TODAY AT NOON! Our first "Book Club" style webinar on our VTNE research will be focused on:
#3 - What happens inside the program counts more than how it's structured
#9 - Faculty need better tools and clearer guidance
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At November's Writing Webinar, JAVTE Editor Oreta M. Samples challenged attendees to come back in December with a topic and outline for future publication. Register now for tomorrow's noon meetup for discussion, feedback, and more.
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As we look ahead to the 2026 AVTE Annual Conference, in Portland, Oregon we are exploring opportunities for RECOVER training. Let us know your interest by Monday, December 15, 2025. Include contact information to enter a drawing for $50 Amazon Gift Card!
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Don't miss tomorrow's webinar on our deep dive into the VTNE story. Over 70 members of our One Community are registered for the live discussion. Explore key insights, tough lessons, and bold next steps—all to support vet tech educators and students.
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Feeling THANKFUL for the sponsors that support AVTE year round and at our annual conference. The 2025 AVTE Conference saw 400 attendees representing 150 vet tech programs across 40+ states and Canada.
Thank a vet tech educator with a sponsorship today!
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Profiles in Excellence: Stephanie Brown, FVTE, LVT of Tri-County Technical College was honored with the 2025 Margi Sirois Veterinary Technician Educator of the Year Award. This award honors the memory and legacy of Margi Sirois, EdD, MS, RVT, LAT.
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AVTE membership is January - December. Look for your renewals notice in your inbox or join today!
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At her 2025 conference roundtable on professional writing, JAVTE Editor Oreta M. Samples heard over and over: "My idea isn't that great." "I'm not a writer." The AVTE commitment to One Community knows that everyone has something to contribute.
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The first Vet Tech Summit at the Elmwood Park Zoo in Pennsylvania was attended by more than 50 students from 3 area colleges. Manor College in Jenkintown, PA; Harcum College in Bryn Mawr, PA; and Camden County College in Blackwood, NJ.
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Profiles in Excellence: Morehead State University Veterinary Technology Program was honored with the 2025 AVTE Program of the Year Award. MSU VTP has been fully accredited since 1977 and offers associate and bachelor's degrees in veterinary technology.
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For the Summer 2025 Issue, Erica Ward and Cierra Buer gave an overview of Central Oregon Community College’s International Veterinary Tech Experience. Read it on page 24: avte.net/assets/JAVTE/2025/S…
Showcase your own program by sending a profile to [email protected].
Saskatchewan Polytechnic received a $1-million gift toward a simulation lab for the Veterinary Technology program at the new Joseph A. Remai Saskatoon Campus. Thank you to the Heather Ryan and L. David Dubé Foundation for supporting vet tech education!.
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Hands-on client interaction can be hard to find in a classroom setting. April Lehmann found that setting up an AI chat client helped her students practice their client conversation skills. Read more: buff.ly/FQp00MT
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Denise Champagne describes the existing literature on the need for preceptor training as well as her creation of a Preceptor Development Program. Read now: buff.ly/FQp00MT
If you're interested in submitting your own article to JAVTE, email it to [email protected].
Submissions are open for the Winter 26 issue of JAVTE. We're especially interested in content about large animal labs, classroom safety, and back to basics on animal handling. All levels of writing experience are welcome! Email your submission by December 19th to [email protected]
Profiles in Excellence: Marisa Dobiash, LVT of Pima Medical Institute, Renton Campus was honored with the 2025 AVTE Program Director of the Year Award.
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Vet tech educators face many difficult conversations with their students and navigating them can be a challenge. Paige Jimeson's JAVTE article explores ways to balance support and accountability with your students: avte.net/assets/JAVTE/2025/S…
Structured training for veterinary nurses is often inconsistent. In response, Dogs and Cats Emergency & Specialty created a tiered training model to promote clarity, competence, & confidence from day one. Learn more in Brandie Johnson's article: avte.net/assets/JAVTE/2025/S…
Laura Lien, MS, CVT, VTS (LAIM) was honored with the first AVTE President’s Award for Lifetime Achievement. Sponsored in 2025 by Rarebreed Veterinary Partners, Laura was recognized for her standout career: from student to Assistant Director at the AVMA.
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The COVID-19 pandemic caused major disruptions in education. Savannah "Brie" Pruitt created a survey to find out how veterinary programs specifically were affected. You can read about her process and results in the Summer 25 issue of JAVTE: avte.net/assets/JAVTE/2025/S…
