SWVS EVENTS
SWVS COFFEE & PASTRIES Start your day off right with
Technician Utilization (Extra Hour of CE) Thursday, 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
complimentary refreshments served at the SWVS Coffee & Pastries on Friday, Saturday and Sunday mornings from 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM. Meet up with colleagues and new friends as you enjoy a hot cup of coffee or tea with pastries before heading to class. The SWVS Coffee & Pastries is located at the Star Tower in the Fort Worth Convention Center.
Veterinary medicine has a documented credentialed veterinary technician shortage; while the supply and demand issue pre-dates the pandemic, the past two years have highlighted long-standing irregularities in veterinary support staffing. Technician attrition has intensified, leading to disruptions in patient care. In response to the Veterinary Nurse Initiative, efforts to de-regulate the practice of veterinary technology at the state level, and increasing attrition, the AVMA and other entities have examined the root causes of technician turnover. The issue is complex, but under-utilization and career dissatisfaction have emerged as central elements. This session will explore recent efforts to clarify the issue(s) of under-utilization, investigate what technicians are seeking when it comes to effective utilization, and do a deep dive into the ways in which technicians can advocate for fuller utilization and how veterinarians can best collaborate with technicians for increased career satisfaction on both sides of the equation. Open to any registered attendee. Featured Speakers: Dr. Stacy Eckman DVM, DABVP (Canine and Feline) Associate Dean for Hospital Operations Texas A&M University Ms. Kelly Foltz BA, CVT, LVT, RVT, VTS (ECC) University of Florida
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ZEN ROOM Friday, Saturday and Sunday Symposium Hours Room 111 A quiet zone for any registered attendee. It is meant to create peace, tranquility, and focus. The type of break we could all use, right? The purpose of having a separate room for this is to provide our attendees an escape and a chance to hang out away from meetings for a bit. No talking, food or drink allowed.
WORSHIP SERVICE Sunday, September 25th 7:00 AM - 7:50 AM Fort Worth Convention Center Room 110AB All SWVS attendees and guests are welcome to begin the day at the Christian Veterinary Mission Ecumenical Worship Service, which is complimentary and open to all. Join us Sunday morning as we worship together to glorify God through His Word and inspirational message. Sponsored by:
MORNING YOGA Friday, September 23rd Saturday, September 24th 6:00 AM - 6:50 AM Omni Hotel Cost: $5. Open to any Registered Attendee
LOUNGE Need a quick break and a snack? Want to learn more about IDEXX? Join them in their lounge located on the 2nd Floor Meeting Room Level. Thursday, September 22nd 2:00 PM - 5:30 PM Friday, September 23rd 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM Saturday, September 24th 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
“BE TRUE TO YOUR SCHOOL”
Saturday is “Be True to Your School” wear your school colors day. Relive your college days by wearing your college team’s colors or apparel. Be sure to watch your favorite college football game in SWVS Central inside the Exhibit Hall.
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