WVC Vegas 2026: Why This Year's Conference Might Be the One That Changes Everything

The legendary conference is turning 98—and if you've never been, or you're wondering if it's worth going back, here's what you need to know

Let's be honest: not all conferences are created equal. Some feel like glorified sales floors. Others are a blur of overcrowded lecture halls and mediocre coffee. But WVC Vegas? That's the conference that reminds you why you fell in love with veterinary medicine in the first place.

And this year, Vet Candy is bringing you inside like never before.

What Makes WVC Different?

WVC has been the gold standard for veterinary continuing education since 1928, but it's not the history that keeps people coming back year after year. It's the energy. The access. The feeling that you're exactly where you need to be, learning from the people who are shaping the future of this profession.

This February, as WVC celebrates its 98th year, we're going beyond the standard conference coverage. We're getting you behind the curtain—into the sessions that matter, the conversations that challenge you, and the moments that remind you why community is everything in this field.

Inside the Rooms That Matter

Our Inner Circle ambassadors are on the ground, capturing the real WVC experience. Not the polished, PR-approved version—the actual moments where learning happens, where connections spark, where someone says something in a lecture that completely shifts how you think about a case.

We're bringing you unfiltered insights from headliner presenters like veterinary dermatologist Dr. Christina Gentry, whose sessions consistently pack the room for a reason. We're showing you which CE tracks are worth prioritizing, which exhibitors are bringing genuinely innovative solutions, and where to find the people who get what you're going through.

First Timer or Ten-Timer?

Whether this is your first WVC or your tenth, the conference hits different every time. First-timers walk in overwhelmed by the scale—over 16,000 attendees, hundreds of sessions, an exhibit hall that requires actual strategy to navigate. But they leave with something they didn't expect: confidence. The kind that comes from realizing you're part of something bigger than your own practice, your own struggles, your own wins.

Veterans know the secret: WVC isn't just about the CE credits (though yes, you'll rack up plenty). It's about the hallway conversations with a specialist who's been where you are. The late-night debrief with colleagues who understand why you're exhausted and exhilarated at the same time. The moment when a speaker articulates something you've been feeling but couldn't quite name.

Why We're Covering It Differently

At Vet Candy, we don't do corporate fluff. We don't regurgitate press releases or pretend every session is groundbreaking. What we do is show you the profession as it actually is—the brilliant, messy, challenging, rewarding reality of veterinary medicine.

So our WVC coverage? It's about the people shaping the conversations. The sessions that challenge conventional thinking. The students and new grads navigating their first major conference. The seasoned practitioners who still show up every year because they know that staying curious is non-negotiable.

We're capturing the moments that matter. The education that sticks. The connections that turn into collaborations, mentorships, and friendships that outlast the conference by years.

Your Move

WVC Vegas 2026 runs February 23-27. If you're going, come find us. If you're on the fence, let this be your sign. And if you can't make it this year, we're bringing the experience to you through our coverage—the insights, the energy, the reminder that you're part of a community that shows up for each other.

Because that's what WVC really is: thousands of veterinary professionals choosing to invest in themselves, their patients, and the future of this field. And after 98 years, that mission hasn't just survived—it's thriving.

Get confident. Get connected. Go all in.

We'll see you in Vegas.

Stay tuned for exclusive coverage throughout WVC Vegas 2026, including speaker interviews, session highlights, and behind-the-scenes moments from the Vet Candy Inner Circle. Follow along on our website and social channels—because the best part of WVC is experiencing it together.