WVC Annual Conference Schedule
Browse a quick overview of each day of the WVC Annual Conference in one place!
Subject to change and not comprehensive. Last updated Jan. 28, 2025
Saturday, March 1, 2025
7:00AM - All Day
Hands-on Lab Shuttles
Hands-on Labs shuttle departs Mandalay Bay Convention Center (Shark Reef Entrance). All participants are returned to Mandalay Bay following their lab.
7:30AM-11:30AM
Hands-On Labs (AM)
RSVP and register to attend Hands-On Labs at Viticus Group Education Centers. Additional purchase required. Transportation provided.
8:00AM - 6:00PM
Airport Shuttles
Shuttles will be running to and from Harry Reid Int’l Airport to Mandalay Bay Beach Level & Excalibur. View Shuttle Schedules
1:30PM - 5:30PM
Hands-on labs (PM)
RSVP and register to attend Hands-On Labs at Viticus Group Education Centers. Additional purchase required. Transportation provided.
8:00AM - 6:00PM
Welcome to #WVC2025
Hey, early bird – welcome to WVC!
Grab your badge, program, and backpack at Level 1, Bayside B, Mandalay Bay Convention Center, and get ready to Game On for the 97th WVC Annual Conference!
4:00PM - 6:00PM
The Bridge Club Fundraiser: Give is the Word
Kick-off WVC and step back in time with us to the fabulous 1950s for the 2025 Give Back Benefit! Get ready to rock around the clock, themed "Give is the Word!" Join us for a night of poodle skirts, slicked-back hair, and fundraising!
When: 4:00 – 6:00P
Where: House of Blues, Mandalay Bay
Sunday, March 2, 2025
ALL DAY
WVC Wellness Challenge
Enjoy some healthy fun with your peers and a chance to win prizes by joining the Librela Step It Up Wellness Challenge.
Prizes include: Prizes include: Apple Airpods Max (approx. value $480), and Apple Airpods (approx. value $180).
6:00AM - 6:00PM
Welcome to #WVC2025
Welcome to WVC!
Grab your badge, program, and backpack at Level 1, Bayside B, Mandalay Bay Convention Center, and get ready to Game On for the 97th WVC Annual Conference!
7:30AM-11:30AM
Hands-On Labs (AM)
RSVP and register to attend Hands-On Labs at Viticus Group Education Centers. Additional purchase required. Transportation provided.
Doors open at 8:00AM
General Session with Connie Britton
Kick off your WVC experience with an inspiring general session with multi-Emmy and Golden Globe-nominated actress Connie Britton.
When: 8:30 - 9:50A
Where: Mandalay Bay Oceanside Ballroom, Level 2
8:00AM - 6:00PM
Pawp Up
Meet the Viticus Group team, grab some swag, and more!
Visit us on Level 2, Mandalay Bay Foyer Windows, and discover new opportunities to enhance your career through hands-on training with Viticus Group.
9:00AM – 5:00PM
Airport Shuttles
Shuttles will be running to and from Harry Reid Int’l Airport to Mandalay Bay Beach Level & Excalibur. View Shuttle Schedules.
10:00AM - 5:50PM
Education Sessions
Discover our comprehensive conference education schedule. Full education program here!
12:10PM - 1:00PM
Industry Lunch Seminar
Refuel and earn CE. Enjoy your lunch with top Veterinary experts.
RSVP required.
1:30PM - 5:30PM
Hands-on labs (PM)
RSVP and register to attend Hands-On Labs at Viticus Group Education Centers. Additional purchase required. Transportation provided.
6:30PM - 7:30PM
SOLD OUT - Vet Vibes Trivia Night
Test your veterinary health knowledge at this lively event promising an evening of fun, camaraderie, and friendly competition.
Where: Mandalay Bay G, Level 2
· This event is sold out.
Doors open at 7:00PM
Wild Wonder Showcase
Special guest hosts, Dr. Ferguson and Dr. Hodges, from Nat Geo’s, Critter Fixers: Country Vets, will guide you through a night of fun and amazing acrobatic feats!
