A New Year, and a Little Extra Motivation 🐾
January has a way of opening things up.
New calendars. Fresh plans. A little more space to think about what you want the year to look like - especially when it comes to CE, travel, and gaining new skills.
We hear from a lot of veterinarians and vet techs who want CE that’s practical, hands-on, and allows them to build confidence in their clinics.
That’s the space WVC Vegas aims to fill.
To kick off the new year, we’re running a promo called Bark at the Park... MGM. If you register between January 1 and January 12, your name goes into a drawing for a Park MGM hotel room and a $500 Southwest Airlines gift card. That’s it. No extra steps. Just something nice on top if you were already planning to come.
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New Year? New WVC Vegas 2026 Playlist! 🎶
That's right... with the new year energy upon us, our team felt compelled to create playlist that will help you get into the groove!
Crush your To-Do list with WVC Vegas vibes and press play on your countdown to Feb. 15–18, 2026.
Select WVC Vegas Hands-On Labs Still Available
There's still time to enhance your WVC Vegas conference experience and add a hands-on lab to your schedule.
As a reminder, these labs are held offsite at our Education Centers (Viticus Group Education Centers, Eastern Center and Viticus Group Education Centers, Oquendo Center).
Check out a sneak peek into one of our labs from 2025 and consider enrolling in Surgical Procedures for General Practitioners – Urinary, Gastrointestinal and Basic Oncology Techniques on February 25-27, 2026 and June 29 - July 1, 2026.
BROWSE 2026 Academy CE Hands-On Labs Here
The Fountain Report's Industry Trends from 2025
The Fountain Report highlights a profession entering 2026 under real pressure: veterinary costs are rising, visits are declining, and pet owners are delaying care due to affordability.
At the same time, AI—especially scribes—has moved quickly from hype to real-world use, with practices now demanding tools that actually save time and reduce burnout, not add complexity.
What’s clear is that economics, technology, and workforce wellbeing are deeply connected.
As practices adapt, one of the most practical levers they have is education. Expanding in-house capabilities through hands-on training allows teams to offer services they might otherwise skip or refer out—helping retain revenue and better serve clients despite fewer visits.
WVC Vegas' education program helps practices adapt to these trends by building skills that support confidence and sustainability.
Image: Screenshot from https://vetsource.com/products/data-services/veterinary-industry-tracker/
