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    • Thursday, April 16, 2026
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    An immersive, case-based learning experience that actively engages participants in anesthesia and sedation decision-making.

    This session presents real-life clinical cases in which participants navigate:

    -       Developing anesthetic and analgesic plans

    -       Anticipating complications

    -       Responding appropriately to complications

    -       Pre- and post-stabilization considerations

    1 hour of lecture typically includes 3–4 case scenarios, allowing participants to apply clinical reasoning in a structured and interactive environment.


    • Thursday, April 16, 2026
    • Sunday, April 19, 2026

    FVMA Annual Conference 2026
    Orlando, Florida
    April 16–19, 2026

    This conference offers hundreds of hours of continuing education across topics including:

    • Anesthesia
    • Dentistry
    • Emergency & Critical Care
    • Surgery
    • Internal Medicine
    • Practice Management

    Whether you're looking to deepen your clinical knowledge, explore new areas of veterinary medicine, or simply stay current in the profession, this conference has a wide variety of sessions to explore.

    View the full schedule here:
    https://fvma.org/conferences/ac2026-schedule/


    • Tuesday, April 21, 2026
    • 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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    Join the MAVT for our April Meeting. We will begin with a 30 minute open session for moderated questions. Following that, we will host our normal monthly meeting. 

    This is a great time to join and see what the MAVT is working on, where we are in the scope of practice discussion and what we have planned for the rest of 2026.

    • Friday, May 15, 2026
    • 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
    • Michigan State University
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    Are you taking the VTNE this year? Come join us for a practice test! 

    This year's Mock Exam will happen in beautiful East Lansing at Michigan State University, room G150. Once you are registered, you will receive an email with specific information, including maps and where to park. Lunch will be provided- PLEASE LET US KNOW IF YOU HAVE ANY DIETARY RESTRICTIONS!

    Also, come for a chance to win a prize!


    We hope that you take advantage of this opportunity. Taking this practice test will give you an idea of what to expect at the actual VTNE!
    • Saturday, October 24, 2026
    • 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    • Baker of Cadillac
    • 160

Past events

Thursday, April 09, 2026 Online Conference: Behavior & Surgery
Thursday, April 09, 2026 The Value of Vet Techs & Veterinary Nutrition
Sunday, March 29, 2026 Recover BLS Rescuer Certification
Thursday, January 15, 2026 MAVT Presents "Sustaining the Spark - Career Longevity & Sustainability in Vet Med"
Saturday, October 18, 2025 MAVT Fall Conference
Friday, May 16, 2025 2025 Mock Exam
Friday, May 17, 2024 MAVT Mock VTNE


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