RVT Learning Series – Fall 2025

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.

 

Byte-Sized Medicine: Making Sense of AI in Veterinary Practice
October 29, 2025
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Explore how AI is shaping veterinary medicine—what it is, how it’s used in clinics today, and what it means for veterinary professionals. We’ll break down key concepts, real-world tools, and address concerns about trust, accuracy, and environmental impact.

Speaker: Dr. Kate Surguine, BS, MS, BVMS, MRCVS

Register here!

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)

Register here!

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

Register here!

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

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The Role of Nutrition: Critical Intersection Between Nutrition and Physical Rehabilitation in Dogs
January 21, 2026
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM

We can discuss how proper dietary support can enhance healing, support mobility, and contribute to weight management—especially in dogs recovering from injury or managing chronic conditions like osteoarthritis.

Speaker: Cynthia Mercier, RVT, CCRP

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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)

Register here!