Dr. Nancy Sanders earned her DVM from The Ohio State University and completed specialty training in small animal internal medicine and emergency/critical care at the University of Pennsylvania. She spent 22 years in clinical practice, holding leadership roles in emergency, ICU, and internal medicine departments, directing residency programs, and serving as a principal investigator on multiple clinical drug trials. Dr. Sanders joined IDEXX in 2012 first as a member of the Medical Consultant Services (MCS) as an internal medicine phone consultant. She recently transitioned to the Medical Education Specialty (MES) team, where she enjoys educating and learning from veterinary professionals.

I am the Regional Sales Manager for Bank of America Practice Solutions’ veterinary division, overseeing the Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico and Utah territories. I provides creative financing solutions for associates & business owners looking to acquire, start, or expand their own business. My team has provided over 1 billion dollars in veterinary practice financing and I am an advocate for private practice ownership. I am dedicated to the veterinary industry by putting a roadmap together for a client to explore the right financing solutions that is the right fit for them. I have helped hundreds of practice owners buy, expand, or transition their dream practice over the last decade and would not do anything else! I work extensively with transition brokers, attorneys, CPA’s, contractors, equipment vendors & consultants, and always willing to help facilitate introductions to the right team for my clients for a smooth transition.

Mr. Gibb was the President of Global Physicians Alliance and brings more than 25 years of experience in healthcare and business leadership. He has founded and managed multiple ventures in both the private and public sectors and has developed several small-business education programs that have been successfully delivered across North America. A published author and contributor to industry newsletters and magazines, Mr. Gibb is a sought-after speaker who has presented to thousands of professionals nationally and internationally, particularly in healthcare, on how to maximize the advantages of small business ownership. He and his wife, Amy, have been married for 23 years and are the parents of five children.

Dr. Sheila Fitzpatrick is the founder of VP Veterinary Advisors and VP Veterinary Recruiters and a nationally recognized speaker on veterinary practice management, valuation, recruitment, and ownership transitions. With over 30 years of experience—including independent practice ownership, corporate acquisitions, and advisory services—she brings a unique perspective to veterinary business and career development. Dr. Fitzpatrick holds a DVM and BS from Colorado State University, is a Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA) and Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA), and has spoken at major veterinary conferences nationwide. She is passionate about mentoring students, early-career veterinarians, and practice owners on valuation, succession planning, and building sustainable careers.

In her current position, Dr Keller provides veterinary specialist care to zoological animals in small zoo and companion settings while teaching the next generation of awesome veterinarians and veterinary specialists. Her primary research interest is in infectious diseases of zoological species with a special focus on reptiles.

Dr. Tom Walsh’s passion for animals led him to leave a successful telecommunications career to become a veterinarian. After years in practice, he found his niche in small animal rehabilitation and founded PrimePet Rehab, a mobile physical therapy service serving multiple clinics. Therapeutic laser became central to his work, used daily to reduce inflammation and pain and accelerate healing. Initially applied for post-op cases, IVDD recovery, and trauma, laser therapy cut back-surgery recovery times from four to six weeks to less than half. The faster recoveries eased stress for owners and improved comfort for pets.