Vets Pets Partner Retreat | Grandover Resort & Spa
April 17th-19th, 2026
The retreat will focus on leadership development, camaraderie, and learning from each other’s experiences. These goals are critical as we strengthen our partnerships and continue supporting one another.
The Grandover provides free self-parking. Once parked, please stop by the front desk to check in. Simply share your first and last name and let them know you’re with the Vets Pets Partner Retreat. You’ll be asked to provide a credit card for any incidentals during your stay, but your room and tax have already been covered, and no additional charges will be made to your card for those.
MEETING AGENDA
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| Friday, April 17, 2026 | |
| 4:00 PM – 6:30 PM | Hotel Check-In |
| 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM | Partner Happy Hour |
| Saturday, April 18, 2026 | |
| 8:00 AM | Breakfast (on your own) |
| 9:00 AM – 9:50 AM | Data and trends, big picture veterinary medicine economic outlook, company update, COO role definition and introduction |
| 9:50 AM – 10:20 AM | Property Management, DVM Services Management, Management Fee clarifications |
| 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM | Vendor Agreements, Pricing and Rebates |
| 11:15 AM – 12:15 PM | Benefits of Unified PIMS and Technology |
| 12:15 PM – 1:15 PM | Lunch |
| 1:15 PM – 2:15 PM | Financial: Impact on the practice at the partner level |
| 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM | Pet Portrait Painting / Golf |
| 6:00 PM | Cocktail Tasting, Dinner, Fuzzy Brain Trivia |
| Sunday, April 19, 2026 | |
| 8:30 AM | Breakfast Buffet |
| 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM | Leadership: Culture Discussion & Follow-up on Psychological Safety & Feedback |
| 10:00 AM – 10:50 AM | Open Discussion |
| 10:50 AM – 11:00 AM | Closing / Save the Date for 2027 |
Saturday, April 18th, 2026 | 3:00 PM – 5:30 PM | Recreational Activities
Saturday Afternoon: Rest & Relaxation
Saturday afternoon is all about taking a break, recharging, and having a little fun. You’ll have the option to participate in one of the group activities below, or simply enjoy the beautiful resort grounds and walking paths at your own pace.
We will be glad to schedule one of the following activity options (based on limited availability) during the activity block, 3:00 PM – 5:30 PM on Saturday:
2-Hour Group Golf Lesson – Enjoy a golf session with the resort pro, designed for all skill levels.
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2-Painting Class “Paintings and Things By Carla” will be hosting a 2-hour painting class where you’ll have a chance to paint your own pet! Pictures of the pets will need to be submitted to lyndseymunoz@thevetspets.com no later than 4/10/26.
Dining
Here’s what’s on the menu:
Friday Night – Kick things off with an open bar, appetizers, and an international food extravaganza to ease into the weekend.
Saturday Morning – Enjoy breakfast on your own. We will provide plenty of caffeine to get you going for the day in the conference room.
Saturday Lunch – A tasty soup and salad bar loaded with fresh toppings and bold flavors.
Saturday Evening – Wind down with a luxe plated dinner and hosted bar to close out the day.
Sunday Morning – Enjoy a hearty brunch buffet—the perfect cure for a fun night and a great way to start our final day.
If you have any dietary restrictions or allergies, please share them when you RSVP so we can do our best to accommodate your needs.
