Upcoming Events

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 be better team leaders, understanding and leveraging the macro-trends in the veterinary industry to bring about business, personal and professional success.

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.

RESTORE is a four-day retreat for VPP partners, associate doctors, and leaders. The objective is restoration of the spirit, mind, and body — going within and taking time in stillness, in beautiful nature, and with others to heal, integrate, and refresh for the road ahead. At the core is a deep connection to yourself and to why you chose this profession, leaving with a full heart and ready to live your life in a way that is authentically powerful. This is a retreat, not a leadership training. There is no cost to attend. CE credits available. Limited to 30 participants.

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.

The VPP Veterinary Surgical Skills Enhancement Program is an immersive week-long experience in Cotacachi, Ecuador, designed for new-graduate and early-career veterinarians looking to build surgical confidence and clinical breadth. In partnership with Amici Cannis, participants complete 40 supervised spay/neuter surgeries while rotating through emergency, dental, and trauma cases — encountering conditions rarely seen in typical U.S. practice. The program combines high-volume hands-on training with meaningful community impact, sending graduates home with sharper skills, greater confidence, and a renewed sense of purpose.

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.

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.

The Partner Retreat is a dedicated and intentional time for partners to gather in meaningful conversation with one another and with organizational leadership. This retreat creates space for open dialogue, shared reflection, and collaborative thinking around the direction, priorities, and long-term vision of our work. Designed to foster trust and transparency, the retreat offers an opportunity for partners to exchange insights, surface opportunities and challenges, and engage directly with leadership in thoughtful discussion. The retreat also facilitates additional skill building, informal connection, and relationship-building.

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 Nashville.