HiVE Midwest 2026

HiVE Midwest 2026 is a two-day veterinary conference designed to support growth, leadership, and success within the veterinary profession. The event focuses on essential topics such as practice management, communication skills, financial confidence, wellness, and professional development. Attendees will participate in educational sessions, interactive learning experiences, and collaborative discussions led by industry professionals.
HiVE Midwest 2026 also provides valuable networking opportunities, allowing veterinary professionals to connect with peers, share insights, and build meaningful relationships. The conference creates a supportive environment where participants can gain practical tools, exchange ideas, and strengthen both personal and professional skills.

Saturday, March 21

Daily Events

8:00am-8:30am	Keynote Session	Opening Keynote with Susie Crockett, CVPM and Alyssa Mages, BS, CVT, FVTE Integrated Learning Theater
9:00am-10:00am	Exhibit Hall	Expo Hall opens-breakfast options served
12:00pm-1:00pm	Exhibit Hall	Lunch served for premium pass attendees
4:00pm-5:30pm	Opening Night Social	Join us for fun games, good eats, and socializing with your peers! Come listen to the Vet Tech Cafe: Live at HiVE Podcast with Jeff Backus and Dave Cowan

Practice Management Theater:

Session Time	Session Topic	Session Title/Speaker
10:00am-10:50am	Team Training	Mastering The Art of Training Andrea Crabtree, BS, CVPM, PHR, SPHR, PHRca, CCFP, FFCP
11:00am-11:50am	Strategic Problem Solving	From "Ruff" to "Resolved": A Guide to Critical Thinking and Problem-solving in Veterinary Practice Management Susie Crockett, BS, CVPM
1:00pm-1:50pm	Improving Performance Goals	Metrics for Success Made Easy - KPI and Benchmarking Tutorial Jessica Molina, PHR, CVPM, PHR
2:00pm-2:50pm	Leadership	Leading Beyond the Exam Room: Building a Thriving Veterinary Practice Andrea Crabtree, BS, CVPM, PHR, SPHR, PHRca, CCFP, FFCP
3:00pm-3:50pm Positive	Culture	Fetch Some Positivity: Choosing Optimism in Veterinary Medicine to Boost Wellness and Morale Susie Crockett, BS, CVPM

Integrated Learning Theater:

Session Time	Session Topic	Session Title/Speaker
10:00am-12:00pm	Suicide Prevention	Guardians of Hope: Gatekeeper Training for Suicide Awareness Paige Allen, MS, RVT Mariel Hendricks, MVEd, RVTg
2:00pm-2:50pm	Finance	Guardians of Hope: Gatekeeper Training for Suicide Awareness Paige Allen, MS, RVT Mariel Hendricks, MVEd, RVTg

Workshops and Mentoring Theater:

Session Time	Session Topic	Session Title/Speaker
10:00am-12:00pm	Finance	A Functional Practice Budget you CAN Easily Build Jessica Molina, PHR, CVPM, PHR
12:00pm-1:00pm	Peer to Peer Mentoring	Peer to Peer Mentoring (Limited to 50 participants). Mariel Hendricks, MVEd, RVTg
2:00pm-2:50pm	Current Affairs	We Can Move Forward Together! HiVE Veterinary Technician Champions

Sunday, March 22