# Pacific Northwest Veterinary Conference 2026

- Dates: 25 September 2026 to 27 September 2026
- Location: Tacoma, United States
- Organiser: Washington State Veterinary Medical Association
- Industry: Pharma & Life Sciences
- Expected attendance: 1,500

## About

The Pacific Northwest Veterinary Conference is a professional event for veterinarians, veterinary technicians, practice managers, and veterinary students in the Pacific Northwest region. It offers continuing education hours, vendor exhibits, and sessions on various veterinary topics.

## Official links

- [Official website](https://pnwvc.org/)
- [Registration](https://my.wsvma.org/events/2026pnwvc/register)
- [Agenda](https://pnwvc.org/schedule/)

## Topics

- Veterinary
- VET

## Speakers

- Amy Herrington-Firth, RVT, CCFP, Del Mar Heights Veterinary Hospital
- Karen Kline, DVM, MS, DACVIM (Neurology), Washington State University, CVM
- Emily McCobb, DVM, MS, DACVAA, Tufts University
- Kristin Shaw, DVM, MS, PhD, DACVS, DACVSMR, Colorado State University, CVM and CARE
- Meredyth Jones Cook, DVM, MS, DACVIM, Large Animal Consulting & Education
- Michelle Schack, DVM, DairyKind
- Kara Brown, VMD, DACVSMR, University of Pennsylvania
- Debra Nickelson, DVM, MBA, Trillium C, LLC
- Dr. Brian Maran
- Dr. Mikaela Mueller
- Dr. Holly Sawyer
- Dr. Caroline Hapbrun
- Dr. Stacy Choczynski
- Dr. Alexandria Hicks-Nelson
- Sydney Dahl
- Dr. Sonja Olson
- Mollyrose Dumm
- Dr. Jess McAfee

## Sponsors and partners

- Boehringer Ingelheim
- Bridger Veterinary Specialists
- Bridgetown Veterinary Emergency + Referral
- Dechra Pet Dermatology
- Washington Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory
- Well Haven

## Where to stay

- **Hotel Murano**: 410 m from the venue, 1320 Broadway, Tacoma, 98402
  - [Hotel website](https://www.hotelmuranotacoma.com)
- **Courtyard Marriott - Tacoma Downtown**: 660 m from the venue, 1515 Commerce Street, Tacoma, 98402
  - [Hotel website](https://www.marriott.com/seatd)
  - Phone: +1-253-591-9100
- **Marriott Tacoma Downtown**: 700 m from the venue, 1538 Commerce Street, Tacoma, 98402
- **Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tacoma Downtown**: 1.2 km from the venue, 2102 South C Street, Tacoma, 98402
  - [Hotel website](https://www.ihg.com/holidayinnexpress/hotels/us/en/tacoma/seacs/hoteldetail)
  - Phone: +1-253-272-2434
- **6th Avenue Goddess Short Term Rentls**: guest house, 1.7 km from the venue

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