Sept. 1, 2020 - Since the inaugural RVT Month in 2017, a new RVT Month poster has been created to promote and celebrate RVTs each October. With exactly one month to go until RVT Month 2020, the RVT Month Task Force is proud to release this year’s poster: RVTs are ESSENTIAL. With artwork by [...]
Sept. 8, 2020 – With three weeks to go until RVT Month, Canada’s RVT Month Task Force is proud to debut the all-new RVT Month app. In light of the impact COVID-19 has had on veterinary medicine (i.e. curbside pickups, limiting clients inside buildings, etc.), as well as the continued recommendations around physical distancing, [...]
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 [...]
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