Eastern Iowa Veterinary Association Spring Clinic
Date: Monday, May 11th 2026
Location: Kirkwood Horticulture Building
Discover a comprehensive schedule filled with educational sessions and networking opportunities designed to veterinary professionals to enhance their career readiness.
Event Schedule Overview
**Vet Tech sessions are held in the Horticulture Building (Red Circle). See Map Below
Please bring your own scaler, probe, sharpening stone, and typodont model if you have one. **
Monday, May 11th 2026
Technician Meeting Topics:
9:00 am: Hands- On Dentistry: Using Instruments Correctly in Veterinary Medicine
Speaker: Jess Forman, RVT, RDH
This session is a practical, hands-on lecture on the importance of dental instrumentation that will be immediately useful to the veterinary technician.
10:00 am: Practical Anesthesia and Analgesia for the Small Animal Vet Tech (Part 1)
Speaker: Amanda Ayers, RVT, VTS ( Anesthesia/Analgesia)
This presentation will offer an overview of anesthetic agents, procedures, and monitoring take-home tips for the small animal veterinary technician.
11:00 am: Practical Anesthesia and Analgesia for the Small Animal Vet Tech (Part 2)
Speaker: Amanda Ayers, RVT, VTS ( Anesthesia/Analgesia)
A continuation of Practical Anesthesia and Analgesia for the Small Animal Vet Tech ( Part 1), this presentation continues to explore anesthetic agents, monitoring, and other useful tips for the small animal veterinary technician.
Technician session goes til noon, then can attend the doctor session in the pm
What topics will the EIVA meeting cover?
Find clear and concise answers to the most common questions about our one-day veterinary student/ technician event.
Who should attend the EIVA meeting?
Veterinary professionals and veterinary technicians who are interested in advancing their knowledge and earning continuing education credits.
What is the format of the schedule?
The event features keynote speeches and networking opportunities during 1-hour sessions.
Where will the EIVA meeting be held?
The sessions will take place at The Hotel at Kirkwood.
Is registration required to attend?
Yes, please register online to secure your place at the event.