See the Big Picture in Vet Care


Join us next year October 14-17 at the Peppermill Resort Hotel for Wild West Vet 2026!

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Looking for a conference that gives you the perfect balance between high quality, convenience, and fun? 

With six clinical tracks, two practice operations theaters, a veterinary technician track, and sponsor-led workshops; Wild West Vet has everything you need in a convenient 3.5-day format! Earn up to 36 hours of CE while interacting with the leading thinkers, visionaries, and practitioners in small animal medicine. 

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36 Hours of RACE-approved CE

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Wild West Vet? 

With 100+ exhibitors, 1,000+ attendees, a great destination, and proven exhibitor-focused exhibit floor models, Wild West Vet provides unparalleled opportunities to expand brand recognition, drive customer engagement, and launch new products. We create a personalized experience that works with your budget and empowers you to make the most out of your exhibiting venture.


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Meet Our Speakers

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  • Jennifer Bruns
    Jennifer Bruns Sr. Director Veterinary Relationships, PetSmart Veterinary Services
    Dr. Jennifer Bruns is a veterinarian, leader, and passionate advocate for doctor success, professional growth, and expanding access to practice ownership. With more than 25 years in veterinary medicine, she has guided countless practitioners in building skills, confidence, and thriving careers. In her role at PetSmart Veterinary Services, she serves as a success coach, helping veterinarians achieve their goals and navigate the path to ownership. Known for her engaging and practical approach, Dr. Bruns is a sought-after speaker, mentor, and connector within the profession. She is committed to shaping the future of veterinary medicine and supporting those who care for pets
  • Melissa Brown
    Melissa Brown Chief Operations Officer, Concierge Elite
    Melissa Brown is the Chief Operations Officer of Concierge Elite. She holds a Master of Arts in Business Management with a focus in Human Resources and multiple certifications in remote staffing, adult education, and training development. With over 20 years of experience, Melissa is passionate about helping people grow and creating innovative solutions to business challenges. She excels in developing efficient systems and fostering strong, motivated teams. Melissa believes great leaders invest in people—because investing in others creates return without hidden cost. Most fail to do so for one simple reason: fear.
  • Drew Popham
    Drew Popham Senior AI Solutions Engineer, IntelePeer
  • William A Caldes
  • Phillip J DiDonato
    Phillip J DiDonato SVP, Regional Sales Manager, Huntington Practice Finance
    Phil DiDonato has been in the Finance and Veterinarian industry for almost 16 years. He has assisted in hundreds of transactions across the country from starting up and acquiring, to growth, real estate, and exit strategy. When he is not making dreams come true at the office, Phil enjoys spending time with his two boys and spouse who amazingly still puts up with him, and lots of cooking.
  • Joe Galinanes
    Joe Galinanes VP, Enterprise Account Management, IntelePeer
    Joe Galinanes is an accomplished leader in Voice AI and technology, specializing in process improvement and operational excellence. At IntelePeer, Joe leads initiatives that harness advanced conversational AI solutions to transform business communications and elevate customer experiences. He works cross-functionally to deploy innovative automation strategies, optimize workflows, and deliver measurable results for clients. Joe’s expertise in strategic planning, digital transformation, and technology integration positions him as a forward-thinking professional dedicated to driving progress through cutting-edge solutions.
  • Jason Porter
    Jason Porter Owner, Legally Mine
    Mr. Porter began investing in real estate in 1992. His portfolio has included single family fix and flips, multi-family, raw land developments, mobile and modular home developments, and resort developments. As his portfolio grew, he became increasingly concerned about protecting himself and his companies from lawsuits. His search for an asset protection law firm led him to Legally Mine in 2008 where he became a client. Mr. Porter hit it off with the founder and owner of Legally Mine, Dan McNeff, as they share many similar interests and experiences. Eventually Jason took a position as Chief Real Estate Asset Strategist and went from client to advocate. He brings his years of experience as a business owner, investor, and strategist… along with his unique and insightful speaking style, to an invaluable subject for all medical, dental, or real estate investing professionals
  • Jordana Eisenstein
    Jordana Eisenstein CEO, EVS Pet Urgent Care
    Dr. Jordana Eisenstein is the CEO and Founder of EVS Pet Urgent Care and a passionate advocate for reshaping veterinary medicine. A 2005 graduate of Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine, she served as an associate and later a partner at a small animal hospital before selling her practice in 2016. Motivated to address burnout and improve work-life balance across the profession, Dr. Eisenstein created a model that bridges the gap between general practice and emergency medicine. Her mission is to restore fulfillment, trust, and sustainability to veterinary careers—empowering veterinary professionals to thrive while ensuring pets receive timely, compassionate care.
  • Shane Miller
    Shane Miller Surgeon, Shareholder, Comstock Equine Hospital and Great Basin Equine Hospital
    Dr. Shane Miller is a native of Minden, NV. He attended the University of Nevada, Reno where he received his undergraduate degree. Dr. Miller received his Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from Washington State University in 1992. Following an internship at Littleton Large Animal Hospital Equine Clinic, Dr. Miller completed his equine surgery residency at University of California-Davis in 1996. He subsequently returned to Littleton Large Animal Clinic Equine Hospital in 1997. Dr. Miller became board certified in equine surgery from the American College of Veterinary Surgeons in 1998. While at Littleton Equine Medical Center, Dr. Miller served as CEO and Chief of Surgery. Since moving back to Nevada in 2009, Dr. Miller is the surgeon and shareholder of Comstock Equine Hospital and now Great Basin Equine Medicine and Surgery. Dr. Miller's professional interests lie in orthopedic and soft tissue surgeries with an emphasis in arthroscopy, laparoscopy and regenerative medicine. He also has a large clinical interest in lameness and performance horse medicine. Dr. Miller travels internationally performing surgeries and pre-purchase exams. He has written articles in Veterinary Surgery Journal, Equine Veterinary Journal, Journal of American Veterinary Medical Association and many lay journals. Dr. Miller has also presented numerous surgical and lameness topics both nationally and internationally. Dr. Miller lives in Gardnerville with his wife Kristin and their three children Peyton, Camden, and Landin. When he is not practicing, Dr. Miller spends time with his family. His hobbies include anything with his kids, triathlons, cycling, and golfing.
  • Bridget Ratliff
    Bridget Ratliff Equine Surgeon, Comstock Equine Hospital
    Dr. Ratliff is a native of Rickmansworth, England and earned her Veterinary degree from the University of Nottingham. She completed an equine medicine and surgery internship at Rood and Riddle in Wellington, Florida and a large animal surgery internship at the University of Florida. Dr. Ratliff completed her equine surgery residency at the University of California, Davis in 2025 and is currently working at Comstock equine hospital. Her professional interests include care of the equine athlete.

 

Global Portfolio

World-renowned veterinary events. Take a look at what's coming up next in the calendar.

Deutsche Vet
May 16-17, 2025
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BVA Live
June 12-13, 2025
Birmingham, UK
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October 15-18, 2025
Reno, Nevada
Singapore Vet
November 6-7, 2025
Singapore
London Vet Show
November 20-21, 2025
London, UK

 

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