WVC Nashville 2026 marks the first-time expansion of one of veterinary medicine’s most established continuing education programs into the Southeast, from August 15 to 18, 2026.
Formerly known as the Western Veterinary Conference, WVC has spent nearly a century building a reputation for practical, hands-on learning in Las Vegas.
That same level of training comes to Music City this year, with more than 400 CE hours, over 15 hands-on labs, and more than 300 exhibitors across companion animal, equine, exotics, and practice management tracks.
Whether you are refining your soft tissue techniques, managing equine lameness, or expanding your large animal surgical line, WVC offers the practical training you need to upgrade your clinical practice.
WVC Nashville 2026: Explore the Expo Hall
Beyond the lecture rooms, the WVC Nashville Exhibit Hall gathers more than 300 exhibitors, giving attendees a chance to see, hold, and compare the instrumentation behind the techniques being taught on stage. You can review the full schedule and speaker list on the official WVC Nashville agenda page as sessions are finalized.
If you're attending WVC 2026, stop by the GerVetUSA booth to see our instruments up close and speak with our team about the tools that fit your practice. Take a closer look at the craftsmanship, explore customized designs, and find the right instruments for your surgical needs. Here are a few products to check out while you're there.
Canine and Feline Spay Pack, Blue Ring Coated
The Canine and Feline Spay Pack by GerVetUSA is a surgical kit designed for routine spay procedures and abdominal surgeries in cats and dogs. It includes 18 instruments commonly used for clamping, cutting, tissue handling, and suturing. The blue ring coating makes identification effortless during prep, while tungsten carbide needle holder inserts prevent slipping under pressure. Every tool is fully sterilizable and resists corrosion over heavy use.
Reimer Emasculator 12.5"
The Reimer Emasculator is a heavy-duty equine surgical tool built for castrating horses and livestock. It cuts the spermatic cord in two distinct steps, using a separate lever to cut only after the cord is securely clamped to reduce the risk of hemorrhage. It is easy to clean and fully sterilizable.
Built from heavy-duty German stainless steel, the Reimer Emasculator features wide, comfortable handles that offer superior leverage, reducing hand fatigue during tough procedures. The ratcheted locking mechanism maintains constant, uniform crushing pressure while you engage the cutting lever, giving you precise, one-handed control over the tool. Fully autoclavable and resistant to corrosion, this durable instrument stands up to the demands of field surgery.
Metzenbaum Dissecting Scissors 5" Standard Straight
GerVetUSA’s Metzenbaum dissecting scissors are fine-tipped surgical scissors designed for precise dissecting and undermining delicate tissues in small animal procedures. With smooth blades and ergonomic finger ring handles, they give surgeons superior tactile feedback and clean cutting control in tight surgical fields. While being ideal for fine soft tissue work, these scissors are strictly manufactured for delicate dissecting rather than cutting heavy tissue, sutures, or drains.
Olsen Hegar Needle Holder Scissors Combination
The Olsen Hegar Needle Holder with Scissors Combination is a must-have tool for every veterinary clinic. It is a dual-action surgical tool that allows surgeons to drive needles, knot, and cut sutures without switching instruments. The built-in cutting blades trim suture material instantly, keeping your patient under anesthesia for less time. It is fully autoclavable and built for daily clinical use.
The Olsen Hegar Needle Holder with Scissors Combination is available in serrated or smooth variations.
Rabbit Extraction Surgery Kit with New Mini Handle
The Rabbit Extraction Surgery Kit is a complete 10-piece set designed specifically for rabbit dental anatomy, covering everything from routine incisor extractions to complex molar procedures. It includes specialized root elevators, periosteal elevators, Crossley luxators, molar forceps, a mouth gag, a Siegel knife handle, and root extracting forceps. The ergonomic mini handles give surgeons precise control and leverage inside narrow oral cavities, helping provide better access and control during procedures.
Small Bone Fracture Plates: Titanium Locking & Non-Locking 2.4mm & 3.5mm Screws Kit
The Small Bone Fracture Plates Kit is a comprehensive orthopedic system designed for rigid fixation and compression across a wide range of small animal fracture repair procedures. This kit offers superior strength, corrosion resistance, and lightweight biocompatibility. It features an assortment of locking and non-locking plates, including L-plates, T-plates, Y-plates, hockey plates, curved plates, and cricket plates, all tailored for 2.4mm and 3.5mm screw applications. The set also supplies specialized surgical instruments, including drilling jigs, depth gauges, Torx screwdriver components, and plate-holding forceps.
GLux Luxating Removable Titanium Tip - Set of 6
Manufactured by GerVetUSA, the GLux Luxating Elevator Set provides a versatile, color-coded solution for traumatic tooth extractions and periodontal ligament elevation in small animal dentistry. It is made with titanium-coated, removable tips ranging from 1.5 mm to 6 mm. These instruments deliver maximum strength and wear resistance while allowing quick replacement when needed. Each handle features a distinct color coating (silver, rose gold, purple, gunmetal, gold, and blue) to make size identification quick during rapid procedures. The ergonomic, stubby handle design ensures optimal palm placement and precise control inside tight oral cavities.
Kelly hemostatic forceps are useful surgical equipment for clamping medium-sized blood vessels and holding heavy tissue during routine surgery. The jaws are partially serrated on the distal portion to give a tight grasp on tissue without injuring deeper structures. The curved design allows better visibility and access in deep or tight surgical sites, and the ratcheted lock allows the clamps to be secured without using the hands. Moreover, the ergonomic ring handles ensure comfortable control during long surgeries. The Kelly hemostatic forceps are built to withstand frequent sterilization and cleaning.
Build Your Own Custom Surgical Set with GerVetUSA
Every practice puts together trays a little differently based on caseload, surgeon preference, and available storage. Custom instrument kits let you start with a basic set and adjust the sizes, handle styles, or total tools to fit how your team works.
Visit GerVetUSA at Booth 1308 during WVC Nashville 2026 to examine our instruments firsthand, ask questions, and build a custom set for your practice. Our team will be there all four days to help you pick the right tools.
Why Should You Buy From Us?
Because
We Not Only Sell But Also Manufacture Our Surgical Instruments
Yes, manufacturing happens in-house. Unlike suppliers who function purely as middlemen, GerVetUSA Inc.'s production team handles custom orders directly. That keeps quality consistent from batch to batch and keeps turnaround times shorter than working through a distributor.
Conclusion
WVC Nashville 2026 runs across nearly every clinical specialty, offering more than 400 CE hours. For clinicians, the agenda is more than a schedule to fill out for CE credit. Each session has a series of procedures, and each method requires specialized instrumentation. Those techniques, for example, are demonstrated in the exhibit hall by offering participants the ability to compare tools, meet with manufacturers, and identify solutions that fit their surgical workflow.
We look forward to seeing you in Nashville this August 15 to 18 to connect what you learn in the sessions with the tools that put it into practice.
