressful situations and their consequences, including burnout, compassion fatigue, ethics exhaustion, and suicide. "Moral stress is not an inevitability in veterinary medicine," says Barry Kipperman, DVM, DACVIM, MSc, one of the panelists. The discussion also will focus on how MightyVet is helping to bridge the gap in veterinary education by ensuring veterinarians are informed of, and prepared for, the challenges they will face in practice. The panelists will explore the following topics: Kipperman will focus on recent research on moral stress, including studies regarding the unique ethical dilemmas faced by veterinary professionals; Laura Strong, DVM, will look at moral stress from the perspective of a hospital owner, addressing the challenge of balancing the financial well-being of a practice with the well-being of the staff; and Carrie Jurney, DVM, DACVIM (neurology) will offer practical tips and tools to tackle the ever-present obstacles in veterinary medicine Click here to register.
WVC announces open registration for 2019 annual conferenceOctober 2, 2018Western Veterinary Conference (WVC) has announced that registration is open for its 91st Annual Conference, scheduled for Feb. 17-20 in Las Vegas at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center. WVC's educational lineup will highlight scientific advancements in veterinary medicine through speaking sessions and interactive learning. Participants also will have the opportunity to earn annual required continuing education; hands-on labs at the Oquendo Center will give participants opportunity to practice new procedures and techniques. "We know that where you turn for education matters," said Anthony Pease, DVM, MS, DACVR, WVC's chief veterinary medical officer. "It's WVC's mission to provide solutions-based learning and practical knowledge that can be immediately applied to your practice. The annual conference is your opportunity to stay competitive and gain expert insight and hands-on experience. Most importantly, it's also the perfect chance to remind yourself of why your work truly matters." To compliment this year's educational offerings, exhibit hall, and networking opportunities, Grammy Award-winning country artist Keith Urban, Big Bang Theory actress Mayim Bialik, and motivational speaker Mel Robbins will headline the event's entertainment. Featured speakers for the 2019 conference (for a complete speaker list, visit wvc.org): Sue Ettinger, DVM, DACVIM (Oncology), …
Western Veterinary Conference welcomes new board president, membersJune 28, 2018Western Veterinary Conference (WVC) has announced three additions to the organization: 2018 incoming board president Darwin R. Yoder, MS, DVM, and new board members Travis McDermott, DVM, and Suzanne Russo, DVM, MS. Dr. Yoder, a Colorado State University College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences graduate, has held various positions, including working in private practice, as a veterinarian at Pfizer Animal Health, as a full-tenured professor, and as a director in the veterinary technology program at Sul Ross State University. Now retired, Yoder acts as a veterinary medicine consultant to the range sheep industry in the western U.S. Dr. McDermott, a Texas A&M grad whose interests include dermatology, dentistry, internal medicine, surgery, and endoscopic and laparoscopic procedures. He served on the Nevada Veterinary Medical Association board of directors and the AVMA Political Action Committee prior to his election to the WVC board. Dr. Russo, who holds a DVM from The Ohio State University and a master of science in human resources management from Golden Gate University, has served in small animal private clinical practices for 13 years in Northern California and Connecticut and held multiple roles at Pfizer Animal Health (now Zoetis), thereafter. From 2016-2017, she was the vice president …
WVC announces 2019 annual conference datesApril 24, 2018In response to feedback from Western Veterinary Conference (WVC) Annual Conference attendees, the organization is moving its conference back to February and has shortened the duration by one day. Dates for the 2019 WVC Annual Conference will be Feb. 17-20 at Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas. "[Our] goal is to always respond to the needs of the profession and our participants," said David Little, WVC CEO. "Additionally, we constantly strive to provide the best value and experience possible for those attending our events. Moving the WVC Annual Conference back to February means more reasonable hotel room rates and increased availability and less competition with other major conferences." In addition, WVC also will shorten the duration of the conference by one day. The event still will launch on Sunday morning but will finish at the end of the day on Wednesday. According to the organization, it will adjust educational programming times to ensure all conference participants will continue to have a full menu of high-quality and diverse learning opportunities and will have the ability to obtain all required annual CE hours at one event. "We understand and are sensitive to the pressures on veterinary professionals, time being one …
WVC event attendee count nears 14,000March 30, 2018This year's Western Veterinary Conference (WVC) in Las Vegas, held March 4 to 8 at Las Vegas' Mandalay Bay Convention Center, was attended by almost 14,000 veterinary professionals from all 50 states and 27 countries. Visitors sat in on more than 1,000 hours of scientific sessions and perused an exhibit hall featuring almost 520 companies. "WVC hosted veterinary professionals from around the world for an inspirational week of education and networking designed to help them grow their skills and clinical offering," said W. Mark Hilton, DVM, DABVP, president of the WVC board of directors. "This year's event gave us an opportunity to celebrate 90 years of tradition and excellence in education, but also provided a vibrant platform to share experiences with colleagues, discover the latest products and services, and reignite our collective passion for serving the health and welfare of animals." In addition to lectures, hands-on labs, and workshops, attendees were treated to music entertainment by Grammy award winners Jewel and Darius Rucker and Emmy-nominated actor and comedian Kevin Nealon. On the exhibit hall floor, the Learning Lounge hosted 34 CE sessions. The Dr. W. Bruce Wren Food Animal Incentive Award was given to five recent post-graduates and the …
Pathway Vet Alliance donates $3K to three charities following WVCMarch 22, 2018Following Pathway Vet Alliance's recent rebrand reveal at the 90th annual Western Veterinary Conference (WVC), the national veterinary management group announced it will donate $3,000 to three charities connected to causes important to the veterinary community. Prior to the start of WVC, Pathway pledged to donate $5 to charity for each visitor's conference badge scanned at the company's booth. The total amount donated by Pathway will be divided equally and presented to the American Humane Association, the American Veterinary Medical Foundation's Veterinary Care Charitable Fund, and the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. "We're deeply touched by the warm reception we received at this year's conference and are thankful to those who stopped by our booth to help us contribute these funds to three amazing charities," said Stephen Hadley, DVM, CEO of Pathway Vet Alliance. "Our new brand identity and reaffirmed mission to be change agents for good really resonated with the crowd at WVC. We have an exciting year ahead of us and are excited to build on this success." Last month, Pathway unveiled its new rebrand to Pathway Vet Alliance and adopted a new logo, color palette, typeface, website, and …
