Upcoming Continuing Education Opportunities

Upcoming CE opportunities are time sensitive activities such as conferences and live webinars. 

Do you have an event you would like to post here? Please let us know at communications@bcvta.com 

ABVTA Webinar

Cultivating Workplace Happiness for RVTs
October 8, 2025, 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm MT

Beyond the Sales Pitch – How Industry Partners Support Your Practice – Sponsored by Vetoquinol
October 29, 2025, 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm MT

*These sessions are all virtual and are open to all members of the ABVTA and non-members. There is a $10 fee associated with each session for non-members. All the information including event description and speakers can be found if you click the register here button. You can also access the events calendar with additional upcoming events by clicking here.

OAVT – RVT Month CE Series

The OAVT is celebrating RVT Month with four CE webinars that will promote your skill and professional development to prepare you to gain more autonomy as the veterinary medicine industry evolves. This year’s focus is on clinical pathology, helping you build this key, marketable skill as clinics bring more laboratory testing in house.
Under the Microscope: Upping Your Clinical Pathology Game
All four webinars will be hosted by Barbie Papajeski MS, LVT, RLATG, VTS (Clinical Pathology). Papajeski teaches clinical pathology and laboratory animal courses in the veterinary technology program at Kentucky’s Murray State University. She served on the organizing committee of the Academy of Veterinary Clinical Pathology Technicians (AVCPT) and currently serves as secretary. She is the past secretary of the Kentucky Veterinary Technician Association (KVTA).

How do I get it? Obtaining Samples for Laboratory Testing – October 1st
What are those cells & structures? A microscopic look at cytology and hematology samples – October 8th
Demystifying Blood & Urine Chemistry Tests – October 15th
Totally Grossed Out or Fascinated: Parasitology for the Registered Veterinary Technician – October 22nd

The webinars are each Wednesday at 7 p.m. EDT beginning October 1st. The fee for non-members is just $10! The registration link goes directly to the OAVT portal and will allow users to register for as many webinars as they like.

Register here!

CVMA – The Working Mind Program
Courses Facilitated by Drs. Leann Benedetti or Marie Holowaychuk, DVMs.
Both courses use trained facilitators, workshop manuals, contact-based videos that present actual employees and managers dealing with issues related to the program’s content, discussion exercises, and personal goal setting to begin to enact the coping skills within the program.  This program addresses workplace mental health caused by inherent workplace stresses such as day-to-day workflow pressures, interpersonal relationships, and conflicts, and some unique to veterinary medicine like ethical and moral distress.

​​Virtual Employee Courses (Five hours): 
Thursday, October 2, 2025
12 p.m. to 5 p.m. ET
https://site.pheedloop.com/event/workingmindprogramOct22025/home/ 

Thursday, November 13, 2025
12 p.m. to 5 p.m. ET
https://site.pheedloop.com/event/workingmindprogramNov132025/home/

Virtual Manager Courses (Seven hours):
Wednesday, October 29, and Thursday, October 30, 2025
12 to 3:30 p.m. ET (Two half days)
https://site.pheedloop.com/event/workingmindprogramOct29and302025/home/

Tuesday, December 2, and Wednesday, December 3, 2025
12 to 3:30 p.m. ET (Two half days)
https://site.pheedloop.com/event/workingmindprogramDec2and32025/home/

RECOVER CPR – RECOVER BLS & ALS Rescuer Certification Workshop
October 4, 2025
Monica McLeod (Thomas), RVT, VTS (ECC)

Registration is now open! It will start at 830am and go to approximately 4pm. The end time is an approximation and may end earlier or later depending how many students attend. It will be hosted at Bridgeway Veterinary Specialists in New Westminster. The cost is $420 per person (includes tax). Food (snacks and lunch) and beverages (coffee, tea, buble) will be provided. You will receive 6 RACE-Approved CE credits.
 
Completion of the BLS and ALS Online Courses within the last 2 years is required prior to attending (not registration). Proof of completion is required prior to the day of the workshop (email me your certificates of completion). The online courses are NOT included in the registration fee. However, a 20% discount code is available for those who have registered and still need to take the online courses. More information on the online courses here: https://learning.acvecc.org/
 
To register, complete this form

Virbac Free CE Webinar 

“Tactics to encourage successful nutrition conversations in veterinary practice” presented by Shawna Morrow, BScH, MSc
October 7, 2025 4:00PM PST Register here for Oct 7 
October 9, 2025 6:00PM PST Register here for Oct 9

VetEducation Online Vet Nurse Conference 2025
October 14-16, 2025

This three day FREE CE event is hosted by VetEducation and Hill’s. The event boasts 6 CE sessions over the three days, as well as fun activities and surprises between sessions. Topics vary from geriatric dogs, avian orthopaedics, urolith management, career support, and more! 
Sessions will be recorded for those that register but may not be able to attend at the time. 

