NAVC highlights upcoming CE events beyond VMX

NAVC is using its media and event channels to keep veterinary professionals engaged between flagship meetings, with a new calendar highlighting near-term education options that range from a free VetFolio webinar on reptilian CPR to role-specific HiVE conferences for support staff. The calendar item in Today’s Veterinary Practice points readers to upcoming NAVC programming, while NAVC’s broader event hub shows a year-round schedule of in-person and online learning, including HiVE South on May 30-31, 2026, in San Antonio, and HiVE East on August 1-2, 2026, near Charlotte. NAVC has also been signaling the scale of its education platform more broadly: it says VMX 2026 drew almost 29,000 attendees, with nearly 600 speakers and 1,300 hours of CE. (todaysveterinarypractice.com)

Why it matters: For veterinary professionals, especially nurses, technicians, and managers, this is a reminder that CE is increasingly being packaged as a continuous, role-targeted offering rather than a once-a-year conference trip. NAVC’s HiVE brand is explicitly built for veterinary nurses/technicians and practice management staff, with RACE-approved sessions spanning clinical, medical, professional, and personal development. That matters in a workforce environment where practices are looking for practical training, retention support, and more flexible ways to build skills across the whole team, not just veterinarians. (navc.com)

What to watch: Watch how NAVC continues to segment programming by role and format in 2026, especially whether HiVE and other smaller-format events become a bigger part of how practices train and retain team members year-round. (navc.com)