08/16/2026
AIMVT, in partnership with VSPN, is delighted to announce a unique professional development event: the VSPN/AIMVT ELEVATE Online Conference, themed “Advance. Specialize. Inspire.” Join us on Saturday, September 19, 2026, from Noon to 4:00 pm ET, for an enriching afternoon designed to empower both experienced VTS and veterinary technicians rising in their careers.
This conference features four dynamic 50-minute sessions, each crafted to enhance essential skills—career growth, communication, leadership, and critical thinking. These are the building blocks for making a lasting impact as a veterinary technician specialist.
You are invited to register using the following link: https://www.vin.com/course/13431160 Technicians must be VSPN members to enroll, and veterinarians must be VIN members to enroll. Registration is $50 and the conference is RACE approved for both veterinarians and veterinary technicians/technologists in the non-clinical/professional development category for 4 hours. AIMVT members can take advantage of subsidized registration by selecting the "free" option during enrollment and entering “AIMVT member” in the provided textbox. This ensures your eligibility for the no charge conference fee.
Here’s a look at the session highlights:
- Beyond the Credential: Leveraging VTS Expertise for Career Growth (Noon ET to 12:50 pm ET, Nicole Shuey, BS, AAS, LVT, VTS - Anesthesia & Analgesia): Explore how to transform your VTS skills into new opportunities, expand your influence, and achieve meaningful professional advancement.
- Challenging Conversations with Veterinarians: How to Approach Care Collaboratively for Real Change (1:00 pm ET to 1:50 pm ET, Kelly Cronin, MBA, BS, CVT, VTS - ECC): Sharpen your communication strategies to navigate difficult discussions and foster collaboration for improved patient outcomes.
- Leading by Example: Creating a Supportive Learning Environment in the Veterinary Clinic (2:00 pm ET to 2:50 pm ET, Megan Brashear, BS, RVT, VTS - ECC): Discover practical leadership and mentorship techniques for cultivating a clinic culture where learning and professional development flourish.
- Critical Thinking: Analyzing Information Objectively, Evaluating Evidence, and Forming Reasoned Judgments (3:00 pm ET to 3:50 pm ET, Stephen Cital, MSc, RVT, SRA, RLAT, CVPP, VTS - LAM): Strengthen your ability to objectively assess information, evaluate evidence, and make well-reasoned decisions in veterinary practice.
Take advantage of this chance to participate in four impactful programs—all in one event—to elevate your career and contribution to the profession. We encourage you to join us online, advance your career, engage with peers, and to be inspired and inspire
