Entertainment
Havote with Connie Britton
To launch the WVC 2025, Connie Britton will go on stage at the Oceanside Ballroom, level 2, to welcome the participants. Britton will participate in a moderate Q&R by Heather Prendergast, Chairman of the Viticus Group Council. Britton is best known for his roles in television shows Friday Night Lights, American Horror Story, Nashville and The White Lotus. Britton is also a goodwill ambassador for the United Nations Development Program which recommends the eradication of poverty and the empowerment of women. The event is sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim and open doors to participants at 8:00 am with the event from 8:30 am.
The Wild Wonder Showcase led by Critter Fixers
WVC Day 1 will end with the Wild Wonder showcase. The event, sponsored by Hill’s Pet Nutrition, will be organized by Terence Ferguson, DVM, and Vernard Hodges, DVM, of the successful television show Nat Geo Fixers Critter: Country veterinarians Who will direct the crowd through a night full of contortionists, acrobatics and more art of performance. Then, the show will showcase Popovich Comedy Pet Theater, led by Gregory Popovich, which will highlight the talents of more than 30 rescue animals. The doors of the event will open at 7:00 p.m. and the show will go from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. This event will take place in the Oceanid ballroom, level 2.
Reception of veterinary technology
On Monday, March 3, a reception of a veterinary technician will be organized in the last place of the Mandalay bay event, Swingers Crazy Golf. The event will honor the invaluable contributions of veterinary technicians. The event is sponsored by Zoetis and Purina and the guests are authorized, but must be 18 and over.
Ludacris!
The last night of WVC, the Viticus group welcomes Ludacris on stage. The concert is sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim and the doors will open at 7:30 am with the show officially from 8:00 p.m. Ludacris is a multi-plain artist better known for his “stand up”, “Get back”, Southern Hospitality ”and“ Money Maker ”hits. Conference badges are necessary for entry and seats are limited.
Workshops
Sunday March 2
Water quality for veterinarians
On Sunday March 2, 2025 from 10:00 am to 11:50 am, Jessica Sanders, DVM, DABVP (Fish Practice), will explain to participants how to know if water for aquatic patients is considered “good”. Throughout the conference, it will share what is necessary to assess water quality for all types of fish systems, where to find reference ranges for unusual species, understand the parameters and effects on behavior And fish health, and more. This workshop is an additional $ 70 and participants will earn 2 continuing education credits.
Design of an emergency animal refuge
Cynthia Faux, DVM, PHD, DACVIM (large animal), will run an interactive table session to explore the problems and challenges with which veterinary professionals face when working to establish temporary emergency shelters in their community with the parties taking. Thanks to the workshop, participants will work together to create an emergency refuge using realistic challenges and scenarios. This workshop will start at 2:00 p.m. and will end at 5:50 p.m., participants winning 4 continuing education credits.
Monday March 3
Interactive case discussion of problematic behavior
In this hour and an interactive workshop of 50 minutes from 10:00 am, participants will discuss the basic approach to the diagnosis and treatment of general behavioral problems in canine patients. Directed by Margaret Gruen, DVM, MVPH, PHD, DACVB and Julia Albright, DVM, MA, DACVB, participants will work in small groups to design treatment plans for selected cases and have the chance to submit questions and examples of case in advance. This workshop is an additional $ 70 and participants will earn 2 cases of continuing education.
Is it CAECUM? X -ray in exotic companions mammals
Grayson Doss, DVM, dip. ACZM, will direct this interactive workshop to cover the basics of radiography in small species of mammals of common pet. Thanks to the workshop, which will start at 12:00 p.m. and will go until 1:50 p.m., participants and files address difficult radiographic results as well as tips and tips. This workshop is an additional $ 70 and participants will earn 2 continuing education credits.
Tuesday March 4
Intensive care training camp: what you need to know day 1
Paula Plummer, LVT, VTS (ECC, Saim, CP-FE), will educate participants during his 2-hour workshop to provide veterinary technicians from the intensive care unit they need to start a successful career in USI. Plummer will include dosage calculations, infectious patients, appropriate RCR techniques based on the recove, fatigue of compassion, etc. The workshop starts at 10:00 am and will last until 11:50 am, at an additional cost of $ 70. Participants will also win 2 continuing education credits.
Forbidden Clinic: an interactive workshop based on the game
From 2:00 p.m., participants can enter the world of the prohibited clinic, a game -based workshop designed for veterinary practice managers, veterinarians and clinical owners. Participants of this session will enter a simulated clinical environment where to succeed, participants will need teamwork, resource management and effective communication. Once the games are on instructors, Robin Brogdon, Ma, Andrea Crabtree, BS, Phr, SPHR, CCFP, FFCP, PHRCA, CVPM, Leslie Mamalis, CVA (Emeritus) and Rhonda Bell, CVPM, CDMP, PCM, Will Debrief L ‘experience to highlight learning points and study practical strategies to improve management Clinic. This session is an additional cost of $ 70 and participants will earn 2 continuing education credits.
Wednesday March 5
Medical mystery: a workshop of evacuation of veterinary technicians
In this experience of an immersive escape room, Michelle Rice, LVT, VTS (ECC), will educate veterinary technicians in a high challenges workshop. Participants will work in teams to tackle 4 unique escape rooms filled with puzzles and clues to test their knowledge of veterinary anatomy, pharmacology, medical mathematics and pathophysiology. This workshop is an additional $ 70 and participants can earn 1 continuing education credit. The workshop will start at 11:00 a.m. and will end at 11:50 am.
Display your skills: dental equipment, maintenance, sharpening and identification
In one of the latest WVC workshops, Denise Rollings, CVT, VTS (dentistry) and Chelsea Musick will teach participants the skills related to the appropriate use of dental equipment in veterinary practices. The skills that will be taught include ultrasonic and hand scaling stations, identification of dental bair, importance and use of magnifying glass, identification of extraction tools, etc. The course is interactive for additional costs of $ 70. Participants can earn 3 continuing education credits for the 2:00 p.m. session to 4:50 p.m.