WVC Vegas 2026’s theme is...
Get Confident. Get Connected. Go All In!
We've deemed 2026 as your year in vet med to Get Confident. Get Connected. Go All In! How? Join us at WVC Vegas this February (and at WVC Nashville in August 2026)!
Get Confident: Our ultimate goal in hosting WVC and our year-round hands-on labs is to make sure you step into any patient case with confidence. With our 900+ hours of lectures planned, alongside a whopping 55+ hands-on labs (hosted at our Viticus Group Education Centers just 10 minutes away from Mandalay Bay), we’re making sure the education you receive at WVC helps you with whatever topic or technique you’re looking to learn.
Get Connected: If you’ve attended WVC, you know it’s more than just education sessions. WVC is known for amazing entertainment, including A-list concerts (hello, LUDACRIS in 2025?!), fun meet-ups and receptions, and more parties to explore. We invite you to connect with your veterinary colleagues from across the globe at WVC.
Go All In! We don’t just mean at the casino tables. WVC Vegas is your chance to go all in on your career. We’re here to provide you with a fun opportunity to gain experience, learn something new, and return home with the passion that inspires you to keep pushing through those difficult days (and we know it can get hairy at times).
Want to Get Connected to Early Registration Access?
If you’d like to receive early access to register before Aug. 4, join the WVC Alert List! You'll be the first to get our education drops, hands-on labs, entertainment - all things WVC Vegas (and Nashville if you’d like). Stay tuned for that early access date and be ready to snag that low $98 registration special! The $98 price is limited-time only. Once it’s gone, it’s gone.
Join the WVC Alert List and get ready to Get Confident. Get Connected. Go All In! at WVC Vegas 2026
An Early Look at Education Coming to
WVC Vegas 2026
If you’re on the WVC Alert List, you may have seen a few of these teasers already, but if you haven’t – there’s a TON of NEW education opportunities coming to WVC Vegas 2026’s Education Program.
Learning Tracks and Side-Quests: Side-Quests were introduced last year as a way to earn "XP" in various areas of vet med, like dentistry, ECC, food animal, etc. With so many sessions to explore, it can be daunting to decide how to plan your day – Side-Quests and Learning Tracks (new for WVC Vegas 2026) are here to help you.
Each week or so, we drop a new WVC Vegas Learning Track or Side-Quest that you can plan on adding to your schedule – stay tuned to the WVC Alert List and check out our new WVC Blog page for more annoucements!
p.s. stay tuned for our WVC Vegas 2026 Sneak-Peek Program coming very soon...
What We’re Reading
AVMA shares insights into rising veterinary costs
Published June 25, 2025
The AVMA explained why pet care costs are rising:
Key Factors
- Inflation has driven up prices for medical supplies, pharmaceuticals and everyday practice expenses such as utilities and staffing.
- Clinics are investing in advanced equipment and technology to provide more effective treatments.
- Pets are living longer, which often means they need more frequent or complex care over time.
Because most veterinary services are paid out of pocket rather than covered by insurance, the AVMA recommends collaboration between veterinarians and clients. This involves creating care plans that balance essential medical needs with budget considerations.
Payment Options
- Pet insurance
- Dedicated savings accounts
- Credit plans
- Community grants through programs like the American Veterinary Medical Foundation’s REACH initiative
Emphasizing preventive care can also help manage costs. Routine check-ups, vaccinations, parasite control and healthy weight management allow veterinarians to detect problems early before they become more serious. Veterinarians nationwide volunteer at pop-up clinics, animal shelters and spay or neuter events to improve access to care. Grants from the REACH program support these efforts and help families in need.
At Viticus Group, we understand the pressure of rising costs. That is one of the reasons why we offer WVC Vegas 2026 registration at an introductory rate of $98. By investing in affordable, high-quality CE, you can enhance patient outcomes and work with clients to develop cost-effective treatment plans.
