RVTTC announces 2026 RVT Month theme for October
RVTTC invites all in the veterinary industry to observe RVT Month each October to honor the vital role RVTs play in animal healthcare across Canada. "RVTs: Then, Now & Next!" is the RVT Month Theme for [...]
2026 Canadian RVT of the Year Announced in Charlottetown, P.E.I
CHARLOTTETOWN, P.E.I – Becky Bartley of Ontario has been named the 2026 recipient of the prestigious Canadian Registered Veterinary Technologist (RVT) of the Year Award for her mentorship of others and commitment to excellence. Rebecca [...]
Nominations are now open for the 2026 Canadian Registered Veterinary Technician/Technologist (RVT/TSAc) of the Year Award
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 [...]
October is RVT Month in Canada
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 invites all in the veterinary industry to observe RVT Month [...]
2025 Canadian RVT of the Year announced in Victoria, BC.
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 [...]
RVTTC celebrates 35 years with Hill’s Pet Nutrition Canada.
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 [...]
October is Canadian RVT Month
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 [...]
2024 Canadian RVT of the Year awarded to Lois Ridgway of Saskatchewan
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 [...]
Nominations are open for the 2024 Canadian RVT of the Year Award!
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 [...]
October is National RVT Month – RVTTC unveils “Qualities of an RVT” theme and new, bilingual visual identity
Nearly 10,000 RVTs across Canada will be recognized during RVT Month this October Saskatoon, Saskatchewan - Registered Veterinary Technologists and Technicians of Canada (RVTTC) will be celebrating Registered Veterinary Technologists/Technicians (RVTS) from coast to coast [...]
UBAVET and RVTTC want you to win during RVT Month!
RVT Month is a national event celebrated coast to coast every October. The month recognizes that being a Registered Veterinary Technician or Technologist (RVT) is an exciting career with many opportunities to work in a [...]
Celebrate Animal Health Week from October 1-7, 2023
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 [...]
Vanessa George of ABVTA is the 2023 Canadian RVT of the Year
QUEBEC CITY, Quebec - Vanessa George of Alberta, has been named 2023’s Canadian RVT of the Year by Registered Veterinary Technologists and Technicians of Canada (RVTTC). This award is presented to a Registered Veterinary Technologist/Technician [...]
Nominate a Deserving Candidate for the 2023 Canadian RVT of the Year Award!
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. [...]
National Tick Awareness Month
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) [...]
RVTTC Names Penny Steffen as Board Vice President
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 [...]
Celebrating our impact – RVT Career Navigator one year later
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 [...]
RVTTC releases Strategic Plan for 2022-2025
For Immediate Release November 10, 2022 SASKATOON, Sask – The Board of Directors for the Registered Veterinary Technologists and Technicians of Canada (RVTTC) has released their Strategic Plan to outline the organization’s direction and [...]
Registered Veterinary Technologists and Technicians of Canada (RVTTC) receives Award of Excellence from the Canadian Society of Association Executives (CSAE)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 22, 2022 HALIFAX, Nova Scotia – Registered Veterinary Technologists and Technicians of Canada (RVTTC) is honoured to receive an Award of Excellence from the Canadian Society of Association Executives (CSAE) during [...]
The Registered Veterinary Technologists and Technicians of Canada (RVTTC) and UBAVET want you to win during RVT Month!
UBAVET has partnered with RVTTC, for the FOURTH consecutive year, to celebrate and thank Registered Veterinary Technicians and Technologists (RVTs) and celebrate all of the work that you do. RVT Month is a national event celebrated [...]
CommuniVET™ launches two empowering and career-boosting initiatives for Canadian RVTs
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 [...]
Animal Health Week is Just Around the Corner!
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 [...]
RVTTC names Cera Youngson to the position of Executive Director as Shannon Thompson retires
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 [...]
RVTTC names Lorraine Serhienko to the position of Board Vice President as Cally Merritt takes on the role of President
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 [...]
RVTTC names Cally Merritt to the position of Board President as Heather Shannon retires
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 [...]
