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SUMMARY:CACVT’s Paths to Success: Shining a Light on VTS Stars
DESCRIPTION:Are you an RVT or veterinary technician student considering the path to becoming a Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS)? This on-demand library was designed with you in mind. \nGain direct insight from credentialed VTS professionals across a variety of specialty academies as they share their real-world experiences\, challenges\, and advice. Through a series of recorded presentations\, you’ll hear firsthand what it takes to pursue—and achieve—VTS certification. \nExplore topics such as: \n\nWhat inspired each VTS to specialize and how they chose their path\nStep-by-step journeys from RVT to VTS\, including timelines and application insights\nStrategies for completing case logs\, skills checklists\, and continuing education\nThe role of mentorship\, resources\, and workplace support\nHow earning a VTS impacts career growth\, responsibilities\, and recognition within the veterinary team\nHonest advice\, common pitfalls to avoid\, and tips for staying motivated and avoiding burnout\nPersonal reflections on the most rewarding aspects of becoming a VTS—and what they wish they had known before starting\n\nAvailable on-demand starting July 1\, this exclusive library is accessible to CACVT members only. \nWhether you’re just exploring the idea of specialization or actively preparing for your VTS application\, this library offers practical guidance\, inspiration\, and clarity to support your next step. \nLearn at your own pace. Hear from those who’ve done it. Start shaping your future as a veterinary technician specialist. \n\nOur Featured Veterinary Technician Specialists\n\nAcademy of Veterinary Surgical Technicians- Sandra Engelmeyer\, BS\, RVT\, VTS (Surgery) \n\nAcademy of Veterinary Emergency and Critical are Technicians- Casey Elliott\, RVT\, VTS (ECC) \n\nAcademy of Veterinary Technicians in Anesthesia & Analgesia- Nicole Giron\, RVT\, VTS (Anesthesia & Analgesia) \n\nAcademy of Internal Medicine for Veterinary Technicians- Equine- Kaitlyn Quirk\, RVT\, VTS (IM-Equine) \n\nAcademy of Veterinary Clinical Pathology Technicians- Michelle Leibovici\, RVT\, VTS (Clinical Pathology) \n\nAcademy of Veterinary Technicians in Clinical Practice- Exotic Companion Animal- Sarah Kolb\, JD\, BAS\, CVT\, VTS (AVTCP- Exotic Companion Animals) \n\nAcademy of Veterinary Ophthalmic Technicians- Kelly Taylor\, RVT\, VTS (Ophthalmology) \n\nAcademy of Internal Medicine for Veterinary Technicians- Cardiology- Ray Zeuner\, BS\, RVT\, VTS (Cardiology) \n\nAcademy of Veterinary Zoological Medicine Technicians- Abigail Nickolopoulos\, CVT\, VTS (Zoo) \n\nMember Access Instructions: Log in to your User Portal. Click on CACVT Event Access to be directed to the Education Center. You will then see the Paths To Success image with the title of the event. Click “details” to access the individual recordings. \nInterested in this event but not a member? Sign up for a membership here and have access to this Paths to Success library\, our Knowledge Network Series\, and all the other great benefits that come with a CACVT membership!
