Portfolio Events

Wild West Vet 2024 Program

  1. Business & Practice Operations
    This comprehensive program is designed to equip veterinary professionals with the knowledge and tool ...

    Sponsored by:

    Concierge Elite

  2. APHIS Theater
    Don’t miss the wildest of parties taking place October 16! Enjoy drinks, hors d'oeuvres, plus fun sw ...
  3. Carson City Clinical Theater
    Don’t miss the wildest of parties taking place October 16! Enjoy drinks, hors d'oeuvres, plus fun sw ...
  4. Tahoe Clinical Theater
    Don’t miss the wildest of parties taking place October 16! Enjoy drinks, hors d'oeuvres, plus fun sw ...
  5. Wet Lab
    Don’t miss the wildest of parties taking place October 16! Enjoy drinks, hors d'oeuvres, plus fun sw ...
  6. Business & Practice Operations
    Don’t miss the wildest of parties taking place October 16! Enjoy drinks, hors d'oeuvres, plus fun sw ...
  7. Vet Tech Theater
    Don’t miss the wildest of parties taking place October 16! Enjoy drinks, hors d'oeuvres, plus fun sw ...
  8. Reno Clinical Theater
    Don’t miss the wildest of parties taking place October 16! Enjoy drinks, hors d'oeuvres, plus fun sw ...
  9. Vet Tech Theater
    Before heading to the Opening Night Hoe-Down, kick off the festivities at the Show Floor Mixer. Grab ...
  10. APHIS Theater
    Before heading to the Opening Night Hoe-Down, kick off the festivities at the Show Floor Mixer. Grab ...
  11. Wet Lab
    Before heading to the Opening Night Hoe-Down, kick off the festivities at the Show Floor Mixer. Grab ...
  12. Business & Practice Operations
    Before heading to the Opening Night Hoe-Down, kick off the festivities at the Show Floor Mixer. Grab ...
  13. Vet Tech Theater
    Calling all Vet Techs! It's Vet Tech Appreciation Week and we want to show our appreciation for that ...
  14. Carson City Clinical Theater
    Before heading to the Opening Night Hoe-Down, kick off the festivities at the Show Floor Mixer. Grab ...
  15. Tahoe Clinical Theater
    Before heading to the Opening Night Hoe-Down, kick off the festivities at the Show Floor Mixer. Grab ...
  16. Reno Clinical Theater
    Before heading to the Opening Night Hoe-Down, kick off the festivities at the Show Floor Mixer. Grab ...
  17. Veterinary Practice Ownership Symposium Theater
    Location: Naples Foyer
  18. Business & Practice Operations
    We will discuss the basics of selling a veterinary practice and things to look out for before you se ...

    Sponsored by:

    Dykema

  19. Business & Practice Operations
    First impressions matter. And, with nearly 90% of pet owners checking reviews before choosing a vete ...

    Sponsored by:

    GeniusVets

  20. Business & Practice Operations
    The topic of the event will be about the state of the veterinary industry and what factors and condi ...

    Sponsored by:

    Transitions Elite

  21. Business & Practice Operations
    Veterinary practices around the country are struggling with the rise of burnout, as it affects not o ...
  22. Carson City Clinical Theater
    This session will cover what we know about the prevalence of in-hospital and client drug diversion f ...
  23. Carson City Clinical Theater
    This session will hit on the often confusing recordkeeping requirements for controlled substances. T ...
  24. Reno Clinical Theater
    The current opioid epidemic is often referred to as the source of our controlled substance issues an ...
  25. Business & Practice Operations
    This course covers the fundamentals involved with creating a mobile veterinary practice from the gro ...

    Sponsored by:

    Wag'n Tails

  26. Business & Practice Operations
    This course covers the fundamentals involved with creating a mobile veterinary practice from the gro ...

    Sponsored by:

    Wag'n Tails

  27. Carson City Clinical Theater
    This seminar will explore the transformative power of laser therapy in veterinary medicine, focusing ...

    Sponsored by:

    Avant Wellness

     

  28. Business & Practice Operations
    This session is designed to guide aspiring veterinary entrepreneurs through the foundational steps o ...
  29. Business & Practice Operations
    The veterinary professional shortage is no secret. To meet the projected need for pet healthcare in ...

    Sponsored by:

    Peerlogic

  30. Business & Practice Operations
    This program is designed for veterinary professionals seeking to explore and adopt traditional and n ...

    Sponsored by:

    PetSmart Veterinary Services

  31. Business & Practice Operations
    Leadership in veterinary hospitals goes beyond managing daily operations; it’s about embodying the v ...

    Sponsored by:

    PetSmart Veterinary Services

  32. Business & Practice Operations
    This program is designed for veterinary professionals seeking to explore and adopt traditional and n ...

