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April LVT Learning Collective Webinar: Busting Nutritional Myths

1 hour of Virtual CE
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Thursday, April 16, 2026
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM (EDT)

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One hour. Big ideas. Real results. Join us for a fast-moving webinar packed with actionable insights you can start using the moment it ends. Don’t blink - you might miss something game-changing! 

  • Each LVT Learning Collective webinar is worth 1 continuing education (CE) credit. If viewed live, this credit is considered in-person.
  • Registration closes when the webinar starts. 
  • Each webinar is recorded for on-demand viewing. Registered attendees will automatically receive the edited version 7-10 days after conclusion. 

Don't miss this opportunity to learn something new that you can put into practice immediately.

Kara Burns, MS, MEd, LVT, VTS (Nutrition), VTS-H (Internal Medicine, Dentistry)
Independent Nutritional and Well-being Consultant

Kara Burns, LVT, Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS) (Nutrition) is a licensed veterinary technician with master’s degrees in physiology and counseling psychology. She began her career in human medicine working as an emergency psychologist and as a poison specialist dealing with human and animal poisonings. Kara is the Founder and Past President of the Academy of Veterinary Nutrition Technicians. She teaches nutrition courses around the world. She is an independent nutritional and well-being consultant, and the Editor-in-Chief of Today’s Veterinary Nurse.

Kara holds positions on many boards in the profession, including the American Academy of Veterinary Nutrition executive board; Western Veterinary Conference Technician Education Manager, and she was the first technician on the American Association of Feline Practitioners board. She is also a Past President of the National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America (NAVTA) and the first technician to be President of the Pet Nutrition Alliance. She has authored many articles, textbooks, and textbook chapters and is an internationally invited speaker, focusing on topics of nutrition, leadership, and technician utilization. Kara and her wife, Dr. Ellen Lowery, also developed the Pet Nutrition Coach Certification Courses through the North American Veterinary Community (NAVC).

Ms. Burns was named the North American Veterinary Conference Technician Speaker of the Year in 2013, 2016, and 2021. She was granted an honorary VTS (Internal Medicine) in 2011 and an honorary VTS (Dentistry) in 2012. She was the 2010 NAVTA Veterinary Technician of the Year, as well as the 2011 Dr. Franklin Loew Lecturer. Kara has also been named the National Association of Professional Women ‘Woman of the Year’ for 2010-2011 and she was accepted into the International Women’s Leadership Association in 2012.

Agenda

April 16
7:00 PM - 7:05 PM Welcome & Introductions Introduction to the speaker and important reminders for the session.
7:05 PM - 8:00 PM Webinar This is worth 1 CE credit .

Registration Options

Credits Price
MVMA Member LVT
Registration Opens 3/2/26 at 7:00 AM EDT
1.00 (CE - Virtual presentation in a live synchronous format.) $55.00
Nonmember
Registration Opens 3/2/26 at 7:00 AM EDT
1.00 (CE - Virtual presentation in a live synchronous format.) $115.00

For More Information:

Kara Henrys
Kara Henrys
Director of Learning & Strategic Partnerships Michigan Veterinary Medical Association (517)347-4666

Register to join us now!

MVMA Members: $55
Non-members: $115

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