Networking and continuing education information site for Veterinary Technicians in Minnesota.
Veterinary technicians have come a long way, from our early beginnings when we were known only as animal health technicians and had only a handful of schools with training programs to now close to 150 accredited school programs in the United States. Technicians work in a variety of settings such as large and small animal private veterinary practices, research facilities, university hospitals, and
06/11/2026
Have you registered for the LVT Celebration Event yet? The event is only a few weeks away!
📅 Date: June 26, 5:30 PM – 10:00 PM
💲 Cost: $25 per person
👥 Guests: Bring your partner, spouse, or even your veterinarian!
Registration and event details:
https://mavt.net/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=2059504&group=
Hope to see you there!
06/04/2026
The State Jurisprudence Exam is a required step for every applicant and will become available after you submit your application.
To access it, log into your portal, find the “Application” box, look for the green “Navigate,” and then click on the blue “State Exam” under it.
This exam is fully open‑resource - but be SURE you’re using the correct resources. Please rely exclusively on the documents linked at the bottom of our veterinary technician page on our Board website. These documents are based on the new Practice Act and were used to create the exam. Some of the older legislation is still posted on the Minnesota Legislature website and isn't accurate for the exam, so using it may lead you to incorrect answers.
The exam can be time‑intensive, and some applicants have reported spending up to three hours on it. It will save your progress as you go, but it must be completed in a single sitting, and once you select an answer and click “Next,” you cannot go back.
You can miss up to five questions and still pass. If you don’t pass, you will be notified and offered the opportunity to retake the exam (the fee is $75 for each attempt). Because the retake contains the same set of questions in a randomized order, we cannot provide details on which specific questions were answered incorrectly.
Remember: this exam isn’t meant to trip you up - it’s designed to ensure you understand the laws and standards that guide safe, legal veterinary practice in Minnesota. Using the correct resources and taking your time will give you the best possible chance of success.
05/29/2026
MentorVet Tech is AMAZING! It's am immersive program designed to help Vet Techs THRIVE…not just survive in our profession. Burnout, mental health, communication and financial advise for you!!!
WANT IT FOR FREE? 300 FULL SCHOLARSHIPS ARE BEING GIVEN AWAY!!!
NAVTA, AVMA, Royal Canin, and Merck Animal Health are joining forces to offer 300 full scholarships to veterinary technicians to participate in the MentorVet Tech Program in 2026.
All information here:
https://www.mentorvet.net/tech-scholarships?ss_source=sscampaigns&ss_campaign_id=69f0df81b84d6541e7f21858&ss_email_id=69f276bffbb7a66bec5c1fa8&ss_campaign_name=MentorVet+Newsletter%3A+April+2026&ss_campaign_sent_date=2026-04-29T21%3A23%3A21Z
05/28/2026
Our amazing planning team is hard at work putting together all the fun details for the LVT Celebration at Banquets of Minnesota on June 26th! 🎉
Now we need YOUR help making an important decision… 👀
Are you: ❤️ Team White Frosting or👍 Team Blue Frosting
Cast your vote by reacting below!
❤️= White Frosting
👍 = Blue Frosting
😡= who cares cake is cake
You can register for this fun event here: https://mavt.net/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=2059504&group=
05/22/2026
Calling all members of the veterinary team!
Registration Is NOW OPEN for the MAVT LVT Celebration!
Whether you're an LVT, DVM, assistant, receptionist, practice manager, student, or part of the support team that helps veterinary medicine thrive - this night is for YOU too.
Join us for an evening of good food, music, laughter, connection, and celebrating the Incredible people behind the healing.
Friday, June 26, 2026
Banquets of Minnesota | Fridley, MN
Social Hour 5:30 PM | Dinner 6:30 PM | Celebration until 10 PM
Let's come together, celebrate our profession, and enjoy a fun night with the people who truly understand the work we do every day.
Registration in the comments!
05/18/2026
Registration is closed but you can still attend using the zoom link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/poZQXJGnTX-DobtX0l4kQQ
We’re partnering with the Minnesota Board of Veterinary Medicine to gather frequently asked questions about the LVT process and application. What would you like to know?
We’ll answer selected questions during our webinar on Monday, May 18. Registration details are in the comments.
05/14/2026
We’re partnering with the Minnesota Board of Veterinary Medicine to gather frequently asked questions about the LVT process and application. What would you like to know?
We’ll answer selected questions during our webinar on Monday, May 18. Registration details are in the comments.
05/13/2026
⏰ Final Days – Call for Speakers Closing Soon!
Don’t miss your chance to present at the 2027 Annual Conference (MVMA & MAVT) on the Veterinary Technician Track.
🗓 Feb. 10–13, 2027 | 📍 Hilton Minneapolis
🗓 Submission deadline: May 18
Have something to share? Now’s the time.
📝 Submit your proposal today
👉 Details + link in the comments
05/12/2026
Have questions about the LVT application?
We've asked Heather Knight from the Minnesota Board of Veterinary Medicine to join us to discuss the application process and answer some of the most common asked questions please are asking.
Register with the link in the comments.
05/11/2026
Last call to sign up for this amazing CE tomorrow!
Join us for our May Tech Tuesday Talk:
From Training to Touch: Building Skills That Support Cat Health with Sarah Batcher, CVT, VTS-Behavior
When: Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Time: 7:00 PM
Where: Virtual Via Zoom
Price: Free for members and $10 for nonmembers
Register: Link in the comments