Our team is dedicated to delivering top-notch content with topics that will benefit everyone on your team.
Clinical Theaters curated by: 
Veterinary Technician & Nursing Theater curated by:
Conference Program
Choose from 19 hours of CE approved for the CVPM certification program offered by the VHMA - and earn up to 17 hours in three days!
All conference theaters are located at: Peppermill Resort Casino
We're sorry, but we couldn't find any results that match your search criteria. Please try again with different keywords or filters.
Loading
Carson City Clinical Theater
-
Your patient is crashing—do you know what to address first? The XABCDE approach provides a lifesaving roadmap for prioritizing care in dogs and cats with severe illness or injury.This session focuses ...
-
Surgical site infections (SSI’s) are reported to occur at around 5% in our veterinary patients. Common sources of these infections will be discussed and methods to prevent them. Sterilization methods ...
-
Sponsored by:
Dermatology cases are very common and identifying and treating the root cause is critical to relieve the patient's irritating clinical signs. Nutrition plays a key role in the health of the epidermal ... -
Sponsored by:
Brief description of venomous snake species in the U.S. Venom composition, effects and variability of species and individual bites. Diagnostics for suspected and/or confirmed snakebites and treatment ... -
Sponsored by:
Pet owners are increasingly turning to raw, homemade, and fresh diet formats. These diets may be a part of a veterinary team’s daily clinic conversations. Are these feeding strategies better than trad ...
Reno Clinical Theater
-
This presentation will discuss multiple nonsurgical modalities of conservative management for the cruciate deficient stifle, reviewing nutraceuticals, joint injections, and laser therapy.Which nutrace ...
-
Sponsored by:
Case-study format. Walk through 4–6 actual enforcement actions against vet hospitals — what they did wrong, what it cost, what would have saved them. Nothing draws like other people's disasters, and i ... -
Fluids aren’t one-size-fits-all—this lecture delivers a practical, physiology-driven framework to master fluid therapy in veterinary patients. Attendees will learn how to confidently assess and target ...
-
Sponsored by:
Hematology, including the CBC report, analyzer graphics, and peripheral blood film, is the most sensitive indicator of ‘deviation from health’ in a pet. This talk will highlight the most important red ... -
After attending this lecture, participants will be able to develop individualized management plans for dogs with the most common forms of heart disease encountered in general practice by prioritizing ...
-
After attending this lecture, participants will be able to develop individualized management plans for dogs with the most common forms of heart disease encountered in general practice by prioritizing ...
Tahoe Clinical Theater
-
Sponsored by:
This session delivers a practical, patient-centered approach to sedation in dogs and cats, focused on real-world decision-making. Learn how to tailor drug selection based on procedure type, pain level ... -
Allergic disease in cats can look significantly different than in dogs. While there are similarities between the species when it comes to management of atopic disease, our management often depends gre ...
-
Atopic dermatitis is one of the most common conditions afflicting dogs and cats. This is a chronic and progressive disease that impacts quality of life for pets and their owners. Understanding the pat ...
-
Pain control is important in our surgical patients. Relying on IV injections at surgery and oral medications to go home may no longer be enough. Using the best ultrasound technology available you can ...
-
Few emergencies are as distressing, for both patient and clinician, as a dyspneic dog or cat. Rapid deterioration is common, and missteps in handling or treatment can worsen outcomes within minutes. T ...
Business Theater
-
Sponsored by:
There is no shortage of things to work on, but not all of them matter equally. In this talk, Dr. Drake will walk through the 8 Pillars to focus on in your practice today. You'll also learn how to prio ... -
Sponsored by:
Understanding practice value is essential whether you are preparing to sell, considering ownership, or planning for the future. This session explores the key factors that influence veterinary practice ... -
Sponsored by:
Veterinary compensation has changed dramatically in the last ten years. While growth in salaries has been significant, today’s veterinarians are seeking more than just a paycheck. Work-life balance, f ... -
Sponsored by:
This symposium will guide you through the key structures and legal entities designed to protect both your business and personal assets. By implementing proven asset protection strategies, you can sign ... -
Sponsored by:
Exiting your practice is one of the biggest financial and personal decisions you’ll ever make, yet many owners wait too long to prepare. Pre‑exit planning helps you clarify what you want, strengthen t ... -
This panel brings together veterinary practice owners and advisers to explore what it takes to build a practice that attracts clients, supports teams and creates long-term value. The discussion will l ...Chairperson
-
Sponsored by:
Ride along with Dr. McPhee during her journey of building a successful mobile veterinary practice. This honest and sometimes humorous presentation outlines key steps in building a successful business ...
