Minnesota Association of Veterinary Technicians

09/24/2025

The MVMA Minnesota Veterinary Medical Association, is having a Veterinary Technician Week event! See below for details.

Are you a DVM or practice manager looking for a fun way to recognize technicians at your practice during National Veterinary Technician Week?

We have you covered!

Join us for an afternoon at Schram Vineyards in Waconia, MN, on Sunday, Oct. 12. Bring your team, enjoy appetizers and a glass or two of Schram's wine or beer, and time to relax, connect, and celebrate your staff!

This free event for veterinary professionals is offered courtesy of our MOVE (MN Opportunities for Veterinary Engagement) Task Force. Find registration information in the comments... we hope you'll join us!

09/23/2025

𝐘𝐨𝐮'𝐫𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐏𝐚𝐰𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐃𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐚𝐭 𝐄𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚!

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Date: November 14-15, 2025
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09/02/2025

📣 REMINDER! Licensure Office Hours are happening NEXT WEEK!
Got questions about Minnesota’s upcoming technician licensure transition? We’ve got answers (and a judgment-free zone to ask them).
🎓 Virtual Drop-In: Let’s Talk Licensure

🗓 Date: September 9, 2025
🕕 Time: 6:00–7:00 PM
💻 Location: Zoom (link provided after registration)
💬 Format: Casual, open discussion—no formal presentation

Join MAVT representatives Sam Geiling, CVT (President-Elect) and Kim Horne, AAS, CVT, VTS (Dermatology, Credentialing Chair) for an informal, come-as-you-are session to ask questions, share thoughts, and learn more about what veterinary technician licensure will mean for you.

🔗 Register here: https://mavt.net/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1983877

08/21/2025

🩺 Big changes are coming to Minnesota veterinary medicine—and MAVT is here to help you prepare!

Join us for MAVT Licensure Office Hours, a casual virtual space where you can ask questions, share concerns, and connect directly with professionals involved in the licensure transition.

📅 September 9th 6-7pm
💬 No formal presentation—just open discussion
✅ Free & virtual
📌 Open to all veterinary professionals in Minnesota

Join MAVT representatives Sam Geiling, CVT (President-Elect) and Kim Horne, AAS, CVT, VTS (Dermatology, Credentialing Chair) for an informal, come-as-you-are session to ask questions, share thoughts, and learn more about what veterinary technician licensure. Whether you're a seasoned tech or just starting out, this is your chance to stay informed, feel supported, and get clarity on what the transition to LVT means for YOU.

🧠 Questions welcome. Curiosity encouraged.

🔗 Register here: https://mavt.net/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1983877

08/19/2025

✨ Reminder! TONIGHT’S THE NIGHT!
Join MAVT for the kickoff of our new Technician Tuesdays webinar series:

🚗 In the Driver’s Seat: Taking Control of Your Career Journey
🗓 Tuesday, August 19
🕕 6:00 PM CT
💻 Zoom (free + virtual!)
🎤 With Amanda Kriesel, CVT

Whether you’re feeling stuck or just ready to explore your next step, this is your sign to take control of your career path.
Open to all MN vet techs—bring your questions and your goals!

🔗 Register now (or jump on if you’re already signed up!): https://mavt.net/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1983495

08/13/2025

🐾 VETtechs, this one’s for you!

You’re invited to VETtech U, an exclusive, invite-only CE weekend in Minneapolis 🏙️ — September 26–28, 2025. (You must be a RVT, CVT, or LVT Veterinary Technician to attend)

Thanks to our partners Royal Canin and Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health USA Inc., you’ll get VIP treatment, elevated CE, and unforgettable moments with your fellow techs… all for just $99! 🎉

But hurry — spots are limited and going fast!
https://marketing.vetgirlontherun.com/vet-tech-u-2025

08/08/2025

🛑 Feeling stuck in your veterinary career?
🚦 Wondering what’s next—or how to even get there?

