2023 Board of Directors Election

Travis McDermott, DVM

Dr. Travis McDermott was born in Galveston, Texas, and grew up in a small, rural town called La Grange, Texas. He obtained both his undergraduate and veterinary degrees from Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas. After receiving his veterinary degree in 2006, Dr. McDermott moved to Las Vegas and has been practicing small animal medicine since that time with a passion for three things: providing the best possible care for his patients, contributing to his profession by involvement in organized veterinary medicine, and enjoying time with his wife and three children.

Dr. McDermott has worked for over 16 years providing care to the pets of Las Vegas (including furry things, scaling things, and feathered things).  He has also been actively involved in providing pet owner education through social media, community outreach, and work with local news outlets. While he has been practicing for quite a while, Dr. McDermott has been involved with organized veterinary medicine for even longer – 2 decades.  He has served as President of the Student AVMA and the Nevada VMA as well as in the AVMA House of Delegates, on the AVMA Political Action Committee, and now as a member of the Viticus Group Board of Directors.  If all things veterinary medicine is his passion, everything else in his life is his family.  Dr. McDermott is married to Dr. Nasim McDermott, a board-certified gastroenterologist, and they share their life with their three children – Owen, Aiden, and Emma.

William (Bill) Wright

Bill Wright is a private practitioner in NE Nevada, primarily involved with beef cattle with some equine, and performs surgeries for the local animal shelter one or two days per week.  He has been associated with the Viticus Group for many years and in various roles, as attendee, session moderator, CPE examiner, and presently as a member of the board of directors.

Jerry Billquist, DVM

Dr. Jerry Billquist is a graduate of Colorado State University's College of Veterinary Medicine.  Dr. Billquist has spent his career in clinical practice as a military veterinarian, a resident veterinarian, an associate veterinarian, a multiple practice owner, and a relief veterinarian.  Currently, Dr. Billquist works full-time as a relief veterinarian in the Hill Country area of Texas.

Patricia Burbano, DVM

Dr. Patricia Burbano has led an exciting and varied veterinary career! Patricia spent five years in mixed practice before transitioning to multiple leadership roles in small animal practice. In 2017, she moved into an industry position focused on education, and while in this role, she completed a graduate certificate program in learning and development. Throughout most of her career, she has served the veterinary community as a relief veterinarian and is currently focusing on emergency practice. Patricia is passionate about client service, patient care, and lifelong learning.

Douglas Kratt, DVM

I am Dr. Douglas Kratt, a 1998 graduate of the University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine, and I am honored to be running for the Viticus Board of Directors.  I have been an active member of my local, state, and national veterinary associations since attending veterinary school.  I also served as a recent Past President of the American Veterinary Medical Association.   My wife, Dr. Kimberley Kratt, and I are both small animal practitioners. Together we own a thriving clinic accredited by the American Animal Hospital Association in central western Wisconsin.   I am honored to have been nominated for the Viticus board and look forward to further its mission.