Equine & Farm Theater
-
A welcome from the Nevada State Veterinarian along with updates on current animal diseases and regulatory updates.Latest information on emerging and foreign animal diseasesInformation on regulatory ch ...
-
Urolithiasis is a common cause of urinary tract disease in horses. Diagnosis requires a comprehensive examination, including CBC and clinical chemistry, endoscopy and a complete ultrasound examination ...
-
Sponsored by:
Come explore red and near-infared light therapy, the ultimate supplement for your animal. We will discuss how light is the foundation of health, even before diets, exercise, and sleep. This will be an ... -
Sponsored by:
Successful integration of amnion-based technologies requires more than simply implanting the scaffold supplement. Clinical outcomes are influenced by understanding the patient, healing environment, bi ... -
Dynamic upper respiratory obstruction can affect any type of horse, regardless of athletic discipline. A variety of anatomic structures in the upper airway can collapse or displace resulting in obstru ...
-
This session will focus on the diseases associated with vitamin E deficiencies in horses, how to diagnose vitamin E deficiency and how to appropriately supplement deficient horses.Understanding of the ...
-
This session will focus on updates on the diagnosis of equine neuroaxonal dystrophy / degenerative myeloencephalopathy (eNAD/EDM). We will discuss how to identify this disease in sport horses and the ...
Veterinary Technician Theater
-
Pediatric patients present a critical opportunity to identify and address oral and dental abnormalities before they lead to lifelong complications. This session reviews the anatomy and development of ...
-
This interactive session provides a practical, step-by-step approach to obtaining consistent, diagnostic-quality full-mouth dental radiographs in dogs and cats. Using a simplified and repeatable frame ...
-
This session reviews commonly used regional dental nerve blocks for veterinary patients, focusing on pain management and surgical support in dogs and cats. Participants will explore drug selection, in ...
-
Exotic companion mammals (ECM) are frequently underdiagnosed when it comes to dental disease, often due to gaps in husbandry and dietary knowledge. This session provides an overview of dental anatomy, ...
-
A cancer diagnosis often creates a profound shift in the relationship between a pet and its owner. This session explores the psychological impact of chronic illness on the human-animal bond and provid ...
-
Oncology nursing extends beyond chemotherapy administration and requires a specialized focus on patient safety, comfort, and monitoring. This session covers the practical aspects of caring for hospita ...
Carson City Clinical Theater
-
Antiseizure medications remain central to epilepsy management, but successful long-term care often requires more than selecting the next drug. This session will examine non-pharmacologic approaches th ...
-
Your patient is bleeding to death—and traditional fluid therapy may be making it worse. Severe trauma and hemorrhagic shock trigger a cascade of endothelial injury and coagulopathy that prevents effec ...
-
Proper interpretation of dental radiographs is critical to proper patient care. This pseudo-interactive presentation will teach you how to interpret dental radiographs in a straightforward practical w ...
-
Sponsored by:
Every practice has them: the itchy dog on their third year of Cytopoint, the chronic colitis case that relapses the week metronidazole ends, the patient whose bloodwork is “normal” but who is clearly ... -
Sponsored by:
This seminar will explore the transformative power of laser therapy in veterinary medicine, focusing on its benefits in pain reduction and inflammation control. Attendees will gain in-depth knowledge ... -
Alsmot all dental procedures will creeate some to significant pain and inflammation, therefore managing this is critical for patient welfare. This lecture will present a variety of pain management tec ...
Reno Clinical Theater
-
Thoracolumbar intervertebral disc extrusion is one of the most common neurologic emergencies encountered in small-animal practice, yet decisions regarding imaging, surgery, conservative care, rehabili ...
-
Sponsored by:
Pet owners are increasingly turning to raw, homemade, and fresh diet formats. These diets may be a part of a veterinary team’s daily clinic conversations. Are these feeding strategies better than trad ... -
Sponsored by:
An interactive overview of the low-level laser technology and its use in small animal medicine. A basic overview of the physics and understanding of light energy and its use in this technology. Prac ... -
Sponsored by:
Traumatic brain injury can range from subtle neurologic dysfunction to rapidly progressive, life-threatening disease. This session will provide general practice veterinarians with a practical framewor ...
Tahoe Clinical Theater
-
Dental extractions are by far the most common surgical procedure and can be very challening. This lecture will present techniques to make extractions far easier. By using minimally invasive technqiues ...