Registered Veterinary Technologists and Technicians of Canada (RVTTC) wins Veterinary Medical Association Executives (VMAE) Best in Business Award
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 [...]
Alyson Howard honoured as 2022 Canadian RVT of the Year
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 [...]
Animal Health Week 2022 – October 2 to 8, 2022
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 [...]
Call for Applications: Executive Director/Appel de mise en candidatures : Directeur général ou directrice générale
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 [...]
RVTTC Executive Director, Shannon Thompson, Announces Retirement/ Après 8 ans de leadership sans pareil, Shannon Thompson, directrice générale de TTVAC prendra sa retraite à l’été 2022
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 [...]
Foot-and-Mouth Disease Emergency Preparation Course: May 24 – June 28, 2022
REGISTER TODAY! The online Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) Emergency Preparation course is now available for veterinarians, veterinary technicians, and technologists as well as industry personnel who may provide support during the emergency. Master the latest information, training and [...]
Cours de préparation à une situation d’urgence causée par la fièvre aphteuse : du 24 mai au 28 juin 2022
INSCRIVEZ-VOUS DES AUJOURD'HUI! Le cours en ligne de préparation aux situations d'urgence liées à la fièvre aphteuse est désormais proposé aux vétérinaires, techniciens et technologues vétérinaires, ainsi qu'au personnel de l'industrie susceptible d'être appelé à contribuer [...]
Le programme L’esprit au travail
Un programme virtuel fondé sur des données probantes conçu pour promouvoir la santé mentale et réduire la stigmatisation associée à la maladie mentale en milieu de travail. Le programme L’esprit au travail, offert par la Commission de [...]
The Working Mind Program
An evidence-based virtual program designed to address and promote mental health and reduce mental illness stigma in a workplace setting. The Working Mind (TWM) program, provided by Mental Health Commission of Canada and sponsored by Royal Canin, is a must for all [...]
Préparez-vous pour les imprévus
Comme vous faites partie des TTVAC, vous avez accès à une vaste gamme d’options d’assurance à des tarifs de groupe spéciaux. Pour en savoir plus, visitez ou appelez la Sun Life au 1-800-669-7921. Nous sommes [...]
Prepare for the unexpected
Your RVTTC membership gives you access to a wide range of insurance options at special group rates. For more information and for any questions, please visit or call Sun Life at 1-800-669-7921. We’re here to [...]
Soumettez la candidature d’un ou une TSAc qui mérite le titre de TSAc canadien de l’année 2022!
Le prix du TSAc canadien de l’année, commandité par Hill’s Nutrition Canada, est remis à un ou une technologue ou technicien(ne) vétérinaire ou en santé animale certifié(e) qui est un exemple pour les professionnels de [...]
Nominate a Deserving Candidate for the 2022 Canadian RVT of the Year Award!
The Canadian RVT of the Year Award, sponsored by Hill’s Nutrition Canada, is given to a Registered Veterinary Technician/Technologist who exemplifies the definition of an outstanding individual in the Veterinary Technology profession. Award winners receive [...]
L’inscription au Congrès 2022 de l’ACMV est maintenant OUVERTE! Tarif préférentiel offert aux TSAc!
Le Congrès de l’ACMV se tiendra en formule hybride à Halifax, en Nouvelle-Écosse du 21 au 24 juillet 2022. Des tarifs réduits sont offerts aux techniciens-vétérinaires autorisés et les participants auront accès à plus de 100 heures [...]
Registration is now OPEN for the 2022 CVMA Convention! Special Pricing offered to RVTs!
The CVMA Convention will be offering a hybrid experience in Halifax, Nova Scotia – July 21-24, 2022. With special pricing offered to RVTs, attendees will have access to over 100 hours of continuing education. We [...]
Congrès BSAVA 2022 : à vos marques, prêts…
À seulement deux semaines du congrès hybride BSAVA (du 24 au 26 mars), le compte à rebours commence par un récapitulatif rapide : plus de 130 heures de formation permanente de pointe, étalées sur 22 modules [...]
