WVC Board of Directors Voting

ALL VOTING IS IN-PERSON AT THE WVC VEGAS ANNUAL CONFERENCE INFORMATION BOOTH (located in the Bayside B Foyer on the first floor of the Mandalay Bay Convention Center).

Board of Directors voting will begin on Sunday, February 15 at 1:00p PST and continue through Tuesday, February 17 at 2:00p PST. All eligible participants must vote in-person at the 98th Annual WVC Vegas Annual Conference. Voting is located at the Information Booth on the first floor of the Mandalay Bay Convention Center, inside the Bayside B Foyer.

Vote and receive a free gift (while supplies last).

Keynote Lunch:

Kristen Bell

Presented by Boehringer Ingelheim®

Keynote Lunch featuring Actress, Philanthropist, and Producer Kristen Bell. Must be a registered CE Participant and must RSVP to attend. Lunch will be provided.

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Your Vote Matters Now More Than Ever

As a valued part of the Viticus Group community, your voice plays a pivotal role in guiding the future of our organization.

As a member of Viticus Group you are a valued part of our community, and your voice plays a pivotal role in guiding the future of our organization. By voting in Viticus Group's 2026 Board of Directors' and Officers' election, you directly influence the crucial decisions shaping future Viticus Group meetings, conferences, continuing education opportunities, and more.

This notice provides important information about your right to vote at the upcoming meeting, which is held during the Annual Conference. The agenda below lists times voting is open and when results will be announced, identifying the newest Viticus Group Directors and Officers. Help shape the future!

Voting Eligibility

To be eligible to vote, you must meet one of the following criteria:

Be a registered Veterinarian participant of an Academy CE course at a Viticus Group campus held between March 6^th, 2025 through February 4^th, 2026.
Completed registering as a Veterinarian, Veterinary Technician, or Human Health Physician for the 98th WVC Vegas Annual Conference prior to February 4^th, 2026.

Participants who meet one of the above criteria are eligible to vote in all 2026 Board position elections.

How To Vote

Voting will begin on Sunday, February 15, 2026 at 1:00p PST and continue through Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 2:00p PST. All eligible participants must vote in-person at WVC Info Desk, Level 1, Bayside Foyer on the first floor.

Vote and receive a free gift (while supplies last)

Join Us in This Important Journey

Remember, every vote counts. Your participation is not just a responsibility; it's a powerful way to contribute to the Viticus Group's legacy and future. If you have any questions or need assistance, don't hesitate to reach out. Our team is here to support you throughout this election process.

Annual Meeting of Members Agenda:

• Sunday, February 15, 2026, - 1:00p – Opening of Board of Directors and Officer Elections - Voting must be done in person at Mandalay Bay Convention Center, Information Booth, Bayside Foyer, Level 1

• Sunday, February 15, 2026, – 1:30p - Opening Remarks by President of the Board, Mandalay Bay Convention Center, Mandalay Bay Ballroom EFGH, level 2 (at the general session)

• Tuesday, February 17, 2026, – 2:00p – Closing of the Board of Directors and Officers Elections Voting must be done in person at Mandalay Bay Convention Center, Information Booth, Bayside Foyer, Level 1

• Tuesday, February 17, 2026,- 2:00p - Meeting Recess: Tuesday, February 17, 2026, from 2:00p through Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at 9:00a

• Wednesday, February 18, 2026,– 9:00a – Meeting reconvenes in Mandalay Bay Convention Center, Palm B, Level 3

• Wednesday, February 18, 2026,– 9:10a – Announcement of New Directors and Officers, Mandalay Bay Convention Center, Palm B, Level 3,

• Wednesday, February 18, 2026,– 9:15a – Meeting of Members Adjourned, Mandalay Bay Convention Center, Palm B, Level 3,

Calvin Booker, DVM, MVetSc

Taylor Marchman, DVM

Pamela Nichols, DVM, CCRP

Craig Thompson, DVM, DACVP

Continuing Educators of the Year

Participants of the 98th WVC Annual Conference are eligible to vote for WVC 2026 Continuing Educators of the Year. Selected speakers will be recognized for their skills and contributions to the conference and the veterinary profession. Speakers are selected by indicating the vote for the top presenter in each category when completing in-session surveys.

Categories include:

Avian & Exotics
Equine
Food Animal
Practice Management
Small Animal
Veterinary Technician

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