-
When seconds count, having blood on hand can mean the difference between life and death. This practical, hands-on lecture guides veterinarians through building a functional in-house blood bank—from se ...
-
Vascular neurologic events are becoming more commonly recognized in veterinary medicine. This session will review the clinical patterns associated with ischemic and hemorrhagic events, emphasizing how ...
-
Attendees will walk through a stepwise stabilization strategy, emphasizing early, targeted interventions that can interrupt the vicious cycle of airway obstruction, hypoxemia, and respiratory fatigue. ...
-
Chronic inflammatory enteropathy is a common gastrointestinal disorder in dogs and cats, yet distinguishing it from early intestinal lymphoma remains a significant diagnostic challenge. This session w ...
Business Theater
-
Sponsored by:
Dr. McPhee explores the growing role of surgical services within mobile veterinary practices. Drawing from her experience as the owner of Mountain Town Veterinary Services, Dr. McPhee highlights the c ... -
Sponsored by:
In today’s challenging economic environment, many veterinary practices are facing a decline in visits, making it difficult to maintain profitability. This lecture, Coping With Declining Visits: Keepin ... -
Sponsored by:
Are individuals at your clinic so toxic that patient care is suffering? Come learn what contributes to a healthy team culture and how to influence positive change within your teams using the CAST Fram ... -
Sponsored by:
You’ll learn how to improve workplace culture, align your marketing and growth goals, increase client engagement, and better track ROI.Understand how to align your marketing team and with the mission, ... -
Sponsored by:
In today's competitive veterinary landscape, growing a successful practice requires more than exceptional medical expertise—it demands strategic marketing, outstanding client experiences, and scalable ... -
Sponsored by:
Selling your practice is more than a financial transaction—it’s a life-changing decision that requires careful planning, collaborating with the right partners, and a deep understanding of what’s ahead ...
Equine & Farm Theater
-
There are a wide range of joint injection options available to veterinarians. Increasingly these produces are off the shelf or available with stall side processing making them viable options for field ...
-
Rehabilitation is the cornerstone for return to performance after injury, however prehabilitation for injury prevention is underutilized. Muscle is often the fastest to condition but the cardiovascula ...
-
Parturition is a very rapid process in the mare, and most foalings are normal. However, when dystocia occurs, it can rapidly become a critical situation for the life of the foal and potentially the ma ...
-
Once pregnancy is diagnosed at 14-16 days post-ovulation, mares are typically reexamined to confirm fetal viability by detecting a heartbeat after 25 days of gestation. Thereafter, most pregnancies ar ...
-
Learning Objective: Help practice owners assess where they are overworked, overwhelmed, or inefficient, and introduce a framework for reclaiming control using advisory support, cash flow analysis, pro ...
-
Learning Objective: Teach attendees how to identify, track, and interpret key financial metrics using their accounting and PIMS data to drive profitability and staff performance. Large-animal and equi ...
Veterinary Technician Theater
-
Math is the subject that tends to elicit more than a few groans, and let’s be honest, it can cause some serious brain cramps. But in our profession, it is necessary, so this becomes pain with a purpos ...
-
This session provides a deep dive into the physiological complexities of sepsis and the critical role of the veterinary technician in early recognition and intervention. Participants will explore adva ...
-
Euthanasia is the final act of clinical care we provide, and its success is defined by both the peace of the patient and the comfort of the family. This session covers the technical and emotional comp ...
-
This session breaks down blood gas analysis to build a clear understanding of what is being measured, why these values are clinically important, and what they reveal about a patient’s condition. Parti ...
-
This session provides practical guidance to help veterinary teams respond effectively to cardiopulmonary arrest in dogs and cats. Participants will review both basic life support (BLS) and advanced li ...
-
This session provides an overview of mechanical ventilation in both anesthesia and critical care settings. Participants will learn when ventilation is indicated, how to interpret monitoring parameters ...
-
This session examines patient care through the perspective of an emergency and critical care technician. Participants will explore strategies to improve efficiency during clinical rounds, transition f ...
Hands-On Labs
-
Explore the labs in more detail and register your place here: https://wildwest.vetshow.com/program/labs Ready to level up your “stick” and own the vein with confidence? This hands-on, high-impact work ...
-
Explore the labs in more detail and register your place here: https://wildwest.vetshow.com/program/labs Attendees will learn how to repurpose everyday supplies and build customized training manikins f ...
