Alabama Veterinary Technician Association

06/15/2026

Are you looking for a summer opportunity? Our Zoetis-Sponsored Summer 2026 Internship is accepting application until June 19th, 11:59 PM (ET)!

Head to the link to apply! https://pawsibilitiesvetmed.com/internship/

06/15/2026

Cases of alpha-gal syndrome are rising across the U.S. Here's what an expert at Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine wants you to know about the tick-borne condition.

Read more: https://now.tufts.edu/2026/05/27/alpha-gal-syndrome-what-we-know-and-dont-know

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06/10/2026

Coastal’s VTP applications are open and closing soon (Aug 1) Apply today!

06/10/2026

https://www.avma.org/blog/free-mentoring-available-veterinary-technicians?utm_source=delivra&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=todays-headlines-blog

Applications are open for a new group of veterinary technicians to receive scholarships for free mentoring, courtesy of the AVMA and other partners.

Applications are open for a new group of veterinary technicians to receive scholarships for free mentoring, courtesy of the AVMA and other partners.

06/06/2026

Register today!

06/06/2026

🍂 October is right around the corner, and so is one of our biggest educational events of the year!

Whether you’re looking to earn 8 hours of CE or sharpen your lifesaving skills in the CPR Wet Lab run by 4 Paws CPR, this conference has something for everyone.

📅 October Conference
🎓 8 Hours of CE
❤️ Hands-On CPR Wet Lab
🤝 Networking with Veterinary Professionals

Register today for early bird pricing!

06/06/2026

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06/04/2026

NEW WORLD SCREWWORM DETECTED ON U.S SOIL!

We need producers need to remain vigilant but not panic. On June 3, 2026, the Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) received confirmation of the detection of New World screwworm (NWS) in Zavala County, Texas in a newborn calf. The best thing that livestock producers and animal owners can do to prevent infestation is to put eyes on their animals as often as possible, remain vigilant by implementing enhanced management practices to avoid creating wounds, and promptly address any wounds. Utilizing external parasite control programs, preventing wounds and acting swiftly is the best prevention.

Current recommendations:
-Avoid procedures such as dehorning, castration or branding.
-If procedures are required utilize parasite control protocols set forth by your veterinary healthcare team.
-Cover wounds and treat then accordingly.
-Monitor cattle daily for wounds, scrapes, and even infected mucous membranes such as the eyes or the nose.
-If NWSW is suspected collect larvae for laboratory confirmation from the deepest part of the wound.