ALL NEW 2010 NAVTA Annual Conference

Posted on May 25, 2010 by Sandy Sponaugle

As communications director, I’ve watched the National Association of Veterinary Technicians of American (NAVTA) grow and evolve over the last few years, and I’m excited to tell you about our plan to change the platform of our conference in 2010. We’re switching to a yearly format, and we’re offering professional development for all veterinary technicians and vet tech students. (In previous years, the conference was a much smaller forum including only vet tech leaders and specialists). With these changes, NAVTA aims to engage on a whole new level with vet techs, and to promote and support the career of veterinary technician. 

I personally feel very passionate about the career of veterinary technician – and I know that with the right training and development opportunities, veterinary technicians will be empowered to invest in themselves and the career they’ve chosen.  At NAVTA Annual Conference there will be courses aimed to help vet techs at any stage of their career to develop professional and leadership skills, and to expand their career options.  (Note: This does not replace traditional lab CE at local and national conferences.)

Here’s just a few of the exciting new features that I’m looking forward to at this year’s NAVTA conference: 

  • Speakers Skip Lineberg & Emily Bennington will be teaming up to teach one session on making the right first impressions– and attendees will receive a copy of their new book “Effective Immediately: How to Fit In, Stand Out, and Move Up at Your First Real Job”
  • Aundray Collins, professional image consultant, will be on-hand to answer questions, and one lucky attendee will win a consultation & “attire makeover” valued at $250
  • Stan Krejci will guide participants, via a multifaceted and personal approach, through positioning yourself on a board of your peers, focusing on effectively working toward common goals

Whether you plan to spend your career in a veterinary clinic, move into sales, education or various leadership roles within the field of veterinary medicine (i.e. serve on a local board, found a specialty group, support a non-profit, etc.), it’s important to you, the profession, and the Pets in your care to stay fresh on your skills. Looking forward to meeting you at this year’s conference!

The 2010 NAVTA conference is November 12-14, 2010.  For more details or to register, visit http://www.navta.net/index.php?pr=Annual_Conference.



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