Carson City Clinical Theater
-
Elimination outside of the litter box can quickly sour the human-animal bond. By understanding and addressing feline house soiling issues, you can bring empathy and harmony back to your client's home ...
-
The oiral cavity is the 4th most common place to find tumors. They can be very malignant or incredily benign. Leanring how to differentite them and then educate your client as to the prognosis and tre ...
-
This session will discuss common perianesthetic complications and their management - Variations in temperature, heart rate and rhythm, blood pressure, pain, etc.Identify common anesthesia complication ...
-
Sponsored by:
This session will provide an overview of the low-level laser in small animal medicine. After this teaching the practitioner should understand the practical applications of the photochemical laser in ... -
Electrochemotherapy (ECT) is a localized cancer treatment that uses electrical pulses to increase chemotherapy uptake into cells within the treatment field. ECT can be used to reduce the risk of recur ...
-
Sponsored by:
Learn how hazardous drugs commonly used in veterinary medicine can impact staff safety and long-term health. This training reviews real-world contamination studies, routes of exposure, and how hazardo ...
Reno Clinical Theater
-
Sponsored by:
Skin biopsy is one of the most valuable diagnostic tools in veterinary dermatology, but the quality of information they provide depends on much more than simply collecting a sample. From selecting the ... -
Attendees will gain further insight to the risks presented by these patients, and how to mitigate these risks through management strategies.Anatomy and resulting risk for brachycephalic patients under ...
-
Surgical complications are an unavoidable aspect of veterinary medicine, and general practitioners are often the first to recognize, triage, and manage these challenges in clinical practice. Presented ...
-
Feline Interstitial Cystitis (FIC), also referred to as feline idiopathic cystitis, remains one of the most common and frustrating causes of lower urinary tract signs in cats. This session will provid ...
Tahoe Clinical Theater
-
Sponsored by:
Feline welfare extends beyond physical health to include mental and emotional well-being, with behavior serving as a vital indicator of overall quality of life. This session will explore the role of b ... -
Canine separation anxiety is one of the most common behavior diagnoses in dogs. This not only causes significant distress to the dog but can significantly impact the family, fraying the human-animal b ...
-
Recognizing paraneoplastic syndromes can help guide the diagnostic plan, identify an underlying cancer earlier, and provide important information about how a pet is responding to treatment or whether ...
-
Attendees will leave with knowledge of different strategies to manage peri-anesthetic pain that they may apply to their practiceBriefly review the pain pathwayUnderstand where drugs and techniques use ...
-
As feline behavioral medicine rapidly evolves, so does the evidence guiding psychopharmacologic treatment. This lecture highlights recent clinical research on feline psychopharmacology for the treatme ...
Business Theater
-
Sponsored by:
Your Practice, Your Profit: Preparing for a Successful Sale Amid Market Uncertainty explores how veterinary practice owners can maximize the value of their most important asset in today’s unpredictabl ... -
Sponsored by:
This presentation takes an in-depth look at the financial engine behind mobile veterinary medicine. We’ll explore how daily scheduling, appointment flow, and service mix directly influence profitabili ... -
Sponsored by:
This presentation highlights seven key factors that can significantly impact the sale of a veterinary practice, from valuation and deal structure to tax planning, timing, and protecting your team. The ... -
Sponsored by:
The market is shifting and a made dash with it, the realities for practice owners considering a sale and buyers looking to invest. In this session, Simmons & Associates Sean Coyle will cut through the ... -
Sponsored by:
Great practices aren't built by chance—they're built by leaders who intentionally create a culture of trust, accountability, communication, and continuous growth. In this engaging, practical session, ... -
Sponsored by:
Thinking about owning a practice but unsure where to begin? This session provides a practical roadmap for moving from interest to action. Participants will explore the mindset shift required to think ...
Equine & Farm Theater
-
The session will cover diagnosis and prognosis for calves with BRD. Especially, the use of ultrasound to improve diagnosis, determine cure rates, and make calf and herd level decisions.Overview of dia ...
-
Diarrhea remains the most common disease among neonatal calves. While hospitalization may be the gold standard for treatment of severely affected calves, this session will help attendees understand ti ...
-
This session will help practicing veterinarians understand where to start with herd-level investigations of beef cow infertility.Participants will gain an understanding of where infertility problems a ...
-
Pregnancy toxemia is the consequence of a negative energy balance between energy intake from feed and energy demands of late gestation in sheep and goats. The disease can present either as a primary d ...
