Minnesota Association of Veterinary Technicians

06/17/2026

At the LVT Celebration, we will be joined by many special guests, but our Guest of Honor is Kim Horne.

For years, Kim has worked tirelessly to support, advocate for, and advance the veterinary technician profession. Her dedication, leadership, and persistence have helped make the transition to Licensed Veterinary Technicians possible. Simply put, without Kim's efforts, we would not be where we are today.

Join us as we celebrate Kim and the many individuals whose hard work and commitment have helped shape this historic achievement for Minnesota veterinary technicians.

📅 Friday, June 26, 2026
⏰ Starts at 5:30 PM

Register here: https://mavt.net/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=2059504&group=

06/16/2026

The Minnesota veterinary community is coming together on June 26 to celebrate the transition to Licensed Veterinary Technicians (LVTs) and recognize the dedication, advocacy, and collective effort that made this historic milestone possible. Join us as we honor the individuals who helped advance our profession and celebrate the important role veterinary technicians play every day.

Register Today:
https://mavt.net/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=2059504&group=

06/12/2026

Each year, MAVT proudly sponsors the e-collars used in the MVMA Surgery Suite at the Minnesota State Fair. As part of our sponsorship, we add a MAVT sticker to each e-collar—and now it's time for you to help us choose this year's design!

Which sticker do you like best?
Take a look at the options and cast your vote in the comments or by reacting to your favorite design. Click ❤ for Zoomies and 👍 for Healing

Your choice will help us showcase MAVT while supporting the important work being done at the State Fair Surgery Suite.

06/11/2026

Are you joining us for the LVT Celebration on Friday, June 26, from 5:30–10:00 PM?

We're looking forward to celebrating this exciting milestone with veterinary professionals from across Minnesota!

Tag a friend, coworker, or fellow veterinary professional you'd love to celebrate with and make plans to attend together.

Don't miss an evening of food, fun, networking, and celebration as we honor the transition to Licensed Veterinary Technicians!

Register today: https://mavt.net/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=2059504&group=

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

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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:
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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.