2026 AAVN Technician Nutrition Workshop

Friday, March 6- Sunday, March 8
University of Tennessee Conference Center, Knoxville, TN
Speakers:  Kara Burns, MS, RVT, VTS (Nutrition); Robin Saar, MS, RVT, VTS (Nutrition); Ashley Self, MS, LVT, VTS (Nutrition)

One of AAVN's goals is to provide education and resources to all members of the veterinary nutrition community. Veterinary technicians and nurses play a key role in client communication about pet dietary needs and food intake, yet access to CE programming or training in this area is limited. To better meet this need, AAVN has developed an intensive veterinary nutrition workshop designed specifically for technicians that provides 2.5 days of instruction. AAVN will continue to offer this program annually or biennially in different regions of the United States to expand access.

The 2026 AAVN Technician Workshop will take place on Friday, March 6 through Sunday, March 8 at the University of Tennessee Conference Center, in Knoxville, TN.  In addition to earning 13 RACE approved CE credits, attendees will form a network of technicians in their region that they can connect and consult with on nutrition and other topics.  Technicians will also be able to forge connections with professionals in pet food and related service industries.

Each technician will leave with a nutrition “manual” that summarizes key learning points and includes tools for use in their day-to-day work.

AAVN has secured a block of hotel rooms at the Hilton Knoxville, at a rate of $199/night.  You can reserve your room here.

Registration is now open!
Please note that registration is limited to licensed veterinary technicians.  Please contact AAVN with any questions.

Refund Policy: Due to limited space and advance planning requirements, refund requests will only be issued if they are received before
5 pm ET on February 20, 2026.