URL:https://cacvt.org/calendar/vtslibrary/
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SUMMARY:CACVT’s Knowledge Network Series 26/27: On-demand
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in learning more about a wide array of topics from industry professionals? You’re not alone! Join CACVT in a pursuit of knowledge as we explore various topics across the broad spectrum of the field of veterinary medicine in our complimentary\, members-only\, Knowledge Network Series. Check out the on-demand events below! More will be added after the live events! \n\nCode Blue! Canine/Feline CPR based on RECOVER Guidelines\nNow available on demand.  To help you be more prepared in an emergency situation\, this lecture will review canine/feline CPR. We will be following the guidelines from the RECOVER Initiative for both Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Life Support (ALS). We will cover both the Initial Assessment Algorithm and the CPR Algorithm\, as well as emergency drug dosing charts. \nLog In to access\nGV20 in Procedural Sedation\nAvailable starting 11/4/26.  This course will review the use of the acupuncture point GV20 as an adjunct for procedural sedation in veterinary patients. Participants will explore the proposed mechanisms of action\, current evidence supporting its use\, and practical techniques for incorporating GV20 stimulation or drug administration into clinical practice. The session will also discuss potential benefits\, limitations\, and considerations for patient selection and procedural applications. \nLog In to access\nClinical Preparedness for Psychedelic Substance Exposure in Animals\nAvailable starting 1/13/27. In 2022\, Colorado passed policy allowing at-home cultivation and use of psilocybin-containing mushrooms and created facilitated therapeutic access to psychedelic substances. Like cannabis before it\, increased human access means increased animal exposure risk — in homes\, in therapeutic settings\, and along cultivation and manufacturing routes. This session provides an overview of the policy context\, at-risk animal populations\, clinical signs of exposure\, available response tools\, and guidance for the post-exposure critical period. \nLog In to access\nInterested but not a member?\nSign up for a membership and have access to all of our Knowledge Network Series\, in addition to all the other great benefits that come with a CACVT membership! \nExplore Membership
URL:https://cacvt.org/calendar/26-27kns/
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SUMMARY:CACVT’s Western Slope Event 2026- is CE WEST
DESCRIPTION:In partnership with the Colorado Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA)\, this unique educational experience brings together DVMs and RVTs for high-quality continuing education in an accessible Western Colorado location. Attendees will earn up to 12 hours of advanced CE while enjoying a stunning destination setting—making it the perfect blend of professional growth and memorable travel. Join colleagues from across Colorado and neighboring states for an inspiring\, collaborative learning experience you won’t want to miss. \n        \n        \n                \nRegistration and Event info
URL:https://cacvt.org/calendar/cacvt-ws2026/
LOCATION:Hotel Colorado\, 526 Pine Street\, Glenwood Springs\, 81601\, United States
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SUMMARY:CACVT’s NVTW Event: The Veterinary Pawprint: Addressing Environmental Sustainability in the Delivery of Vet Care
DESCRIPTION:To celebrate National Veterinary Technician Week\, CACVT is hosting a special webinar featuring Drs. Colleen Duncan and Danni Scott from Colorado State University. \nThey will explore the connection between the triple planetary crisis—climate change\, biodiversity loss\, and pollution—and animal health\, while unpacking the often-overlooked environmental impact of delivering veterinary care. \nDrawing on their research\, Drs. Duncan and Scott will share perspectives from veterinarians\, veterinary students\, veterinary technicians\, and clients on the veterinary profession’s responsibility in addressing these interconnected environmental challenges. They will also discuss how veterinary teams can advance sustainability in the delivery of veterinary care\, with particular attention to the meaningful frontline impact veterinary technicians can have. \nGrounded in current evidence\, this session will offer tangible\, actionable strategies your team can put into practice right away to reduce your clinic’s environmental pawprint. \nJoin us and leave empowered to make a meaningful difference for your profession\, your patients\, and the planet—helping forge a healthier future for all. \nMembers Register Here\nMeet the speakers:\n\nColleen Duncan\, DVM\, MSc\, PhD\nDr. Colleen Duncan is a veterinary professor at Colorado State University. Board certified in anatomic pathology\, veterinary preventive medicine\, and epidemiology\, she works on a range of domestic and wild animals. Her current efforts are largely focused on the study of animal health impacts associated with climate change\, the protection of health from environmental hazards and identifying ways to minimize the environmental impact of veterinary care. She is actively engaged in several professional sustainability groups including the AVMA Committee for Environmental Issues\, the ACVPM Sustainability Special Interest Group\, the AAVMC Climate Change Working Group and the Veterinary Sustainability Alliance. \n\nDanielle Scott\, DVM\, PhD\, MESM\nDr. Danni Scott\, a veterinarian and environmental epidemiologist at Colorado State University\, investigates how climate-induced environmental hazards impact animal health\, and in turn\, how the veterinary profession can address climate change through the implementation of best environmental practices in the delivery of veterinary care. She also focuses on enhancing access to veterinary care to promote health and resiliency in communities that face various barriers to receiving it. Her commitment to environmental stewardship extends beyond her research. At home\, she practices urban homesteading—nurturing numerous vegetable\, pollinator\, and native gardens and caring for a flock of backyard chickens. Rounding out the household are her three big dogs—Tater Tot\, Sugar Magnolia\, and Otter Pup—and a medical rescue cat named Toast Malone. \nMembers Register Here\nInterested in joining us but not a member? Sign up for a membership here and have access to all of our member-only events\, including our Knowledge Network Series\, in addition to all the other great benefits that come with a CACVT membership!
