WVC Annual Conference Schedule
Browse a quick overview of each day of the WVC Annual Conference in one place!
Subject to change and not comprehensive. Last updated Jan. 25, 2024
Saturday, February 17, 2024
7:00am - All Day
Hands-on Lab Shuttles
Hands-on Labs shuttle departs Mandalay Bay Convention Center (Shark Reef Entrance). All participants are returned to Mandalay Bay following their lab.
7:30AM-11:30AM
Hands-On Labs (AM)
RSVP and register to attend Hands-On Labs at Viticus Group Education Centers in Las Vegas, NV. Additional purchase required. Transportation provided.
8:00am - 6:00pm
Airport Shuttles
Shuttles will be running to and from Harry Reid Int’l Airport to Mandalay Bay Beach Level & Excalibur. View Shuttle Schedules
1:30PM - 5:30PM
Hands-on labs (Pm)
RSVP and register to attend Hands-On Labs at Viticus Group Education Centers in Las Vegas, NV. Additional purchase required. Transportation provided.
3:00PM - 6:00PM
Welcome to #WVC2024
Hey, early bird – welcome to WVC!
Grab your badge, program, and backpack at Level 2 Foyer, Mandalay Bay Convention Center South, and get ready to Vet Differently for the 96th WVC Annual Conference!
Those who RSVP'd for "O" Tickets: Pick them up at Pawp Up on Level 2, Mandalay Bay Convention Center.
3:00PM - 6:00PM
Pawp Up
Meet the Viticus Group team, grab some swag, and more!
Visit us on Level 2 Mandalay Bay Convention Center South and discover new opportunities to enhance your career through hands-on training with Viticus Group.
Those who RSVP'd for "O" tickets: Pick them up at Pawp Up from 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
This is the ONLY WVC entertainment event that utilizes physical tickets. There are no other entertainment events that have physical tickets.
4:00PM - 6:30PM
The Bridge Club Fundraiser: Denim and Diamonds
Join us for an incredible opportunity to connect, engage, and support a great cause. The Give Back Benefit/Fundraiser, hosted by The Bridge Club, supports the Veterinary Industry Giving Tree, helping those in the industry facing financial hardships. Your contribution can make a significant impact.
When: Feb 17, 2024, 4:00 PM PST – 6:30 PM PST
Where: Mandalay Bay Convention Center Palm Foyer, Level 3
Sunday, February 18, 2024
ALL DAY
WVC Wellness Challenge
Enjoy some healthy fun with your peers and a chance to win prizes by joining the Librela Step It Up Wellness Challenge at the 2024 WVC Annual Conference in Las Vegas, NV.
Prizes include: Cirque du Soleil show tickets, 2-night stay at Four Seasons, 2025 WVC Registration, Apple Airpod Pros, Apple Watch
6:00AM - 6:00PM
Welcome to #WVC2024
Welcome to WVC!
Grab your badge, program, and backpack at Level 2 Foyer, Mandalay Bay Convention Center South, and get ready to Vet Differently for the 96th WVC Annual Conference!
7:30AM-11:30AM
Hands-On Labs (AM)
RSVP and register to attend Hands-On Labs at Viticus Group Education Centers in Las Vegas, NV. Additional purchase required. Transportation provided.
Doors at 8:00am
General Session with Michael Phelps
Phelps shares his experiences to help you be the icon that you are meant to be. Join us on Sunday, Feb. 18 at 8:30 a.m. in the Mandalay Bay Ballroom for this can’t-miss fireside chat. Be moved, be motivated, be there!
***there are no physical tickets for this event
8:00AM - 6:00PM
Zen Den
Step into tranquility at the Zen Den, nestled in the South Seas Foyer on Level 3 of the WVC venue, hosted by Viticus Group in vibrant Las Vegas, Nevada. This oasis offers a serene respite for conference attendees seeking relaxation amidst the bustling event.
8:00AM - 6:00PM
Pawp Up
Meet the Viticus Group team, grab some swag, and more!
Visit us on Level 2 Mandalay Bay Convention Center South and discover new opportunities to enhance your career through hands-on training with Viticus Group.
Those who RSVP'd for "O" tickets: Pick them up at Pawp Up from 8:00am - 4:00pm
9:00am – 5:00pm
Airport Shuttles
Shuttles will be running to and from Harry Reid Int’l Airport to Mandalay Bay Beach Level & Excalibur. View Shuttle Schedules.
10:00AM - 5:50PM
Education Sessions
Discover our comprehensive conference education schedule. Full education program here!