*Please note that these sessions are in Australia time zones*
Register here!

2025 CanWest Veterinary Conference 
October 18-21, 2025 

The CanWest Conference is an annual activity hosted by the Alberta Veterinary Medical Association. It is renowned as the most engaging and informative veterinary event in western Canada. The event is hosted in beautiful Banff National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site.

We offer an extensive educational program with five learning tracks that is designed for the entire animal health care team. The conference offers approximately 6 CE hours each day, and is submitted for AAVSB-RACE approval each year.

Full details and registration available here: canwestconference.ca

VET 2025 Veterinary Education Today Conference and Medical Exposition 
October 31- November 1, 2025 

Hosted by MacGregor Communications, this two day conference held in Toronto boasts a variety of topics and trade show.

Register here!

SBCV 2025 Fall Conference and Trade Show
November 7-9, 2025

This year’s conference will be held at the Sheraton Vancouver Airport Hotel in Richmond, BC.

SBCV has a RVT focused session with Dr. James Sudhoff, BSc, DMV: Delegation of Care to Animal Health Technologists. This session will be Sunday November 9th, from 1:30pm-3:30pm.
For RVTs who wish to attend just this session, whether in person or remotely, there is a special Lunch and Learn Ticket available. For in-person attendees, this ticket includes lunch hosted by AVP, starting at 12:30pm.

Those who work at SBCV member clinics are entitled to a discount on all sessions. If interested, please ask the clinic member to request the discount code by email to sbcvchapter2@gmail.com. If you have additional questions about this event, please email the address above.

Tickets available here.

Curiosity in Conversation Summit
November 7-10, 2025

Hosted by BS Communications in Calgary, AB, this exciting communication summit features an all-Canadian lineup of speakers, in-depth workshops, and fresh ideas to help you take your communication skills to the next level! You’ll dive into evidence-based strategies and practical tools designed to help you tackle everyday communication challenges, build stronger relationships, and create a more positive workplace culture.

More about the event and registration here.

WSU Fall Veterinary Continuing Education Event
November 8, 2025

This hybrid event hosted by Washington State University includes both a small animal or a large animal track. Both CE sessions running from 9:00am-12:00PM PST. Follow the registration link for more information regarding the session topics. This event is held both in person and online. 
RVT Registration fee is $20 USD and you will receive 3 CE credits for the event. 

Register here

VMX 2026
January 17-21, 2026

VMX—The Veterinary Meeting & Expo—is the world’s largest and most comprehensive veterinary conference, held annually in Orlando, Florida. Coordinated by the North American Veterinary Community (NAVC), it delivers over 1,200–1,300 hours of continuing education, with hundreds of learning tracks, hands-on workshops, masterclasses, and sessions that span small and large animal care, exotics, conservation, geriatric medicine, and practice management. VMX boasts fun interactive events, including behind the scenes tours of  animal medical facilities such as Disney World Animal Kingdom. 
Travel to Orlando,  or attend the conference online! VMX offers both in person and virtual events for RVT’s. 

Register here!

WVC Annual Conference – Las Vegas, NV
February 15-18, 2026

WVC Vegas 2026 is one of the largest and longest-running veterinary continuing education events, taking place at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center. Over four days, attendees can access 900+ RACE-approved CE hours, including lectures, hands-on labs (60+), workshops, and “side‑quest” learning tracks across a wide range of veterinary specialties.

Set against the vibrant backdrop of Las Vegas, the conference features a massive 500,000 sq. ft. Exhibit Hall with over 600 exhibitors, offering the latest innovations in veterinary medicine, plus keynote events, entertainment, and networking opportunities. The theme “Get Confident. Get Connected. Go All In.”  highlights the event’s focus on building skills, connections, and professional momentum.

Discounted registration starts at $98 USD, until Sept 30, 2025. Hands-on labs and some seminars may be additional cost. 
Register here!

Ontario Association of Veterinary Medicine 2026 Conference
February 26-28, 2026

The 2026 OAVT Conference will be held at the Sheraton Parkway Toronto North Hotel in Richmond Hill, ON. 
Registration for the conference will open November 1, 2025.
Details are still in the works regarding registration and CE topics. Keep an eye on the website and OAVT posts for any updates! 

Click here to go to the conference website.

WVC Annual Conference – Nashville, TN 
August 15-18, 2026

WVC Nashville marks the exciting expansion of the renowned WVC (Western Veterinary Conference), bringing veterinary professionals to Nashville, in the Music City Center. Designed to offer the same high-impact education and engaging atmosphere as its Las Vegas counterpart, this conference pairs world-class CE sessions, hands-on workshops, and vibrant networking opportunities, all with a touch of Southern hospitality.

More information here!