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CE on a tech budget

No CE stipend? Same. Here's every tech price we could find on an official page, cheapest first, plus free CE that says techs qualify and real programs that knock the cost down.

Cheapest five right now

  1. CVMA Spring Seminar 2027 (combined with Large Animal Medicine Seminar): $235 tech (CVMA member, early (to Feb 14, 2027); non-member $280)
  2. VMX 2027: $250 tech (early bird; one per-person rate for all attendees; students free)
  3. UC Davis Veterinary Specialty Symposium - AggieVET Southern California: $349 tech (standard in-person RVT/VA rate; virtual $199)
  4. WVC Vegas 2027: $349 tech (current tier; students and active military free)
  5. VetLectures Bend, Oregon 2027: $389 tech (tech rate posted by VetLectures)

Registration only; travel and lodging are extra. Prices come from each organizer's page. If a listing says "Tech price not posted", we couldn't find one, so we don't guess.

Tech-priced conferences and CE trips, cheapest first

NationalLabsVirtual
RACE-approved

VMX 2027

The largest lineup of the year: 1,200+ CE hours, workshops and masterclasses for the whole team in Orlando.

January 16–20, 2027Orlando, FL
1,200+ offered (per NAVC)from $250DVM

Tech: $250 early bird; one per-person rate for all attendees; students free

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RegionalLabs
RACE approval expected

WVC Vegas 2027

The West's biggest lineup: hundreds of CE hours across nearly every specialty, plus hands-on labs, on the Strip.

Feb 28 – Mar 3, 2027Las Vegas, NV
hundreds offeredfrom $549DVM

Tech: $349 current tier; students and active military free

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RACE status unverified

VetLectures Bend, Oregon 2027

Bend's breweries, river floats and Cascade trails, around 12 hours of CE in late-spring daylight.

VetLectures

May 21–23, 2027Bend Newberry Hotel by Hilton, Bend, Oregon

12 h CE; hiking, river floats, craft breweries

12 CE hrsDVM $489 / tech $389

Tech: $389 tech rate posted by VetLectures

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lecture (half-day sessions) · checked October 16, 2026

RACE status unverified

VetLectures Moab (Arches & Canyonlands) 2027

Arches and Canyonlands frame Moab; evening talks leave long days for hiking and biking.

VetLectures

October 14–17, 2027Moab Valley Inn Conference Center, Moab, Utah

Talks start 4-7pm Thursday; Arches & Canyonlands NPs

15 CE hrsDVM $559 / tech $429

Tech: $429 tech rate posted by VetLectures

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lecture (half-day sessions) · checked October 16, 2026

RACE status unverifiedSold out

VetTechLife CE on the Sea Alaska 2027

Vet techs sail Alaska's Inside Passage from Vancouver, with VTS-level speakers between glaciers and fjords.

Vet Tech Life

June 6–13, 2027Serenade of the Seas, Vancouver round trip

VTS-level vet tech speakers

14 CE hrs$500 early bird (CE); SOLD OUT

Tech: $500 early-bird CE fee (tech-focused trip); sold out

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lecture (choose 14 of 28 hrs) · checked October 14, 2026

RegionalLabsVirtual
RACE status unverified

Pacific Veterinary Conference (PacVet) 2027

PacVet's 20th year: medicine, surgery and ECC tracks plus labs, near San Diego's beaches.

June 3–6, 2027San Diego, CA
TBAfrom $625DVM

Tech: $505 early bird, full 4 days (RVT/CVT/LVT)

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RACE status unverified

VetVacation CE Acadia NP / Bar Harbor 2027

Acadia's granite coast and Cadillac Mountain sit beside Bar Harbor; 15 hours of dermatology and dentistry.

VetVacation CE

September 13–15, 2027Bar Harbor, ME (Acadia NP)

Dermatology and Dentistry

15 CE hrs$995 super saver / $1,095

Tech: $920 super saver rate minus $75 with code TECH75 (techs and support staff)

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lecture (also streamed as a live online conference) · checked October 15, 2026

RACE status unverified

VetVacation CE Aruba 2027

Aruba sits below the hurricane belt, and Eagle Beach is its broad, soft-sand jewel; 15 ECC hours.

VetVacation CE

September 4–6, 2027Embassy Suites Aruba (Eagle Beach), Aruba

Emergency Critical Care

15 CE hrs$995 super saver / $1,095

Tech: $920 super saver rate minus $75 with code TECH75 (techs and support staff)

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lecture (also streamed as a live online conference) · checked October 15, 2026

RACE status unverified

VetVacation CE Bahamas Atlantis 2027

Atlantis on Paradise Island, with Nassau next door; 15 hours of internal medicine and oncology.

VetVacation CE

February 3–5, 2027Atlantis Paradise Island, Bahamas

Internal Medicine and Oncology

15 CE hrs$995 super saver / $1,095

Tech: $920 super saver rate minus $75 with code TECH75 (techs and support staff)

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lecture (also streamed as a live online conference) · checked October 15, 2026

RACE status unverified

VetVacation CE Breckenridge 2027

Breckenridge's historic Main Street meets big-mountain skiing; anesthesia and ECC fill 15 hours.

VetVacation CE

March 1–4, 2027Village at Breckenridge, CO

Veterinary Anesthesia and Emergency Critical Care

15 CE hrs$995 super saver / $1,095

Tech: $920 super saver rate minus $75 with code TECH75 (techs and support staff)

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lecture (also streamed as a live online conference) · checked October 15, 2026

RACE status unverified

VetVacation CE Cocoa Beach / Kennedy Space Center 2027

Watch for a launch at Kennedy Space Center, then surf Cocoa Beach, around 15 hours on Florida's Space Coast.

