2020 Virtual Conference
Celebrating Our Past, Present, and Future
August 7th, September 19th, and October 17th
Our conference committee has channeled their energy into creating a knowledge-filled virtual conference, starting in August and carrying through the Fall.
Each session is a full day focused on one part of the conference theme. These days will be filled with inspiring keynotes, impactful breakout sessions, and ample time to ask the pressing questions that are on your mind.
Thank you to everyone who attended Day Three of our Virtual Conference - it was a great day!
Session One - The Past
Friday, August 7th
| 10:00 AM ET |
Welcome
- Paula Kirkwood, St. Lawrence College
- Jennifer Serling, Pima Medical Institute
- Tricia Gorham, St. Petersburg College
- Jim Hurrell, Penn Foster College
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| 10:15 AM ET |
Morning Keynote
The Magnificent History of this GREAT Profession
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| 11:15 AM ET |
Morning Breakout
One Veterinary Technician's 30 Year Journey Through Veterinary Medicine
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| 12:05 PM ET |
Lunch Keynote
Preparing the Pipeline: Cultivating Future Leaders in Veterinary Technology
- Garnetta Santiago, Zoetis
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| 1:30 PM ET |
Afternoon Breakout
Leadership Fundamentals and Technician Utilization
- Dr. Jim Hurrell, Penn Foster
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| 2:30 PM ET |
Afternoon Breakout
Program Adaptability: Doing Whatever It Takes
- Dr. Jenny Kelly, Windward Community College
- Sydney Dickerson, Windward Community College
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| 3:20 - 4:30 PM ET |
End of Day Keynote
The Future of Veterinary Medicine
- Dr. Bob Lester, WellHaven Pet Health; VP of NAVC
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*as of Wednesday, July 29th at 3:30 PM. Subject to Change.
Session Two - The Present
Saturday, September 19th
| 10:00 AM ET |
Welcome
- Paula Kirkwood, St. Lawrence College
- Jennifer Serling, Pima Medical Institute
- Tricia Gorham, St. Petersburg College
- Jim Hurrell, Penn Foster College
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| 10:15 AM ET |
Morning Keynote
Dialogic Teaching Harnesses the Power of Talk
- Beth Anne, VTNE Review Group
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| 11:15 AM ET |
Morning Breakout
Veterinarians or Veterinary Technicians... Who Makes the Better
Program Director?
- Dr. Jim Hurrell, Penn Foster College
- Jennifer Serling, Pima Medical Institute
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| 12:05 PM ET |
Lunch Keynote
What Say You? CVTEA Open Q&A and Listening Session
- Julie Horvath, CVTEA
- Dr. Kelly Black, CVTEA
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| 1:30 PM ET |
Afternoon Breakout
The Impact Stress Plays on Canine Physiological Parameters and Student
Learning
- Dr. Amy Staton, Morehead State University
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| 2:30 PM ET |
Afternoon Breakout
Understanding Quality Course Review Standards to Guide Online
Veterinary Technician Course Development
- Dr. Laurie Wallace, University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine
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3:20 - 4:30 PM
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End of Day Keynote
Vision to Action: Integrating a Healthy Life and Career
- Rebecca Rose, CATALYST Veterinary Professional Coaches, LLC
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*as of Sunday, August 9th at 6:30 PM. Subject to Change.
Session Three - The Future
Saturday, October 17th
| 10:00 AM ET |
Welcome
- Paula Kirkwood, St. Lawrence College
- Jennifer Serling, Pima Medical Institute
- Tricia Gorham, St. Petersburg College
- Jim Hurrell, Penn Foster College
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| 10:15 AM ET |
Morning Keynote
Success Initiatives to Retain and Engage Students
- Tricia Gorham, St. Petersburg College
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| 11:15 AM ET |
Morning Breakout
Infusing Fear FreeSM and Low Stress Handling® Techniques in a
Veterinary Technology Program
- Ginny Price, St. Petersburg College
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| 12:05 PM ET |
Lunch Keynote
The VTNE - So What's on it Anyway?
- Irene Moore, University of Guelph
- Nancy Grittman, AAVSB
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| 1:30 PM ET |
Afternoon Breakout
Project Based Learning
- Beth Anne, VTNE Review Group
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| 2:30 PM ET |
Afternoon Breakout
Involving Veterinary Technology Students in Community Veterinary Clinics:
A Service Learning Approach
- Elizabeth Thompson, Lincoln Memorial University
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3:20 - 4:30 PM
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End of Day Keynote
After the Credentials - The Future of Technician
Post-Graduate Education
- Dr. Annika VanNoy, IGNITE Global Vet Learning Community
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*as of Monday, September 21st at 10 AM. Subject to Change.
Registration is Closed.
Thank you!
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