Past Programs

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FELLOWS ONLY : Navigating the Hospitalized Patient & Understanding Fluid Therapy in Small Animal Practice (Virtual)
Monday, April 20, 2026 | 7:00 PM ET  

Walter Brown, RVTg VTS (ECC) discussed fluid therapy fundamentals and critical care nursing strategies, emphasizing individualized patient management, clinical decision-making, and improved outcomes across emergency settings practice. Participants learned how to think, not just what to do - applying fluid principles, nursing care strategies critical thinking to improve outcomes in the real-world emergency and critical care patients.

This is a program was targeted for members of the AVTE with FVTE designation. 

 

FELLOWS ONLY: Pain - Understanding and Advocating - A Veterinary Technician/Nurse's Perspective (Virtual)
Thursday, March 12, 2026 | 7:00 PM ET  

Donna Sisak, CVT, LVT, VTS (Anesthesia/Analgesia) discussed the importance of an integrative team approach in pain management for the patient in the post-op period. This program reminded attendees that as a veterinary technician/nurse, you are a TRUE patient advocate – medical, physical and emotional support - for the welfare of each patient. Donna discussed the importance of understanding “the basics” of the physiology of pain, pain terminology and different types of pain with a conception that recognition and treatment of pain is a complex task and how the multimodal approach – is advised in achieving a safe, comfortable recovery. She addressed that effective analgesia begins with a calm/less anxious patient and pre-emptive analgesia, and offer recommendations for improving pain management - staying abreast and informed of new analgesic modalities- and overcoming obstacles interfering with the patient’s well-being encouraging a comfortable, safe recovery. 

This program was targeted for members of the AVTE with FVTE designation. 

 Donna Sisak  

AVTE Discussion Group: Diving Into the New VTNE Research Study (Virtual)
Wednesdays, January 14, 21 and 28 | 12 NOON ET | Register

Following the release of AVTE’s VTNE study in December 2025, we’re hosting a three-part Discussion Group this January to explore its key themes together. Each session will focus on a different section of the report — from admissions to instruction to student support — and will be guided by a fellow AVTE member. Whether you’ve read the full report or are just curious, come ready to listen, learn, and lend your voice. 

Part 3: Writing to Publishing: Pen to Paper
Held on: February 18, 2026

Part 2: Writing to Publishing: Crafting a JAVTE-Worthy Manuscript
Held on: December 17, 2025

Part 1: Writing to Publishing: Crafting a JAVTE-Worthy Manuscript
Held on: November 12, 2025

AVTE THREE PART SERIES: At her 2025 conference roundtable on professional writing, JAVTE Editor Oreta A. Samples heard over and over: "My idea isn't that great." "I'm not a writer." This series was of a step-by-step guide from idea to finished paper on how to create a publishable work for JAVTE and other outlets and what to expect from the process when you do.

 

 

Virtual Roundtable: Support for Student Rabies Vaccination
Originally Aired: March 22, 2022

Review of an exclusive, turnkey rabies vaccination program for Vet Tech Schools with discounted vaccine. The presentation includes a pilot school case study from Dakota County Technical College.

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Resources

What You Need to Know About the Rabies Virus in Humans
Checklist & Model Overviews | MN State Funding Request Template 
Letter to Insurance Template
Key Support Contacts for School Vaccination Programs

JAVTE Writing Workshop
Originally Aired: March 3, 2022

This virtual event allowed writers of all experience levels the chance to understand the process of writing and publishing with the Journal of AVTE (JAVTE). Members of the JAVTE Editorial Board provided an in-depth look at how to select a topic, how to craft a supportive outline, write a great article and understand the in's and out's of reference citations in AMA format.

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Virtual Roundtable: Using VetTechPrep Within Your Program
Originally Aired: February 2, 2022

The AVTE held a roundtable discussion on how programs are incorporating the use of VetTechPrep. Ideas were shared on course content, paying for the program, and how to evaluate results.

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Leading with Focus: Collaboration and Productivity without a Billion Videoconferences 
Originally Aired: October 1, 2020

Your Nerdy Best Friend, aka Beth Z, shared proven techniques for focus and productivity, along with the tools to lead your team to be more efficient and effective. 

  • Cut down on time-wasting meetings and increase productive hours
  • Discover 5 easy-to-implement techniques for focus and time management
  • Collaboration tools that help you lead your colleagues to be more productive
  • Turn ideas into action with a practice productivity technique 

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