Have you always wondered if you would be a good public speaker? Do you want to start lecturing but have no idea where to begin or how to start? The 2025 SWVS Veterinary Technician Case Report Challenges may be the start to your public speaking career in veterinary medicine. Join us at SWVS 2025 September 25-28, 2025, in Fort Worth, Texas for the annual, Veterinary Technician Case Report Challenge!

Candidates are required to be credentialed veterinary technicians and a member in good standing within their state. Candidates are required to have little to no previous, paid lecturing experience. This will be a positive learning experience for all. We are looking for unique and interesting case management and nursing care scenarios. No limitation to species or case type. Everyone is welcome!

The case the candidate wishes to submit must be reviewed by a DVM or board-certified specialist to ensure the material is of the highest quality. A committee will review all case outlines to determine who will be selected to present their case report at SWVS. Each candidate will be evaluated based on unique qualities of their case, presentation quality, ability to present within the allotted time, and their response to the audience’s questions. The winner of the case report challenge will be determined by a panel of judges and a prize will be awarded to that individual.

Deadline for outline submission is June 30, 2025, 11:59 pm CST.