VetVacation CE

November 10–12, 2027Cocoa Beach, FL

Topics TBA (speakers not yet posted)

15 CE hrs$995 super saver / $1,095

Tech: $920 super saver rate minus $75 with code TECH75 (techs and support staff)

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lecture (also streamed as a live online conference) · checked October 15, 2026

RACE status unverified

VetVacation CE Denver 2027: Emergency & Critical Care

ECC in Denver, with the Front Range and Red Rocks Amphitheatre an easy drive away.

VetVacation CE

May 13–15, 2027Denver, CO

Emergency Critical Care

15 CE hrs$995 super saver / $1,095

Tech: $920 super saver rate minus $75 with code TECH75 (techs and support staff)

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lecture (also streamed as a live online conference) · checked October 15, 2026

RACE status unverified

VetVacation CE Denver 2027: Exotic Pet Medicine

Exotic pet medicine in Denver, gateway to the Rockies, with Red Rocks and mountain day trips close by.

VetVacation CE

May 10–12, 2027Denver, CO

Exotic Pet Medicine

15 CE hrs$995 super saver / $1,095

Tech: $920 super saver rate minus $75 with code TECH75 (techs and support staff)

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lecture (also streamed as a live online conference) · checked October 15, 2026

RACE status unverified

VetVacation CE Glacier NP / Whitefish 2027

Glacier National Park's Going-to-the-Sun Road is near Whitefish; oncology and anesthesia fill the mornings.

VetVacation CE

June 10–12, 2027Whitefish, MT (Glacier NP)

Oncology and Anesthesia

15 CE hrs$995 super saver / $1,095

Tech: $920 super saver rate minus $75 with code TECH75 (techs and support staff)

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lecture (also streamed as a live online conference) · checked October 15, 2026

RACE status unverified

VetVacation CE Grand Cayman 2027

Grand Cayman's Seven Mile Beach and Stingray City, with 15 hours of nutrition and dermatology.

VetVacation CE

October 11–13, 2027Grand Cayman

Nutrition and Dermatology

15 CE hrs$995 super saver / $1,095

Tech: $920 super saver rate minus $75 with code TECH75 (techs and support staff)

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lecture (also streamed as a live online conference) · checked October 15, 2026

RACE status unverified

VetVacation CE Hawks Cay, Florida Keys 2027

Duck Key sits mid-way down the Florida Keys, all turquoise shallows; Hawks Cay hosts medicine and behavior CE.

VetVacation CE

February 15–17, 2027Hawks Cay Resort, Duck Key, FL

Internal Medicine and Behavior

15 CE hrs$995 super saver / $1,095

Tech: $920 super saver rate minus $75 with code TECH75 (techs and support staff)

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lecture (also streamed as a live online conference) · checked October 15, 2026

RACE status unverified

VetVacation CE Islamorada (Cheeca Lodge) 2027

Islamorada calls itself the sportfishing capital of the world; Cheeca Lodge hosts 15 hours of neurology and geriatrics.

VetVacation CE

December 6–8, 2027Cheeca Lodge, Islamorada, FL

Neurology, Geriatrics and End of Life

15 CE hrs$995 super saver / $1,095

Tech: $920 super saver rate minus $75 with code TECH75 (techs and support staff)

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lecture (also streamed as a live online conference) · checked October 15, 2026

RACE status unverified

VetVacation CE Lake Tahoe 2027

Lake Tahoe's famously clear alpine water surrounds 15 hours of neurology and internal medicine.

VetVacation CE

August 25–27, 2027Lake Tahoe, CA

Neurology and Internal Medicine

15 CE hrs$995 super saver / $1,095

Tech: $920 super saver rate minus $75 with code TECH75 (techs and support staff)

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lecture (also streamed as a live online conference) · checked October 15, 2026

RACE status unverified

VetVacation CE Moab / Arches 2027

Arches holds over 2,000 natural stone arches, minutes from Moab; 15 hours of IM and emergency care.

VetVacation CE

October 21–23, 2027Moab, UT (Arches NP)

Internal Medicine/Emergency Critical Care

15 CE hrs$995 super saver / $1,095

Tech: $920 super saver rate minus $75 with code TECH75 (techs and support staff)

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lecture (also streamed as a live online conference) · checked October 15, 2026

RACE status unverified

VetVacation CE Napa Valley 2027

Napa Valley's vineyards and wine-country towns wrap around 15 hours of emergency and critical care.

VetVacation CE

October 5–7, 2027Napa Valley, CA

Emergency Critical Care

15 CE hrs$995 super saver / $1,095

Tech: $920 super saver rate minus $75 with code TECH75 (techs and support staff)

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lecture (also streamed as a live online conference) · checked October 15, 2026

RACE status unverified

VetVacation CE Palm Springs / Joshua Tree 2027

Joshua Tree's desert boulders and Palm Springs' mid-century charm; 15 hours of emergency and critical care.

VetVacation CE

March 25–27, 2027Palm Springs, CA (Joshua Tree NP)

Emergency Critical Care

15 CE hrs$995 super saver / $1,095

Tech: $920 super saver rate minus $75 with code TECH75 (techs and support staff)

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lecture (also streamed as a live online conference) · checked October 15, 2026

RACE status unverified

VetVacation CE Punta Cana (all-inclusive) 2027

Punta Cana's long Caribbean coastline and an all-inclusive base for 15 hours of medicine and surgery.

