Nominations are now open for the 2026 Canadian RVT of the Year Award. The award is given to a Registered Veterinary Technician/Technologist who exemplifies the definition of an outstanding individual in the Veterinary Technology profession. Since its inception, 23 outstanding RVTs from across Canada have been acknowledged with this prestigious accolade. RVTTC is thankful [...]

VICTORIA, BC – Angela Nisbett of Saskatchewan has been named the 2025 recipient of the prestigious Canadian Registered Veterinary Technologist (RVT) of the Year Award for her mentorship of others and commitment to excellence. Angela Nisbett has had a drive for animal care since she was young, beginning her career in high school as a [...]

RVTTC announces "Broadening Horizons" Theme for 2024. Broadening Horizons: Celebrating RVT Month 2024 Saskatoon, Saskatchewan – the Registered Veterinary Technologists and Technicians of Canada (RVTTC) will celebrate “RVT Month” in October to recognize Registered Veterinary Technologists/Technicians (RVTs) across the nation. RVTTC, along with our member provincial associations, invites all in the veterinary industry to observe RVT [...]

CALGARY, AB – Lois Ridgway, a distinguished Registered Veterinary Technologist (RVT), has been named the 2024 recipient of the prestigious Canadian RVT of the Year Award for her exceptional contributions to veterinary medicine and unwavering dedication to the profession. With a career spanning over four decades, Lois has left an indelible mark on the veterinary community [...]

Nominate a Deserving Candidate for the 2024 Canadian RVT of the Year Award by March 10, 2024! Award winners receive travel and accommodation arrangements (up to $2500), a commemorative award plaque, and one CVMA Convention registration to attend the 2024 CVMA Convention in Calgary, Alberta The Canadian RVT of the Year Award, sponsored by Hill’s [...]

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 1–7, 2023, the CVMA celebrates our annual Animal Health Week by honouring those working in the [...]

Nomination extended to May 5, 2023 at 5 p.m. CST! Nominations are now open for the Registered Veterinary Technologists & Technicians of Canada’s Canadian RVT of the Year Award, sponsored by Hill’s Pet Nutrition Canada. The award is given to a Registered Veterinary Technician/Technologist who exemplifies the definition of an outstanding individual in the Veterinary [...]

SASKATOON – The Registered Veterinary Technologists and Technicians of Canada (RVTTC) is proud to work with partners across Canada to advance our mission to promote excellence in animal healthcare. The Canadian Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA) is one organization we engage, working together on our shared objectives. The CVMA introduced National Tick Awareness Month in March [...]