British Small Animal Veterinary Association 2022: Countdown to Congress!
With just two weeks to go to BSAVA Congress (24-26 March), we’re starting our countdown with a quick roundup: a wealth of over 130 hours of high quality CPD spread over 22 modules and on-demand [...]
Latest World Veterinary Association News
RVTTC is an observer member of the World Veterinary Association (WVA). The WVA envisions that collaboration between the veterinary profession and other professions can ensure that humans, animals, and the environment prosper together. Read latest [...]
Le Navigateur de carrière pour les TSAc/RVT est une occasion incroyable d’alimenter la croissance et favoriser le succès des directeurs et des propriétaires de cliniques vétérinaires
De nombreux TSAc ne connaissent pas la panoplie d’occasions qui s’offrent à eux, ainsi que la manière avec laquelle planifier une carrière enrichissante. Malheureusement, plusieurs choisissent de quitter le domaine sans savoir que les options [...]
RVT Career Navigator is a great ‘Grow Your Own’ opportunity for Veterinary Practice Owners and Managers
Many RVTs are unaware of the diversity of their profession, or how to plan for a fulfilling career. Sadly, many choose to leave the profession without realizing their career options are truly endless and limited [...]
ANNOUNCEMENT: Nomination Process for 2022 RVTTC Student Bursary Now Open!
Annual educational scholarship aids in the advancement to a life-long career as a Registered Veterinary Technologist and Technician In partnership with Fetch by the Dodo (formerly Petplan Pet Insurance), the Registered Veterinary Technologists and Technicians [...]
ANNONCE : La période de mises en candidature pour la bourse étudiante de TTVAC 2022 a débuté!
Bourse d’étude annuelle qui aide au cheminement vers une carrière de technologue ou technicien vétérinaire ou en santé animale qui dure toute la vie En collaboration avec Fetch by the Dodo (anciennement, Petplan Pet Insurance), [...]
Le Mois national de la sensibilisation aux tiques de 2022 fait la promotion de l’approche « Une seule santé »
Le concept « Une seule santé » sera au premier plan pendant le Mois national de la sensibilisation aux tiques (MNST), qui aura lieu en mars. Dans le cadre de la campagne de cette année, [...]
National Tick Awareness Month 2022 Encourages a One Health Approach
The concept of One Health will be front and centre during National Tick Awareness Month (NTAM) in March. As part of this year’s campaign, the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA), in partnership with Merck Animal [...]
Inspirer les futurs TSAc diplômés lors des activités virtuelles de la journée d’orientation des TSAc
Le 19 janvier 2022, Shannon Thompson, RVT, directrice générale de TTVAC, a participé à la table ronde regroupant des TSAc de partout au pays lors de la Journée virtuelle d’orientation des TSAc (Virtual RVT Career Day) pour [...]
Inspiring Future RVT Grads on Virtual RVT Career Day
On January 19, 2022, the RVTTC CEO/Executive Director, Shannon Thompson, RVT, joined a panel of RVTs across Canada during a Virtual RVT Career Day to share their passion and experiences with 60 future RVTs. The [...]
World Veterinary News: Global Veterinary Related Activities Update (February 2022)
RVTTC is an observer member of the World Veterinary Association (WVA). The WVA supports the work of veterinarians in diverse areas of medicine, research, practice, and outreach and is guided by its belief in One [...]
Formation continue sur le développement d’une carrière durable dans le domaine vétérinaire : Série de 4 séances
Dès février, la SAVT offre une série de 4 séances qui aide les professionnels de la médecine vétérinaire en proposant des outils pour développer une carrière durable. Le contenu de cette série sera destiné aux [...]
Building a Sustainable Career in Veterinary Medicine CE: Four-part Series Starts February 2022
In February, the Saskatchewan Association of Veterinary Technologists (SAVT) collaborated with the Registered Veterinary Technologists and Technicians of Canada (RVTTC) to provide a four-part series that will help provide veterinary professionals with the tools to [...]
Le navigateur de Carrière des TSAc/RVT : Découvrez quelques-unes de ses caractéristiques !