    Sponsored by:

    PetSmart Veterinary Services

  33. Reno Clinical Theater
    This session will start with the current state of CBD then provide a history leading up to today.  A ...

    Sponsored by:

    Peak Therapeutics

  34. Reno Clinical Theater
    Interpretation of ACTH stimulation tests and dexamethasone suppression tests can be challenging. Sim ...

    Sponsored by:

    Zomedica

  35. Business & Practice Operations
    As the veterinary industry evolves, professionals face critical decisions about their career paths. ...

    Sponsored by:

    Omni Practice Group

  36. Business & Practice Operations
    This course dives into the latest trends in veterinary practice sales and transitions, uncovering cr ...

    Sponsored by:

    Omni Practice Group

  37. Business & Practice Operations
    This course will alert attendees that veterinary practice sale prices are going down and changing st ...

    Sponsored by:

    Total Practice Solutions Group

  38. Business & Practice Operations
    This course will describe the changes in the veterinary practice purchase market and goals, due dili ...

    Sponsored by:

    Total Practice Solutions Group

  39. Carson City Clinical Theater
    This course will review kidney and urinary problems in cats. We’ll discuss the foods that contribute ...

    Sponsored by:

    Dr. Elsey's

  40. Reno Clinical Theater
    This presentation will cover common oral tumors in dogs and cats. It details clinical signs of pets ...
  41. Tahoe Clinical Theater
    No one wants to hear the word, “cancer,” but sadly it is a leading cause of death in our pets. Veter ...
  42. Reno Clinical Theater
    Technology is forever changing and advancing, and this is also true in veterinary medicine. There ar ...
  43. Tahoe Clinical Theater
    This session will provide a comprehensive overview of mast cell tumors and practical approaches for ...

    Sponsored by:

    Virbac

  44. APHIS Theater
    This module reviews the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE), from basic items such as ...
  45. APHIS Theater
    This module reviews the State, Federal, and international agencies that an accredited veterinarian m ...
  46. APHIS Theater
    This module reviews the terms and concepts necessary for veterinarians to make informed decisions re ...
  47. APHIS Theater
  48. APHIS Theater
  49. APHIS Theater
    This module describes the economic importance of the U.S. equine industry and the impact of internat ...
  50. APHIS Theater
    This module provides the accredited veterinarian with information about the functionality of the Vet ...
  51. APHIS Theater
    This module reviews vesicular diseases of importance to the agricultural industries in the United St ...
  52. APHIS Theater
    This module describes key practices to prevent and minimize disease exposure to animals and humans. ...
  53. APHIS Theater
    This module provides information to assist you in being an effective asset once your boots hit the g ...
  54. Carson City Clinical Theater
    This 2-hour seminar will be an interactive overview of the low-level laser technology and its use in ...

    Sponsored by:

    Erchonia

  55. Reno Clinical Theater
    This 2-hour seminar will be an interactive overview of the low-level laser technology and its use in ...

    Sponsored by:

    Erchonia

  56. Veterinary Practice Ownership Symposium Theater
    Engaging and informative panel discussion that delves into the dynamic landscape of veterinary pract ...
  57. Veterinary Practice Ownership Symposium Theater
    It's no secret that practice acquisitions over the past few years have dramatically changed the land ...
  58. Veterinary Practice Ownership Symposium Theater
    Dr. Michele Drake founded The Drake Center for Veterinary Care in 1992 and built it into a practice ...
  59. Veterinary Practice Ownership Symposium Theater
    Selling a veterinary practice can be an intimidating and complicated venture for those unfamiliar wi ...
  60. Veterinary Practice Ownership Symposium Theater
    Explore financial management through managing by the numbers when it comes to profitability, labor, ...
  61. Veterinary Practice Ownership Symposium Theater
    Are you a veterinary practice owner looking to overcome common challenges and elevate your practice ...
  62. Tahoe Clinical Theater
    Vestibular Syndrome is a collection of clinical signs that can represent multiple etiologies. In thi ...
  63. Reno Clinical Theater
    Neuromuscular conditions can be challenging to identify and differentiate in clinical practice. This ...
  64. Carson City Clinical Theater
    This session explores the recent ACVIM Consensus Statement for Status Epileptics and focuses on prac ...
  65. Carson City Clinical Theater
    In this session, we will delve into the intricate and vital role of gait analysis in diagnosing neur ...
  66. Tahoe Clinical Theater
    This lecture hour will review feline cardiomyopathies along with treatment and diagnostic classifica ...
  67. Carson City Clinical Theater
    This lecture hour will review the most common arrhythmias seen in companions animals with a focus on ...
  68. Carson City Clinical Theater
    This lecture hour will review the most common arrhythmias seen in companions animals with a focus on ...
  69. Carson City Clinical Theater
    Fractures are common in dogs, particularly in growing dogs. The steps needed to diagnose a fracture, ...
  70. Carson City Clinical Theater
    Patellar luxation is a common problem in dogs. While luxations can be simply classified based on how ...
  71. Carson City Clinical Theater
    Cytology is one of the most important diagnostic tools in dermatology. A quick, inexpensive test tha ...

