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To optimize the health, welfare, and conservation of wildlife through education, scientific study, collaboration and advocacy.

11/02/2026

Taming the Student Debt Monster

Wondering how to manage veterinary school debt? Confused about loan forgiveness programs or recent changes to repayment plans? Join the AAZV Student Programs and Services Committee for Taming the Student Debt Monster, a talk with Michael Dean, CSLC, of Vet Debt Experts, who will share practical advice on student loan management, income-driven repayment plans, forgiveness programs, tax considerations, and building a financial strategy that supports your career goals.
📅 November 11, 2026
🕒 5PM CST
📍 Zoom
Open to all AAZV members – please share with colleagues!

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New AAZV Website Resource

Have you missed one of our last webinars? Are you a new AAZV member? Check out our new webinar archive, located in the Educational Resources tab of the AAZV website!

10/24/2026

We would like to wish our veterinary technicians Meagan and Sage at NCSU Exotic Animal Medicine Service and Laurel who we work with regularly at the Museum of Life and Science a very happy vet technicians week!

10/24/2026

A huge thank you from The Florida Aquarium to our veterinary technicians for working tirelessly to help the animals every day, no matter what challenges come their way! Your extreme dedication and care for our animals, our ocean and our teams truly make you the backbone of the animal health program. We are incredibly grateful for your round-the-clock commitment to conservation and welfare—thank you for everything you do, and thanks for riding the waves with us! 🌊💙 HAPPY VETERINARY TECHNICIAN WEEK!

10/23/2026

Kristi, Falicia, Jess, and Rosemary are the incredible technicians that keep the veterinary program at the Brevard Zoo running. They are excellent team mates that work so hard to provide excellent care to our zoo and rehab animals, and we couldnt do it without their knowledge, skills, and passion.

10/23/2026

Kicking up some dust to celebrate the AAZV 58th Annual Conference! 🐘 What an incredible week. From the sessions and workshops to Zoo Day, we were reminded again and again how much this community gives to wildlife health. Thank you to every presenter who shared their research, every colleague who asked the big questions, and everyone who made time to catch up with old friends and meet new ones. A special thank you to the Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden for welcoming us so warmly. Now it’s back to our zoos, aquariums, universities, clinics, and field sites, carrying fresh ideas into the work of keeping wildlife healthy.

10/22/2026

The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee is proud to celebrate our Veterinary Technicians and the important role they play in supporting every elephant at The Sanctuary. Their work, from assisting with routine treatments and diagnostics to monitoring ongoing health needs and beyond, is an essential part of providing lifelong care.

The Sanctuary’s Senior Veterinarian, Dr. Stephanie McCain, shares her appreciation for our dynamic team of licensed vet techs, Eileen Keating and Leah Hunt: “Eileen’s elephant knowledge, as well as her critical care background, make her a strong advocate for elephant well-being, and she is known for thinking about details that others may not consider. Leah is amazing at keeping on top of the daily needs of the elephants, ensuring we stay stocked with medications, supplements, and supplies, and always has a smile on her face, particularly when she sees Artie!”

Eileen and Leah are both huge assets to The Sanctuary, and this Vet Tech Week, we thank them for their dedication to the role!

10/21/2026

Jayne Hutcheson (clinical tech) - Our tech who is the most passionate about blood banking and EEHV preparedness!
Erin Wooden (clinical tech) - Who is our cat extraordinar and equid blood draw expert.
Jo Fujito (clinical tech) - Who can craft and create useful tools like no body's business
Dave Olson (clinical pathology tech) - who's dad jokes and happy demeanor keep the team laughing
Jonathan Lorenzo (clinical pathology tech) - is the master of precision and attention to detail
Pattie Walsh (anatomic pathology tech) - lovingly known as Pathology Pattie, she keeps necropsy (and our pathologists) running smoothly

We couldn't do any of what we achieve here without each and every one of them, and we are so happy to have them on our team!

10/20/2026

Science, care, and community! This week’s conference sessions are showing just how much ground zoo and wildlife veterinarians cover. Talks have highlighted new diagnostic tools, creative treatments, lessons from challenging cases, and research that’s helping animals both in human care and in the wild. 🦒

It’s inspiring to spend the day with people so dedicated to wild animal health, and to see how generously they share what they’ve learned with one another. Here are a few snapshots! 📸

Tonight we’re at the poster and exhibitor reception, exploring even more research up close and catching up with the people behind it. 🧡🤎

10/20/2026

Dickerson Park Zoo is proud to have 2 vet techs that help care for our animals. April has been in her role for several decades and can answer almost any question about the zoo. She keeps our hospital up and running and enjoys teaching all ages about zoo vet med. Taylor joined DPZ this year and continues to learn daily! She loves to help zookeepers train animals for husbandry behaviors. These ladies work hard each day to keep our animals healthy. The zoo is grateful for their service and could not survive without them both!

10/20/2026

I am VERY thankful for our technicians at the Chattanooga Zoo. We literally couldn't take care of the animals without them.

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