Michigan Association of Veterinary Technicians

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

10/23/2025

I know I said we were taking a break BUT nominations for 4 positions on the MAVT board are officially open.

Scan the QR code or follow the link to nominate yourself or someone else. Nominations end 11/8, then active MAVT members will have the chance to vote on candidates!

Info on open positions: https://www.mivettechs.org/board-positions/

Nomination form: https://forms.gle/gt4vMEj4gmR13nUY7

10/20/2025

Here we go Michigan!!

We are incredibly excited to announce that the MAVT and MVMA have partnered in creating a task force to bring an LVT Scope of Practice to Michigan! The task force will start meeting soon, and we will keep you updated along the way! 

The Michigan Veterinary Medical Association (MVMA) and the Michigan Association of Veterinary Technicians (MAVT) are excited to announce a new collaboration focused on advancing the veterinary profession in Michigan. Together, we’ve formed a Joint Task Force to develop a clear, meaningful, and mod...

10/19/2025

Still thinking about how much fun yesterday was! Certificates and notes will be sent mid-week. We’re going to take a small break but we are already planning great things for 2026.

Before we take a cat nap, there will be a HUGE announcement coming tomorrow. Stay tuned to our page!

10/17/2025

Tomorrow is the big day! Check your email for a Campus/Lecture map.

Any last minute questions, email our Vice President: mavtvicepresident@gmail.com

10/10/2025

We're 1 week away from the 2025 MAVT Conference! Check out the images for important day of details.

10/03/2025

Meet your Board Friday!!

As we prepare for the 2025 MAVT conference, we wanted to make sure you saw the faces behind it all!

This week meet our Member At Large, Ann Wortinger, LVT, RVT, BIS, VTS(ECC)-R, (SAIM)(Nutrition), Elite FFCP (Veterinary), FVTE! She is one of our conference presenters!

Ann is a 1983 graduate of Michigan State University and got her specialty certification in Emergency/ Critical Care in 2000, in Small Animal Internal Medicine in 2008, and in Nutrition in 2013. In 2020, she attained her Elite Fear Free certification (Veterinary), and in 2025, gained her Fellow of the Association of Veterinary Technician Educators (FVTE).

She has worked in general, emergency, specialty practice, education, and management. Ann is active in her state, national, and specialty organizations and has served on the Internal Medicine and Nutrition organizing committees. She has mentored over 20 fellow VTSs and has worked on a variety of committees and positions. She is currently at Appalachian State University’s Veterinary Technology Program as a Content Developer and Faculty, and an active speaker and writer.

Ann has over 50 published articles in various professional magazines as well as book chapters and a book, Nutrition and Disease Management for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses, in its third edition, coauthored with Kara Burns.

Her fur/feather/fin family consists of 5 resident cats, multiple foster kittens, chickens, guineas, and a pond full of goldfish.

Contact: mavtmemberatlarge@gmail.com