If you stopped by the Encore Vet Group booth at VMX this January, you probably noticed two things right away:
1. We were having a lot of fun, and
2. something colorful, interactive, and very ‘Encore’ was happening!
VMX was a blast this year! From reconnecting with familiar faces to meeting new veterinarians, students, practice leaders, and industry partners, our team loved every minute of it.
More Than a Veterinary Group
This year’s booth theme centered on what makes Encore unique. Our backdrop read, “We are more than a veterinary group. Together we could be your missing piece.”
That message reflects everything that Encore has to offer. We shared how Encore Vet Group supports a community of locally-led veterinary hospitals and fulfilling careers in vet med, while Encore Veterinary Consulting provides consulting services and education for independent practices looking to grow and thrive.
Putting the Pieces Together
To bring the puzzle theme to life, we hosted puzzle-themed prize giveaways and a timed Complete the Puzzle activity. The friendly competition, teamwork, and excitement made it a favorite stop for many VMX attendees!
Scoop the Poop Was a Hit!
One of the biggest crowd favorites at our booth was our Scoop the Poop activity! Featuring our cat mascot Leo and a giant makeshift litter box, attendees scooped through fake litter filled with candy and colorful stress-ball poops. Each color matched a different prize, and the game quickly drew a crowd and sparked plenty of laughs!
The Stickers Everyone Talks About
Encore stickers have become a bit of a conference tradition, and VMX was no different! We design all of our stickers ourselves (no Amazon stickers here!) and bring new designs to every event. This year, we loved hearing how much people look forward to them. One attendee even showed us a water bottle covered in Encore stickers from past conferences!
The clear fan favorite at VMX?!
“ADR but I got this”
(A vet med classic…if you know, you know!)
And here’s some fun news…If you missed out at VMX or just want to add to your collection, you can now shop our unique Encore stickers online. From vet med humor to designs inspired by our mascots and community, they are available for purchase!
Check out the Encore sticker shop and grab your favorites!
Until Next Time
VMX 2026 was full of great conversations, creativity, and connection. Thank you to everyone who stopped by our booth, completed a puzzle, scooped some poop, or grabbed a sticker!