VetVacation CE

April 15–17, 2027Punta Cana, Dominican Republic (all-inclusive)

Internal Medicine and Surgery

15 CE hrs$995 super saver / $1,095

Tech: $920 super saver rate minus $75 with code TECH75 (techs and support staff)

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lecture (also streamed as a live online conference) · checked October 15, 2026

RACE status unverified

VetVacation CE San Francisco 2027

Golden Gate views, cable cars and sourdough between 15 hours of ECC and cardiology in San Francisco.

VetVacation CE

September 27–29, 2027San Francisco, CA

Emergency Critical Care and Cardiology

15 CE hrs$995 super saver / $1,095

Tech: $920 super saver rate minus $75 with code TECH75 (techs and support staff)

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lecture (also streamed as a live online conference) · checked October 15, 2026

RACE status unverified

VetVacation CE San Juan, Puerto Rico 2027

Old San Juan's blue cobblestones and El Morro fortress, with ophthalmology and feline medicine.

VetVacation CE

January 21–23, 2027San Juan, PR

Ophthalmology and Feline Medicine

15 CE hrs$995 super saver / $1,095

Tech: $920 super saver rate minus $75 with code TECH75 (techs and support staff)

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lecture (also streamed as a live online conference) · checked October 15, 2026

RACE status unverified

VetVacation CE Savannah 2027

Savannah's live-oak squares and Spanish moss frame 15 hours of behavior and internal medicine.

VetVacation CE

April 7–9, 2027Savannah, GA

Behavior and Internal Medicine

15 CE hrs$995 super saver / $1,095

Tech: $920 super saver rate minus $75 with code TECH75 (techs and support staff)

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lecture (also streamed as a live online conference) · checked October 15, 2026

RACE status unverified

VetVacation CE Sedona 2027

Sedona's red-rock buttes and trails glow at sunset; 15 hours of surgery and ophthalmology.

VetVacation CE

May 24–26, 2027Sedona, AZ

Surgery and Ophthalmology

15 CE hrs$995 super saver / $1,095

Tech: $920 super saver rate minus $75 with code TECH75 (techs and support staff)

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lecture (also streamed as a live online conference) · checked October 15, 2026

RACE status unverified

VetVacation CE St. Thomas USVI 2027

St. Thomas's Magens Bay and duty-free Charlotte Amalie, around ophthalmology and internal medicine CE.

VetVacation CE

November 3–5, 2027St. Thomas, USVI

Ophthalmology and Internal Medicine

15 CE hrs$995 super saver / $1,095

Tech: $920 super saver rate minus $75 with code TECH75 (techs and support staff)

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lecture (also streamed as a live online conference) · checked October 15, 2026

RACE status unverified

VetVacation CE Vail 2027

Vail's alpine village and endless trails pair with 15 hours of sports medicine, rehab and orthopedics.

VetVacation CE

August 12–14, 2027Vail, CO

Sports Medicine/Rehabilitation and Osteoarthritis Management

15 CE hrs$995 super saver / $1,095

Tech: $920 super saver rate minus $75 with code TECH75 (techs and support staff)

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lecture (also streamed as a live online conference) · checked October 15, 2026

RACE status unverified

VetVacation CE Yellowstone 2027

West Yellowstone puts Old Faithful and the park's geysers at the door; dentistry and pain management in session.

VetVacation CE

June 24–26, 2027West Yellowstone, MT

Dentistry, Anesthesia and Pain Management

15 CE hrs$995 super saver / $1,095

Tech: $920 super saver rate minus $75 with code TECH75 (techs and support staff)

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lecture (also streamed as a live online conference) · checked October 15, 2026

RACE status unverified

VetVacation CE Islamorada (Cheeca Lodge) 2026

Islamorada's backcountry flats and Cheeca Lodge's pier host 15 hours of emergency and critical care.

VetVacation CE

December 7–9, 2026Cheeca Lodge, Islamorada, FL

Emergency Critical Care

15 CE hrs$1,045

Tech: $970 minus $75 with code TECH75 (techs and support staff)

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lecture (also streamed as a live online conference) · checked October 15, 2026

RACE status unverified

VetVacation CE St. Thomas USVI 2026

Magens Bay, Charlotte Amalie and an easy ferry to St. John, around nutrition and internal medicine.

VetVacation CE

November 4–6, 2026St. Thomas, USVI

Nutrition and Internal Medicine

15 CE hrs$1,045

Tech: $970 minus $75 with code TECH75 (techs and support staff)

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lecture (also streamed as a live online conference) · checked October 15, 2026

RACE status unverified

VetVacation CE Kauai 2027

Kauai's beaches, Waimea Canyon and the Na Pali coast, with internal medicine and cardiology in Lihue.

VetVacation CE

July 22–24, 2027Royal Sonesta Kauai, Lihue, HI

Veterinary Internal Medicine and Cardiology

15 CE hrs$1,095 super saver / $1,195

Tech: $1,020 super saver rate minus $75 with code TECH75 (techs and support staff)

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lecture (also streamed as a live online conference) · checked October 15, 2026

RACE-approved source

IVS Palm Springs, CA: Managing Common Abdominal Problems in Practice Today

Palm Springs' desert mountains and golf country, with 16 hours of abdominal problems.

International Veterinary Seminars (IVS)

March 5–7, 2027Westin Rancho Mirage Resort & Spa, Palm Springs, CA

Managing Common Abdominal Problems in Practice Today

16 CE hrs$1,155 seminar registration (vet techs $80 off)

Tech: $1,075 IVS lists $80 off for vet techs

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lecture (half days) · checked October 15, 2026

RACE-approved source

The First 24 Hours: Medical & Surgical Management (Bonaire)

Bonaire's protected marine park rings the whole island; afternoon lectures leave your mornings free. 16 hours of ECC and surgery.

