Michigan Association of Veterinary Technicians

09/09/2025

Join us to discuss Employee Wellness at the 2025 MAVT Conference! These sessions are RACE Approved!

09/05/2025

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 Past President, Erika, LVT, CVPM!

Erika has been a licensed veterinary technician for 25 years and is passionate about supporting her fellow Licensed Veterinary Technicians. Erika graduated from Macomb Community College with honors in 1999 and earned her Certified Veterinary Practice Manager (CVPM) accreditation in 2019. She has worked in emergency medicine but mostly enjoys working in a small animal private practice setting. She enjoys working with patients and educating clients but her biggest enjoyment is leading her amazing team at a small animal private practice. She has managed a practice for over 12 years and has enjoyed teaching and learning beside her team. She enjoys continuing her education in many areas of veterinary medicine and then sharing and expanding that knowledge with other technicians. In her free time, you will find her traveling with her family, reading, or enjoying her time at home on her hobby farm with her family and their many pets.

Contact: mavtpastpresident@gmail.com

09/02/2025

Join us to discuss Fear Free at the 2025 MAVT Conference! These sessions are RACE Approved!

08/29/2025

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 President, Danielle (Dani), LVT, VTS (Oncology), CFE! She is one of our conference presenters!

I graduated from WCCCD in 2013 and became an LVT, spending most of my career in emergency and oncology. In 2018, I earned my VTS in Oncology and started speaking at conferences like MAVT, ACVIM, WVC, VMX, and even internationally. I also co-edited the pharmacology chapter in the most recent McCurnin’s textbook with fellow MAVT member Ann Wortinger!

These days, I’m the Director of Clinical Services Education for MedVet, leading training for veterinary assistants and technicians nationwide. I moved back to Michigan in 2023 and live with my three cats (Brimstone, NinjaGhost, and Maui Monster) and one very spoiled dog (Chunk).

My favorite topics in vet med? Chemo, technician utilization, and communication. Excited to serve MAVT and keep moving our profession forward! 💙🐾

Contact: presidentmavt@gmail.com

08/27/2025

Join us to discuss Reptiles at the 2025 MAVT Conference! These sessions are RACE Approved!

08/26/2025

Happy National Dog Day! Meet the dogs of your MAVT Board!

08/19/2025

Join us to discuss Small Animal Nutrition at the 2025 MAVT Conference! Update: These sessions are RACE Approved!

08/15/2025

Today is the last day for anniversary pricing! Make sure you lock in the $50 registration and join us in celebrating our 50th anniversary!

https://www.mivettechs.org/event-6242901

You will still be able to register up until the day before the conference but prices increase TOMORROW!

08/12/2025

08/11/2025

We’re looking for a Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) to elevate our practice!

When was the last time you were this excited to enter the surgical suite? (Rocking out on your way into surgery is optional but highly recommended)

Here’s what makes working with us so awesome: (Clearly besides being a ton of fun) We are not your average hospital. We are a privately owned small animal general practice with added top-notch services to help our clients and patients!

🔹 Board-Certified Surgeon - You’ll get to work side by side with a monthly visiting board-certified surgeon, providing cutting-edge surgical care and learning advanced techniques.
🔹 Board-Certified Internists- Expand your knowledge and skills with our visiting board-certified internist, diving deep into diagnostic and medical management for complex cases.
🔹 Rehabilitation Center - Help animals regain their strength and mobility in our state-of-the-art rehabilitation center. From physical therapy to post-surgical recovery, you’ll make a tangible impact on animals’ quality of life.
🔹 Laparoscopic Surgery - Be at the forefront of minimally invasive surgery with our laparoscopic procedures. This advanced technique means less pain and faster recovery for our patients – and an exciting challenge for our team!
🔹 A Fun, Supportive Team - Work with a group of passionate, like-minded professionals who love what they do! Whether it’s collaborating with specialists, providing client education, or celebrating a job well done, our team is here to support you.

Perks:
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunities for continued education and professional development
• A chance to work with the latest veterinary technology
• Work-life balance and a positive, supportive work environment

Ready to be part of an incredible team and take your career to the next level? We can’t wait to meet you!

Apply today! Reach out to erika@commercevillagevet.com or 248-779-8000 today!

08/08/2025

RECOVER Certification is almost full!! Make sure to sign up TODAY to ensure your spot and not miss the anniversary pricing!

A few registration notes:
- When registering for the RECOVER certification, you will check out and there will be no fee. You MUST go back and then register for the conference to confirm your spot.
- Once registration is full, you will receive an email from Marie, LVT RECOVER Instructor with confirmation and pre-work registration.
- Early Anniversary pricing ends 8/15!! Individual pricing will jump to $165 after that date so sign up now!

Megan Olmstead, LVT, Grad. Cert. (Veterinary Medicine), RECOVER Certified Rescuer, Elite FFCP (Veterinary, Avian, Equine)