Upcoming Events

2026 Peer Groups

Peer Group 1: February 12-15, 2026
Peer Group 2: March 5-8, 2026
Peer Group 3: February 19-22, 2026
Peer Group 4: March 12-15, 2026
Location: Chicago, IL


VPP Peer Groups are selective, collaborative gatherings where veterinary practice leaders come together to share insights,learn from peers, and address the real-world challenges of leading a clinic. These groups emphasize collegial exchange over conventional lecture-style formats, fostering meaningful connections and practical takeaways.

Registration Open

2026 VPP PM Summit

Dates: Fall 2026
Location: TBD


PM Summit is an event for designed for Practice Managers within the VPP community, offering a high-energy, hands-on experience. The program focuses on strengthening the fundamental habits, strategies, and decision-making skills that drive lasting, sustainable practice success. By reinforcing core managerial and operational essentials – the “basics”- this experience empowers managers to lead with confidence and create long-term impact in their clinics.

Registration Opens April 2026

2026 VPP Leadership Academy – Spring

Part 1: April 9-12, 2026
Part 2: June 11-13, 2026
Location: Chicago, IL


The VPP Leadership Academy Certificate program is designed to build the capacity of both our clinical leaders as well as those at VPP corporate level to better understand and leverage the macro-trends in the veterinary industry to bring about personal and professional success.

Registration Open

2026 VPP Clinical Skills Academy – Spring

Dates: June 14-17, 2026
Location: Las Vegas, NV


VPP Academy is designed to develop the skills and confidence of newer (and not-so-new) veterinary practitioners. The session focuses on dental and surgical skills through hands-on wet labs, taught by excellent faculty members and delivered in the outstanding teaching facility at the Viticus Center in Las Vegas.

Registration Open

2026 Partnership Training Program - Spring

Dates: June 17-18, 2026
Location: Waltham, MA


The Partnership Training Program (PTP) is designed to equip new, future and established partners with the tools of partnership, including what partnership at VPP means, a foundational understanding of core business concepts, and how to be a more effective partner and owner within their hospital. This six-month, hybrid program (virtual and in-person sessions) introduces participants to key VPP Home Team leadership and offers a networking opportunity with peers across the VPP community.

Registration Opens January 2026

2026 VPP Leadership Academy – Fall

Part 1: Sept 10-13, 2026
Part 2: Nov 19-21, 2026
Location: Chicago, IL


The VPP Leadership Academy Certificate program is designed to build the capacity of both our clinical leaders as well as those at VPP corporate level to better understand and leverage the macro-trends in the veterinary industry to bring about personal and professional success.

Fall Registration Opens June 2026

2026 VPP Clinical Skills Academy – Fall

Dates: October 18-21, 2026
Location: Nashville, TN


VPP Academy is designed to develop the skills and confidence of newer (and not-so-new) veterinary practitioners. The session focuses on dental and surgical skills through hands-on wet labs, taught by excellent faculty members and delivered in the outstanding teaching facility at the Viticus Center in Las Vegas.

Fall Registration Opens June 2026

2026 VPP Leadership Homecoming

Dates: October, 2026
Location: TBD


Homecoming is our signature annual gathering, designed to unite members of the VPP community and foster meaningful connections with growth-minded people. This event blends professional development with celebration, offering opportunities to learn, connect, and share experiences. It’s a chance to strengthen relationships, highlight achievements, and celebrate the culture that makes VPP unique.

Registration Opens April 2026