International Veterinary Seminars (IVS)

February 6–13, 2027 (lectures Feb 8-9, 11-12, 2:30-6:30pm; Feb 10 free)Delfins Beach Resort, Bonaire

ECC + surgery: Tim Hackett DVM DACVECC (Cornell), Catriona MacPhail DACVS (CSU). Page does not mention diving.

16 CE hrs$1,155 early bird (ends December 30, 2026), then $1,175 / $1,195 (vet techs $80 off); IVS 20% resort discount

Tech: $1,075 early bird; IVS lists $80 off for vet techs

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lecture (case-based) · checked October 15, 2026

RACE-approved source

IVS Monterey, CA: Managing Common Medical Problems in Practice Today

Monterey Bay's sea otters, aquarium and Cannery Row, with 16 hours of common medical problems.

International Veterinary Seminars (IVS)

May 14–16, 2027Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa, Monterey, CA

Managing Common Medical Problems in Practice Today

16 CE hrs$1,165 seminar registration (vet techs $80 off)

Tech: $1,085 IVS lists $80 off for vet techs

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lecture (half days) · checked October 15, 2026

RACE-approved source

IVS New Orleans, LA: Practical Update on Medical Problems

New Orleans' jazz, food and French Quarter, a streetcar ride from 16 hours of medical updates.

International Veterinary Seminars (IVS)

Apr 30 – May 2, 2027New Orleans Renaissance Arts Warehouse District Hotel, New Orleans, LA

Practical Update on Medical Problems

16 CE hrs$1,165 seminar registration (vet techs $80 off)

Tech: $1,085 IVS lists $80 off for vet techs

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lecture (half days) · checked October 15, 2026

RACE-approved source

IVS Savannah, GA: Feline One Medicine: Where Feline Behavior, Pain, and Orthopedic Disease Meet

Savannah's historic district hosts a One Medicine program on feline behavior and health.

International Veterinary Seminars (IVS)

April 2–4, 2027The Desoto Savannah Hotel, Savannah, GA

Feline One Medicine: Where Feline Behavior, Pain, and Orthopedic Disease Meet

16 CE hrs$1,165 seminar registration (vet techs $80 off)

Tech: $1,085 IVS lists $80 off for vet techs

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lecture (half days) · checked October 15, 2026

RACE-approved source

IVS Hilton Head Island, SC: Update on the Medical and Surgical Management of Gastrointestinal Diseases

Hilton Head's beaches and bike paths, with 16 hours of medical and surgical updates.

International Veterinary Seminars (IVS)

June 21–23, 2027Omni Hilton Head Oceanfront Resort, Hilton Head Island, SC

Update on the Medical and Surgical Management of Gastrointestinal Diseases

16 CE hrs$1,195 seminar registration (vet techs $80 off)

Tech: $1,115 IVS lists $80 off for vet techs

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lecture (half days) · checked October 15, 2026

RACE-approved source

IVS Jekyll Island, GA: Managing Common Medical Problems in Practice Today

Jekyll Island's Driftwood Beach and historic club district host 16 hours of common medical problems.

International Veterinary Seminars (IVS)

October 23–25, 2026Jekyll Island Club Resort, Jekyll Island, GA

Managing Common Medical Problems in Practice Today

16 CE hrs$1,195 seminar registration (vet techs $80 off); Only 2 Spots Left

Tech: $1,115 IVS lists $80 off for vet techs

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lecture (half days) · checked October 16, 2026

RACE-approved source

IVS Mystic, CT: Managing Common Clinical Problems: Medicine & Neurology

Mystic Seaport's tall ships and New England coast, with 16 hours of medicine and neurology.

International Veterinary Seminars (IVS)

July 23–25, 2027Mystic Marriott Hotel and Spa, Mystic, CT

Managing Common Clinical Problems: Medicine & Neurology

16 CE hrs$1,195 seminar registration (vet techs $80 off)

Tech: $1,115 IVS lists $80 off for vet techs

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lecture (half days) · checked October 15, 2026

RACE-approved source

IVS Royal Palms Resort, Scottsdale AZ: Initial Management of Common Clinical Problems

Scottsdale's Sonoran desert and Camelback Mountain views, with 16 hours of initial management CE.

International Veterinary Seminars (IVS)

February 5–7, 2027Royal Palms Resort & Spa, Royal Palms Resort, Scottsdale AZ

Initial Management of Common Clinical Problems

16 CE hrs$1,195 seminar registration (vet techs $80 off)

Tech: $1,115 IVS lists $80 off for vet techs

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lecture (half days) · checked October 15, 2026

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IVS Santa Fe, NM: What's New in Dermatology for the General Practitioner

Santa Fe's adobe plazas, art galleries and high-desert light, with 16 hours of dermatology.

International Veterinary Seminars (IVS)

May 21–23, 2027La Posada de Santa Fe, Santa Fe, NM

What's New in Dermatology for the General Practitioner

16 CE hrs$1,195 seminar registration (vet techs $80 off)

Tech: $1,115 IVS lists $80 off for vet techs

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lecture (half days) · checked October 15, 2026

RACE status unverified

VetBolus Grenada 2026

Grenada, the Spice Isle, at St. George's University, with an opening reception on Belford Beach.

VetBolus

November 5–7, 2026St. George's University, Grenada

Caribbean veterinary CE for vets and techs

15 CE hrs$1,125 per attendee

Tech: $1,125 one rate per attendee, vets and techs

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lecture (mornings; afternoons free) · checked October 15, 2026

RACE status unverified

VetBolus Hawaii 2027

Hapuna is one of the Big Island's finest white-sand beaches; 15 ECC hours and a closing luau.

