2026 Oregon Veterinary Conference +
Schedule
Fri, 06 Mar, 2026 at 08:00 am to Sun, 08 Mar, 2026 at 11:00 am
UTC-08:00Location
CH2M HILL Alumni Center | Corvallis, OR
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March 6 - 8, 2026 | In Person at Oregon State University + Virtual Only OptionDo what works best for you and your veterinary team! Attend OVC in person at OSU in early March to see great speakers, reconnect with friends and colleagues, and check out the latest products and services in the exhibit hall. Can’t make it to Corvallis? Sign up for our virtual pass to view the recorded sessions from your clinic or the comfort of your home.
This year there are two ways to attend the largest veterinary conference in Oregon:
*In Person at OSU + Access to the Recorded Sessions
~ OR ~
*Virtual Access to the Recorded Sessions Only
Access to recorded sessions will be available after the in person conference concludes and on-demand through 12/31/26.
View the 2026 OVC brochure at https://oregonvma.org/ovc to see a complete listing of speakers, topics and the daily schedule.
Companion Animal
* Dr. Rachel Allbaugh – Ophthalmology (Friday: Companion 1)
* Dr. Dawn Boothe – Pharmacology (Friday: Companion 2, Saturday: Companion 1 AM)
* Dr. Mikayla Mayland – Surgery/Pain Management ~ Sponsored by Zoetis (Saturday: Companion 1 PM)
* Dr. Kristen Messenger – Anesthesia | Analgesia (Saturday: Companion 3, Sunday: Companion 2)
* Dr. Alyssa Sullivant – Internal Medicine (Saturday: Companion 2, Sunday: Companion 1)
* Dr. Stacie Summers – Feline Medicine (Friday: Companion 3)
Equine
* Dr. Rachel Allbaugh – Ophthalmology (Saturday AM)
* Dr. Julie Dechant – Medicine (Saturday PM, Sunday)
* Dr. Craig Lesser – Podiatry (Friday)
Food Production
* Dr. Victor Cortese – Cattle Immunology (Saturday)
* Dr. Todd Price – Veterinarian's Role in Show Pig Health (Friday)
* Dr. Ryan Scholz – ODA Update (Friday)
* Dr. Kurt Williams - OVDL Update (Friday)
Well-Being
* Dr. Heidi Hulon – Well-Being for the Veterinary Team ~ Sponsored by Elanco (Saturday)
General Session
* Joe Carlisle JD – Legal Issues: AI | Non-Competes (Sunday)
Practice Leadership & Team Development
* Dr. Kelly Cooper – Leading Teams (Friday)
* Melissa Tompkins-Lewis – Effective Communication (Saturday)
Technicians & Assistants
* Mary Berg LVT, VTS – Dentistry (Saturday: Tech/Asst 1)
* Yvonne Brandenburg CVT, RVT, VTS (SAIM) – Medicine | Patient Care (Sunday)
* Erica Brandt CVT, VTS (ECC) – Feline Medicine | Patient Care (Friday, Saturday: Tech/Asst 2 AM)
* Chantal Faraudo CVT, CVPP – CPR (Saturday: Tech/Asst 2 PM)
* Sara Harris CVT, VTS (ECC) – Patient Care (Saturday: Tech/Asst 2 PM)
Practice Transitions
* Brokers from TPSG, OMNI and Simmons & Associates discuss transition issues for all stages of the veterinary career (Friday)
Sponsors
Thank you to:
* Elanco for sponsoring Dr. Heidi Hulon
* MWI Animal Health for sponsoring Friday AM's refreshment break
* Pet Pharmacy NW for sponsoring Saturday AM's refreshment break
* Zoetis for sponsoring Dr. Mikayla Mayland and the Food/Mixed Animal Practitioners' Breakfast
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Where is it happening?
CH2M HILL Alumni Center, 725 SW 26th St, Corvallis, OR 97331-8623, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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