NAVC spotlights upcoming CE for reptile CPR and support staff

NAVC is using its education calendar to keep momentum going after VMX 2026, spotlighting a free VetFolio webinar on reptilian CPR and the next HiVE Midwest meeting for veterinary support staff. Today’s Veterinary Practice framed the lineup as a near-term calendar update, while NAVC’s own event pages show HiVE Midwest is scheduled for March 21–22, 2026, in Covington, Kentucky, with up to 12 hours of RACE-approved CE for veterinary nurses, technicians, practice managers, and support staff. NAVC has also been broadening its education portfolio beyond VMX, including the renamed NAVC SkillShop and role-specific HiVE events. (todaysveterinarypractice.com)

Why it matters: For veterinary professionals, especially team members outside the DVM track, the update is another sign that NAVC is investing in shorter-horizon, role-targeted education rather than relying only on mega-conferences. That matters in a workforce environment where technicians, nurses, and managers are being asked to take on more responsibility, build emergency skills, and stay engaged without leaving practice for a full national meeting. NAVC says HiVE is designed specifically for these roles, and its recent reporting has tied those programs to a broader workforce strategy focused on mentorship, career growth, and support for the full care team. (navc.com)

What to watch: Watch whether NAVC keeps expanding this role-specific model in 2026, with additional HiVE stops already listed for San Antonio in May, Charlotte in August, and a western event later in the year. (navc.com)