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 eight years of outstanding service. Thompson has led the growth of RVTTC, uniting seven provincial veterinary technician/technologists associations that serve almost 10,000 individual Registered Veterinary Technicians and Technologists (RVTs).

Shannon’s leadership has been critical in elevating the RVT profession and improving opportunities for RVTs across Canada. As Executive Director and an RVT herself, she played pivotal roles in the expansion of RVT Month to be a national celebration; RVT Career Navigator, a career planning and advancement website for the RVT profession; a National Standards of Practice for the profession; and expanding RVTTC’s advocacy and education network.

As part of a thoughtful succession plan, RVTTC announced Cera Youngson to the position of Executive Director, effective August 15, 2022. Cera has served as Executive Director for the Saskatoon Zoo Society Inc. and 4-H Saskatchewan. Cera has several years experience in senior management roles, leading core functions in finance, administration, communication, service delivery, and fund development for provincial non-profit membership organizations and registered charitable entities. She holds a Bachelor of Commerce, Marketing Major from the Edwards School of Business, as well as a Master’s Certificate in Project Management from the Schulich School of Business.

“We are eager to welcome Cera to RVTTC,” said Board President, Cally Merritt. “We believe Cera’s skills and experience will build on Shannon’s strong legacy.” Cera will commence the role on August 15 while Shannon stays on to lead the transition. RVTTC extends its thanks and very best wishes to Shannon on her retirement and congratulates Cera on her new role.

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The Registered Veterinary Technologists and Technicians of Canada (RVTTC) is a not-for-profit organization representing almost 10,000 RVTs across Canada on national and international issues. RVTTC’s mission is to unite, advance, and strengthen the Registered Veterinary Technologist and Technician profession across Canada through leadership and advocacy to promote excellence in animal healthcare. To learn more about RVTTC, please visit htpps://rvttcanada.ca/

RVTTC Contact:
Shannon T. Thompson (Brownrigg) RVT (she/her)
Outgoing CEO/Executive Director
sthompson@rvttcanada.ca