Le navigateur de Carrière des TSAc/RVT TM a été lancé en décembre 2021. Il s’agit d’un site web bilingue, national et interactif où les TSAc ou les personnes désirant devenir TSAc peuvent faire des recherches, explorer, [...]
Special Edition RVT Talk: Spotlight on RVT Career Navigator
The RVT Career NavigatorTM was launched in December 2021. It is a national, bilingual and interactive website where RVTs or people interested in becoming an RVT can investigate, explore, personalize and create their own career [...]
Découvrez l’assurance auto et habitation de La Personnelle
La Personnelle est fière d’offrir aux membres de Technologues et Techniciens Vétérinaires Agréés du Canada une assurance auto et habitation comportant de nombreux avantages tels que des tarifs de groupe exclusifs et plusieurs rabais. Laissez-nous [...]
Discover home and auto insurance from The Personal
The Personal is proud to offer home and auto insurance to members of the Registered Veterinary Technologists and Technicians of Canada. By providing access to valuable benefits, exclusive group rates and added discounts, we help [...]
RVTTC announces the launch of the RVT Career Navigator™ website for the Registered Veterinary Technologist/Technician profession
Ottawa, ON – The Registered Veterinary Technologists and Technicians of Canada (RVTTC) are excited to announce the launch of the RVT Career Navigator™, a new and unique bilingual national career planning and advancement website dedicated [...]
Le mois des TSAc/RVT 2021 a connu un franc succès, merci!
Technologues et techniciens vétérinaires agréés du Canada (TTVAC) et ses membres ont fait le point sur cette autre année qui est marquée par le succès du mois des TSAc/RVT qui s’est déroulé en octobre [...]
Thank You for a Successful RVT Month 2021
The Registered Veterinary Technologists and Technicians of Canada (RVTTC) and its members wrapped up another successful national RVT Month in October to celebrate the crucial services Registered Veterinary Technologists and Technicians (RVTs) provide to [...]
TTVAC signe la Charte des droits sur l’identité de genre au sein des professionnels vétérinaires
Ottawa, Ontario – Le 28 novembre 2021, le conseil d’administration de technologues et les techniciens vétérinaires agréés du Canada (TTVAC) a voté à l’unanimité la signature de la Charte des droits sur l’identité de genre [...]
RVTTC Signs Gender Identity Bill of Rights for the Veterinary Profession
Ottawa, ON – On November 28, 2021, the Registered Veterinary Technologists and Technicians of Canada (RVTTC) Board of Directors unanimously voted to become a signatory for the Gender Identity Bill of Rights for the Veterinary [...]
Joignez-vous à notre groupe de travail pour participer à la création d’un nouveau Programme des prix et de la reconnaissance!
TTVAC est à la recherche de bénévoles désirant se joindre au groupe de travail portant sur la création du Programme de prix et reconnaissance de TTVAC. Ce groupe de travail sera chargé de collaborer et [...]
Request for RVT Volunteers for NEW RVTTC Awards & Appreciation Task Force!
Request for Volunteers! The RVTTC is looking for volunteers to join our collaborative Awards and Recognition Task Force to support the creation of a new Awards & Recognition program for RVTTC. The following positions are [...]
Honouring National Day for TRUTH and RECONCILLIATION
July 20, 2021 - the Government of Canada is committed to reconciliation and ensuring that the tragic history and ongoing legacy of residential schools is never forgotten. As you may be aware, the government recently [...]
RVT Wanted: RVTTC is looking for new representative for CVMA Professional Development Committee
Are you an RVT in Canada, interested in expanding the Continuing Education opportunities for RVTs and the Veterinary Team? The RVTTC is looking for a volunteer RVT representative on the CVMA Professional Development Committee. This [...]
RVTTC announces the creation of a National Standards of Practice for the Registered Veterinary Technologist and Technician profession in Canada
For Immediate Release RVTTC announces the creation of a National Standards of Practice for the Registered Veterinary Technologist and Technician profession in Canada Ottawa, ON – The Registered Veterinary Technologists and Technicians of Canada (RVTTC) [...]