VetBolus

April 28–30, 2027Westin Hapuna Beach Resort, Big Island, HI

ECC (Katie Mauro DACVECC) + IM (Megan McClosky DACVIM)

15 CE hrs$1,125 to January 31, 2027, then $1,195; rooms $465/night

Tech: $1,125 one rate for vets and techs, through Jan 31, 2027

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lecture (mornings) · checked October 15, 2026

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IVS Cabo San Lucas, Mexico: Managing Common Gastrointestinal Problems in Practice

Cabo's El Arco and the meeting of the Pacific and Sea of Cortez, with 16 GI hours.

International Veterinary Seminars (IVS)

December 3–5, 2026Hacienda Del Mar Resort, Cabo San Lucas, Mexico

Managing Common Gastrointestinal Problems in Practice

16 CE hrs$1,215 seminar registration (vet techs $80 off)

Tech: $1,135 IVS lists $80 off for vet techs

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lecture (half days) · checked October 15, 2026

RACE-approved source

IVS Jackson Hole, WY: How I Manage Common Clinical Problems in Practice

Teton peaks and Jackson Hole's wildlife, with 16 hours of how-I-manage clinical problems.

International Veterinary Seminars (IVS)

September 10–12, 2027Teton Mountain Lodge and Spa, Jackson Hole, WY

How I Manage Common Clinical Problems in Practice

16 CE hrs$1,215 seminar registration (vet techs $80 off)

Tech: $1,135 IVS lists $80 off for vet techs

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lecture (half days) · checked October 15, 2026

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IVS Sedona, AZ: Managing Common Cardio-Respiratory Problems in Practice Today

Sedona's red rocks and vortex trails, with 16 hours of cardio-respiratory problems.

International Veterinary Seminars (IVS)

September 24–26, 2027Hilton Sedona Resort & Spa, Sedona, AZ

Managing Common Cardio-Respiratory Problems in Practice Today

16 CE hrs$1,215 seminar registration (vet techs $80 off)

Tech: $1,135 IVS lists $80 off for vet techs

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lecture (half days) · checked October 15, 2026

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IVS Bar Harbor, ME: Clinical Management of Urinary Disorders in Dogs and Cats: It Is as Easy as Peeing in Bed!

Bar Harbor is the gateway to Acadia's rocky coast; 16 hours of urinary disorders at the harbor.

International Veterinary Seminars (IVS)

October 16–18, 2026Harborside Hotel, Bar Harbor, ME

Clinical Management of Urinary Disorders in Dogs and Cats: It Is as Easy as Peeing in Bed!

16 CE hrs$1,235 seminar registration (vet techs $80 off)

Tech: $1,155 IVS lists $80 off for vet techs

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lecture (half days) · checked October 15, 2026

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IVS Bar Harbor, ME: Let's Refresh Your Neurology and Ophthalmology Knowledge

Bar Harbor and Acadia's coast, with 16 hours refreshing neurology and ophthalmology.

International Veterinary Seminars (IVS)

September 17–19, 2027Harborside Hotel, Spa & Marina, Bar Harbor, ME

Let's Refresh Your Neurology and Ophthalmology Knowledge

16 CE hrs$1,235 seminar registration (vet techs $80 off)

Tech: $1,155 IVS lists $80 off for vet techs

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lecture (half days) · checked October 15, 2026

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IVS Duck on the Outer Banks, NC: Initial Management of Common Urgent and Emergent Clinical Problems

Outer Banks dunes and Wright Brothers history, with 16 hours of urgent and emergent care.

International Veterinary Seminars (IVS)

October 1–3, 2027Sanderling Resort & Spa, Duck on the Outer Banks, NC

Initial Management of Common Urgent and Emergent Clinical Problems

16 CE hrs$1,235 seminar registration (vet techs $80 off)

Tech: $1,155 IVS lists $80 off for vet techs

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lecture (half days) · checked October 15, 2026

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IVS Key West, FL: One Medicine: Where Animal Behavior, Lameness, and Pain Management Meet

Key West's sunsets at Mallory Square and a One Medicine program linking behavior and lameness.

International Veterinary Seminars (IVS)

November 9–11, 2026Casa Marina Resort, Key West, FL

One Medicine: Where Animal Behavior, Lameness, and Pain Management Meet

16 CE hrs$1,235 seminar registration (vet techs $80 off)

Tech: $1,155 IVS lists $80 off for vet techs

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lecture (half days) · checked October 17, 2026

RACE-approved source

IVS Turks & Caicos: Managing Common Clinical Problems: Medicine & Neurology

Grace Bay's powdery sand and Turks & Caicos' reefs, with 16 hours of medicine and neurology.

International Veterinary Seminars (IVS)

April 22–24, 2027The Sands at Grace Bay Resort, Turks & Caicos

Managing Common Clinical Problems: Medicine & Neurology

16 CE hrs$1,235 seminar registration (vet techs $80 off)

Tech: $1,155 IVS lists $80 off for vet techs

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lecture (half days) · checked October 15, 2026

RACE-approved source

IVS Savannah, GA: Frenchies & Friends: Managing the Brachycephalic Patient

Savannah's oak-shaded squares meet 16 hours on brachycephalic dogs, Frenchies included.

