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Events
RVT Trailblazers Creating New Paths - A Panel Discussion
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Date: April 27, 2026
Time: 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. MST

Leading Through Practice Ownership - A Panel Discussion
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Date: May 12, 2026
Time: 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. MST

From Employee to Subcontractor: A Practical Guide for RVTs
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Date: May 25, 2026
Time: 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. MST

Fundamental Skills Needed for Middle Management
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Date: June 9, 2026
Time: 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. MST

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Locum Adventures: Congratulations! You’re a business now

Date: June 15, 2026
Time: 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. MST

As part of our "RVTs Blazing the Trail" learning series,  Julie Kerr covers strategies to thrive as a locum RVT in “ Locum Adventures: Congratulations! You’re a business now.”

Are you an RVT considering locuming?  Have you set up your self-employed business and are now looking to the next steps?  Join this webinar for a discussion on strategies to thrive as a locum RVT.  Topics covered will range from the rewards and challenges of locuming, establishing a business mindset, setting rates, negotiating contracts, sales and marketing, to tips and tricks for integration on the hospital floor including communication and more.  This discussion will be threaded with Julie Kerr RVT’s underlying themes of value, empowerment and working to support and grow our profession, ourselves and each other.

This webinar will be recorded.

Date: June 15, 2026
Time: 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. MST

Registration Closes: June 14, 2026

Members: $10.00
Non-Members: $30.00

*Fee changes for 2026:  

Track Series Registration Fees

ABVTA’s Track Series are specialized, multi-session learning experiences designed to support deeper skill development and focused professional growth.

To help sustain these programs, a small registration fee applies to Track Series events for both members and non-members, whether attending live or accessing on-demand recordings.

This contribution helps offset program costs and allows ABVTA to continue offering high-quality speakers, meaningful content, and engaging continuing professional development for our community. All other ABVTA webinars continue to be complimentary for members. We appreciate your understanding and support.


Speaker:

Julie Kerr, RVT

Julie Kerr is a Registered Veterinary Technologist - graduating in 2012 from SIAST in Saskatoon SK. She has worked primarily in remote general practice, and has been providing locum coverage through her company Julie Kerr RVT since early 2021 from her home base in Whitehorse, Yukon. Julie is registered with BCVTA and ABVTA; she travels from the Yukon to provide contract services. Her articles have been published with Today’s Veterinary Nurse and dvm360; she has spoken of locuming via podcast with the Veterinary Business Success Show, live at conferences with BCVTA and SAVTA and via live webinars with Communivet and the ABVTA Training Zone series.


The"RVTs Blazing the Trail" learning track is proudly supported by WDDC, our Professional Development Partner


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