NAVC spotlights 2026 CE calendar beyond VMX

NAVC is using its media and education channels to keep the 2026 conference cycle in front of veterinary teams, highlighting a free VetFolio webinar on reptilian CPR and promoting HiVE, its role-specific continuing education series for veterinary nurses, technicians, and practice management staff. Today’s Veterinary Practice positioned the lineup as a practical calendar item for teams planning CE, while NAVC’s own event hub shows a broader 2026 slate that includes SkillShop in Orlando on May 24-28, HiVE South in San Antonio on May 30-31, HiVE East in Charlotte on August 1-2, and VMX 2027 already open for registration. NAVC has also framed VMX 2026, which drew nearly 29,000 attendees, as a springboard into year-round education, digital learning through VetFolio, and future in-person events. (todaysveterinarypractice.com)

Why it matters: For veterinary professionals, especially support staff and practice leaders, the message is less about a single event and more about NAVC’s attempt to create a continuous education pipeline across formats, price points, and job roles. That matters in a workforce environment still defined by staffing shortages, retention pressure, and the push to better utilize credentialed technicians and managers. HiVE’s programming explicitly targets those under-recognized team members, and prior NAVC coverage has tied that model to team productivity, retention, and manageable access to RACE-approved CE. (navc.com)

What to watch: Watch whether NAVC can convert VMX momentum into stronger attendance at its smaller, role-specific 2026 programs, and whether topics like technician utilization, leadership, and accessible CE continue to move to the center of its event strategy. (navc.com)