Summer Sessions with Vets Pets | Marriott Raleigh Crabtree Valley
August 15, 2026 | 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Summer Sessions with Vets Pets is a continuing education event that provides veterinary technicians and assistants with 6 hours of NCVMB CE credit and current, evidence-based training to enhance clinical knowledge, technical skills, and standards of patient care, improving patient outcomes and operational efficiency within veterinary practices.
The event also includes an optional breakfast session focused on leadership development to support professional growth and strengthen leadership skills within veterinary teams.
This program is made possible through sponsorship support, helping make high-quality continuing education accessible to veterinary professionals while fostering professional growth, engagement, and advancement within the veterinary technology community.
Please RSVP today to secure your seat!
Summer Sessions Location:
Marriott Raleigh Crabtree
Salons III-IV
The 2026 Summer Sessions with Vets Pets will be held at Marriott Raleigh Crabtree located at:
4500 Marriott Drive
Raleigh, NC 27612
Event Parking
The Raleigh Marriott Crabtree Valley offers convenient onsite parking for guests and visitors, with no hourly parking charges.
MEETING AGENDA *Subject To Change*
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Early Session & Breakfast
Enjoy a complimentary buffet breakfast before this special session with Kendra Pearson, MSHR, SHRM-SCP.
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| Early Registration and Breakfast: 8:00-8:45 am | ||
| 8:45-9:45 am | Kendra Pearson, MSHR, SHRM-SCP | Culture Triage: Cultivating a High-Performing Veterinary Team |
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General Session
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| Networking & Registration: 9:45-10:00 am | ||
| 10:00-10:50 am | Carrie Fellows, MVCC, RVT | Saving Lives One Unit at a Time: Blood Transfusion Protocols and Patient Care |
| 11:00-11:50 am | Nicky McNeely, BS, RVT | The Basics of Blood Smears: How to Make and Evaluate Blood Smears |
| Lunch: 12:00-12:45 pm | ||
| 1:00-1:50 pm | Emma Munson, PharmD, UNC Veterinary Pharmacy Resident | A Practical DEA Update for Veterinary Technicians |
| 2:00-2:50 pm | Anna Mendoza, RVT | Every Breath Counts: Anesthesia Machine Basics, Safety, and Maintenance |
| 3:00-3:50 pm | Brooke Bush, RVT, VTS (A&A) | Current Approaches to Anesthetizing Small Animal Patients with Sepsis |