URL:https://cacvt.org/calendar/nvtw-26/
LOCATION:LIVE Virtual- CACVT.org
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SUMMARY:CACVT’s NVTW Event ON DEMAND: The Veterinary Pawprint: Addressing Environmental Sustainability in the Delivery of Vet Care
DESCRIPTION:To celebrate National Veterinary Technician Week\, CACVT is hosted a special webinar featuring Drs. Colleen Duncan and Danni Scott from Colorado State University. \nIn this on demand recording\, they will explore the connection between the triple planetary crisis—climate change\, biodiversity loss\, and pollution—and animal health\, while unpacking the often-overlooked environmental impact of delivering veterinary care. \nDrawing on their research\, Drs. Duncan and Scott will share perspectives from veterinarians\, veterinary students\, veterinary technicians\, and clients on the veterinary profession’s responsibility in addressing these interconnected environmental challenges. They will also discuss how veterinary teams can advance sustainability in the delivery of veterinary care\, with particular attention to the meaningful frontline impact veterinary technicians can have. \nGrounded in current evidence\, this session will offer tangible\, actionable strategies your team can put into practice right away to reduce your clinic’s environmental pawprint. \nCheck it out and leave empowered to make a meaningful difference for your profession\, your patients\, and the planet—helping forge a healthier future for all. \nMembers Login to access\nMeet the speakers:\n\nColleen Duncan\, DVM\, MSc\, PhD\nDr. Colleen Duncan is a veterinary professor at Colorado State University. Board certified in anatomic pathology\, veterinary preventive medicine\, and epidemiology\, she works on a range of domestic and wild animals. Her current efforts are largely focused on the study of animal health impacts associated with climate change\, the protection of health from environmental hazards and identifying ways to minimize the environmental impact of veterinary care. She is actively engaged in several professional sustainability groups including the AVMA Committee for Environmental Issues\, the ACVPM Sustainability Special Interest Group\, the AAVMC Climate Change Working Group and the Veterinary Sustainability Alliance. \n\nDanielle Scott\, DVM\, PhD\, MESM\nDr. Danni Scott\, a veterinarian and environmental epidemiologist at Colorado State University\, investigates how climate-induced environmental hazards impact animal health\, and in turn\, how the veterinary profession can address climate change through the implementation of best environmental practices in the delivery of veterinary care. She also focuses on enhancing access to veterinary care to promote health and resiliency in communities that face various barriers to receiving it. Her commitment to environmental stewardship extends beyond her research. At home\, she practices urban homesteading—nurturing numerous vegetable\, pollinator\, and native gardens and caring for a flock of backyard chickens. Rounding out the household are her three big dogs—Tater Tot\, Sugar Magnolia\, and Otter Pup—and a medical rescue cat named Toast Malone. \nMembers Login to access\nInterested in viewing but not a member? Sign up for a membership here and have access to all of our member-only events\, including our Knowledge Network Series\, in addition to all the other great benefits that come with a CACVT membership!
URL:https://cacvt.org/calendar/cacvts-nvtw-event-on-demand-the-veterinary-pawprint-addressing-environmental-sustainability-in-the-delivery-of-vet-care/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20261102T183000
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SUMMARY:CACVT’s Live KNS: GV20 in Procedural Sedation
DESCRIPTION:This Knowledge Network Series will review the use of the acupuncture point GV20 as an adjunct for procedural sedation in veterinary patients. Participants will explore the proposed mechanisms of action\, current evidence supporting its use\, and practical techniques for incorporating GV20 stimulation or drug administration into clinical practice. The session will also discuss potential benefits\, limitations\, and considerations for patient selection and procedural applications. \nMembers Register Here!\nMeet The Speaker\n\nDarci L. Palmer\, BS\, LVT\, VTS (Anesthesia & Analgesia)\nDarci is a credentialed veterinary technician with more than 26 years of clinical experience and has maintained her Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS) certification in Anesthesia and Analgesia for over 20 years. She is currently employed at Tuskegee University College of Veterinary Medicine\, where she contributes to didactic instruction\, clinical laboratories and case management of small animal anesthesia cases. \nIn addition to her academic and clinical roles\, Darci serves as the Executive Director of the Academy of Veterinary Technicians in Anesthesia and Analgesia. She is also a co-owner of Veterinary Anesthesia Nerds\, LLC\, where she supports professional engagement and continuing education within the veterinary anesthesia community. \n\nInterested in joining us but not a member? Sign up for a membership here and have access to all of our Knowledge Network Series\, in addition to all the other great benefits that come with a CACVT membership!
