NEW WVC Learning Tracks

Four-Day Learning Track
Life Stages Journey

Feb. 15–18
(Sunday: 9:00a – 5:50p, Monday – Wednesday: 8:00a – 4:50p)

A four-day, start-to-finish journey through veterinary care from pre-conception to end-of-life. Leading experts will deliver practical insights to tackle challenges throughout each stage of a patient's life.

Canine Lameness Track

Sun., Feb. 15
9:30a – 5:50p

Practical, end-to-end care for the lame canine patient: structured workups, neuro vs. ortho, underdiagnosed issues, emergency response, and rehabilitation with panel wrap-up.

Equine Colic

Tues., Feb. 17
7:00a – 3:50p

A practical, start-to-finish toolkit for diagnosing, triaging, and managing equine colic - from exam and FLASH ultrasound to lab interpretation, anesthesia, referral decisions, and post-op rehab.

Feline Diabetes

Mon, Feb. 16
8:00a – 3:50p

An intensive, step-by-step deep dive into feline diabetes covering diagnosis, treatment protocols, and managing DKA without an ER. An expert roundtable then explores diagnostics and therapy across a spectrum-of-care approach.

From Barnyard To Backyard

Mon, Feb. 16
7:00a – 3:50p

A practical, cross-species track for veterinarians serving small landholders and backyard herds, covering herd health, pet pig husbandry, honeybee basics, and stock show medicine.

Canine Heart Disease

Tue, Feb. 17
8:00a – 3:50p

An end-to-end look at canine heart disease focused on myxomatous mitral valve disease (MMVD), covering pathophysiology, preclinical diagnosis, in-practice management, and advanced intervention options.

Feline Urinary Tract

Wed, Feb. 18
8:00a – 4:50p

A practical, start-to-finish guide to feline urinary care, covering Acute Kidney Injury stabilization, diagnosing and treating ureteral obstruction, management, obstruction prevention, and chronic kidney disease.

Veterinary Technicians:
Small Animal Obesity

Sun, Feb. 15
9:00a – 11:50a

Anesthesia considerations and enrichment-driven, practical strategies for canine & feline weight management.