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Ascend: The Independent Summit for Veterinary Leadership is for ALL leaders of Independently Owned veterinary practices We are part of the movement to stop the avalanche of corporatization in veterinary medicine by strengthening the independent practice!

What a great experience at the **2026 CVMA Annual Convention in Keystone, Colorado!** 🏔️This year’s **ASCEND** session b...
09/05/2026

What a great experience at the **2026 CVMA Annual Convention in Keystone, Colorado!** 🏔️

This year’s **ASCEND** session brought veterinary professionals together for meaningful conversations around leadership, growth, and the challenges and opportunities facing our profession. A huge thank you to **Dr. Shelley Johnson** for sharing her experience, insight, and perspective with our attendees.

And we’re just getting started. **ASCEND is looking ahead to 2027**, and we’d love the opportunity to bring this experience to other **VMA conferences across the country.** If you’re involved with a VMA and interested in bringing ASCEND to your members, **reach out—we’d love to connect!**

💬 **Were you with us at CVMA?** Share your experience in the comments! What was your biggest takeaway from the session?

Here’s to continuing to **learn, connect, and grow—together.** ⛰️

📍 Happening NOW at CVMA!Ascend is proudly sponsored by Vet's Choice Radiology and features an outstanding presentation b...
06/28/2026

📍 Happening NOW at CVMA!

Ascend is proudly sponsored by Vet's Choice Radiology and features an outstanding presentation by Dr. Shelley Johnson, MSSL, CVPM.

Today's session is packed with practical leadership insights, real-world strategies, and actionable ideas to help veterinary professionals lead with confidence and make an even greater impact on their teams.

A huge thank you to Vet's Choice Radiology for supporting continuing education and leadership development within the veterinary profession.

Attending today? Share your biggest takeaway or one action item you're bringing back to your practice in the comments!** 👇

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Big energy, big leadership, real impact. 🔥**Ascend is heading to Colorado Veterinary Medical Association Annual Conventi...
03/28/2026

Big energy, big leadership, real impact. 🔥

**Ascend is heading to Colorado Veterinary Medical Association Annual Convention—and we’re bringing something special.**

🎤 **Headliner:** Shelley Johnson
🕓 **4-Hour Leadership Track**
📍 Keystone, CO
📅 June 25–28, 2026 (Ascend Track on June 28)

This isn’t theory—it’s practical, real-world leadership you can take back to your hospital immediately.

✔️ Lead with clarity
✔️ Strengthen your team
✔️ Drive accountability + results

Whether you're a practice owner, manager, or emerging leader—this is where you level up.

✨ Plus: special gifts for attendees of the Ascend Leadership Track

👉 Don’t miss your chance to invest in YOU and your team

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We’re excited to announce Shelley Johnson, CVPM, MSSL, as a featured speaker for the Ascend Leadership Track at the CVMA...
03/25/2026

We’re excited to announce Shelley Johnson, CVPM, MSSL, as a featured speaker for the Ascend Leadership Track at the CVMA Annual Convention.

📍 Keystone, CO
📅 June 25–28, 2026

Shelley brings real-world leadership strategies and actionable insights you can implement immediately to elevate your team and your impact.

✨ RACE approval pending
🎁 Special gifts for Ascend Leadership Track attendees
🤝 Sponsored by Vet's Choice Radiology

Join us in Keystone and leave with tools you can put into action right away.

👉 Register now – link in bio

We’re incredibly honored to introduce Ascend in partnership with the Colorado VMA (CVMA) at their annual conference in K...
02/12/2026

We’re incredibly honored to introduce Ascend in partnership with the Colorado VMA (CVMA) at their annual conference in Keystone, Colorado 🏔️

📍 June 25–28, 2026

This initiative is possible because of the vision, leadership, and collaboration of CVMA. Their commitment to investing in veterinary leaders — clinically, operationally, and strategically — created the opportunity to bring Ascend to their members. We are truly grateful for their partnership and for the trust they’ve placed in this initiative.

This is just the beginning.

Together, we’re creating space for real conversations, practical tools, and leadership strategies that strengthen teams and build sustainable practices across the profession.

👉 Veterinary leaders — we can’t wait to see you in Keystone.
👉 State VMAs interested in partnering to bring Ascend to your conference? Let’s connect.

The momentum starts here.

Click 🔗 in bio for more information and registration details.

Pam Stevenson, CVPM believes strong leadership = stronger teams. 💡💬 What’s ONE leadership skill you’re working on this y...
10/05/2025

Pam Stevenson, CVPM believes strong leadership = stronger teams. 💡

💬 What’s ONE leadership skill you’re working on this year? Share below—we’d love to hear it!

📣 Meet Art Arnaiz, RVT.They’ll be sharing their expertise at Ascend 2025: The Independent Summit for Veterinary Leadersh...
10/05/2025

📣 Meet Art Arnaiz, RVT.
They’ll be sharing their expertise at Ascend 2025: The Independent Summit for Veterinary Leadership.

👉 Swipe to see a few fun facts about them, and don’t miss the chance to learn from their insights in Reno, NV (Nov 8–9)!

Countdown to Ascend is ON! 🚀Dr. Henry Yoo is bringing their energy + expertise to Reno Nov 8–9.💬 Who’s already registere...
10/04/2025

Countdown to Ascend is ON! 🚀
Dr. Henry Yoo is bringing their energy + expertise to Reno Nov 8–9.
💬 Who’s already registered? Comment “I’m in!” so we know you’ll be there 🙌

We’re thrilled to welcome Anne Felmate, MA to Ascend 2025 in Reno! 🌟The financial side of the business can feel intimida...
10/03/2025

We’re thrilled to welcome Anne Felmate, MA to Ascend 2025 in Reno! 🌟
The financial side of the business can feel intimidating—but Anne is here to change that. 💡

She’ll break down finances and KPIs into clear, digestible insights that leave attendees feeling empowered to lead with confidence. 📊✨

💬 Tag someone on your team who’s ready to level up their leadership and sit beside you at Ascend!

👀 Did you know we havea 👨‍🎤 amongst us?That’s just one of the reasons we’re excited to welcome to Ascend!👉 Swipe for mo...
10/02/2025

👀 Did you know we havea 👨‍🎤 amongst us?
That’s just one of the reasons we’re excited to welcome to Ascend!
👉 Swipe for more fun facts and join us Nov 8–9 in Reno.

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255 N Virginia St
Reno, NV
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