International Veterinary Seminars (IVS)

November 6–8, 2026Hyatt Regency Savannah, Savannah, GA

Frenchies & Friends: Managing the Brachycephalic Patient

16 CE hrs$1,255 seminar registration (vet techs $80 off); Only 10 Spots Left

Tech: $1,175 IVS lists $80 off for vet techs

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lecture (half days) · checked October 15, 2026

RACE-approved sourceSold out

IVS Turks & Caicos: Managing Common Clinical Problems in Practice Today

Grace Bay's turquoise water and Turks & Caicos' barrier reef, with 16 hours of clinical problems.

International Veterinary Seminars (IVS)

December 7–9, 2026The Sands at Grace Bay, Turks & Caicos

Managing Common Clinical Problems in Practice Today

16 CE hrs$1,255 seminar registration (vet techs $80 off); Sold Out

Tech: $1,175 IVS lists $80 off for vet techs

Plan this trip

lecture (half days) · checked October 15, 2026

RACE-approved source

IVS Bahamas: Frenchies & friends- managing the brachycephalic patient

Paradise Island's Atlantis hosts 18 hours on Frenchies and other brachycephalic breeds.

International Veterinary Seminars (IVS)

November 11–14, 2027Atlantis Paradise Island Bahamas, Bahamas

Frenchies & friends- managing the brachycephalic patient

18 CE hrs$1,275 seminar registration (vet techs $80 off)

Tech: $1,195 IVS lists $80 off for vet techs

Plan this trip

lecture (half days) · checked October 15, 2026

RACE-approved source

IVS Grand Cayman: "Eye-Opening" Emergency Critical Care from the Trenches

Seven Mile Beach in Grand Cayman, with 18 hours of eye-opening emergency and critical care.

International Veterinary Seminars (IVS)

December 6–9, 2027Grand Cayman Marriott Resort, Grand Cayman

"Eye-Opening" Emergency Critical Care from the Trenches

18 CE hrs$1,275 seminar registration (vet techs $80 off)

Tech: $1,195 IVS lists $80 off for vet techs

Plan this trip

lecture (half days) · checked October 15, 2026

RACE-approved source

IVS Turks & Caicos: Managing Common Gastrointestinal Problems in Practice Today

Grace Bay's turquoise water, with 16 hours of common GI problems in Turks & Caicos.

International Veterinary Seminars (IVS)

December 2–4, 2027The Sands at Grace Bay Resort, Turks & Caicos

Managing Common Gastrointestinal Problems in Practice Today

16 CE hrs$1,275 seminar registration (vet techs $80 off)

Tech: $1,195 IVS lists $80 off for vet techs

Plan this trip

lecture (half days) · checked October 15, 2026

Also in Europe with a nurse/tech discount: EUVetCE Seville 2027 (EUR 1060), EUVetCE Prague 2027 (EUR 1060).

What is RACE? How we label approval

RACE is the AAVSB's Registry of Approved Continuing Education, which reviews and approves veterinary CE programs and providers. The AAVSB lists all 50 states and DC as accepting RACE-approved CE, though many states cap online or self-study hours. We show RACE-approved only when the official page shows a RACE program or tracking number, the provider's RACE-approved provider number, or the AAVSB confirms it, and we link that source. A generic "RACE approved" line without a number doesn't count. Everything else says RACE status unverified, which means we couldn't confirm it, not that it isn't approved. Check the AAVSB RACE site or the provider before counting it.

Free live CE that says techs qualify

Only listings where the provider's page says techs can earn the CE. Many other free webinars are open to the whole team; check the provider.

FreeLiveRACE-approvedTech-eligible
VETgirl

Susceptible, Intermediate, Resistant... Now What?: What the MIC Really Means

November 8, 2026 · 8:00-9:00 PM ET1 hr · live webinarFree (sponsored by Antech); free VETgirl Basic or ELITE Trial account required

RACE # as displayed on page (appears to be a sponsor-series number; duplicates across webinars). Add license number to profile for RACE reporting. Watching the recording later = self-study in CA.

RACE # (as posted) 1335753 · Verified October 15, 2026Source
FreeLiveRACE-approvedTech-eligible
VETgirl

Ventilation/Perfusion (V/Q) Physiology in Canine and Feline Patients (vet tech series)

November 9, 2026 · 8:00-9:00 PM ET1 hr · live webinarFree (sponsored by VCA); free VETgirl Basic or ELITE Trial account required

RACE # as displayed on page (appears to be a sponsor-series number; duplicates across webinars). Add license number to profile for RACE reporting. Watching the recording later = self-study in CA.

RACE # (as posted) 1390399 · Verified October 15, 2026Source
FreeLiveRACE-approvedTech-eligible
VETgirl

Practical Management of Canine Cushing's Disease: An Internist's Perspective

November 18, 2026 · 9:00-10:00 PM ET1 hr · live webinarFree (sponsored by Banfield Pet Hospital); free VETgirl Basic or ELITE Trial account required

RACE # as displayed on page (appears to be a sponsor-series number; duplicates across webinars). Add license number to profile for RACE reporting. Watching the recording later = self-study in CA.

RACE # (as posted) 1368550 · Verified October 15, 2026Source
FreeLiveRACE-approvedTech-eligible
VETgirl

The Catastrophe: How to Diagnose and Manage Unusual Feline Derm Cases

November 24, 2026 · 8:00-9:00 PM ET1 hr · live webinarFree (sponsored by Blue Buffalo); free VETgirl Basic or ELITE Trial account required

RACE # as displayed on page (appears to be a sponsor-series number; duplicates across webinars). Add license number to profile for RACE reporting. Watching the recording later = self-study in CA.

