Michigan Association of Veterinary Technicians

12/31/2025

Have you ever wondered...

How to stay fulfilled without leaving the profession?
How can clinics better support technicians who want to grow but not necessarily become managers?
How can new technicians find community and support, especially in smaller clinics or rural areas?

All of those questions and more will be answered at The MAVT Presents: Sustaining the Spark - Career Longevity & Sustainability in Vet Med.

Hear from technicians both local (Jordin Tillson, Heidi Reuss-Lamky) and national (Oreta Samples, Ken Yagi) in a RACE approved Round Table for you and about your wellness!

Sign up here: https://www.mivettechs.org/event-6484536

12/19/2025

Update- We are officially RACE Approved!!

💡 Sustaining the Spark: Building Longevity and Fulfillment in Veterinary Technology 💡

Veterinary medicine can test even the strongest passion—but there are ways to build a sustainable, fulfilling career as a veterinary technician.

Join MAVT for a live virtual round table exploring how technicians across the country are maintaining balance, finding purpose, and building lasting careers in vet med.

🗓 Date: January 15, 2026
⏰ Time: 6-7pm EST
📍 Location: Virtual (Zoom Webinar)
💰 Cost: $10 for Members/ $30 for Non-Members
🎓 CE Credit: 1 Hour (RACE Approved)

Our expert panel, featuring both national and Michigan-based voices, will share honest insights, experiences, and advice for staying inspired and supported in your career.

✨ Let’s keep the spark alive.

🔗 Register now: https://www.mivettechs.org/event-6484536

12/15/2025

📣 BIG ANNOUNCEMENT FROM MAVT!

Introducing our 2026 Continuing Education Theme: CARE
“Building Better Technicians, One Quarter at a Time.”

MAVT is excited to unveil a brand-new structured CE experience for 2026.

This year’s CE offerings are intentionally designed to guide veterinary technicians through a progressive, cohesive learning journey:
💙 Q1 — Care for Yourself
Supporting technician longevity, wellness, and sustainability.
🐾 Q2 — Care for Animals
Behavior, handling, and clinical communication.
📈 Q3 — Care with Resilience
Anesthesia, critical thinking, and clinical mastery.
🔬 Q4 — Care for the Evolving Future
Innovation, surgery, and the modern technician role.

Each quarter will bring a curated CE session with expert speakers, clear takeaways, and practical skills you can use immediately in practice. All CE offerings are RACE approved.

Stay tuned!!! We’ll be announcing dates, speakers, and registration links as each quarter approaches.

Let’s grow, learn, and CARE together through 2026. 💙

12/11/2025

In 2026, we are planning on celebrating all the pet friendly holidays! We can only post so many pictures of our board’s incredibly cute pets though , so we need help!

Have photos that represent you, your pets or the work you do? Share at the link below! We’re looking for all the pets- from slippery, to feathery and furry. Big or small! Plus, we want to highlight YOU, the Vet Techs and Assistants of Michigan!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdhwgsj2lsHAmeu7jNMfW-rC8-FkDPj8bNXBHdU6e1zbw2i-A/viewform?usp=publish-editor

Please note, by sharing your photos, you are agreeing to allow the MAVT to use your photos for social media content throughout 2026.

12/05/2025

📣 CALL FOR SPEAKERS - Michigan Association of Veterinary Technicians (MAVT) Continuing Education Committee

We are building a brand-new Speaker Database for 2026 and beyond, and we want YOU to be part of it!

If you’re a veterinary professional interested in speaking at future MAVT continuing education events, please submit your information through our official Google Form.
🗓 Form opens: December 1, 2025
🗓 Form closes: January 1, 2026
📍 All topics are welcome: clinical, nursing, leadership, innovation, diagnostics, and more.

Click the link below starting December 1 to submit your proposal and be considered for upcoming CE opportunities!

Thank you for helping us elevate veterinary technician CE in Michigan! 💙

Link:

12/03/2025

Burrwood Veterinary is looking for an LVT to join their practice!
Contact them at: hello@burrwoodvet.com
https://burrwoodvet.com/contact/

11/25/2025

📬 MAVT Members — Check Your Email! It’s Voting Time!

Ballots for the 2026 Executive Board have officially gone out. 🎉

Please take a moment to open your email, review the candidates, and cast your vote.

Your participation helps shape the future of our profession — let your voice be heard! 🗳️💙

11/18/2025

Project Samana is a veterinary outreach organization that provides medical and surgical care to
animals while educating and empowering local communities and animal health teams in
Samaná, Dominican Republic. By promoting animal welfare, zoonotic disease prevention, and
the care of working animals, the organization supports the overall health, mental well-being, and
economic stability of the communities it serves. Animal welfare is not only a moral
responsibility, but also a foundational pillar for healthier, more resilient communities. Project
Samana works at this intersection, creating lasting impact for animals and the people who care
for them.

11/14/2025

Michigan LVTs, we are looking for speakers for 2026 and beyond!

If you are a speaker and are interested in speaking virtually or in-person to MAVT members, LVTs, VAs and students across MI, please fill out the form below!

11/11/2025

Check out this update list of diseases and parasites are hazardous during pregnancy! Very important information for protecting our coworkers!

These infectious diseases and parasites are particularly hazardous to pregnant veterinary medical professionals. Learn more: https://go.navc.com/41Ixsjq

11/07/2025

🚨 MAVT Needs You! 🚨
We have zero nominations for four open Executive Board positions — and nominations close TOMORROW!

If you’ve ever thought about getting involved or know someone passionate about advancing our profession, now’s the time. 💪

We’re seeking nominations for:
✨ President-Elect
✨ Corresponding Secretary
✨ Recording Secretary
✨ Treasurer

MAVT is leading efforts on title protection and scope of practice in Michigan, but we can’t do it without active leaders and engaged members. Help us stay strong, visible, and effective!

👉 Nominate yourself or someone you admire: https://forms.gle/NURqBk9t6j2W1LYR8
ℹ️ Learn more about each position here: mivettechs.org

Please share this post with others in Michigan who care about the future of veterinary technicians. Let’s make our voices heard! 💚

Send a message to learn more