08/26/2026
🐾 What a weekend! Our 2nd annual Veterinary Skills Summit just wrapped in beautiful Portland, OR, and we couldn't be more energized by the turnout and talent in the room.
From hands-on arthroscopy simulator challenges (shoutout to whoever crushed the Ring Rally 👀) to dental radiograph positioning labs to deep-dive sessions on leadership, financial policy, and social media strategy — this event was built to give independent clinics real, usable skills to take home.
None of this happens without the incredible partners who showed up to co-sponsor and support hands-on learning: , Animal Health (Cencora), , Education, Ally, and 's Pet Nutrition. This is what it looks like when industry partners invest directly in the clinics on the front lines — real relationships, real resources, real impact.
Huge thanks to our Management Track speakers, Katee Spence, MBA, CVPM and Ashlee Franks, LVT, for leading sessions on financial policy, social media strategy, effective meetings, and navigating tough conversations — practical, business-building content our members can put to work Monday morning.
Grateful for every clinic team that traveled in to learn, connect, and level up. See you at the next one! 💙
