The Wild West Vet Conference 2026 is a premier veterinary continuing education event designed for veterinarians, veterinary technicians, practice managers, and animal healthcare professionals. The conference provides a comprehensive educational experience featuring clinical lectures, hands-on learning, networking opportunities, and the latest innovations in veterinary medicine.
The conference offers 140+ educational sessions and up to 36 CE credits (pending RACE approval) covering multiple areas of veterinary practice, including companion animal medicine, surgery, emergency care, diagnostics, practice management, and veterinary nursing.
Wednesday, October 14
Opening Day – Education & Networking
Conference Hours: 6:00 AM – 5:40 PM
Exhibit Hall: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Key Activities:
• Registration & Badge Pickup
• Opening Educational Sessions
• Clinical Lectures
• Veterinary Practice Sessions
• Hands-on Learning Opportunities
• Exhibit Hall Opening
• Networking Activities
Thursday, October 15
Advanced Veterinary Education Day
Conference Hours: 6:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Exhibit Hall: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Key Activities:
• Specialty Clinical Sessions
• Diagnostic & Treatment Updates
• Veterinary Technician Education
• Practice Management Sessions
• Interactive Workshops
• Industry Networking
Friday, October 16
Clinical Skills & Innovation Day
Conference Hours: 6:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Exhibit Hall: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Key Activities:
• Advanced Medical Sessions
• Surgical Updates
• Emergency & Critical Care Topics
• New Veterinary Technologies
• Case-Based Learning
• Continuing Education Sessions
Saturday, October 17
Final Education Day
Conference Hours: 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Key Activities:
• Final Scientific Sessions
• Veterinary Nursing Education
• Practice Improvement Sessions
• Closing Educational Programs
• Final Networking Opportunities
Main Educational Tracks
Companion Animal Medicine
• Internal Medicine
• Preventive Care
• Chronic Disease Management
• Clinical Case Discussions
Surgery & Diagnostics
• Surgical Techniques
• Imaging Updates
• Laboratory Diagnostics
• Patient Management
Emergency & Critical Care
• Emergency Procedures
• Trauma Management
• Critical Care Updates
Veterinary Technician Education
• Nursing Skills
• Patient Care
• Clinical Efficiency
Practice Management
• Leadership
• Team Development
• Client Communication
• Hospital Growth Strategies
Confirmed Speakers
The conference features veterinary professionals and industry experts from different areas of veterinary medicine. Confirmed speakers include:
• Allie McPhee
• Scott Katzman
• Grace VanHoy
• Catherine Renaudin
• Bridget Ratliff
• Kenichiro Yagi
• Mary L. Berg