    Sponsored by:

    Zomedica

  72. Tahoe Clinical Theater
    Heat stroke, also known as "heat-induced illness" is a common presentation in veterinary medicine, a ...
  73. Reno Clinical Theater
    The American Animal Hospital Association, American Regent Animal Health and veterinary orthopedist D ...

    Sponsored by:

    American Regent

  74. Tahoe Clinical Theater
    The skin is an anatomical and physiological barrier between the environment and the microflora of th ...
  75. Tahoe Clinical Theater
    Canine atopic dermatitis (CAD) appears to be a clinical syndrome and not a single disease. It is a m ...
  76. Reno Clinical Theater
    Managing dermatologic diseases can be frustrating and costly for pet owners due to the chronicity of ...
  77. Carson City Clinical Theater
    Topical therapy is the treatment of choice for most cases of otitis. Higher concentrations of medica ...
  78. Business & Practice Operations
    When asked, veterinary clients are clear they prefer telehealth visits to be conducted with their ow ...

    Sponsored by:

    AVMA

  79. Carson City Clinical Theater
    The topic of this presentation is nutritional management of urolithiasis in dogs and cats.​ Urolithi ...

    Sponsored by:

    Royal Canin

  80. Vet Tech Theater
    What does “Top of the license” for Veterinary Technicians really mean? While we all believe a high l ...
  81. Vet Tech Theater
    Anesthetizing felines can pose unique challenges for the veterinary technician. In addition to the f ...
  82. Vet Tech Theater
    The pressures facing anesthetists today are great; the anesthetist must fully understand physiology, ...
  83. Vet Tech Theater
    Every veterinary technician performing general anesthesia is responsible for securing an airway in a ...
  84. Vet Tech Theater
    Every dog and cat that enters your hospital is a unique biologic unit. Do you know how to develop an ...
  85. Vet Tech Theater
    Yes, take your medications if you are on them. Your personal treatment plan for depression, anxiety, ...
  86. Vet Tech Theater
    For team members to reach their greatest potential, regardless of their role on the veterinary team, ...
  87. Vet Tech Theater
    This lecture will focus on the career ladder of veterinary assistants to CrVT as well as flexing you ...
  88. Vet Tech Theater
    In this lecture we will focus on how to educate employers on what is attractive to potential new emp ...
  89. Vet Tech Theater
    This lecture focuses on empowering the employee to advocate for their position in the practice and h ...
  90. Vet Tech Theater
    In this lecture we discuss how technicians can help clients with end of life planning for their pets ...
  91. Vet Tech Theater
    As a veterinary professional it can be easier to identify the parts of the career you don't like. It ...
  92. Vet Tech Theater
    Over the past decade modern pet care has evolved rapidly. Compassionate veterinary professionals fin ...
  93. Vet Tech Theater
    Diabetic patients often present to the ER in various crises. As a technician your ability to recogni ...
  94. Vet Tech Theater
    Sometimes the sickest patients in the hospital are the ones that have to be kept separate from every ...
  95. Vet Tech Theater
    Our companion animals are part of the family. When they are sick or in pain, it’s natural to want to ...
  96. Vet Tech Theater
    Trauma patients are often in need of immediate lifesaving interventions. The ability to rapidly asse ...
  97. Vet Tech Theater
    Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants are human healthcare professionals who can provide diag ...
  98. Vet Tech Theater
    Canine parvovirus infections cause severe gastroenteritis—and when left untreated can lead to dehydr ...
  99. Vet Tech Theater
    A patient is rushed into your practice. They’re unresponsive and they aren’t breathing! Do you know ...
  100. Vet Tech Theater
    One of the most common emergencies is patients presenting in shock. These patients are unable to pro ...
  101. Vet Tech Theater
    Respiratory distress and/or failure is one of the most common emergencies seen in veterinary medicin ...
  102. Carson City Clinical Theater
    The course begins with a brief discussion of basic knowledge the veterinarian should have when using ...

    Sponsored by:

    Soniquence

  103. Business & Practice Operations
    Legally Mine will show you how to stop the threat of lawsuits before they ever get started by protec ...

