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  Altano North America and the AAEVT would like to announce an exciting partnership! Altano Academy’s education offerings in North America will now include AAEVT (American Association of Equine Veterinary Technicians) memberships for all Veterinary Support Staff!  The AAEVT memberships are a game-changer for the Altano team, as it allows us to continue focusing on life-long learning through the many education outlets that AAEVT offers, from regional meetings, specialty focus meetings, leadership opportunities to scholarship programs and member benefits. AAEVT and Altano share the belief that by creating a space where staff can...

 Weatherford Equine Medical Center Weatherford Equine Medical Center is graciously hosting our Spring Regional Meeting this May 17-18, 2024.  They are located in Weatherford, Texas just  30 miles west of Fort Worth.  We are excited to offer our Regional Meeting here to our members and with a robust agenda; Repro, Respiratory, Bandaging, Wound Management, Stall Side Diagnostics and more. You may register and view the agenda here....

Never too early to think about Case Studies! As we all know an interesting case might present itself at anytime.  If you are lucky enough to have this happen, why not consider sharing it with your colleagues?  After all that is how we all grow by sharing and you will be adding presenting and publishing to your resume! Check out the "How To's" on our website located here....

Don't leave your benefits behind!  April 1st is the deadline for the Anesthesia Society Scholarship and the AAEVT Online Academy Scholarship also.  This is such a great benefit for anyone considering taking the Online Course or for furthering your Anesthesia Career.  If you have applied previously you may certainly apply again.  You may find the applications for both here....

Read More Here. Don't forget your AAEVT Member Benefit with KPP.  For AAEVT Members Only you receive a 25%  discount and free shipping for your personal horses. Order Here and use the Code, AAEVT25....

LAMENESS VS ATAXIA: Suspect the Unexpected By Paul Basilio Differentiating an orthopedic problem from a neurologic one can be a difficult but common issue for lameness practitioners. It’s critical to recognize these issues early on, however, as neurologic deficits can present safety issues for clients with riding horses. Read More Here...

Your Fall Newsletter is ready!  Lots of great info in here, including: Message from Our President San Diego Convention Industry News Scholarship Winners Membership Reports and more! Download the full newsletter HERE...

  The AAEVT/AAEP Virtual Convention is Open for Registration! We would, of course, like to see everyone in person in San Diego but realize that is not always possible. So, we are offering a Virtual Component again this year for those that cannot attend. The Virtual offering will be held the same days as the convention, opening on Wednesday, November 29th and closing on Saturday, December 2nd.  It will have RACE approval for those requiring CE. Due to our wonderful presenters we are offering a few more lectures this year and think you will...

        Every October, in the third week of the month, the veterinary world comes together to celebrate the dedication, hard work, and compassion of veterinary technicians.  The AAEVT chooses to recognize and celebrate our Technicians, Assistant's, Practice Managers and Support Staff throughout the month! Look for upcoming contests to be entered to win some fun prizes, both on Facebook and in our weekly digital publications too! Tell us what your practices are doing to show their support and appreciation.  Inquiring minds want to know....

We are always on the lookout for an enthusiastic member to join our Board as a Regional Contact. Our Regional Contacts are our "Boots on the Ground."  They are the liaisons between our members and our Board keeping both parties abreast of upcoming events, concerns and ideas. If you have an interest in becoming a part of our organization or would like to learn more about it, please reach out to our Regional Director Jlynn Meyer at jmeyer@aaevt.org.  ...

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