For immediate release Laval, QC – September 9, 2022 – RVT Month, in October, provides an ideal backdrop for recognizing the work of registered veterinary technicians and technologists (RVTs) as a viable and rewarding life-long career, with endless upportunities for personal and professional growth. With that in mind, CommuniVET™ is launching two complementary new initiatives exclusively [...]
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 health-related message. From October 2–8, 2022, the CVMA will celebrate our annual Animal Health Week by raising awareness about Habitat Protection and Pandemic [...]
For Immediate Release August 15, 2022 KEMPTVILLE, Ontario - Registered Veterinary Technologists and Technicians of Canada (RVTTC) has appointed Cera Youngson to the position of Executive Director as Shannon Thompson retires from the role after eight years of outstanding service. Thompson has led the growth of RVTTC, uniting seven provincial veterinary technician/technologists associations that serve [...]
KEMPTVILLE, Ontario - Registered Veterinary Technologists and Technicians of Canada (RVTTC) announced key executive changes on July 21, as the organization concluded their Annual General Meeting. Lorraine Serhienko, RVT, of Saskatchewan, has accepted the role of Vice-Present of the Board of Directors. Serhienko replaces outgoing VP, Cally Merrit, RVT, who has been appointed President of [...]
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 [...]