Western Veterinary Conference (WVC) provides comprehensive continuing education to veterinary professionals and related groups in a world-class destination – Las Vegas, the entertainment capital of the world. International authorities and emerging speakers present our state-of-the-art hands-on labs in a comfortable environment. WVC is an interactive educational opportunity and a networking event for the progressive veterinary community.

More veterinary professionals come here because…

Our History
WVC has grown in size and expanded in scope for more than 80 years, since it was founded in 1928 in Logan, Utah. The goal of the Annual Conference in February is to provide comprehensive, progressive and practical continuing education for veterinary practitioners and paraprofessionals.

Our Value
Attendees can choose from more than 800 hours of continuing education with world-renowned instructors…

• More than 40 focused symposia
• About 40 hands-on labs and workshops in a state-of-the-art fully equipped facility
• Networking with more than 6,000 veterinarians and 2,000 veterinary technicians and practice managers
• More than 430 leading exhibitors showcasing the latest products and services

All of this is crafted to fit your budget.

Our Center
In early 2009, WVC launched the Oquendo Center for Clinical Education.

Veterinary education evolves at the state-of-the-art, interactive Oquendo Center. Its amenities – from the 190-seat theater, flexible meeting space accommodating various capacities and fully equipped clinical and diagnostic laboratories – advance worldwide health solutions. Participants experience year-round professional development classes, networking and special events at the 66,000-square-foot facility. Located in the entertainment capital of the world, the Oquendo Center is only minutes from the famous Las Vegas Strip.

Our Promise
WVC remains dedicated to maintaining the conference’s focus on CE quality, value and professionalism.

Conference registration automatically enrolls the registrant as an association member for the following year. Members vote for WVC officers and directors and are welcome at the annual business meeting held during conference week.

We provide for your needs with a value that cannot be matched.

Western Veterinary Conference is an American Association of Veterinary State Boards Registry of Approved Continuing Education (AAVSB RACE) Provider #3 and is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.