October is RVT Month in Canada

Each October, RVTTC invites the entire veterinary community to celebrate RVT Month—a time to honour the dedication, knowledge, and expertise that RVTs bring to animal health care in every province and territory.

This year’s theme, “RVTs Everywhere: One Profession, Many Opportunities,” spotlights the wide range of career paths available to RVTs in 2025 and beyond. From clinical practice to research, education, regulation, production, and non-profit organizations, as well as entrepreneurial ventures, RVTs are finding meaningful and dynamic ways to apply their skills across the animal health sector and contribute to the veterinary industry.

A Profession with Purpose and Possibility

RVTs are highly trained professionals who have completed accredited programs, passed the Veterinary Technician National Exam (VTNE), and complete continuing education to maintain active provincial registration. Their education and experience position them to make a significant impact in fields as varied as anesthesia, dentistry, exotic animal care, shelter medicine, equine health, wildlife management, rehabilitation, and more.

“RVTs are truly the backbone of veterinary medicine—and the career opportunities for them have never been more diverse or rewarding,” said Francis Rousseau, President of RVTTC. “RVT Month is a chance to spotlight the wide range of paths open to RVTs and to celebrate the essential role they play across Canada.”

As the veterinary field continues to evolve, so too does the role of the RVT. Today’s RVTs are leaders, innovators, educators, and advocates—not just in clinics, but throughout the entire animal health ecosystem.

Celebrate RVTs Throughout October – Join us in recognizing the professionalism, passion, and possibilities that define the RVT profession in 2025.

Let’s make this October a month of celebration and inspiration as we recognize our RVTs and focus on celebrating and building awareness of their integral role in veterinary medicine.

RVT Month 2025 will feature events, activities, and contests to engage the community and highlight the essential work RVTs do every day. There are several national events and activities being hosted by RVTTC. including an Enter-to-Win contest (supported by UBAVET, with $2,500 in prizes to be given away – enter to win one of 25 $100 gift cards every Monday).In addition to national events, there are outstanding regional activities hosted by Provincial Veterinary Technician/Technologist associations taking place in October. From public awareness campaigns, to in person and online Continuing Education opportunities, to contests – there are many initiatives to participate in. Veterinary teams across Canada are encouraged to celebrate their RVT team members and to join in a number of National and provincial initiatives throughout the month of October to help promote and recognize the RVT profession.

Veterinary teams nationwide are encouraged to recognize their RVT colleagues in their workplaces and online, and join the celebration through national and provincial initiatives and activities. Check out the RVT Month App, which offers resources, graphics, and posters to help promote the profession.

Stay connected with RVT Month activities:

For all of the Details on RVT Month Activities:

Head to the official RVT Month website (www.rvtmonth.ca) or the RVT Month Landing Page. You can also download the Official RVT Month App to your smartphone homepage (supported by Prevail Disinfectants).

 

Thank you to our official RVT Month Partners: