Minnesota Association of Veterinary Technicians

02/17/2026

The MVMA Minnesota Veterinary Medical Association recently shared this information, and we want to make sure you see it as well. To help prevent unnecessary requests—and to avoid the $85 transfer fee—please review the details below.

Please log in to your MVMA account, verify that your profile information is accurate, and make any necessary updates before MVMA submits the information to the BVM:
https://www.mvma.org/login #/login

CVTs can also verify their active status by visiting:
https://www.mvma.org/verify-a-cvt #/

Thank you for your membership! MVMA Members who renewed before July 31 will receive $50 off the 2021 MVMA Fall Staff Seminar (or 2022 Large Animal Seminar) and $50 off a live three-day registration to the MVMA Annual Meeting. Register online and your discounts will be automatically applied.

02/17/2026

Job Ad Alert!

Join The Raptor Center as a veterinary technician. Provide raptor medical and surgical assistance, diagnostic support, and more. Make a difference in raptor health with our expert hospital team! Apply on the U of MN careers page for Job ID 372012.

https://raptor.umn.edu/

02/13/2026

We are excited to partner with Hill’s Pet Nutrition for our next Tech Tuesday Talks: Tackling FLUTD.

We will explore nutritional options for addressing Feline Idiopathic Cystitis and stress in cats. We will also discuss diagnosis and nutritional management of struvite and calcium oxalate uroliths, and review specific nutrients of concern. We will end with a discussion on how to successfully recommend dietary changes to the pet parent.

When: Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at 6:00 PM
Where: Virtual Via Zoom
Presenter: Dr. Abby Soderberg
Cost: Free for members ($10 for nonmembers)

https://mavt.net/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=2006220

02/13/2026

MAVT is looking for volunteers! Our association is looking for new ways to connect with vet techs in Minnesota and we need enthusiastic volunteers to support our goal of growing our community.

If you’re interested in learning more, please complete this Volunteer Interest Form https://forms.gle/K7mtHoQc1a8MAZkn9 or email us at info@mnmavt.org

02/13/2026

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐭𝐚 𝐁𝐨𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐨𝐟 𝐕𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐡𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠:

Job Title: Licensing Specialist / Administrative Assistant
Location: Minnesota
Organization: Minnesota Board of Veterinary Medicine
Salary Range: $20.76 - $27.53 / hourly; $43,346 - $57,482 / annually

The Minnesota Board of Veterinary Medicine is a state agency dedicated to promoting, preserving, and protecting the health, safety, and welfare of the public and animals through the effective control and regulation of the practice of veterinary medicine in Minnesota.

The Licensing Specialist/Administrative Assistant provides administrative support and fulfills licensing and customer services functions for the efficient operation of the Board office. The position serves as the primary interface between board customers and the services the Board provides. Additionally, the position assists the Executive Director and Office Manager with clerical, secretarial, and administrative support.

02/09/2026

When the Beat Drops!

Join us for an engaging and informative Tech Talk Tuesday focused on the latest in CPR and resuscitation science. This lecture offers a concise overview of CPR principles based on the RECOVER 2.0 guidelines, highlighting evidence-based updates to both basic and advanced life support.

Topics include:
*Key changes in chest compressions and ventilation
*Updated drug use recommendations
*Team preparedness strategies to improve resuscitation outcomes

👩‍🏫 Presented by:
Erin Krauss, BS, CVT, VTS (ECC), FFCP, CFVP

📅 Date: February 10, 2026
⏰ Time: 7:00 – 8:00 PM
💻 Location: Zoom
💲 Cost: Free for members | $10 for non-members
https://mavt.net/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=2034380&group=

*** Registration closes Monday Feb. 9 at 11:59pm ***

02/07/2026

💙 Thank you MAVT Volunteers! 💙

This year’s MVMA/MAVT Conference simply would not have been possible without our incredible volunteers! From staffing the booth, moderating sessions, and helping at registration, to jumping in on all the little behind-the-scenes tasks that keep a weekend like this running smoothly—you showed up in every way.

We are so grateful for the time, energy, and heart you gave all weekend long. MAVT truly relies on volunteers like you, and we cannot thank you enough for being the backbone of this organization.

📸 Photo note: This picture captures only some of our amazing volunteer team—many more helped make the magic happen!

If you’ve ever thought about getting involved with MAVT, we would love to hear from you. Volunteers are essential to our mission, and there’s always a place for helping hands and passionate hearts. 💫

Thank you for all that you do—for MAVT and for our veterinary community 💙

02/06/2026

When the Beat Drops!

Join us for an engaging and informative Tech Talk Tuesday focused on the latest in CPR and resuscitation science. This lecture offers a concise overview of CPR principles based on the RECOVER 2.0 guidelines, highlighting evidence-based updates to both basic and advanced life support.

Topics include:
*Key changes in chest compressions and ventilation
*Updated drug use recommendations
*Team preparedness strategies to improve resuscitation outcomes

👩‍🏫 Presented by:
Erin Krauss, BS, CVT, VTS (ECC), FFCP, CFVP

📅 Date: February 10, 2026
⏰ Time: 7:00 – 8:00 PM
💻 Location: Zoom
💲 Cost: Free for members | $10 for non-members
https://mavt.net/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=2034380&group=

***Registration closes Monday Feb. 9 at 11:59pm ***

02/03/2026

When the Beat Drops!

Join us for an engaging and informative Tech Talk Tuesday focused on the latest in CPR and resuscitation science. This lecture offers a concise overview of CPR principles based on the RECOVER 2.0 guidelines, highlighting evidence-based updates to both basic and advanced life support.

Topics include:
*Key changes in chest compressions and ventilation
*Updated drug use recommendations
*Team preparedness strategies to improve resuscitation outcomes

👩‍🏫 Presented by:
Erin Krauss, BS, CVT, VTS (ECC), FFCP, CFVP

📅 Date: February 10, 2026
⏰ Time: 7:00 – 8:00 PM
💻 Location: Zoom
💲 Cost: Free for members | $10 for non-members
https://mavt.net/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=2034380&group=

01/31/2026

The MVMA Minnesota Veterinary Medical Association awarded the M&M team the President’s Award!

Congratulations to Kim Horne, Sam Gieling, Dr. Ann Brownlee, and Dr. Allen Balay.

Thank you for the dedication, leadership, and countless hours you’ve invested to make Minnesota a stronger, better place for veterinary technicians. Your work truly makes a difference. 💙

01/30/2026

We are proud to announce the 2025 Vet Tech of the Year!

This prestigious honor recognizes an exceptional veterinary technician who demonstrates outstanding dedication to patient care, professionalism, leadership, and service to the veterinary community. This person exemplifies the very best of our profession through their commitment, compassion, and tireless advocacy for animals, clients, and colleagues alike.