When: 7:30 - 9:00P
Where: Mandalay Bay Oceanside Ballroom, Level 2
Monday, March 3, 2025
ALL DAY
WVC Wellness Challenge
Enjoy some healthy fun with your peers and a chance to win prizes by joining the Librela Step It Up Wellness Challenge.
Prizes include: Apple Airpods Max (approx. value $480), and Apple Airpods (approx. value $180).
6:00AM - 5:00PM
Welcome to #WVC2025
Welcome to WVC!
Grab your badge, program, and backpack at Level 1, Bayside B, Mandalay Bay Convention Center, and get ready to Game On for the 97th WVC Annual Conference!
7:00AM - 5:00PM
Education Sessions
Discover our comprehensive conference education schedule. Full education program here!
Education Session Breaks:
9:00a–9:50a (Monday - Wednesday)
12:00p – 2:00p (Monday - Wednesday)
4:00p-4:50p (Monday and Tuesday)
7:00AM - 7:50AM
Industry Breakfast Seminars
Start your morning off right with CE. Enjoy breakfast with top Veterinary experts.
RSVP required.
7:00AM - 8:00AM
Sunrise Yoga
Rise to the occasion and shine all day when you join Sunrise Yoga on Level 3 of Mandalay Bay Convention Center on Monday from 7-8am. Cultivate calm and stretch into a day of exciting insights and networking.
7:30AM-11:30AM
Hands-On Labs (AM)
RSVP and register to attend Hands-On Labs at Viticus Group Education Centers. Additional purchase required. Transportation provided.
9:00AM - 5:00PM
Zen Garden
Discover tranquility at the Zen Garden - a serene escape for the conference attendees looking to relax amidst the energy of the event.
Open during Exhibit Hall hours, Monday through Wednesday at booth #1459, this thoughtfully designed oasis provides the perfect space to unwind and recharge, enhancing your WVC experience.
9:00AM - 6:00PM
Pawp Up
Meet the Viticus Group team, grab some swag, and more!
Visit us on Level 2, Mandalay Bay Foyer Windows, and discover new opportunities to enhance your career through hands-on training with Viticus Group.
9:00AM - 5:00PM
WVC EXHIBIT HALL NOW OPEN
Discover the latest in the veterinary industry in our over half a million sq. ft. Exhibit Hall. There's so much more to explore this year, including:
-
THREE NEW Learning hubs, with a total of SIX
-
Zoetis' Vet Team Spot
-
WVC Career Corner, sponsored by IDEXX
-
The Dog House and Purrfectly Brewed Cat Cafe, provided by Elanco
-
Vet Detective (daily cash prizes provided by PRN Pharmacal)
-
Pickleball: Pick Your Shot, provided by Vanguard
-
and so much more!
Exhibit Hall Breakfast Bar, sponsored by Elanco starts at 8:30AM.
9:00AM – 9:50AM
Education Session Break (morning)
Take a break from our vast CE sessions and explore the Exhibit Hall!
12:00PM – 2:00PM
Education Session Break (lunch)
Take a break from our vast CE sessions and explore the Exhibit Hall!
12:10PM - 1:00PM
Industry Lunch Seminars
Refuel and earn CE. Enjoy your lunch with top Veterinary experts.
RSVP required.
1:30PM - 5:30PM
Hands-On Labs (PM)
RSVP and register to attend Hands-On Labs at Viticus Group Education Centers. Additional purchase required. Transportation provided.
4:00PM - 4:50PM
Education Session Break (evening)
Take a break from our vast CE sessions and explore the Exhibit Hall.
4:00PM
Vet Detective Drawing #1
First drawing takes place virtually at 4:00pm, and the winner will receive $1,000 cash, thanks to PRN Pharmacal.
6:30PM - 8:00PM
VET TECH RECEPTION
Sponsored by Zoetis and Purina Pro Plan, join us on Monday night for an unforgettable celebration honoring veterinary technicians at Vet Tech Reception.
This event is hosted at Mandalay Bay’s newest event venue, Swingers - The Crazy Golf Club, this soirée promises an evening of elegance and excitement reminiscent of 1920s England.
