Now in its fourth consecutive year, RVT Month celebrates the roughly 10,000 Registered Veterinary Technicians/Technologists (RVTs) across Canada throughout October. Since the inaugural year, RVT Month Kits have been shipped and delivered to animal hospitals and other employers of RVTs from coast to coast. These kits included educational and marketing materials, as well as small [...]
Canada’s Veterinary Education Today Virtual Conference and Medical Exposition Conference September 30 - October 3 Virtual Exhibit Hall October 2-3, 2020 On-Demand October 4- October 18 Mark your calendar to attend one of the most robust, virtual Veterinary conferences in North America. Register today and you can choose to attend up to 40 [...]
RVTTC and Hill’s Pet Nutrition announce the 2020 Canadian RVT of the Year Award winner - Ms. Julia Bitan!!!! Julia a member of the Ontario Association of Veterinary Technicians, has exemplified the definition of an outstanding individual in the RVT profession during her career as a dedicated OAVT member and her dedication to increase the [...]
KEMPTVILLE, ON - Aspiring Registered Veterinary Technologists and Technicians (RVTs) now have access to a new resource that offers advice and encouragement from experienced RVTs. ‘From Experience… Advice to my younger RVT self’ is a collection of inspirational quotes and advice created by the Registered Veterinary Technologists and Technicians of Canada (RVTTC). The eBook covers [...]
The Registered Veterinary Technologists and Technicians of Canada (RVTTC) is welcoming nominations for its annual awards from Registered Veterinary Technologists and Technicians of Canada (RVTs), provincial veterinary associations, and anyone related to veterinary medicine. Each year, the RVTTC announces deserving recipients for the following awards: Canadian RVT of the Year RVTTC Recognition Award ‘Making a [...]
For immediate release May 31, 2020 Ottawa, ON – The Registered Veterinary Technologists and Technicians of Canada (RVTTC) is pleased to present registered veterinary technologist, Heather Shannon, with the association’s 2019 Making a Difference Award. The award recognizes a previous RVTTC board member’s exemplary contribution to the RVT profession as part of their work with [...]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Ottawa, Ont., May 27, 2020 – In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Humane Canada™ and Hill’s Pet Nutrition Canada are excited to announce a first of its kind partnership to support animal welfare organizations across the country. Hill’s Pet Nutrition and Humane Canada value the lifesaving work that animal welfare organizations [...]
Are you looking for an exciting CE opportunity? Look no more! Sign up for an innovative and unique course. Medical Device Reprocessing in All Appropriate Settings - A Myth-Busting Course This self-paced online course covers the basics of medical device reprocessing, i.e. cleaning, disinfection, decontamination, and sterilization of surgical instruments. This course also covers the [...]
Dr. Scott Weese has prepared a detailed article on the shortages we are experiencing with personal protective equipment (PPE) shortages in Veterinary Medicine. "Shortages are personal protective equipment (PPE) are of significant concern in some areas because of the COVID-19 pandemic. As PPE supplies dwindle, there must be consideration of PPE conservation practices, alternate PPE [...]
World Health Organization updates provided by RVTTC affiliation with the World Veterinary Association. From WHO: Dr. Tedros: We are all in this together. The pandemic is accelerating. It took 67 days from the first reported case to reach the first 100,000 cases, 11 days for the second 100,000 and just 4 days for the third [...]
