Restore & Reset: Leadership Growth Through Wellness - Salt Lake City, UT

At VGP, we have the privilege of working one-on-one with veterinary professionals day in and out. Even though our members live across the country, have different-sized practices, see different patients, have unique services, and created their own culture and teams, there are consistent themes that come from our meetings.

Most recently, there has been an overwhelming need for more training and resources to help improve the overall health and well-being of you and your veterinary teams. Burnout and compassion fatigue plague your hospitals and high turnover rates are commonplace. Teams are constantly searching for ways to help and provide support to keep yourselves happy and healthy so you can continue to serve your clients, patients, and communities for many years to come.

We hear you and in response, we have created a special workshop just for you. We are thrilled to invite you to our wellness-focused event: Restore and Reset: Leadership Growth Through Wellness.

SPEAKER LINEUP & WORKSHOP TOPICS

Annika Vannoy - The Energy Equation: Linking Engagement and Wellbeing - This session explores the science and strategy behind creating a workplace where wellbeing fuels engagement and performance.

Dr. Quincy Hawley - Progressive Veterinary Leadership: Placing Individual and Team Wellbeing at the Forefront - This session will inspire attendees to activate the leader within by bringing together the guiding principles of wellbeing to enhance their organizations and individual career experiences.

Jamie Davis, CVPM - Resilience Reset: Discover, Dream, and Do - This interactive workshop will help veterinary professionals understand what resilience is and is not. They will also uncover their personal strengths, craft a future self-vision, and apply practical resilience strategies to thrive in their career.

Krista Martin - Quieting Your Inner Critic - Explain the purpose and impact of our inner critic, understand the core components or self-compassion and develop a personal implementation plan.

Rachel Teichberg, CVPM, CVBL, CCFP -  Built on Trust - Strengthening Safety, Accountability, and Team Culture - In this session, we will focus on the real-world behaviors that build or break trust. Participants will learn how to foster open communication, hold others accountable without creating fear, and navigate breakdowns in a way that strengthens rather than damages team culture.

PROGRAM DETAILS

The program is complimentary to VGP Elite* members and will run from Saturday morning through Sunday afternoon at the Le Méridien Salt Lake City Downtown, 131 South 300 West, Salt Lake City, UT, 84101. Please note the program starts early on Saturday, so please plan your travel accordingly.

 Due to local laws, hotel policy stipulates that reservations can only be checked in by an adult 21 years of age or older. 

This workshop is highly interactive, including small group and personal exercises, as well as time for reflection and skill building. Each attendee will receive a workbook to use throughout the weekend. This unique retreat is unlike any other continuing education event and is well-suited for those in leadership positions.

Breakfast will be served on Saturday and Sunday. A full lunch will be served on Saturday, and a boxed lunch will be provided on Sunday. Attendees are responsible for dinners.

To earn your RACE-CE certificate, you must be in attendance for the entirety of the event.

AGENDA

Saturday, 9/26

• 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM - Registration & Breakfast
• 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM - Program (lunch provided)

Sunday, 9/27

• 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM - Breakfast
• 8:30 AM - 2:30 PM - Program 

REGISTRATION & PAYMENT

Registration is entirely complimentary for Elite members — a value of $995 per attendee! We recommend that you register as many key people from your organization as possible, such as the partner/owners, administrators, head CSR, and head technician (max 6). Please register each team member individually with their personal email address.

We have a limited number of seats available, so be sure to register early. Click the "Register" button on this page and enter your contact information. 

Registration closes September 3rd, 2026.

CANCELLATION

A cancellation fee of $500 per attendee will apply to any cancellations made within 30 days of the event. Additionally, a no-show fee of $500 per attendee will be charged for any absences on the day of the event. Any cancellation fees charged by an airline, a car rental company, the resort, or another hotel are entirely your responsibility. The last day to cancel without a fee is 9/1. 

FOLLOW UP

If you have questions before registration, please feel free to email the VGP Events Team at events@vgpvet.com. After registration, you will receive a confirmation email with hotel and travel information. We look forward to seeing you there!

*If your practice is not on the VGP Elite membership level, someone from our Customer Service team will contact you with the next steps. 

Thanks to our partner, Zoetis, for sponsoring this event!