TTVAC annonce la création des Normes de pratique nationales relatives à la profession de technologues et les techniciens vétérinaires agréés au Canada
Pour diffusion immédiate TTVAC annonce la création des Normes de pratique nationales relatives à la profession de technologues et les techniciens vétérinaires agréés au Canada Ottawa, Ontario – Technologues et techniciens vétérinaires agréés du Canada [...]
WVA Strategic Focus Group on Animal Welfare Share Two New Papers on Animal Welfare
World Veterinary Association has shared two papers on animal welfare that were prepared by experts that are involved in the work of the WVA Strategic Focus Group on Animal Welfare: Pain Management in Farm Animals: [...]
Making Veterinary Care for Horses Fear Free: Equine Certification Program for Veterinary Professionals Launches Today
DENVER, CO (May 18, 2021) – Horses are large, powerful animals and injuries to equine veterinarians are common. But thanks to a certification program launched today by Fear Free, LLC, veterinary professionals have the power [...]
TTVAC annonce le financement pour la création d’un site Web favorisant l’élaboration d’un plan de carrière
TTVAC annonce le financement pour la création d’un site Web favorisant l’élaboration d’un plan de carrière dans le but d’apporter soutien et encouragement aux Techniciens et technologues vétérinaires agréés et de faire de la profession [...]
RVTTC announces funding for the creation of a career pathway website
RVTTC announces funding for the creation of a career pathway website to support and empower Registered Veterinary Technologists and Technicians and to position the profession as a career with limitless opportunities Ottawa, ON – [...]
Acute Self-Care for Veterinary Professionals – Unique four-week microcredential developed in response to the mental health crisis within the veterinary and animal care community
Acute Self-Care for Veterinary Professionals Unique four-week microcredential developed in response to the mental health crisis within the veterinary and animal care community Toronto, Ontario - Seneca is proud to offer a new microcredential starting [...]
FECAVA and WSAVA Launch Collegiality Infographic during Congress
RVTTC is an associate member of the World Small Animal Veterinary Association. The Federation of European Companion Animal Veterinary Associations (FECAVA) and World Small Animal Veterinary Association (WSAVA) have launched [...]
RVTTC Welcomes the Quebec Association of Animal Health Technicians as a Member
Ottawa, ON – The Registered Veterinary Technologists and Technicians of Canada (RVTTC) and its provincial veterinary technologist/technician associations members are pleased to welcome the Association of Animal Health Technicians of Quebec (ATSAQ) to its [...]
TTVAC souhaite la bienvenue à un nouveau membre : L’Association des techniciens en santé animale du Québec (ATSAQ)
Ottawa, Ontario – Techniciens et technologues vétérinaires agréés du Canada (TTVAC) et les associations provinciales de techniciens et technologues vétérinaires ont le bonheur d’accueillir l’Association des techniciens en santé animale du Québec (ATSAQ) parmi ses [...]
Nomination Process for 2021 RVTTC/TTVAC Student Bursary Now Open!
In partnership with Petplan Pet Insurance, the Registered Veterinary Technologists and Technicians of Canada (RVTTC) is excited to announce that the nomination process for the annual RVTTC Student bursary program is open for 2021. In [...]
Registered Veterinary Tech from Ontario is Appointed Vice President of the Registered Veterinary Technologists and Technicians of Canada
For immediate release November 10, 2020 Proud to be the voice for her profession and to be called an RVT Ottawa, ON – The Registered Veterinary Technologists and Technicians of Canada (RVTTC) is very [...]
RVTTC Celebrates National Veterinary Technician Week with U.S. Colleague NAVTA
The Registered Veterinary Technologist and Technicians of Canada congratulates the National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America (NAVTA) on their 2020 National Veterinary Technician Week (NVTW). October 11-17, 2020 has been identified by NAVTA to [...]
Register Online for a Chance to Win Gift Cards Every Week during RVT Month
The Registered Veterinary Technologists and Technicians of Canada (RVTTC) and UBAVET want you to win during RVT Month! UBAVET has partnered with RVTTC once again to celebrate and thank Registered Veterinary Technicians and Technologists [...]
