VSPN - Veterinary Support Personnel Network

08/18/2026

Thanks to all who stopped by the VIN booth at WVC Nashville! It was great meeting so many members and I hope everyone liked the unicorn rainbow pens.

08/11/2026

Heading to Nashville this weekend? Stop by and say hi! We have some great new VSPN pens and other swag!

08/10/2026

Free CE!
Join VSPN and Academy of Internal Medicine Veterinary Technicians - AIMVT for this cardiology session on August 16. 2026 at Noon ET. One hour of RACE approved free CE for those that attend the live session.

VSPN/AIMVT Rounds: Left Atrial Rupture: A Tale of Two Tears
Speaker: Kate McLaughlin, BA, CVT, VTS (Cardiology)

https://www.vin.com/vinmembers/rounds?id=13363291&f5=1

07/16/2026

With the heatwave happening in the US right now, members can download VIN's "Pets in Hot Cars" infographics. Feel free to post it on your clinic's social media pages.
Link to inforgraphic in the VSPN Notebook.

07/16/2026

07/08/2026

Preparing for the VTNE doesn't have to be overwhelming. Join VSPN's new 90-minute Q&A session with credentialed veterinary technicians and educators to review key exam topics, strengthen your test-taking strategies, organize your study plan, and get answers to your questions. Bring your study challenges—our instructors are here to help you prepare with confidence.

Please note: This session is designed as a review and Q&A. It does not guarantee exam passage, and in-depth or advanced topics will not be covered.

FREE for VSPN members!
https://www.vin.com/course/13357649

06/29/2026

We will be checking email and applications, but replies to emails may be slightly delayed.
Have a safe 4th of July holiday for our members in the US!

06/29/2026

Great news!

🎉 BIG NEWS FOR CREDENTIALED VETERINARY TECHNICIANS! 🎉

The American Association of Credentialed Veterinary Technicians (AACVT) is excited to announce an upcoming new member benefit: Professional Liability Insurance designed specifically for credentialed veterinary technicians!

AACVT has partnered with Lockton Affinity to provide high-quality, affordable coverage created for veterinary technicians working as independent professionals and providing services in clients' homes.

✔ Coverage designed for credentialed veterinary technicians
✔ Premiums anticipated to be under $500 per year*
✔ Pricing based on hours worked in the field
✔ Peace of mind while providing exceptional patient care

Whether you're already offering in-home services or considering expanding your professional opportunities, this coverage is being developed with your unique needs in mind.

Be among the first to receive updates and launch information by signing up today!

*Estimated annual premium under $500. Actual cost will vary based on coverage selected and hours worked in the field.



https://forms.gle/ZfjESyBH1cVSqhf2A

05/22/2026

The VIN-VSPN office will be closed on Monday, May 25 in observance of the US Memorial Day holiday. The team will still be checking emails and applications, but responses may be slightly delayed. Have a safe holiday!

05/12/2026

The ability to safely sedate or anesthetize a patient for removal of an end-stage eye is essential to their overall quality of life. Join Dr. Pittman to review indications for enucleation procedure, discuss anesthetic risks, and cover ocular locoregional techniques for horses and ruminants. https://www.vin.com/vinmembers/rounds?id=13153253&f5=1