URL:https://cacvt.org/calendar/cacvts-live-kns-gv20-in-procedural-sedation/
LOCATION:LIVE Virtual- CACVT.org
CATEGORIES:CACVT Event
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SUMMARY:CACVT’s Winter Wellness Event- Save the date!
DESCRIPTION:For this event\, we’re moving the conversation about veterinary wellbeing upstream. This virtual program will explore how chronic stress\, grief\, trauma\, moral distress\, and the everyday demands of veterinary medicine can build over time—and how understanding these experiences can help us recognize and respond to them earlier. Participants will also be introduced to practical strategies for regulation\, healthy boundaries\, peer support\, and seeking support before reaching a point of crisis. \nSave the date—more information coming in September! \nRegistration opens in september
URL:https://cacvt.org/calendar/2026ww/
LOCATION:LIVE Virtual- CACVT.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20270112T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20270112T190000
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SUMMARY:CACVT’s Live KNS: Clinical Preparedness for Psychedelic Substance Exposure in Animals
DESCRIPTION:In 2022\, Colorado passed policy allowing at-home cultivation and use of psilocybin-containing mushrooms\, and created facilitated therapeutic access to psychedelic substances. Like cannabis before it\, increased human access means increased animal exposure risk — in homes\, in therapeutic settings\, and along cultivation and manufacturing routes. \nNationally\, hallucinogenic mushroom exposures to ASPCA Poison Control increased 74% in 2023 and continue to rise — and cases are already presenting in Colorado clinics. \nThis session provides an overview of the policy context\, at-risk animal populations\, clinical signs of exposure\, available response tools\, and guidance for the post-exposure critical period. \nJoin us with your questions\, cases\, and curiosity. \nMembers Register Here!\nMeet The Speaker\n\nCasara Andre DVM\, cVMA\nFounder & Director | VeterinaryPsy\, Psychedelic Substances in Veterinary Medicine \nDr. Casara Andre is a practicing Colorado veterinarian specializing in trauma-responsive care\, interspecies medicine\, and novel emerging medicines.  \nA medical problem solver and committed healer\, she is the Founder and Director of VeterinaryPsy\, an organization developing harm reduction education and clinical response resources for animal care professionals navigating the emerging psychedelic ecosystem.  \nA U.S. Army Veterinary Corps veteran\, her clinical work includes working animal care and support for the canine veteran. \n  \nDr. Andre is also the Founder of Veterinary Cannabis\, Cultivate Wellbeing\, the Colorado School of Animal Massage\, and The Preparedness Collective\, and serves as President of Care for the Healer and a board member of DarkSky Colorado. \n\nThank you to our generous sponsor for their support!\n\nInterested in joining us but not a member? Sign up for a membership here and have access to all of our Knowledge Network Series\, in addition to all the other great benefits that come with a CACVT membership!
URL:https://cacvt.org/calendar/cacvts-live-kns-clinical-preparedness-for-psychedelic-substance-exposure-in-animals/
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SUMMARY:Spring Conference 2027
DESCRIPTION:Save the Date: 2027 CACVT Spring Conference\nMark your calendar for the 2027 CACVT Spring Conference! \n📅 April 9–11\, 2027\n📍 Omni Interlocken Hotel | Broomfield\, Colorado \nJoin us for a weekend of continuing education\, networking\, and connecting with the veterinary technician community. More details\, including registration\, program information\, and hotel accommodations\, will be available soon. \nWe can’t wait to see you in Broomfield!
URL:https://cacvt.org/calendar/sc2027/
LOCATION:Omni Interlocken Hotel\, 500 Interlockin Blvd\, Broomfield\, CO\, 80021\, United States
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