Where: Swingers - The Crazy Golf Club, Mandalay Bay
RSVP required; exclusive to veterinary technicians and their guest; conference badge required for entry.
7:30PM - 9:30PM
WVC Alumni Receptions
Various veterinary colleges will be hosting alumni receptions throughout the evening.
8:00PM - 10:00PM
Party for a Purpose
Sponsored by Zoetis and Purina Pro Plan - benefitting the American Veterinary Medical Foundation (AVMF), and Best Friends Animal Society.
Following Vet Tech Reception, join us on Monday night for an unforgettable celebration honoring the invaluable contributions of veterinary professionals, and Party for a Purpose!
Where: Swingers - The Crazy Golf Club, Mandalay Bay
Tuesday, March 4, 2025
ALL DAY
WVC Wellness Challenge
Enjoy some healthy fun with your peers and a chance to win prizes by joining the Librela Step It Up Wellness Challenge.
Prizes include: Prizes include: Apple Airpods Max (approx. value $480), and Apple Airpods (approx. value $180).
6:00AM - 5:00PM
Welcome to #WVC2025
Welcome to WVC!
Grab your badge, program, and backpack at Level 1, Bayside B, Mandalay Bay Convention Center, and get ready to Game On for the 97th WVC Annual Conference!
7:00AM - 5:00PM
Education Sessions
Discover our comprehensive conference education schedule. Full education program here!
Education Session Breaks:
9:00a–9:50a (Monday - Wednesday)
12:00p – 2:00p (Monday - Wednesday)
4:00p-4:50p (Monday and Tuesday)
7:00AM - 7:50AM
Industry Breakfast Seminars
Start your morning off right with CE. Enjoy breakfast with top Veterinary experts.
RSVP required.
7:30AM-11:30AM
Hands-On Labs (AM)
RSVP and register to attend Hands-On Labs at Viticus Group Education Centers. Additional purchase required. Transportation provided.
9:00AM - 5:00PM
Zen Garden
Discover tranquility at the Zen Garden - a serene escape for the conference attendees looking to relax amidst the energy of the event.
Open during Exhibit Hall hours, Monday through Wednesday at booth #1459, this thoughtfully designed oasis provides the perfect space to unwind and recharge, enhancing your WVC experience.
9:00AM - 6:00PM
Pawp Up
Meet the Viticus Group team, grab some swag, and more!
Visit us on Level 2, Mandalay Bay Foyer Windows, and discover new opportunities to enhance your career through hands-on training with Viticus Group.
9:00AM - 5:00PM
WVC EXHIBIT HALL OPEN
Discover the latest in the veterinary industry in our over half a million sq. ft. Exhibit Hall. There's so much more to explore this year, including:
-
THREE NEW Learning hubs, with a total of SIX
-
Zoetis' Vet Team Spot
-
WVC Career Corner, sponsored by IDEXX
-
The Dog House and Purrfectly Brewed Cat Cafe, provided by Elanco
-
Vet Detective (daily cash prizes provided by PRN Pharmacal)
-
Pickleball: Pick Your Shot, provided by Vanguard
-
and so much more!
9:00AM – 9:50AM
Education Session break (morning)
Take a break from our vast CE sessions and explore the Exhibit Hall.
10:00AM - 11:00AM
DVMC
Meet DVMC for coffee and conversations. Network with peers and help promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in the veterinary industry.
12:00PM – 2:00PM
Education Session break (lunch)
Take a break from our vast CE sessions and explore the Exhibit Hall.
12:10PM - 1:00PM
Industry Lunch Seminars
Refuel and earn CE. Enjoy your lunch with top Veterinary experts.
RSVP required.
1:30PM - 5:30PM
Hands-on labs (PM)
RSVP and register to attend Hands-On Labs at Viticus Group Education Centers. Additional purchase required. Transportation provided.
4:00PM - 4:50PM
Education Session break (evening)
Take a break from our vast CE sessions and explore the Exhibit Hall.
