KEMPTVILLE, Ontario - Registered Veterinary Technologists and Technicians of Canada (RVTTC) announced key executive changes on July 21, as the organization concluded its Annual General Meeting. Outgoing Board President Heather Shannon, RVT, transitions from her role after serving for four years. During her time as President, Heather supported the development and launch of RVTTC’s new [...]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 2, 2022 PHILIDELPHIA, Pennsylvania - Registered Veterinary Technologists and Technicians of Canada (RVTTC) is deeply honoured to be named the recipient of the Veterinary Medical Association Executives (VMAE) Best in Business Award, projects under $750,000. This distinguished honour was received in recognition of RVTTC’s RVT Career NavigatorTM, a bilingual national career [...]
HALIFAX, Nova Scotia - Alyson Howard of New Brunswick, has been named 2022’s Canadian RVT of the Year by Registered Veterinary Technologists and Technicians of Canada (RVTTC). This esteemed award is presented to a Registered Veterinary Technologist/Technician (RVT) who exemplifies the definition of an outstanding individual in the RVT profession. Nominations are submitted annually from [...]
Habitat Protection and Pandemic Prevention ANIMALS, HABITATS, AND HUMAN HEALTH — CREATING A HEALTHY ECOSYSTEM AND PROTECTING BIOSECURITY Animal Health Week (AHW) is an annual national public awareness campaign organized by the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA) and hosted by veterinarians across Canada. Each year, through AHW, the veterinary community draws attention to an important [...]
About RVTTC: The Registered Veterinary Technologists and Technicians of Canada (RVTTC) is a not-for-profit organization representing roughly 10,000 RVTs across Canada on national and international issues. Supporting affiliated provincial veterinary technician and technologist associations is its mission to unite, advance and strengthen the Registered Veterinary Technician/Technologist profession. The Role: Executive Director - Registered Veterinary Technologists and [...]
After eight years with the Registered Veterinary Technologists and Technicians of Canada (RVTTC), Shannon Thompson (Brownrigg) has made the decision to retire from her role as Executive Director in summer 2022. Since joining RVTTC in 2014, Shannon has led the growth of the organization, uniting seven provincial veterinary technician/technologists associations that serve almost 10,000 individual [...]
REGISTER TODAY! The online Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) Emergency Preparation course is now available for veterinarians, veterinary technicians, and technologists as well as industry personnel who may provide support during the emergency. Master the latest information, training and procedures in disease recognition and response in this cost-effective, Canadian context course. The self-paced course can be completed in just [...]
INSCRIVEZ-VOUS DES AUJOURD'HUI! Le cours en ligne de préparation aux situations d'urgence liées à la fièvre aphteuse est désormais proposé aux vétérinaires, techniciens et technologues vétérinaires, ainsi qu'au personnel de l'industrie susceptible d'être appelé à contribuer en cas d'urgence. Maîtrisez les connaissances, la matière de formation et les procédures les plus récentes en matière de reconnaissance [...]
Un programme virtuel fondé sur des données probantes conçu pour promouvoir la santé mentale et réduire la stigmatisation associée à la maladie mentale en milieu de travail. Le programme L’esprit au travail, offert par la Commission de la santé mentale du Canada et commandité par Royal Canin, est un incontournable pour tout le personnel vétérinaire. Le programme aborde la [...]
An evidence-based virtual program designed to address and promote mental health and reduce mental illness stigma in a workplace setting. The Working Mind (TWM) program, provided by Mental Health Commission of Canada and sponsored by Royal Canin, is a must for all veterinary staff. TWM addresses mental health distress caused by inherent workplace stresses such as day-to-day workflow pressures, interpersonal relationships, conflicts, [...]