-
Blocked goats (and sheep) are one of the most common emergencies in livestock practice. This session will focus on triage, stabilization and management of obstructive urolithiasis including efficient ...
-
Several factors such as worsening dewormer resistance, and the expanding range and season of parasites have caused parasite management to become a complex healthcare crisis. This session will focus on ...
-
Companion miniature (mini)pigs continue to be a popular pet in the United States, and owners are increasingly seeking veterinary care for these pets. This sessions will cover preventative healthcare f ...
Veterinary Technician Theater
-
Delivered by:
As veterinary professionals we are constantly utilizing different regiments of pain medications on our patients, but do you know how they work or what you could be doing better? This lecture will cove ... -
Delivered by:
This lecture will cover various anesthetic cocktails for total intravenous anesthesia (TIVA). We will discuss monitoring animals while under TIVA and have a lively discussion on creating these cocktai ... -
This lecture will focus on other modalities of pain management from rehab to acupuncture, laser and much more. We will discuss the science behind each technique and how to use them properly. -
Delivered by:
Veterinary neuroanesthesia presents unique physiologic and anesthetic challenges requiring careful balance between maintaining cerebral perfusion, minimizing intracranial pressure, and preserving neur ... -
Delivered by:
Within the last several years cognition and affect researchers have tried to understand the animal state better. Some studies show a more human-like perception of pain with an emotional state, while o ... -
Delivered by:
This lecture will focus on starting a “pain practice” in your practice. This is a new and innovative way to add services and set your practice apart.
Reno Clinical Theater
-
Medial patellar luxation (MPL) remains one of the most commonly encountered orthopedic conditions in dogs, yet determining the ideal timing of surgery and selecting the most appropriate surgical techn ...
-
Dental abscessation is a common and often challenging condition in rabbits, characterized by chronic infection, caseous debris, and frequent recurrence. Effective management requires a thorough unders ...
-
Limb fractures are commonly encountered in veterinary practice, yet deciding when to splint, bandage, monitor, repair, or refer can be challenging. In this practical, case-based session, Dr. Karanvir ...
-
Euthanasia in exotic companion animals presents unique challenges. This session will explore practical, species-appropriate approaches to euthanasia in rabbits, rodents, birds, and reptiles, with emph ...
-
Addison’s disease (hypoadrenocorticism) is often referred to as “the great pretender” due to its variable and nonspecific clinical presentation, making diagnosis both challenging and rewarding in gene ...
-
This lecture with Dr. Lembo will discuss diseases affecting the anterior segment of the eye, including uveitis, uveal tumors, hyphema and iris hemorrhage, congenital abnormalities and other incidental ...
Tahoe Clinical Theater
-
Proteinuria is a common yet clinically important finding in small animal practice that may represent early kidney disease, systemic illness, or significant glomerular pathology. This session will prov ...
-
Hyperlipidemia is a common yet often underrecognized metabolic abnormality in small animal practice that may be incidental or associated with significant underlying disease. This session will provide ...
-
Lymph node fine needle aspiration is a commonly performed procedure in veterinary practice and serves as a rapid, minimally invasive diagnostic tool for disease characterization. This session will rev ...
-
Stifle disease is one of the most common causes of pelvic limb lameness in dogs and cats, yet arriving at the correct diagnosis and treatment plan can be challenging in general practice. In this pract ...
-
Non-healing corneal ulcers can be frustrating to treat for everyone involved and can be especially stressful for pet owners. We will cover potential causes of non-healing corneal ulcers including eyel ...
-
Canine pancreatitis is one of the most common gastrointestinal emergencies encountered in small animal practice, yet not all patients require hospitalization. This session will provide a practical, ev ...
Veterinary Technician Theater
-
Non-ulcerative keratitis encompasses a diverse group of inflammatory corneal diseases characterized by opacity, vascularization, pigmentation, or cellular infiltration without epithelial loss. Commonl ...
-
Ulcerative keratitis is a common and potentially vision-threatening condition affecting dogs, cats, and horses, with important species-specific differences in cause, progression, and treatment. This s ...
-
Diabetes mellitus is a common endocrine disorder associated with a wide range of systemic and ocular complications. Chronic hyperglycemia leads to metabolic, vascular, and inflammatory changes that im ...
-
This session explores how systemic diseases present through ocular manifestations across multiple species. Conditions will be categorized by underlying disease processes and examined through species-s ...
-
This session reviews the visual pathway and its role in understanding the causes of blindness in veterinary patients. Participants will explore common causes of vision loss, differentiate between acut ...