Volunteer Representative Position Available!! AAVSB – VTNE Committee
The RVTTC is looking to fill the position of the Eastern (MVTA, OAVT, EVTA member) RVTTC Representative to sit on the AAVSB - American Association of Veterinary State Boards VTNE Committee. This position is one [...]
WSAVA Webinar: Hot Topic The Impact of COVID-19 on your Patients and Staff – An Update
WSAVA Webinar: Hot Topic The Impact of COVID-19 on your Patients and Staff - An Update Dear Member Representatives, To follow up to our first webinar on COVID-19 and Pets in April this year, [...]
RVT Month 2020 Poster Unveiled – RVTs are ESSENTIAL
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 [...]
RVT Month App Now Available
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 [...]
RVT Month goes digital with an all-new app! Check out the 2020 RVT Month logo & swag!
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 [...]
Register now 50% discount – Canada’s Veterinary Education Today Virtual Conference!
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 [...]
Congratulations to 2020 Canadian RVT of Year – Ms. Julia Bitan RVT
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 [...]
RVTTC offers inspiration for recent vet techs through a new eBook mentoring guide
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 [...]
RVTTC Welcomes Submissions for 2020-2021 RVTTC/TTVAC Awards
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 [...]
British Columbia Registered Veterinary Technologist Honoured with National Award Recognizing her Contribution to Profession
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. [...]
HUMANE CANADA™ PARTNERS WITH HILL’S PET NUTRITION CANADA TO PROVIDE DISASTER RELIEF GRANTS TO CANADIAN ANIMAL WELFARE ORGANIZATIONS IMPACTED BY COVID-19
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 [...]
Check out NEW CE opportunity in Medical Sterilization – Perfect for the Veterinary Team!!
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 [...]
PPE Shortages in Veterinary Medicine – Re-Use or Not? By: J. Scott Weese DVM DVSc DACVIM
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 [...]
Update 19 COVID 19 – World Health Organization – March 24, 2020
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 [...]
CVMA launches dedicated COVID-19 webpage for current information
The RVTTC is committed to supporting our RVT members and our veterinary teams. Our goal is to provide you with up to date reliable information for you and your teams. New from CVMA: We have [...]
CVMA – UPDATE: INFORMATION ON CORONAVIRUS DISEASE (COVID-19) FROM THE PUBLIC HEALTH AGENCY OF CANADA
Click HERE for updates, information and resources from the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association.
CAHI Statement on COVID – 19, released March 18, 2020
Guelph, Ontario – March 18, 2020 – As the impact of COVID-19 continues to be felt across Canada and the world, the Canadian Animal Health Institute (CAHI) and its members are actively monitoring this ever-changing situation [...]
Update 16 – COVID 19 from World Health Organization
On behalf of the WHO, please find attached the latest official update regarding the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) as from 13th March 2020. UPDATE 16 - Click HERE Also, please find hereafter the link to the [...]
WEBINAR: Coronavirus (COVID-19) in veterinary and animal group settings: Protecting people and animals
WEBINAR: Coronavirus (COVID-19) in veterinary and animal group settings: Protecting people and animals Thursday, March 19, 2020 @ 2:00 pm EST - REGISTER TODAY! HOSTED BY: Dr. Jason Stull, VMD, MPVM, PhD, DACVPM and Dr. [...]
AVMA Resources – What you need to know about Coronavirus? Team & Client information
Check out AVMA resources for the veterinary team, clients and patients - shared via Facebook: Here's the latest COVID-19 update from the AVMA - featuring resources that may help you continue to deliver care [...]
NOTICE from AAVSB for March/April VTNE Candidates
Recently posted from AAVSB: The health and safety of our employees and candidates is of utmost importance to the AAVSB and our testing partner, PSI. Due to the outbreak of COVID-19, some PSI test centers [...]