Education Session Breaks:
9:50a–10:35a (Monday - Wednesday)
12:25p – 2:00p (Monday - Wednesday)
3:50p-4:35p (Monday and Tuesday)
1:30PM - 5:30PM
Hands-on labs (Pm)
RSVP and register to attend Hands-On Labs at Viticus Group Education Centers in Las Vegas, NV. Additional purchase required. Transportation provided.
7:00pm - 8:30pm
Sold out 'O' by Cirque Du Soleil
Hosted at Bellagio. RSVP is required and space is limited.
Ticket Distribution Pick-up: Level 2, Info Booth at Pawp Up (from 8:00am - 4:00pm).
Shuttles: Transportation will be provided beginning at 5:45pm. Please meet by Mandalay Bay Convention Center, Shark Reef Entrance.
Shuttles will take participants back from Bellagio to Mandalay Bay Convention Center starting at 8:30pm. The last shuttle to leave the Bellagio will be at 9:45p.
· Only badged guests 18 and older are allowed. (No minors).
· Bags will be allowed but are subject to be searched. Water bottles will be allowed.
Monday, February 19, 2024
ALL DAY
WVC Wellness Challenge
Enjoy some healthy fun with your peers and a chance to win prizes by joining the Librela Step It Up Wellness Challenge at the 2024 WVC Annual Conference in Las Vegas, NV.
Prizes include: Cirque du Soleil show tickets, 2-night stay at Four Seasons, 2025 WVC Registration, Apple Airpod Pros, Apple Watch
6:00AM - 5:00PM
Welcome to #WVC2024
Welcome to WVC!
Grab your badge, program, and backpack at Level 2 Foyer, Mandalay Bay Convention Center South, and get ready to Vet Differently for the 96th WVC Annual Conference!
6:30am - 7:30am
Industry Breakfast Seminars
Start your morning off right with CE. Enjoy breakfast with top Veterinary experts.
RSVP required.
7:30AM-11:30AM
Hands-On Labs (AM)
RSVP and register to attend Hands-On Labs at Viticus Group Education Centers in Las Vegas, NV. Additional purchase required. Transportation provided.
8:00AM - 6:00PM
Zen Den
Step into tranquility at the Zen Den, nestled in the South Seas Foyer on Level 3 of the WVC venue, hosted by Viticus Group in vibrant Las Vegas, Nevada. This oasis offers a serene respite for conference attendees seeking relaxation amidst the bustling event.
8:00AM - 6:00PM
Pawp Up
Meet the Viticus Group team, grab some swag, and more!
Visit us on Level 2 Mandalay Bay Convention Center South and discover new opportunities to enhance your career through hands-on training with Viticus Group.
9:00AM - 6:25PM
Education Sessions
Discover our comprehensive conference education schedule. Full education program here!
Education Session Breaks:
9:50a–10:35a (Monday - Wednesday)
12:25p – 2:00p (Monday - Wednesday)
3:50p-4:35p (Monday and Tuesday)
9:00am - 5:00pm
WVC EXHIBIT HALL NOW OPEN
Discover the latest in the veterinary industry at our 100,000+ sq. ft. Exhibit Hall. There's so much more to explore this year, including:
-
THREE Learning Lounges, with never-before-seen education sessions
-
Zoetis' Vet Team Spot
-
WVC Career Corner, sponsored by IDEXX
-
The Dog House and Purrfectly Brewed Cat Cafe, provided by Elanco
-
Vet Detective (daily cash prizes provided by PRN Pharmacal)
-
Rabies Titer testing provided by Kansas State Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory
-
and so much more!
Exhibit Hall Breakfast Bar, sponsored by Elanco starts at 8:30 am.
9:50 am – 10:35am
Education Session Break (morning)
Take a break from our vast CE sessions and explore the WVC Annual Conference!
12:25 pm – 2:00pm
Education Session Break (lunch)
Take a break from our vast CE sessions and explore the WVC Annual Conference!
12:45pm - 1:45pm
Industry Lunch Seminars
Refuel and earn CE. Enjoy your lunch with top Veterinary experts.
RSVP required.
1:30PM - 5:30PM
Hands-on labs (Pm)
RSVP and register to attend Hands-On Labs at Viticus Group Education Centers in Las Vegas, NV. Additional purchase required. Transportation provided.
3:50pm - 4:35pm
Education Session Break (evening)
Take a break from our vast CE sessions and explore the WVC Annual Conference!
4:00pm
Vet Detective Drawing #1
First drawing takes place virtually at 4:00pm, and the winner will receive $1,000 cash, thanks to PRN Pharmacal.
6:00pm - 9:00pm
Vet Tech Reception - NEON WONDERLAND
It’s a neon world…we’re just livin’ in it!