4:00PM
Vet Detective Drawing #2
The second drawing takes place virtually at 4:00pm, and the winner will receive $1,000 cash, thanks to PRN Pharmacal.
Doors at 7:30PM
Ludacris: Get Ready to Rollout
The one and only Ludacris will be headlining our WVC Tuesday night concert, sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim.
Date: Tuesday, March 4, 2025
Time: 8:00 PM
Location: Mandalay Bay Oceanside Ballroom, Level 2
RSVP required. THERE ARE NO PHYSICAL TICKETS FOR THIS ENTERTAINMENT EVENT.
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
Ends at 12:00PM
WVC Wellness Challenge
Enjoy some healthy fun with your peers and a chance to win prizes by joining the Librela Step It Up Wellness Challenge.
Prizes include: Prizes include: Apple Airpods Max (approx. value $480), and Apple Airpods (approx. value $180).
6:00AM - 2:00PM
Welcome to #WVC2025
Welcome to WVC!
Grab your badge, program, and backpack at Level 1, Bayside B, Mandalay Bay Convention Center, and get ready to Game On for the 97th WVC Annual Conference!
6:00AM - 7:00PM
Airport Departure Shuttles
Shuttles will be running continuously back and forth from Mandalay Bay Convention Center to Harry Reid Int'l Airport.
7:00AM - 7:50AM
Industry Breakfast Seminars
Start your morning off right with CE. Enjoy breakfast with top Veterinary experts.
RSVP required.
7:30AM-11:30AM
Hands-On Labs (AM)
RSVP and register to attend Hands-On Labs at Viticus Group Education Centers. Additional purchase required. Transportation provided.
9:00AM - 2:00PM
Pawp Up
Meet the Viticus Group team, grab some swag, and more!
Visit us on Level 2, Mandalay Bay Foyer Windows, and discover new opportunities to enhance your career through hands-on training with Viticus Group.
9:00AM - 2:00PM
Zen Garden
Discover tranquility at the Zen Garden - a serene escape for the conference attendees looking to relax amidst the energy of the event.
Open during Exhibit Hall hours, Monday through Wednesday at booth #1459, this thoughtfully designed oasis provides the perfect space to unwind and recharge, enhancing your WVC experience.
7:00AM - 5:00PM
Education Sessions
Discover our comprehensive conference education schedule. Full education program here!
Education Session Breaks:
9:00a–9:50a (Monday - Wednesday)
12:00p – 2:00p (Monday - Wednesday)
9:00AM - 2:00PM
WVC EXHIBIT HALL OPEN
Discover the latest in the veterinary industry in our over half a million sq. ft. Exhibit Hall. There's so much more to explore this year, including:
-
THREE NEW Learning hubs, with a total of SIX
-
Zoetis' Vet Team Spot
-
WVC Career Corner, sponsored by IDEXX
-
The Dog House and Purrfectly Brewed Cat Cafe, provided by Elanco
-
Vet Detective (daily cash prizes provided by PRN Pharmacal)
-
Pickleball: Pick Your Shot, provided by Vanguard
-
and so much more!
9:00AM – 9:50AM
Education Session break (morning)
Take a break from our vast CE sessions and explore the Exhibit Hall.
12:00PM - 2:00PM
Education Session break (lunch)
Take a break from our vast CE sessions and explore the Exhibit Hall.
12:10PM - 1:00PM
Industry Lunch Seminars
Refuel and earn CE. Enjoy your lunch with top Veterinary experts.
RSVP required.
1:30PM
Vet Detective - Grand Prize Drawing
This is it, the final giveaway for Vet Detective! Three winners will receive $500, $1,000, and $2,000 in a cash drawing.
Must be present to win on the final day!
5:00PM
Thank you for attending the 97th WVC Annual Conference
At this point, you'll have earned CE hours and made lifelong memories.
Thank you so much for attending.
We'll see you in Las Vegas for the 98th WVC Annual Conference on Feb. 15-18, 2026!
WVC 2025 REGISTER NOW
March 2-5, 2025
Mandalay Bay Convention Center | Las Vegas, NV
