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02 Dec

Posted at 18:00h in Benefits, Events
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Congratulations! Each year the AAEVT recognizes our members for their outstanding service to our organization.  Below are this year's recipients: [caption id="attachment_5106" align="alignleft" width="200"] 2022 Member of the Year: Sheri Miller, LVT, VTS-EVN[/caption] [caption id="attachment_5107" align="alignleft" width="200"] 2022 Instructor of the Year: Lindsey Schoelen, LVMT[/caption] [caption id="attachment_5108" align="alignleft" width="200"] 2022 Regional Contact of the Year: Arie Wolff, LVT, LVMT[/caption]                   and a special recognition to: [caption id="attachment_5110" align="alignleft" width="225"] 2022 Outstanding DVM Presenter of the Year - Advocating for the Veterinary Technician Profession: Kelly Zeytoonian, DVM, MBA, CERP[/caption]         Thank you to all for your dedication to our profession and our...

21 Oct

Posted at 11:47h in Benefits
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The AAEVT  Celebrates all of our Equine Technicians, Assistants and Office Support Staff this entire month!  We hope you are following us on our FaceBook page, https://www.facebook.com/AAEVT,  we have some FUN and REWARDING initiatives coming your way!...

21 Oct

Posted at 11:38h in Events
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by Andrea Whittle, AAEVT President What a weekend! The 2022 Purina Equine Veterinary Conference was held this past weekend in St. Louis, MO and it was packed with lectures from their dedicated equine Ph.D. nutritionists, talks from Dr. Macpherson, wonderful food, great hospitality and, most importantly, the chance to hang out with a Budweiser Clydesdale!      Andrea Whittle, Amanda Compton and Kiley Williams showcased our AAEVT Booth at the Purina Conference last week. We had over 70 AAEVT members in attendance! Hopefully we were able to say hi to as many of you as...

21 Oct

Posted at 11:23h in Benefits, Events
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The deadline for registration for this year's AAEVT/AAEP Convention is November 1st.  Download the brochure and registration form here. Remember to check the boxes of the events you wish to attend on the registration form.  Keep in mind that our AAEVT Social will be Saturday evening starting at 5:30pm. The Silent Auction and Raffle items do not disappoint—all of the proceeds fund our AAEVT Scholarship programs, a worthy cause and some great items as well. If you have something to donate to the Raffle or Silent Auction, please contact Elyse Rowley, AAEVT Immediate Past...

21 Oct

Posted at 11:18h in Benefits
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On Wednesday, October 19, we launched our new and improved AAEVT Career Center to be your resource for making online employment connections in our industry. Many employers and job seekers today are discovering the advantages of shopping online for industry jobs and qualified candidates to fill them. But the one-size-fits-all approach of the mega job boards may not be the best way to find what you’re looking for. The AAEVT’s updated Career Center will offer employers targeted access to quality industry professionals, along with quick and easy job posting and online job...

21 Oct

Posted at 11:09h in Advocacy, Benefits
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Equine veterinary technicians, like they veterinarians they work with, do a hard job because they love it. EquiManagement published an article from our very own Bryce Morgan, LVT!  Bryce is a Technician with Desert Pines Equine Hospital and also an AAEVT Regional Contact.  We love seeing our members in print. Well done Bryce! Read the full article, "What Does an Equine Vet Tech Do?" ...

21 Oct

Posted at 10:58h in Advocacy
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  American Animal Hospital Association's October 18 Podcast: "Vital, Not Basic: Elevating Veterinary Technicians Benefits Everyone"          Featuring Deborah Reeder, BA, AS, LVT, VTS-EVN(R), Julie Legred, CVT, FFCVP & Shannon Thompson, RVT It’s Vet Tech Week, and the AAHA is celebrating by featuring a conversation with three passionate technician leaders and advocates. Julie Legred, Deb Reeder, and Shannon Thompson got together at the AVMA Convention this summer to discuss ways the AAHA can support and elevate veterinary technicians - and help them enjoy a sustainable, fulfilling, and endlessly adaptable career.  Listen to...

23 Sep

Posted at 15:17h in Events
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You asked for it, and Voila! Our first virtual meeting will be held during the AAEVT/AAEP Convention this year.  We are offering 11 lectures from our speakers and they will be available to view during the four days of the convention, November 18-21, 2022.  You may register and view the line up here. We are offering something for all equine team members.  The AAEVT welcomes all equine technicians, assistants, support staff and students to attend both the virtual and/or live events.   You may view the live offerings and register for the live...

23 Sep

Posted at 15:14h in Events
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The Elections for your AAEVT 2023 Board are Completed! We are very excited to announce and welcome your 2023 AAEVT Board! President - Karen Chapman, LVT President Elect - Travis Otremba, LVT Past President - Andrea Whittle, LVT Vice President- Lexie Conrow, LVT Secretary/Treasurer- Kimmie Burton, LVT Regional Director-Jlynn Meyer, LVT With the new we have to say goodbye and thank you to: Past President - Elyse Rowley, MS Vice President - Amanda Compton, EDT, LVT, RVT We are grateful to you both for your support, hard work and shared ideas throughout the...

23 Sep

Posted at 15:10h in Benefits, Industry News
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Jane M. “Tee Tee” Ebben, June 1955-September 2022 Jane loved horses and went to school to become a Veterinary Technician. She began her career at the University of Minnesota, where she helped start the Neonatal Foal Unit. Six years later, she moved to Missouri and worked the next 35 years at the University of Missouri Veterinary Health Center, where she retired in July 2021. She was passionate about the horses she cared for and always showed compassion not only to the horses, but also the owners. When there was a loss...

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