RACE # (as posted) 1356486 · Verified October 15, 2026Source
FreeLiveRACE-approvedTech-eligible
VETgirl

From Litter to Lab: Smarter Cat Fecal Screening

December 2, 2026 · 8:00-9:00 PM ET1 hr · live webinarFree (sponsored by Antech); free VETgirl Basic or ELITE Trial account required

RACE # as displayed on page (appears to be a sponsor-series number; duplicates across webinars). Add license number to profile for RACE reporting. Watching the recording later = self-study in CA.

RACE # (as posted) 1335753 · Verified October 15, 2026Source
FreeLiveRACE-approvedTech-eligible
VETgirl

Don't Be Chicken About Treating Food Allergies

December 10, 2026 · 8:00-9:00 PM ET1 hr · live webinarFree (sponsored by Blue Buffalo); free VETgirl Basic or ELITE Trial account required

RACE # as displayed on page (appears to be a sponsor-series number; duplicates across webinars). Add license number to profile for RACE reporting. Watching the recording later = self-study in CA.

RACE # (as posted) 1356486 · Verified October 15, 2026Source
FreeLiveRACE-approvedTech-eligible
VETgirl

From Murmur to Management: Interpreting ECGs and Cardiac Disease in Dogs and Cats

December 13, 2026 · 8:00-9:00 PM ET1 hr · live webinarFree (sponsored by Banfield Pet Hospital); free VETgirl Basic or ELITE Trial account required

RACE # as displayed on page (appears to be a sponsor-series number; duplicates across webinars). Add license number to profile for RACE reporting. Watching the recording later = self-study in CA.

RACE # (as posted) 1368550 · Verified October 15, 2026Source

Tech-friendly online, any time

Free on-demand courses whose provider says techs qualify. Check your state's limit on recorded hours first.

FreeSelf-studyRACE-approvedTech-eligible
VETgirl

Recording: Low-Fat Diets, High-Stakes Medicine

On demand1 hr · on-demand recordingFree (sponsored by Royal Canin; page says 'FREE to all'); free VETgirl Basic or ELITE Trial account sign-in required

Recording of the October 8, 2026 webinar. RACE # as displayed on page (sponsor-series number; shared across webinars). Non-members without an account see a $50 'Buy Now' option.

RACE # (as posted) 1389892 · Verified October 15, 2026Source
FreeSelf-studyRACE-approvedTech-eligible
VETgirl

Recording: Otitis en Perros y Gatos

On demand1 hr · on-demand recordingFree (sponsored by VETgirl; page says 'FREE to all'); free VETgirl Basic or ELITE Trial account sign-in required

Recording of the October 7, 2026 webinar. RACE # as displayed on page (sponsor-series number; shared across webinars). Non-members without an account see a $50 'Buy Now' option. Presented in Spanish.

RACE # (as posted) 1389893 · Verified October 15, 2026Source
FreeSelf-studyRACE-approvedTech-eligible
VETgirl

Recording: Preventive Care that Works: Pearls for Practice

On demand1 hr · on-demand recordingFree (sponsored by Antech; page says 'FREE to all'); free VETgirl Basic or ELITE Trial account sign-in required

Recording of the October 6, 2026 webinar. RACE # as displayed on page (sponsor-series number; shared across webinars). Non-members without an account see a $50 'Buy Now' option.

RACE # (as posted) 1335777 · Verified October 15, 2026Source
FreeSelf-studyRACE-approvedTech-eligible
VETgirl

Recording: Citología Oncológica en Perros y Gatos: Un Enfoque Práctico para el Diagnóstico de Cáncer

On demand1 hr · on-demand recordingFree (sponsored by VETgirl; page says 'FREE to all'); free VETgirl Basic or ELITE Trial account sign-in required

Recording of the October 5, 2026 webinar. RACE # as displayed on page (sponsor-series number; shared across webinars). Non-members without an account see a $50 'Buy Now' option. Presented in Spanish.

RACE # (as posted) 1387938 · Verified October 15, 2026Source
FreeSelf-studyRACE-approvedTech-eligible
VETgirl

Recording: Dermatologic Conundrums: Fungal Cases that Make You Scratch Your Head

On demand1 hr · on-demand recordingFree (sponsored by Blue Buffalo; page says 'FREE to all'); free VETgirl Basic or ELITE Trial account sign-in required

Recording of the September 23, 2026 webinar. RACE # as displayed on page (sponsor-series number; shared across webinars). Non-members without an account see a $50 'Buy Now' option.

RACE # (as posted) 1356494 · Verified October 15, 2026Source
FreeSelf-studyRACE-approvedTech-eligible
VETgirl

Recording: Feline Hyperthyroidism - Current Thoughts on Better Management

On demand1 hr · on-demand recordingFree (sponsored by Banfield Pet Hospital; page says 'FREE to all'); free VETgirl Basic or ELITE Trial account sign-in required

Recording of the September 22, 2026 webinar. RACE # as displayed on page (sponsor-series number; shared across webinars). Non-members without an account see a $50 'Buy Now' option.

RACE # (as posted) 1368569 · Verified October 15, 2026Source
FreeSelf-studyRACE-approvedTech-eligible
VETgirl

Recording: Thyroid & SDMA Screening: What Now?

On demand1 hr · on-demand recordingFree (sponsored by Antech; page says 'FREE to all'); free VETgirl Basic or ELITE Trial account sign-in required

Recording of the September 13, 2026 webinar. RACE # as displayed on page (sponsor-series number; shared across webinars). Non-members without an account see a $50 'Buy Now' option.