Sponsored by Zoetis, we’re thrilled to share that the 2024 Vet Tech Reception will be at its new location, StarBase, just 10 minutes away from the Las Vegas Strip. With shuttles provided, you’ll enter a Neon Wonderland that awaits you with bright lights for the night – enjoy dancing, drinks and networking with your colleagues made just for vet techs!
Transportation Schedule: Our shuttles will be on continuous loops to-and-from Mandalay Bay Convention Center-Shark Reef Entrance to StarBase from 6:00pm to 9:00pm
Date: Monday, February 19, 2024
Time: 6:30 PM
Location: StarBase | 3905 W. Diablo Dr., Las Vegas, NV 89118
RSVP required; exclusive to veterinary technicians and their guest; conference badge required for entry.
7:00pm - 9:00pm
WVC Alumni Receptions
Various veterinary colleges will be hosting alumni receptions throughout the evening.
Tuesday, February 20, 2024
ALL DAY
WVC Wellness Challenge
Enjoy some healthy fun with your peers and a chance to win prizes by joining the Librela Step It Up Wellness Challenge at the 2024 WVC Annual Conference in Las Vegas, NV.
Prizes include: Cirque du Soleil show tickets, 2-night stay at Four Seasons, 2025 WVC Registration, Apple Airpod Pros, Apple Watch
6:00AM - 5:00PM
Welcome to #WVC2024
Welcome to WVC!
Grab your badge, program, and backpack at Level 2 Foyer, Mandalay Bay Convention Center South, and get ready to Vet Differently for the 96th WVC Annual Conference!
6:30 am - 7:30am
Industry Breakfast Seminars
Start your morning off right with CE. Enjoy breakfast with top Veterinary experts.
RSVP required.
7:00am - 8:00am
Sunrise Yoga
Rise to the occasion and shine all day when you join Sunrise Yoga on Level 3 of Mandalay Bay Convention Center on Tuesday, February 20 from 7-8 am. Cultivate calm and stretch into a day of exciting insights and networking.
7:30AM-11:30AM
Hands-On Labs (AM)
RSVP and register to attend Hands-On Labs at Viticus Group Education Centers in Las Vegas, NV. Additional purchase required. Transportation provided.
8:00AM - 6:25PM
Education Sessions
Discover our comprehensive conference education schedule. Full education program here!
Education Session Breaks:
9:50a–10:35a (Monday - Wednesday)
12:25p – 2:00p (Monday - Wednesday)
3:50p-4:35p (Monday and Tuesday)
8:00AM - 6:00PM
Zen Den
Step into tranquility at the Zen Den, nestled in the South Seas Foyer on Level 3 of the WVC venue, hosted by Viticus Group in vibrant Las Vegas, Nevada. This oasis offers a serene respite for conference attendees seeking relaxation amidst the bustling event.
8:00AM - 7:00PM
Pawp Up
Meet the Viticus Group team, grab some swag, and more!
Visit us on Level 2 Mandalay Bay Convention Center South and discover new opportunities to enhance your career through hands-on training with Viticus Group.
9:00am - 5:00pm
WVC EXHIBIT HALL OPEN
Discover the latest in the veterinary industry at our 100,000+ sq. ft. Exhibit Hall. There's so much more to explore this year, including:
-
THREE Learning Lounges, with never-before-seen education sessions
-
Zoetis' Vet Team Spot
-
WVC Career Corner, sponsored by IDEXX
-
The Dog House and Purrfectly Brewed Cat Cafe, provided by Elanco
-
Vet Detective (daily cash prizes provided by PRN Pharmacal)
-
Rabies Titer testing provided by Kansas State Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory
-
and so much more!
9:50am – 10:35am
Education Session break (morning)
Take a break from our vast CE sessions and explore the WVC Annual Conference Exhibit Hall.
9:45am - 10:00am
BlackDVM Network
CONNECT, LEARN, & EMPOWER in a safe space for black veterinarians, technicians, and assistants. Meet and greet on Level 2 at Pawp Up.
10:00 am - 11:00 am
DVMC
Meet DVMC for coffee and conversations. Network with peers and help promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in the veterinary industry.
12:45pm - 1:45pm
Industry Lunch Seminars
Refuel and earn CE. Enjoy your lunch with top Veterinary experts.
RSVP required.
12:25pm – 2:00pm
Education Session break (lunch)
Take a break from our vast CE sessions and explore the WVC Annual Conference Exhibit Hall.
1:30PM - 5:30PM
Hands-on labs (Pm)
RSVP and register to attend Hands-On Labs at Viticus Group Education Centers in Las Vegas, NV. Additional purchase required. Transportation provided.
