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Quotes From Trek Attendees

“Trek has been a fabulous experience. It allowed me to grow as a person, veterinarian, and leader. Everything I learned is readily applicable to all aspects of my life. Class size was small
which allowed candid and personalized experience. 10 out of 10 recommend!”

“If you want to grow, it will require you to stretch and the week will leave you changed for the better.”

“Trek has been a life altering experience. The skills, concepts, and personal insight I gained at Trek are invaluable. I have implemented my Trek knowledge and skills in my personal and professional life daily since attending. I cannot recommend the experience enough and will definitely be highly recommending to my colleges.”

“Trek was absolutely hands down the best leadership experience I have ever been through!”

“As veterinarians we are often so busy taking care of patients we forget to take care of us. Trek opens the door for veterinarians to take a week to focus on them and their personal growth and interpersonal skills. There is a little something for everyone no matter your background or previous experiences.”

“I truly loved every moment at Trek. I felt connected to the humans, the space, the trees, the ideas, the exercises. I learned something new about myself everyday. I feel like a stronger leader, veterinarian, mother, wife, human, and friend after my five days. It gave me hope for our profession and the strength to talk to other veterinarians about how we can change our profession to become more positive and uplifting.”

Who is able to attend?

  • Veterinarians

  • Veterinary Educators

  • Veterinary Technicians

  • Practice Managers

  • Anyone in the field of veterinary medicine!

What is Trek?

Trek is a hands-on, immersive program developed by the Veterinary Leadership Institute (VLI) to help veterinary health care professionals better understand their leadership capacity so they can experience more fulfilling careers.

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Why Trek?

Veterinary professionals work in a vibrant and engaging profession.  However, sometimes the same things that capture our hearts and minds can also weigh us down. We can lose our focus, energy and enthusiasm for our professional and personal lives.  No easy fixes or magic wands can help us overcome these challenges.  Change requires personal work, reflection and a supportive community within which we can grow.  VLI Trek is about stepping off the treadmill and into community with like-minded colleagues, to discover and develop new capacities to engage in our work and in our lives.  Click HERE to see what we’re planning for 2026 (subject to change).

What will happen at Trek?

VLI Trek participants will:

  • Explore and build individual capacity for resilience and well-being.
  • Deepen their understanding and practice of personal and servant leadership, emotional intelligence, communication skills, conflict management, and self-care strategies.
  • Engage in peer-to-peer collaboration, network and community building, teamwork, and reflective practice.
  • Experience an evidence-based, highly interactive curriculum involving an array of learning formats in a safe and trustworthy space.
  • Receive Specialized attention that comes with small group workshops with trained facilitators.
  • Dive deeper in a physically and emotionally safe space-We have a mental health provider on site for the entire event.
  • Gain CE Credit-This program has been approved for 23 hours of continuing education credit in jurisdictions that recognize RACE approval.
  • Enjoy the benefits of the location-explore downtown Hendersonville, 20+ miles of hiking trails, tennis, pickle ball, fitness center or enjoy the 30 acre lake.
  • Relish in a long weekend in the blue ridge mountains of Western North Carolina during prime leaf peeping season.

Does Your Boss Need Convincing?

To make sharing even easier, we’ve added a new “Convince Your Boss” letter. This downloadable template helps you clearly communicate the value of attending Trek, including leadership development, practical skill-building, and the return on investment for your practice or organization.

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Dates

The next opportunity to attend is Monday, October 26-Friday, October 30, 2026.  It will be held at Kanuga Inn and Conference Center situated in Hendersonville, NC in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains during prime fall foliage.  Participants should plan to arrive at Kanuga Monday.  The program will end by noon on Friday.

Registration

Registration for our conference is $3,500 for single occupancy and $3,000 per person for double occupancy. Save $500 by sharing a room with a friend while enjoying the same incredible experience. Secure your spot today and make the most of this opportunity! Registration will remain open through September 15th. Spots are limited and space is filled on a first come first served basis.

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Registration includes:

  • Continuing Education!
    • 4 hours of FREE optional medical CE if you choose to come early.
    • 13 hours of Large Group Workshops– (i.e. emotional intelligence, communication skills, conflict-management, feedback).
    • 10+ hours of Small Group Activities with our trained facilitators-You put your new skills into practice by spending time with your small group in the beautiful surroundings of the camp (weather permitting).
  • Our 23 hours of non-medical CE includes experiential and immersive learning. You will not be listening to lectures.
  • Hotel style accommodations for 4 nights
  • All meals (Dinner Thursday through lunch Monday)
  • Special Events
  • SWAG

Travel

Kanuga Inn and Conference Center is about 30 minutes from Asheville Regional Airport and about 2 hours from Charlotte Douglas International Airport.  Travel arrangements and cost are the responsibility of the participants. If you plan to participate the free medical CE program, please plan to arrive by noon on  Monday, October 26th.  If you do not plan to participate the in the free medical CE program, please plan to arrive by 5:30 pm on Monday, October 26th.  If you would like to stay additional days to enjoy Western North Carolina, our group rates are applicable 3 days pre and post event based on availability.

What are people saying about Trek?

This program has been featured on the AVMA podcast, My Veterinary Life, several times.

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