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Interview with Dr. Tony Pease on Fountain Conversations

Viticus Group's Dr. Pease discusses Nashville expansion with Fountain Report's Matt Bubala.

As you’re likely well aware, Viticus Group is expanding to offer both a NEW national conference (WVC Nashville) and more hands-on training in Nashville, TN.

The question you might be wondering: Why now? And why Nashville?

“We’re not going regional,” said Dr. Tony Pease, Chief Veterinary Medical Officer at Viticus. “We’re going bigger.” With over 44 hands-on labs in Vegas and rising demand from the East Coast, Nashville’s central location and ‘Nash-Vegas’ vibe made it the obvious next step.

WVC Nashville will bring the same comprehensive experience that WVC is known for, with over 150 vendors, full exhibit hall, and what Dr. Pease calls, “smart, serious, fun.” Plus, a new 80,000 sq. ft. learning center will mirror our Vegas footprint - think dentistry, soft tissue surgery, endoscopy, and beyond.

“In-person networking and peer learning are what brought conferences roaring back post-COVID,” said Pease. “We're just giving the industry what it's asking for.”

Mark your calendars and join our WVC Nashville Alert List now to be notified when conference registration and education are released.

Viticus Group's Food Animal Incentive Award: Apply By June 15

Recipients of the Dr. W. Bruce Wren Food Animal Incentive Award receive a $1,000 stipend, complimentary registration, lodging, airfare, and a daily stipend to attend the WVC 98th Annual Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada, on February 15–18, 2026.

Viticus Group was founded in Logan, Utah, as Intermountain Livestock Sanitary Association, so our ties to food animal medicine have been strong since the beginning.

The FAIA award is offered to support food animal and livestock vets early in their careers - whether they're heading into clinical practice, teaching hands-on skills, or diving into applied research. It’s all about keeping the next generation engaged while giving them access to the kind of real-world learning Viticus Group is known for.

Applying for the FAIA Award is simple; click below for details.

🐾 Celebrating Our Team for World Veterinary Day

Check out behind-the-scenes shots of Viticus Group's veterinary team.

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Behind the scenes, our veterinary education team is elbow-deep in what matters: supporting you and your ability to care for animals. From comforting pups during Clinical Proficiency Examinations to cheering on students in surgery labs - our team's compassion powers everything we do. 

World Veterinary Day may only come once a year, but we’re grateful every day. 🫶