Update #14 – COVID -19, World Health Organization – March 6, 2020
Dear WVA Members, On behalf of the WHO, please find attached the latest official updated regarding the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) as from 6th March 2020. https://rvttcanada.ca/wp-content/uploads/Update-14_-EPI-WIN_COVID19.pdf
WSAVA Advisory – Guidance on Coronavirus and Pets
RVTTC is a member of the World Small Animal Association: The WSAVA’s One Health and Scientific Committees has prepared an update for all veterinary members for team and client use. Please share and review with [...]
Commonwealth Veterinary Association e-newsletter Vol 6 Issue 2 – February 2020
Commonwealth Veterinary Association e-newsletter Vol 6 Issue 2 - February 2020 - For your review - https://mailchi.mp/311ae443d549/cva-e-newsletter-vol-6-issue-2?e=cf9558a38e
Foot-and-Mouth Emergency Preparation Course for Canada
Foot-and-Mouth Emergency Preparation Course for Canada Convenient online course hones serious animal disease recognition and response skills 12 hr(s) CE approved by RACE Event Date(s): May 4 – June 1, 2020 An online course in [...]
RVT Talk is 1 Year Old! We want to hear from YOU!
WANTED: Your feedback! RVT Talk is 1 year old!!! Thank you to our contributors and to you RVTs telling us what you want to see in our national publication. We want to hear from you [...]
NEW Continuing Education – WSAVA Video Proceedings Available
The World Small Animal Veterinary Associations has made video conference proceedings avaialble for you! Missed some of these great international speakers - check them out here! https://rvttcanada.ca/veterinary-ce-opportunities/
BCVTA Spring Conference and AGM 2020
Join us in Kamloops April 3rd and 4th, 2020 for our 40th anniversary celebrations! Along with amazing lectures, trade show, job fair and awards dinner we are offering 3 WET LABS! Register here for Wet [...]
Request for Volunteers! NEW National Scope of Practice Task Force
Calling all Volunteers! We are Creating a Task Force to Develop a National Scope of Practice If you are a RVTTC member, the Registered Veterinary Technologists and Technicians of Canada (RVTTC) is looking for [...]
World One Health Congress – News from Congress – December 2019
Check out news from World One Health Congress - Click HERE!
NOW Two RVTTC Travel Bursary Match Sponsors!! Petplan Pet Insurance & Virox Animal Health
The RVTTC is excited to announce there are TWO RVTTC Travel Bursary Match Sponsors for our 2019 RVTTC Travel Bursary. Funds raised by RVTs supporting RVTs from our "Toonie for T-shirt" equaled $1571.75 this past [...]
Fear Free Offers Certification Program Benefit to RVTTC Members
DENVER, CO (September 25, 2019) – In honor of RVT Month, Fear Free, LLC has announced it will be providing a 20% discount on the Fear Free Veterinary Professional Certification Program to members of the [...]
RESTOCKED – ProudlyRVT T-shirts for sale!
We have ProudlyRVT T-Shirts available for purchase. Get yours now! Order here: https://rvttcanada.ca/proudlyrvt-t-shirt-order-form/ Cost: T-shirts are $25.00 each plus shipping Shipping: $4.35 for shipping in Canada via Canada Post. Payment: Credit card - Invoices will be [...]
2019 National Tick Awareness Month – What Pet Owners Want to Know about Ticks
NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 1, 2019 What Pet Owners Want to Know about Ticks The 2019 National Tick Awareness Month campaign takes the “tick talk” online OTTAWA, Ontario – March is National Tick [...]
2018 RVT of the Year Award Winner Bernice Ruf RVT
Hill’s Pet Nutrition Canada Inc. and the Registered Veterinary Technologists and Technicians of Canada are very pleased to present the 2018 RVT of the Year to Ms. Bernice Ruf. As a SAVT member Bernice thoroughly [...]
CVMA Launches 2018 Animal Health Week – Vaccines Save Lives – Sept. 30 – Oct. 6, 2018
Each year, through Animal Health Week, the veterinary community draws attention to an important health-related message. The CVMA is proud to have celebrated Animal Health Week across the country for more than 30 years. From September 30 [...]