The BCVTA is pleased to launch the RVT Learning Series, a lineup of live webinars created to support your professional growth as a Registered Veterinary Technologist.
Each session features expert speakers sharing practical knowledge, current insights, and tools you can apply in your work right away. The sessions are live, so you’ll also have the chance to ask questions, connect with peers, and engage directly with leaders in the field.
Unable to attend the live session? Anyone registered for the sessions will have access to the recordings for up to three months after the webinar so you don’t miss out on these great presentations, no matter your schedule!
What to expect:
- Live webinars hosted by DVMs and RVTs
- Interactive Q&A opportunities
- CE credits for participation
- Easy access from wherever you are
To find out more and register for individual sessions, click on any of the links below.
If you have any questions, please contact us at executivedirector@bcvta.com.
Pharmacological Review of Pain Management: Pain Receptors, Opioids, and Non-Opioids
September 17, 2025
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Let’s talk pain—how our patients feel it, how we treat it, and why it matters. In this webinar, we’ll break down the basics of pain receptors and pathways, then dive into the drugs we use to help: from opioids to non-opioids and everything in between. We’ll cover how these medications work, when to use them, and what to watch out for, so you can feel more confident making pain management plans part of your everyday patient care. Whether you’re new to pharmacology or just need a refresher, this session is for you!
Speaker: Amanda Barker, RVT, CVPP
Crash Course: A Practical Guide to Veterinary CPR
September 24, 2025
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
This session offers a practical overview of Basic and Advanced Life Support (BLS & ALS) using the most up-to-date RECOVER CPR guidelines. We’ll walk through the core principles of veterinary CPR, including how to recognize arrest, start high-quality compressions, manage airways, and understand key drug and defibrillation protocols. Whether you’re brushing up or brand new to RECOVER, this lecture will help you feel more prepared when the unexpected happens.
Please note: this session does not provide CPR certification.
Speaker: Amanda Barker, RVT, CVPP
Anaesthesia for Compromised Patients
October 8, 2025
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
From time to time, we are faced with anaesthetising a very old, young, sick, or emergency patient for surgery, diagnostic procedures or stabilisation. While fit and healthy patients may have significant reserves in organ function and are usually able to handle the stress of general anaesthesia and surgery, compromised patients have markedly less reserves and impaired ability to cope with these stresses.
This lecture will discuss preparation and stabilisation methods for compromised patients in the pre-operative period, as well as discuss what to monitor perioperatively and during recovery.
Speaker: Marcia Fletcher, RVNS, Dip V.N (Distinction), VTS (Anaesthesia & Analgesia)
Introduction to Equine Anaesthesia
October 15, 2025
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
What happens to our equine patients when we induce anaesthesia? How do their physiological parameters differ from that of small animals? This lecture will focus on the fundamentals of equine anaesthesia including the challenges we face to get them through their sedation, anaesthesia and recovery period with as little complications as possible.
Speaker: Marcia Fletcher, RVNS, Dip V.N (Distinction), VTS (Anaesthesia & Analgesia)
Sleigh Bells, Bills and Budgets: Surviving the Season
October 22, 2025
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
The holidays don’t have to derail your financial wellness. In this webinar, we’ll cover practical ways to navigate gift-giving, travel costs, and festive splurges — without waking up in a financial hangover come January. Together, we’ll build a plan that keeps you confident, in control, and financially secure through the season and beyond
Speaker: Jillian Carr, Steady Gait Financial Planning
Understanding AI in Veterinary Medicine
October 29, 2025
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Session info coming soon!
Speaker: Dr. Kate Surguine, BS, MS, BVMS, MRCVS
Common Bloodwork Abnormalities in Geriatrics
November 8, 2025
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Session info coming soon!
Speaker: Dr. Lauren Adelman, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM)
Bandaging 101
November 19, 2025
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Bandaging 101: This foundational course covers the principles and techniques of effective bandaging in veterinary patients. We’ll review material selection, proper layer order, and common mistakes that lead to complications like slipping or pressure sores. Attendees will learn how to apply clean, functional bandages for a variety of wounds and injuries, with an emphasis on paw wraps and limb support. Ideal for new technicians or anyone looking to strengthen their bandaging skills.
Speaker: Brian Goleman, CVT, Brian’s Bandages
The Science of Stress (and What to Do About It)
December 3, 2025
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Veterinary work is demanding – physically, mentally, emotionally and interpersonally. Without the right knowledge and tools, stress can build up, leaving us depleted, reactive, or disconnected.In this one-hour session, we’ll break down what stress is, how it moves through the body, and why it can get stuck. Most importantly, you’ll learn simple, accessible ways to complete the stress cycle, even during a busy shift, so you can restore your energy in real time.
Speaker: Angie Arora, RSW, MSW
The Role of Nutrition: Critical Intersection Between Nutrition and Physical Rehabilitation in Dogs
January 21, 2026
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Session info coming soon!
Speaker: Cynthia Mercier, RVT, CCRP
Anesthetic Monitoring for Dentistry
February 18, 2026
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Veterinary dentistry is not just about dental prophy, blocks and extractions. It is also a general anesthesia procedure for the patient, which is kind of a big deal. Learn how we can put our patients first, with diligent anesthetic monitoring and a solid analgesic plan.
Speaker: Jen Burke, RVT, VTS (A&A)