3:50pm - 4:35pm
Education Session break (evening)
Take a break from our vast CE sessions and explore the WVC Annual Conference Exhibit Hall.
4:00pm
Vet Detective Drawing #2
The second drawing takes place virtually at 4:00pm, and the winner will receive $1,000 cash, thanks to PRN Pharmacal.
6:00PM - 7:00PM
Career Fair
Find your next career opportunity right outside of Pawp Up on Tuesday evening.
Doors at 7:30pm
SOLD OUT - Flo Rida: Desert Activated
Come party with Flo Rida on for an exciting Tuesday night concert, sponsored by Boehringer Ingelhiem.
Date: Tuesday, February 20, 2024
Time: 8:00 PM
Location: Mandalay Bay Ballroom
RSVP required. THERE ARE NO PHYSICAL TICKETS FOR THIS ENTERTAINMENT EVENT.
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
Ends at 12:00pm
WVC Wellness Challenge
Enjoy some healthy fun with your peers and a chance to win prizes by joining the Librela Step It Up Wellness Challenge at the 2024 WVC Annual Conference in Las Vegas, NV.
Prizes include: Cirque du Soleil show tickets, 2-night stay at Four Seasons, 2025 WVC Registration, Apple Airpod Pros, Apple Watch
6:00AM - 2:00PM
Welcome to #WVC2024
Welcome to WVC!
Grab your badge, program, and backpack at Level 2 Foyer, Mandalay Bay Convention Center South, and get ready to Vet Differently for the 96th WVC Annual Conference!
6:00am - 7:00pm
Airport Departure Shuttles
Shuttles will be running continuously back and forth from Mandalay Bay Convention Center to Harry Reid Int'l Airport.
6:30am -7:30am
Industry Breakfast Seminars
Start your morning off right with CE. Enjoy breakfast with top Veterinary experts.
RSVP required.
7:30AM-11:30AM
Hands-On Labs (AM)
RSVP and register to attend Hands-On Labs at Viticus Group Education Centers in Las Vegas, NV. Additional purchase required. Transportation provided.
8:00AM - 4:00PM
Pawp Up
Meet the Viticus Group team, grab some swag, and more!
Visit us on Level 2 Mandalay Bay Convention Center South and discover new opportunities to enhance your career through hands-on training with Viticus Group.
8:00AM - 6:00PM
Zen Den
Step into tranquility at the Zen Den, nestled in the South Seas Foyer on Level 3 of the WVC venue, hosted by Viticus Group in vibrant Las Vegas, Nevada. This oasis offers a serene respite for conference attendees seeking relaxation amidst the bustling event.
8:00AM - 5:50PM
Education Sessions
Discover our comprehensive conference education schedule. Full education program here!
Education Session Breaks:
9:50a–10:35a (Monday - Wednesday)
12:25p – 2:00p (Monday - Wednesday)
3:50p-4:35p (Monday and Tuesday)
9:00am - 2:00pm
WVC EXHIBIT HALL OPEN
Discover the latest in the veterinary industry at our 100,000+ sq. ft. Exhibit Hall. There's so much more to explore this year, including:
-
THREE Learning Lounges, with never-before-seen education sessions
-
Glass-blowing your mind at WVC Central sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim
-
WVC Career Corner, sponsored by IDEXX
-
The Dog House and Purrfectly Brewed Cat Cafe, provided by Elanco
-
Vet Detective (daily cash prizes provided by PRN Pharmacal)
-
Rabies Titer testing provided by Kansas State Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory
-
and so much more!
9:50am – 10:35am
Education Session break (morning)
Take a break from our vast CE sessions and explore the WVC Annual Conference Exhibit Hall.
12:25pm – 2:00pm
Education Session break (lunch)
Take a break from our vast CE sessions and explore the WVC Annual Conference Exhibit Hall.
12:45pm - 1:45pm
Industry Lunch Seminars
Refuel and earn CE. Enjoy your lunch with top Veterinary experts.
RSVP required.
1:30pm
Vet Detective - Grand Prize Drawing
This is it, the final giveaway for Vet Detective! Three winners will receive $500, $1,000, and $2,000 in a cash drawing.
Must be present to win on the final day!
6:00pm
Thank you for attending the 96th WVC Annual Conference
At this point, you'll have earned CE hours and made lifelong memories.
Thank you so much for attending.
We'll see you for the 97th WVC Annual Conference on March 2-5, 2025!
WVC 2024 REGISTER NOW
February 18 - 21, 2024
Mandalay Bay Convention Center | Las Vegas, NV
