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The HiVE Anaheim 2024

Vet Nurse+Tech HiVE
The Vet Nurse+Tech HiVE is a unique experience for veterinary nurses and technicians looking to grow professionally and personally. Filled with fresh perspectives, engaging networking opportunities and industry-leading learning initiatives, you won't want to miss it!

Program Schedule

Saturday | November 23

Content Room 1

11:00am-11:50am
Long-Term Career Veterinary Technicians in Today's World
Dr. Sharon Lentz, CVPM, RVT, VTS (ECC)

2:30pm-3:20pm
Blending Expertise: Leveraging the Synergy Between Seasoned and Novice Veterinary
Bobbie Smith, RVT

Content Room 2

8:00am-8:50am
From Tip to Plateau: Obtaining Dental Radiographs
Dr. Sharon Lentz, CVPM, RVT, VTS (ECC)

9:00am-9:50am
Managing Misunderstandings: Navigating Tricky Nutrition Conversations
Vicky Ograin, MBA, RVT, VTS (Nutrition)

1:00pm-1:50pm
Leading With Heart: Championing Early Intervention for Myxomatous Mitral Valve Disease and Dilated Cardiomyopathy in Dogs
Dr. Alyssa Mages, BS, RVT

Sunday | November 24

Content Room 1

8:00am-8:50am
Past, Present and Future of Veterinary Nursing
Dr. Jill Macdonald, RVN FHEA

11:00am-12:30pm
Tricks of the Trade
Dr. Amanda Shelby, RVTg, VTS (Anesthesia/Analgesia)

1:30pm-2:20pm
More Than Just Laser: The Many Modalities of Rehab

Dr. Ashleigh Fairfield, LVT, CCRP, VTS (Physical Rehabilitation)

Content Room 2

 

8:00am-8:50am
Veterinary Technicians and The Management of Degenerative Myelopathy: An Underutilized Resource
Dr. Ashleigh Fairfield, LVT, CCRP, VTS (Physical Rehabilitation)

 

11:00am-12:30pm
Discovering the Powerful Connection Between Humans and Animals in the Face of Cancer Diagnosis
Dr.
Victoria Barton, LVT

4:10pm-5:05pm
The Perils of Parasites
Beckie Mossor, RVT


Why Vet Nurse+Tech HiVE?
Our attendees get immersed in experiences relevant to their roles on the veterinary team, make meaningful connections and take advantage of career-advancing content & CE - all while having fun along the way!

 • A rally of and for the people that you never knew you needed
 • Fuel your passion & feel the camaraderie in your community
 • Learn the countless ways that your career path can be navigated
 • Be the voice for the profession as you uplift and empower each other

Veterinary assistants, practice managers, students and even veterinarians join together to elevate and celebrate veterinary nurses + technicians in an engaging and informative way.


Hotel Information

700 W Convention Way, Anaheim, CA 92802, United States