Michigan Association of Veterinary Technicians upcoming events

Online Conference: Behavior & Surgery (Thursday, April 09, 2026)

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Online Conference: Behavior & Surgery
April 9–11, 2026

This live interactive conference offers up to 15 hours of continuing education featuring experts in veterinary behavior and surgery.

Topics include:

• Behavioral psychopharmacology
• Canine anxiety & separation anxiety
• Emergency surgical procedures
• Gastrointestinal surgery
• Facial reconstruction techniques

Because it's fully online, this can be attended from anywhere.

Learn more:
https://vetvacationce.com/product/online-conference-behavior-and-surgery-april-2026/

The Value of Vet Techs & Veterinary Nutrition (Thursday, April 09, 2026)

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT

NAVTA Sponsored Webinar
The Value of Vet Techs & Veterinary Nutrition

April 9, 2026
⏰ 7:00–8:00 PM EST
Live Webinar
RACE-Approved for 1 hour of CE

This session explores how veterinary technicians can expand their role as nutritional consultants, improving patient outcomes while also contributing to practice growth.

Topics include:
• Building technician-led nutrition programs
• Strategic, change, and project management
• Calculating ROI for technician-led appointments
• Emotional intelligence and leadership skills in veterinary teams

Presented by:
‍⚕️ Flavia Vaduva, MS, DVM, MBA, DACVIM (Nutrition)
‍⚕️ Vicky Ograin, MBA, RVT, FVTE, VTS (Nutrition)

Escape Room Anesthesia: Will Your Patient Survive? (Thursday, April 16, 2026)

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT

An immersive, case-based learning experience that actively engages participants in anesthesia and sedation decision-making.

This session presents real-life clinical cases in which participants navigate:

- Developing anesthetic and analgesic plans

- Anticipating complications

- Responding appropriately to complications

- Pre- and post-stabilization considerations

1 hour of lecture typically includes 3–4 case scenarios, allowing participants to apply clinical reasoning in a structured and interactive environment.

FVMA Annual Conference 2026 (Thursday, April 16, 2026)

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT

FVMA Annual Conference 2026
Orlando, Florida
April 16–19, 2026

This conference offers hundreds of hours of continuing education across topics including:

• Anesthesia
• Dentistry
• Emergency & Critical Care
• Surgery
• Internal Medicine
• Practice Management

Whether you're looking to deepen your clinical knowledge, explore new areas of veterinary medicine, or simply stay current in the profession, this conference has a wide variety of sessions to explore.

View the full schedule here:
https://fvma.org/conferences/ac2026-schedule/

MAVT Open Board Meeting (Tuesday, April 21, 2026)

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Join the MAVT for our April Meeting. We will begin with a 30 minute open session for moderated questions. Following that, we will host our normal monthly meeting.

This is a great time to join and see what the MAVT is working on, where we are in the scope of practice discussion and what we have planned for the rest of 2026.

2026 Mock Exam (Friday, May 15, 2026)

Fri, 15 May 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Are you taking the VTNE this year? Come join us for a practice test!

This year's Mock Exam will happen in beautiful East Lansing at Michigan State University, room G150. Once you are registered, you will receive an email with specific information, including maps and where to park. Lunch will be provided- PLEASE LET US KNOW IF YOU HAVE ANY DIETARY RESTRICTIONS!

Also, come for a chance to win a prize!

We hope that you take advantage of this opportunity. Taking this practice test will give you an idea of what to expect at the actual VTNE!