RACE # (as posted) 1335777 · Verified October 15, 2026Source
FreeSelf-studyRACE-approvedTech-eligible
VETgirl

Recording: Digging Deeper: Dental Diagnostics That Matter

On demand1 hr · on-demand recordingFree (sponsored by Antech; page says 'FREE to all'); free VETgirl Basic or ELITE Trial account sign-in required

Recording of the August 12, 2026 webinar. RACE # as displayed on page (sponsor-series number; shared across webinars). Non-members without an account see a $50 'Buy Now' option.

RACE # (as posted) 1335777 · Verified October 15, 2026Source
FreeSelf-studyRACE-approvedTech-eligible
VETgirl

Recording: From Impact to the ICU: Nursing Considerations for Traumatic Brain Injury

On demand1.5 hrs · on-demand recordingFree (sponsored by VCA; page says 'FREE to all'); free VETgirl Basic or ELITE Trial account sign-in required

Recording of the August 10, 2026 webinar. RACE # as displayed on page (sponsor-series number; shared across webinars). Non-members without an account see a $50 'Buy Now' option.

RACE # (as posted) 1387926 · Verified October 15, 2026Source

Ways to pay less

Join NAVTA

Members get free CE webinars and the NAVTA CE Portal, and membership is 20% off if you belong to your state tech association or a VTS academy. NAVTA membership

Cheap on-demand hours

NAVTA members get 10% off a new Veterinary Team Training CE subscription ($95/year, 80+ RACE-approved on-demand hours, per NAVTA). NAVTA member benefits

Love cats? Go joint

The NAVTA + FelineVMA joint membership is $125 for credentialed techs and includes 65+ on-demand RACE-approved sessions in the FelineVMA eLearning Center. Joint membership

Member rates at your state VMA

Example: CVMA Spring Seminar is $235 for RVT members (early) vs $280 for non-members. CVMA registration

Pick the virtual pass

Example: UC Davis Specialty Symposium is $199 virtual for RVTs vs $349 in person. UC Davis registration

Book early, one flat rate

VMX early bird is $250 per person for every attendee, and students register free. VMX pricing WVC Vegas lists $349 for techs; students and active military are free. WVC registration

Volunteer at IVECCS

The IVECCS site says you can volunteer for free IVECCS registration. IVECCS

Use the tech code

VetVacation CE: techs and support staff save $75 off the current registration fee with code TECH75. VetVacation CE

Ask for the tech discount

International Veterinary Seminars lists $80 off for vet techs on its seminars. IVS seminars

Every tip links an official page we checked on October 16, 2026. VMX 2027 volunteer info still says "coming soon".

Vet tech CE requirements by state

From each state's board or rules (38 states with tech hours on file). "Not verified" means we haven't confirmed it yet, or the state doesn't credential techs. Open a state for caps and sources.

StateCredentialHours
AlabamaLVT8 every year
AlaskaLicensed veterinary technician10 every 2 years
ArizonaCVT10 every 2 years
ArkansasCertified veterinary technician / technologist12 every year
CaliforniaRVT20 every 2 years
ColoradoNot state-licensed by board; must keep active credential with designating org (CACVT)not verified
ConnecticutNot state-credentialed (CTVTA voluntary CVT: 12 CEU/yr)not verified
DelawareVeterinary technician12 every 2 years
District of ColumbiaVeterinary technician registration (DC began licensing techs effective Oct 1, 2025)not verified
FloridaNot state-regulated (FVTA voluntary certification)not verified
GeorgiaRegistered veterinary technician11 every 2 years
HawaiiRegistered veterinary technician (title registration since 2018, per HVMA)not verified
IdahoCVT15
IllinoisCVT15 every 2 years
IndianaRVT16 every 2 years
IowaRegistered veterinary technician30 every 3 years
KansasRegistered veterinary technician (renews annually by Apr 30)0 every year
KentuckyLVT6 every year
LouisianaRVT10 every year
MaineRegistered veterinary technician (annual reregistration)not verified
MarylandRVT24 every 3 years
MassachusettsNot state-regulated (per college licensure disclosures; MVTA voluntary)not verified
MichiganLicensed veterinary techniciannot verified
MinnesotaLicensed veterinary technician16 every 2 years
MississippiVeterinary technician / technologist10 every year
MissouriRegistered veterinary technician5 every year
MontanaLicensed veterinary technician20 every 2 years
NebraskaLicensed veterinary technician16 every 2 years
NevadaLicensed veterinary technician20 every 2 years
New HampshireNo state license; rules define vet tech as credentialed by a state or NAVTA-recognized org (NHVTA CVT voluntary)not verified
New JerseyNot state-regulated (NJVTA voluntary CVT)not verified
New MexicoRegistered veterinary technician8 every year
New YorkLicensed veterinary technician24 every 3 years
North CarolinaRegistered veterinary technician12 every 2 years
North DakotaLicensed veterinary technician12 every 2 years
OhioRVT10 every 2 years
OklahomaRegistered veterinary technician10 every year
OregonCVT15 every 2 years
PennsylvaniaCertified veterinary technician16 every 2 years
Rhode IslandNot state-regulated (RIVTA voluntary, per college disclosures)not verified
South CarolinaLVT12 every 2 years
South DakotaRegistered veterinary technician12 every 2 years
TennesseeCertified veterinary technician12 every year
TexasLVT10 every year
UtahState certified veterinary technician12 every 2 years
VermontNot state-licensed (VVTA CVT voluntary)not verified
VirginiaLicensed veterinary technician8 every year
WashingtonLicensed veterinary technician20 every 2 years
West VirginiaRVT8 every year
WisconsinCertified veterinary technician15 every 2 years
WyomingNot state-licensed (WyVTA CVT voluntary)not verified