Oklahoma Veterinary Technician Association

04/09/2026

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01/25/2026

Here is the official update regarding pipes bursting and a partial ceiling collapse at Embassy Suites where OKVC will be held this this coming Friday.

OKVC26 update: All systems go! 🎉 Embassy Suites is operating as normal. We can’t wait to see everyone soon!

01/23/2026

🎉 Join Us for the OVTA Annual Meeting at OKVC 2026!

We’re excited to invite you to the OVTA Annual Meeting during OKVC 2026 — and we hope to see you there!

📅 Friday, January 30, 2026
⏰ 4:00–5:00 PM
📍 OKVC 2026

This is a great opportunity to hear updates from OVTA leadership, learn more about what the association has been working on, and see what’s ahead for the coming year. Members will receive the meeting agenda via email early next week, so keep an eye on your inbox!

✨ The Annual Meeting is open to everyone — members and non-members alike. If you’ve ever been curious about OVTA, thinking about getting more involved, or considering joining, this is the perfect chance to stop by, ask questions, and connect with our community.

Come be part of the conversation — we’d love to see you there!

01/23/2026

🎤 Welcome back Bobbie Adams, RVT, CCRP, LPO for another great session!

We’re thrilled to welcome Bobbie back for another presentation at OKVC 2026!

📅 Friday, January 30, 2026
⏰ 3:00–4:00 PM
🎓 Brace Yourself: Veterinary Orthotics & Prosthetics

✨ Attendees will receive an introduction to the biomechanics behind orthotic and prosthetic devices for animals, as well as the common indications and device designs available.

Join us Friday afternoon to continue the conversation and dive deeper into innovative mobility solutions for veterinary patients.

01/23/2026

🎤 Erica Hall Is Back-to-Back at OKVC 2026 — Don’t Miss This Follow-Up Session!

She’s back and keeping the momentum going! We’re thrilled to have Erica return to the stage for a second, back-to-back presentation.

📅 Saturday, January 31, 2026
⏰ 12:30–1:30 PM
🎓 Little Lives on the Line

✨ We will discuss the RECOVER Guidelines on canine and feline neonatal resuscitation. Attendees will understand recommendations based on the unique challenges we face in neonates and their special physiology.

If you’re attending Erica’s first session, this follow-up is the perfect continuation — packed with insight, experience, and practical ECC knowledge you can take straight back to practice.

01/23/2026

🎤 Welcome Bobbie Adams, RVT, CCRP, LPO to OKVC 2026!

We’re excited to welcome Bobbie to OKVC 2026!

📅 Friday, January 30, 2026
⏰ 1:30–2:20 PM
🎓 What and How: Physical Rehabilitation

✨ Attendees will learn the five categories of candidates for physical rehabilitation, and receive an overview on the manual therapies, treatment modalities, therapeutic exercises and assistive devices that can benefit these patient populations.

This session is perfect for anyone interested in expanding their understanding of rehab and improving patient outcomes.

01/23/2026

🎤 Welcoming Kat Yeatman, RVT, LVT Back for Another Session at OKVC 2026!

We’re thrilled to welcome Kat to the OKVC stage for a second presentation!

📅 Saturday, January 31, 2026
⏰ 10:00–10:50 AM
🎓 How Did You Do That? Venipuncture and IVC Sites in Exotic Species

✨ Strategies and sites for venipuncture, IVC placement, and other sample collection methods and clinical pearls.

If you enjoyed Kat’s first session, you won’t want to miss this follow-up packed with hands-on knowledge and technique refinement.

01/23/2026

🎤 Welcome Erica Hall, RVT, VTS (ECC) to OKVC 2026!

We’re excited to welcome Erica to OKVC 2026!

📅 Saturday, January 31, 2026
⏰ 11:30 AM–12:30 PM
🎓 Parvo Puppies: The Comeback Crew

✨ Attendees will learn how to utilize Kirby's Rule of 20 with puppies infected with canine parvovirus enteritis. We will discuss pathophysiology, diagnostics, and aggressive treatment. This lecture will focus on the heavy nursing skills required to get these patients home.

Join us Saturday late morning for a powerful and practical parvo-focused session led by one of our field’s experts!

01/23/2026

🎤 Welcome Dana Call, RVT, VTS (ECC) to OKVC 2026!

Please join us in welcoming Dana to OKVC 2026!

📅 Saturday, January 31, 2026
⏰ 8:00–8:50 AM
🎓 Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza and Enhanced Biosecurity

✨ Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) has spread across North America infecting millions of chickens andturkeys since 2022. More recently, it has been found to infect dairy cattle, domestic cats, other mammalsand humans. This discussion will cover the peripheral species that have been affected by this virus indomestic and wild animals and humans. Enhanced biosecurity practices are key to minimizing the spread of this deadly virus.

Start your Saturday with an important and timely discussion led by an Dana.

01/23/2026

🎤 Welcome Leticia Fanucchi, DVM, PhD, ACVB Resident to OKVC 2026!

We’re excited to welcome Dr. Fanucchi to OKVC 2026!

📅 Friday, January 30, 2026
⏰ 12:30–1:20 PM
🎓 Is it Behavioral, Medical, or Both?

✨ Behavioral and medical conditions are deeply interconnected. Medical issues can manifest as behavior changes. Chronic stress and behavioral problems can worsen or trigger physical disease. Key Insights: Stress affects health.

Please join us in welcoming Dr. Fanucchi to OKVC 2026!

01/23/2026

🎤 Welcome Kat Yeatman, RVT, LVT to OKVC 2026!

We’re excited to welcome Kat to OKVC 2026!

📅 Saturday, January 31, 2026
⏰ 9:00–9:50 AM
🎓 Tiny Doesn’t Have to Be Terrifying! Tips for Small Patient Success

✨ Tips, tricks and strategic reminders that will help you maximize the chances your tiny patients will come through their anesthetic event unscathed.

Be sure to join us Saturday morning to kick off the day with practical tips and confidence-building strategies from Kat!