    Sponsored by:

    Legally Mine

  104. Carson City Clinical Theater
    Feline aortic thromboembolism (FATE), also known as saddle thrombus, is a devastating syndrome were ...
  105. Carson City Clinical Theater
    Behavior problems negatively affect the animal’s welfare and compromise the human-animal bond. Undes ...
  106. Carson City Clinical Theater
    Reptiles and amphibian owners are requesting veterinary care at a higher rate than ever. These repre ...
  107. Reno Clinical Theater
    Like all veterinary patients, reptiles and amphibians can benefit from surgery. In some cases, elect ...
  108. Reno Clinical Theater
    This session covers practical triage of the equine neonate in the ambulatory setting, from the initi ...
  109. Carson City Clinical Theater
    Oscillometric blood pressure measurement and Doppler blood pressure measurement are two different te ...
  110. Tahoe Clinical Theater
    Equine laminitis is a devastating disease, but is also largely preventable with proper husbandry and ...
  111. Reno Clinical Theater
    Proper evaluation of traumatic wounds in the equine patient requires careful consideration of the ov ...
  112. Tahoe Clinical Theater
    Brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome (BOAS) is a progressive condition that can become life-th ...
  113. Carson City Clinical Theater
    ‘How do I even bring up weight loss to families?’ ‘We’ve dropped the amount twice and the dog still ...

    Sponsored by:

    Purina

  114. Carson City Clinical Theater
    Through interactive case examples, attendees will have the opportunity to practice selecting diets f ...

    Sponsored by:

    Purina

  115. Wet Lab
    The tibial tuberosity advancement procedure was been available for CCLR in dogs since 2006. Since th ...

    Sponsored by:

    Rita Leibinger Medical

  116. Tahoe Clinical Theater
    This is an audio-visual presentation on extractions in dogs and cats. Using high quality images and ...
  117. Tahoe Clinical Theater
    Pancreatitis represents perhaps the largest disparity between what is published and what is actually ...
  118. Tahoe Clinical Theater
    This lecture will start by teaching the simplified technique for exposing dental radiographs. Folowi ...
  119. Tahoe Clinical Theater
    Owners look to various sources for treatment of their cat’s behavior problems, including looking tow ...
  120. Tahoe Clinical Theater
    This session will focus on intra-operative decision making and specific surgical technique for resec ...
  121. Tahoe Clinical Theater
    Feline Triaditis hit the profession like a sledge hammer and was "all the rage", the classic case of ...
  122. Tahoe Clinical Theater
    With the increase awareness of antimicrobial stewardship in the veterinary community, we are changin ...
  123. Tahoe Clinical Theater
    This lecture will show case examples of thoracic and abdominal cases of cats in comparison to dogs a ...
  124. Tahoe Clinical Theater
    When an ulcer hasn’t healed at the first recheck, there is a tendency to throw up our arms and becom ...
  125. Tahoe Clinical Theater
    Keratoconjunctivitis sicca (KCS), or “dry eye”, is a common disease of dogs that, since the introduc ...
  126. Tahoe Clinical Theater
    Oral disease is exceedingly common, creating significant pain and/or infection. However there are ra ...
  127. Tahoe Clinical Theater
    There have been several recent studies regarding the treatment of feline urinary obstruction, althou ...
  128. Reno Clinical Theater
    Recovery from anesthesia is a time of transition. Management of patients appropriately during this p ...
  129. Tahoe Clinical Theater
    In addition to congenital diseases observed in younger patients, older dogs and cats presenting for ...
  130. Reno Clinical Theater
    Surgical site infections (SSIs) are commonly caused by pathogens introduced into the surgery site at ...
  131. Reno Clinical Theater
    Surgical correction of eyelid problems can be some of the most satisfying surgeries in general pract ...
  132. Reno Clinical Theater
    Feline idiopathic cystitis is one of the most frustrating diseases veterinarians manage. We will dis ...
  133. Reno Clinical Theater
    Our awareness of proteinuria has grown exponentially in the last 10 years. Routine assessment of a u ...
  134. Reno Clinical Theater
    Small mammal species post unique challenges that are both size and individual species related. In re ...
  135. Reno Clinical Theater
    Periodontal disease is the most common problem in small animal patients; however, it is also one of ...
  136. Reno Clinical Theater
    Cats are unique beings and often respond differently than do dogs to not only being in the hospital ...
  137. Tahoe Clinical Theater
    Although thoracic radiography is challenging, this lecture will provide an overview of normal anatom ...
  138. Reno Clinical Theater
    Owners look to various sources for treatment of their dog’s behavior problems, including looking tow ...
  139. Reno Clinical Theater
    With age I have become more philosophical, and much to my surprise I've found that some of the most ...
  140. Reno Clinical Theater
    Abdominal ultrasound in the general practice has the potential to provide a practitioner with rapid ...
  141. Reno Clinical Theater
    Hyperemia of the ocular surface (“red-eye”) is one of the most common and potentially critical prese ...
  142. Reno Clinical Theater
    Knowing the evidence-based benefits and risks of home-prepared diets can help families make the most ...

    Sponsored by:

    Purina

  143. Tahoe Clinical Theater
    Although age is not a disease, as dogs get older, the likelihood of some behavioral changes may incr ...

    Sponsored by:

    PRN

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