✅ Then don’t miss our first ever Technician Tuesday webinar:
🎙 In the Driver’s Seat: Taking Control of Your Career Journey
🗓 Tuesday, August 19
🕕 6:00 PM (CT)
💻 Live on Zoom
🎤 Hosted by Amanda Kriesel, CVT & MAVT President

This virtual session will help you gain clarity, direction, and tools to move forward in your career—wherever you are right now.
Let’s talk growth, options, and making vet med work for YOU.

🔗 Register here: https://mavt.net/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1983495

08/05/2025

📣 You asked—we listened!
Earlier this year, MAVT members told us they wanted more advocacy and clear information about the upcoming veterinary technician licensure changes in Minnesota. We're excited to continue that conversation with a new event created just for you:

🎓 Virtual Drop-In: Let’s Talk Licensure

🗓 Date: September 9, 2025
🕕 Time: 6:00–7:00 PM
💻 Location: Zoom (link provided after registration)
💬 Format: Casual, open discussion—no formal presentation

Join MAVT representatives Sam Geiling, CVT (President-Elect) and Kim Horne, AAS, CVT, VTS (Dermatology, Credentialing Chair) for an informal, come-as-you-are session to ask questions, share thoughts, and learn more about what veterinary technician licensure will mean for you.

Whether you're just hearing about the changes or have been following along, this is your opportunity to connect directly with those involved in Minnesota’s licensure efforts.

✅ Free to attend
✅ Open to all veterinary professionals
❌ No CE credit (just real talk!)

🔗 Register here: https://mavt.net/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1983877

Let’s keep the conversation going—your voice matters. 💬💙

08/01/2025

🐾 Feeling stuck? Thinking “What’s next for me as a vet tech?”
You’re not alone—and MAVT is here to help.

🎉 Introducing Technician Tuesdays—a brand-new monthly webinar series created just for MN veterinary technicians. These sessions will deliver practical, empowering content to help you grow your skills, confidence, and career.

🎙 First up:
🛣️ In the Driver’s Seat: Taking Control of Your Career Journey
with Amanda Kriesel, CVT and MAVT President
📅 August 19th | ⏰ 6PM CT | 💻 Zoom

🌟 Don't miss this chance to connect, reflect, and take the first step forward.

📌 And stay tuned! Technician Tuesdays will return every month with new topics to keep your career moving forward.

🔗 Visit www.MAVT.net to register.

07/23/2025

🚨 Vet Techs—You asked, we listened!
Introducing TECHNICIAN TUESDAYS, a brand-new monthly webinar series brought to you by MAVT! 🎉🐾

These virtual sessions are your chance to:
✔️ Dive into real-world, practical topics
✔️ Learn from and with other techs
✔️ Build community across our amazing profession

🗓 Coming to Zoom monthly
📍 Full schedule + registration info launching SOON at www.mavt.net, so stay tuned!

Let’s grow together, one Tuesday at a time. 💪💙

07/23/2025

Attention Students and Recent Graduates: Applications NOW OPEN!

The Tuition for Vet Techs Scholarship, sponsored by the National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America (NAVTA) and Boehringer Ingelheim is awarded each year in conjunction with National Veterinary Technician Week.

The scholarship was established in 2022 to help meet the increased need for credentialed veterinary technicians in the animal health profession. Scholarship applications are now being accepted and will be awarded to up to 20 applicants in the Fall of 2025. Boehringer has committed to funding the Tuition for Vet Techs Scholarship program through 2026.

Learn more and apply today: https://navta.net/tuition-for-techs/

07/22/2025

🐾 MAVT had a blast at Critter Fest at the Science Museum of Minnesota! 🐾

We loved meeting so many curious kids (and adults!) and showing off what veterinary technicians do every day. From peeking at creepy crawlies under the microscope, to molding organs out of colorful clay and coloring anatomy drawings, to bandaging stuffed animals like pros—we had fun while sharing our passion for vet med!

A huge thank you to our volunteers for making learning so much fun—and to everyone who stopped by to say hello!

Events like Critter Fest help us educate the public about the critical work veterinary technicians do every day—and inspire the next generation of veterinary technicians! 🐾❤️🐾