VICTORIA, BC – Angela Nesbitt of Saskatchewan has been named the 2025recipient 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 vet [...]
RVTTC: Celebrating 35 years Over the past three and a half decades, our association has grown, evolved, and garnered recognition for the vital role that RVTs play within veterinary teams. This success is a testament to the dedication and collaboration of our members, representatives, and supporters. We've witnessed remarkable advancements in our field, celebrated numerous [...]
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 [...]
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan – Registered Veterinary Technologists and Technicians of Canada (RVTTC) has announced Penny Steffen, RVT, as Vice President of the Board of Directors, as Lorraine Serhienko, RVT, moves on to new opportunities. RVTTC looks forward to working with Penny, and welcomes her extensive experience to the role. Penny has enjoyed a diverse career as [...]
SASKATOON – The Registered Veterinary Technologists and Technicians of Canada (RVTTC) launched the RVT Career Navigator™ in December 2021. This innovative, bilingual national career planning and advancement website is dedicated to Registered Veterinary Technologists/Technicians. There is no other source in Canada that provides this comprehensive knowledge base and wealth of information and connection to the veterinary technology profession. [...]
