We are evaluating our member benefits and how we deliver them in an efficient and economical manner. To this end, we are not holding an in-person Spring Seminar this year. 

But here is your chance to meet, get the latest updates from NYSAVT, and earn credits in support of your professional development! 
We are pleased to announce that we are offering a:

Mini-Virtual Summer Seminar
Saturday, July 26, 2025
8:00 - 11:30 AM
Via Zoom

Registration:
NYSAVT Members - $75.00
Non-Members - $125.00 

Here’s our schedule for July 26—and details on our offerings that morning:

7:59 a.m.
Waiting Room Opened & Attendees Admitted
  
8:00 – 8:15 a.m. 
Welcome by NYSAVT President Thomas Heckel & Association Updates

8:15 – 9:15 a.m.
Session 1: 
Veterinary Blood Transfusions: The Basics and Beyond
Gain confidence in transfusion medicine with this practical session covering blood products, administration, monitoring, and complication management. Ideal for new and experienced veterinary technicians.

with
Mylissa Fitzpatrick LVT, CVPP, VTS (ECC)
Learning & Development Specialist
Upstate Veterinary Specialties

9:15 – 10:15 a.m.
Session 2:
Neonatal Resuscitation and Dystocia
An introduction to dystocia emergencies, discussing why they occur and the overrepresented breeds, as well as how to manage the patient both medically and surgically. Further focus will be placed on neonatal resuscitation and care of the neonate in the postoperative period including stimulation of neonates, stimulation of breathing, appropriate neonatal agents, and safely reuniting neonates with the surgical patient.

with
Lori Asprea, BS in Vet Tech (LVT), MS in Biomedical Science and Infectious Disease
Professor and Clinical Coordinator
Long Island University - Veterinary Technology Program
Per diem at The Animal Medical Center

10:15 – 11:15 a.m.
Session 3: 
The Art of Giving Feedback That Works: Building Better Veterinary Teams
Giving feedback is more than just correcting mistakes—it’s about building trust, guiding growth, and supporting team success. In this session, we’ll explore practical ways to give and receive feedback (even the hard stuff) that actually works in busy veterinary settings.

with
Kelly Rousseas, LVT, M.Ed 
Adjunct Professor, Veterinary Science Technology at SUNY Delhi
LVT Mentor, Burnt Hills Veterinary Hospital

11:15 – 11:30 a.m.
Closing Comments & Conclusion 

We will cover a lot on this Summer morning—and then you will have the rest of the day for yourself after earning credits and increasing your professional knowledge!

REGISTER TODAY!