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 celebrate, recognize, and promote the valuable contributions of veterinary technicians in the health and welfare of the animals in their care. This year’s theme Credentialed Veterinary Technicians, This is Who We Are, This is What We Do honors the depth, scope and commitment of the credentialed veterinary technician has within the veterinary team.

 

In 2018, RVTTC and NAVTA renewed their Letter of Agreement to collaborate, network and support each other for the advancement and recognition of the veterinary nursing and technology profession. In October, each year we focus on increasing awareness of our profession with the public and within the veterinary industry while celebrating the achievements of the credentialed veterinary technician/technologist.

The RVTTC Executive continues to meet regularly with the NAVTA executives to collaborate for our profession on a National level. Therefore, we would like to give a huge shout out to NAVTA’s Board of Directors for their commitment and dedication in this most interesting year surrounding COVID. The hard work of both Vet Tech Board volunteers has not gone unnoticed and should be noted as they continue to speak out for the veterinary technology profession in the USA.

Now more than ever, we need to be vigilant for both ourselves and our fellow colleagues. These are trying times in a challenging field. The additional stresses and challenges placed on us as we navigate this COVID pandemic are real and they affect all of us in different ways and at different times. Be mindful of yourself, reach out or ask for help when you need it. Watch out for your colleagues, help them to recognize and offer support when they need it.

May this Veterinary Technicians week in the Unites States be one of celebration and joyfulness as we promote this unique and wonderful profession in North America together! https://www.navta.net/page/nat_vet_tech

 

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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 in its mission to unite, advance and strengthen the Registered Veterinary Technician/Technologist profession.

 

Contact:

Shannon Brownrigg, RVT

CEO/Executive Director

Registered Veterinary Technologists and Technicians of Canada

1.613.215.0619

sbrownrigg@rvttcanada.ca