NAVC spotlights upcoming CE with VetFolio webinar and HiVE

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NAVC is using a simple calendar update to keep its education pipeline visible after VMX 2026, highlighting two near-term offerings: a free VetFolio webinar on reptilian CPR and HiVE Midwest, its in-person continuing education event for veterinary nurses, technicians, practice managers, and other support staff. The calendar item appeared in Today’s Veterinary Practice as part of NAVC’s “Inside NAVC” series, while NAVC’s broader post-VMX messaging ties those programs to a larger strategy of year-round education, workforce support, and role-specific training. NAVC says VMX 2026 drew nearly 30,000 attendees, and its HiVE series is positioned as a more targeted follow-on experience for team members who may not need, or can’t access, a mega-conference format. (todaysveterinarypractice.com)

Why it matters: For veterinary professionals, the story isn’t just that NAVC has more events on the calendar. It’s that one of the profession’s largest education providers is continuing to invest in shorter, narrower, and more role-specific formats, from free online CE through VetFolio to regional HiVE meetings built for support staff. That matters in a workforce environment still shaped by burnout, staffing strain, and uneven access to travel-heavy CE, especially for credentialed technicians and managers who often need practical development opportunities closer to home. NAVC’s own materials describe HiVE as focused on clinical skills, career growth, and personal development, and its impact reporting shows the 2025 HiVE events drew more than 650 professionals combined. (navc.com)

What to watch: Watch whether NAVC keeps expanding these regional and digital formats in 2026, especially as HiVE Midwest is scheduled for March 21-22 in Covington, Kentucky, with additional HiVE events already listed for San Antonio, Charlotte, and a still-to-be-announced western location later this year. (navc.com)