Minnesota Association of Veterinary Technicians

04/03/2026

𝐄𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐥 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐁𝐨𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐨𝐟 𝐕𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐞:

April 3rd, 2026
Veterinary Technician Licensing Update
The Board of Veterinary Medicine would like to inform all subscribers that Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) applications are not yet available. We understand that many applicants are eager to begin the process, and we appreciate your patience as we finalize the necessary materials and internal procedures.

We will issue additional subscriber alerts as soon as the Board is ready to begin accepting LVT applications. Please wait for further updates before attempting to apply.

Thank you for your continued patience and support.

— Minnesota Board of Veterinary Medicine

03/31/2026

03/30/2026

⏰ Tomorrow! MAVT Town Hall – March 31 Registration ends TONIGHT!

Don’t forget to join us tomorrow evening from 7–8pm for our first 2026 MAVT Town Hall Meeting.

Learn about:
✔ Updates on the LVT process
✔ What MAVT is working on this year
✔ Upcoming events
✔ Open discussion with your professional community

Bring your questions and ideas — this is YOUR community!

Register here:
https://mavt.net/events/event_list.asp

03/29/2026

Veterinary Technician Licensure is coming to Minnesota, and MAVT is excited to partner with Hometown Veterinary Partners to support our veterinary community through this important transition.

Join us on April 7, 2026 from 6-8 pm for an in-person Veterinary Technician Licensure Support & Community Night designed to provide information, guidance, and connection as we prepare for licensure to take effect in 2026.

Locations:
Hometown Veterinary Partners- Champlin
11603 Theatre Drive North
Champlin, Minnesota 55309
United States

Licensure for Veterinary Technicians will take effect July 1, 2026, with the application process for Licensed Veterinary Technicians (LVTs) expected to open in March 2026 through the Minnesota Board of Veterinary Medicine. While details will continue to be finalized, this event is designed to help technicians and veterinarians feel prepared and supported.

What to Expect:

>Updates and guidance on the LVT licensure process

>Support reviewing affidavits and required letters

>On-site notary services for completed documentation

>A welcoming social environment to connect with fellow veterinary professionals

This event is meant to be both educational and community-focused. Bringing veterinary professionals together to share knowledge, ask questions, and support one another during this milestone moment for our profession.

🎉 Thank You to Our Sponsors🎉

We are grateful to Zoetis and Covetrus for their generous sponsorship of the social portion of this event. Their support helps create a relaxed, welcoming environment where meaningful conversations, food, and connections can happen.

Whether you are actively preparing your application or just beginning to learn what licensure will mean for you, we encourage you to attend and be part of the conversation. See you soon!

03/29/2026

Join us Tuesday March 31, 2026 at 7pm for our Town Hall Meeting.

These events are here to help answer any questions you have and to provide updates happening in the Veterinary Technician World! If you have questions, comments or suggestions, we would love to have you!

Click the link to register for Tuesday's event:

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/0cKFatt_Tzm0lJDiJw_qVw

Make sure you jot down future meetings so you don't miss them! For a printable version of this flier to put up at your clinic, head to:
https://mavt.net/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=2043872&group=

03/26/2026

📢 Reminder: MAVT Town Hall – March 31

Join MAVT leadership for our first 2026 Town Hall Meeting on March 31 from 7–8pm via Zoom.

We’ll be sharing updates on the LVT process, upcoming MAVT initiatives, and events — plus opening the floor for discussion. Your questions and ideas are welcome!

This is a great opportunity to stay informed and connect with fellow veterinary technicians across Minnesota.

🗓 March 31
⏰ 7–8pm
💻 Via Zoom

Register here:
https://mavt.net/events/event_list.asp

We hope to see you there!

03/23/2026

MAVT is excited to invite you to the launch of our Book Club!

This book club is a chance for us to foster connection, learning, and well-being among veterinary technicians across Minnesota. Through quarterly virtual discussions, members will explore books that highlight veterinary medicine, personal growth, and emotional resilience in our field.

If you are interested in joining in please fill out this questionnaire, which will help us determine the best time to meet, book selection and future book recommendations.

Potential Books:
Tell Me Where It Hurts by Dr. Nick Trout
Animals in Translation by Temple Grandin and Catherine Johnson
Sit, Stay, Heal by Renee Alsarraf
Ask the Animals by Bruce R. Coston

This initiative aims to create a fun, low-pressure social outlet that strengthens community bonds while promoting professional and personal development—all as an exclusive benefit of MAVT membership.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdJAhilMXZBVbiPpf5KvDyPzOH52ZUM-8wU__TbCbE_b_0SpQ/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=112766643784747937047

03/12/2026

Have questions about the LVT process?
Want updates from MAVT leadership?
Looking to connect with fellow veterinary technicians?

Our 2026 Quarterly Town Halls are the perfect opportunity to stay informed and involved.

✔ Association updates
✔ LVT process support
✔ Upcoming events
✔ Open discussion

Join us via Zoom at 7–8pm on:
March 31 | June 30 | September 29 | December 29

Save your spot: https://mavt.net/events/event_list.asp

Let’s shape the future of our profession together.

03/12/2026

Are you attending the Animal Emergency & Referral Center of Minnesota Tech CE track? It sounds like a great time with amazing information (Nutrition, Anesthesia, Wildlife, Sporting Dogs, Oxygen Support, & Avian Medicine)!

Our spring conferences are coming up in March and April! Each track offers virtual and in-person attendance, and we have wonderful speakers and topics planned! See registration options at the links below!
Tech conference: http://bit.ly/3N0tJuf
Leadership conference: https://bit.ly/4aApApS
Veterinarian conference: https://bit.ly/4ayMsGq

03/09/2026

MAVT Town Halls for 2026!

Join us quarterly to learn how MAVT is supporting the LVT process, receive important association updates, and hear about upcoming events. Most importantly, we want to hear from YOU!

These meetings include open discussion, so bring your questions, ideas, and insights. This is your profession and your community.

🗓 March 31
🗓 June 30
🗓 September 29
🗓 December 29
⏰ 7–8pm via Zoom

Register here: https://mavt.net/events/event_list.asp

We hope to see you there!