Presenter: Eli Olind, LVT

Eli Olind, LVT, is a Licensed Veterinary Technician with more than 15 years of experience in
mixed-animal veterinary practice, with a particular focus on equine medicine, surgery, and
anesthesia. A 2010 graduate of Eastern Wyoming College with an AAS in Veterinary
Technology, Eli has been credentialed since 2011.

Eli is a passionate advocate for the veterinary technician profession. During 11 years on the
Big Sky Veterinary Technician Association Executive Board in Montana, Eli helped advance
veterinary technician licensure, establish an open grandfather clause for on-the-job-trained
technicians, and develop Montana’s Scope of Practice for Credentialed Veterinary
Technicians.

In 2025, Eli founded Z Lazy S Relief Services, LLC, providing experienced relief veterinary
technician services to equine practices and helping practices maintain high-quality patient
care during staffing shortages, vacations, and other absences.
Eli has held multiple leadership positions with the American Association of Equine
Veterinary Technicians and Assistants (AAEVT), including President in 2025 and
Immediate Past President in 2026. Eli is also a member of the AAEVT Anesthesia Society
and serves as the Educational Liaison between AAEVT and the Equitarian Initiative.
Through clinical practice, education, leadership, and advocacy, Eli is dedicated to advancing
the veterinary technician profession and improving the quality and accessibility of equine
veterinary care.