FEATURED SPEAKERS

These in-demand speakers bring innovative ideas, practical tools, and deep expertise to benefit today’s veterinary professionals.

From leading veterinary experts to rising voices shaping the future of animal health, PacVet 2026 speakers bring together a wealth of experience, innovation, and passion. Each CE session is carefully curated to deliver practical strategies, actionable insights, and candid discussions that address the real challenges veterinary professionals face today. Whether you’re seeking fresh approaches to patient care, smarter ways to manage your practice, or inspiration to take your career to the next level, this dynamic speaker lineup is built to empower you with the tools and confidence to make meaningful changes to your career and practice.

More speakers are being added each week! To view the full list of planned tracks and which sessions are available to in-person, virtual, and hybrid attendees, click here.

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Amy Newfield, MS, CVT, VTS (ECC)

Track: In-person, Practice Management

Anne Kjemtrup, DVM, MPVM, PhD

Track: In-person, One Health

Brina Lopez, DVM, PhD, DACVIM

Track: In-person, One Health

Carrie McNeil, DVM, MPH

Track: In-person, One Health

Elizabeth Giuliano, DVM, MS, DACVO

Track: In-Person, Small Animal Surgery

Gershon Alaluf, DVM, MBA

Track: Early Career Veterinarian, In-person

Jason Pieper, DVM, MS, DACVD

Track: Hybrid, Small Animal Medicine 2

Jessica Larson DVM, DACVIM (SAIM)

Track: Early Career Veterinarian, In-person

Kelly Foltz, BA, AAT, CVT, LVT, RVT, VTS (ECC)

Track: Hybrid, Technician

Ken Yagi, MS, RVT, VTS (ECC), (SAIM)

Track: Hybrid, Technician

Kim Johnson, DVM, DACVIM (Oncology)

Track: Early Career Veterinarian, Hybrid, In-person, Small Animal Medicine 1

Kristen Hagler, BS, RVT, VTS (Physical Rehabilitation), CCRP, CVPP

Track: Hybrid, Technician

Krystle Reagan, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM), FACVIM (Infectious Disease)

Track: Hybrid, Keynote Speaker, Small Animal Medicine 1

Marie Hopfensperger, DVM, MBA, DACVB

Track: Hybrid, Small Animal Medicine 2

Megan Ouyang, DVM, MPH

Track: In-person, One Health

Miranda Sadar, DVM, DACZM

Track: Avian/Exotics, In-Person

Monique Feyrecilde, BA, LVT, VTS (Behavior)

Track: Hybrid, Technician

Olivia Petritz, DVM, DACZM

Track: Avian/Exotics, In-Person

Phil Richmond, DVM, CAPP, CPHSA, CCFP

Track: In-person, Practice Management

Po-Yen Chou, BVM, MVM, MS, DACVS-SA, Fellow ACVS

Track: In-Person, Small Animal Surgery

Susie Crockett, BS, CVPM

Track: In-person, Practice Management

Tomo Wiggans, DVM, MEng, DACVO

Track: Hybrid, Small Animal Medicine 2

Vishal Murthy, DVM, DACVIM (Neurology)

Track: In-Person, Small Animal Surgery

"The small animal medicine speakers were great, and the virtual aspect was convenient and functioned smoothly."

"I was very impressed with the speakers."

"I always enjoy PacVet and take a lot of great information away from these sessions."

"As a shelter and SN vet, I was expecting to enjoy the shelter track (which I did!), but I also got great info from the other tracks I was able to attend. Loved the diversity of the topics!"