DREAM IT. BUILD IT.
DRIVE IT.
Take Your Veterinary Career to the Next Level
September 17–18, 2026
Keynote Speakers
dr. John younker & Jeff Sanford
Dr. Younker, founder of VetLaunch and former Medical Director of Common Companion Vet Co., built his practice from the ground up, serving over 18,000 patients before achieving a successful exit in 2023. His journey exemplifies strategic planning, resilience, and an unwavering commitment to excellence.
Meanwhile, Jeff Sanford brings years of experience in leadership development and business evaluation, offering invaluable guidance for both new and seasoned professionals. Together, they’ll provide a dynamic and practical perspective on veterinary practice growth.
Agenda
Day 1, September 17
1:00–1:15 PM: Introduction and Logistics
1:15–3:15 PM: Opening Speaker – Dr. John Younker
3:15–3:30 PM: Break
3:30–5:30 PM: Breakout Meetings to Discuss Practice Needs
4:00–5:30 PM: Happy Hour
6:30–9:30 PM: Dinner at Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse
Day 2, September 18
8:00–8:30 AM: Breakfast
8:30–10:00 AM: Guest Speaker – Jeff Sanford
10:00–11:30 AM: Breakout Meetings to Discuss Practice Needs
11:30 AM–12:30 PM: Closing Speaker – Integrating AI into Veterinary Practices
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• Real Estate and Lease Negotiation
• Financing Solutions
• Marketing Strategies
• IT, Legal Services, Diagnostics
• Accounting and Credit Card Processing
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DRIVE events are carefully planned and geared towards Veterinarians and Practice Managers. A considerable amount of time and resources are given by both our sponsors and our speakers to ensure that these events are beneficial and purposeful for attendees. As a consideration to the efforts of our sponsors and speakers, we respectfully ask that you make every effort to attend the entire program.