Veterinary Technician Seminars
Being a veterinary technician does not end as soon as you earn your degree and license. Continuous learning and updating is not only recommended, but is necessary in order to be attuned with the latest trend in veterinary technology. As such, veterinary technician seminars are offered every now and then all throughout the country. Seminars are offered in campus and in other venues. Some seminars discuss core topics such as dentistry and radiology, and others even offer continuing education credits which can be used during license renewals.
Among the seminars being offered in 2010 is the Southwest Veterinary Symposium 2010. The seminar will be held on September 23-26, 2010 at Fort Worth Convention Center, Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas. Invited speakers are both nationally and internationally known and will help reinforce what one has learned at school and during the practice of veterinary technology. Topics such as Animal Welfare, Disaster Preparedness, and Nutrition Strategies to Ignite Change will be discussed by the speakers. During the symposium, the Diagnostic Imaging Systems, Inc. will be attending the SWVS. Newest and latest diagnostic imaging systems, such as X-rays and ultrasound, will be featured, making the work of veterinary health care team easier and more efficient.
Another seminar plotted for 2010 is the “Immune, infectious or inflammatory?” at Maui, on June 28 to July 1, 2010. This seminar intends to discuss the differences between primary immune - mediated, inflammatory and infectious causes of disease, the diagnoses and management of these diseases. Detailed information researched in the last three years will be presented. Case-based presentation will be used by the speakers for easier understanding of the topics. Videotapes will also be used as medium for presentation of data. Among the keynote speakers is: Dr. Michael Lappin D.V.M., Ph.D., Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine and Professor of Medicine at Colorado State University. Registration for the seminar is $695.00, which includes 18 CE hours, complete seminar notes, certificate of completion, and breakfast on tuesday & thursday and all breaks.
Still, another seminar will be held at Seattle on August 13 - August 14, 2024 entitled “Ophthalmology in general practice.” Speaker will be Dr. David Maggs from the American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists and who has published in the major veterinary journals & texts including JAVMA & Consultations in Feline Internal Medicine & is co-editor of the Feline issue of Veterinary Ophthalmology. Topics about eye examination, eye surgery, surface ocular diseases, among others will be discussed. Registration is priced at $695.00, and is inclusive of 16 CE hours, complete seminar notes, breakfast, lunch and breaks daily, and a certificate of completion.
Attending vet tech seminars is not only advantageous for updating on the latest trends in veterinary technology. It is also a good way of socializing and meeting new people with the same interests as yours. To attain best results, look for a scheduled seminar ahead of time and plan your itineraries.