The Registered Veterinary Technologists and Technicians of Canada - RVTTC

04/26/2026

PEI, here we come! 🌊✨

The upcoming CVMA Conference is just around the corner and it’s shaping up to be such an amazing event; connection, learning, and a whole lot of inspiration all in one place.

Who’s already attending? 🙋‍♀️
And who’s still on the fence? 👀

If you’ve been thinking about it, this is your sign to take a closer look! Watch this video to learn more about what it’s all about and why so many are excited to be there.

3 likes. "2026 CVMA Convention - Welcome from the Professional Development Committee"

04/25/2026

Happy World Veterinary Day!

Today, the CVMA joins all veterinary professionals globally in celebrating the contributions of veterinary teams in safeguarding food safety, food security, public health, and animal health across Canada and around the world.

Veterinarians play a critical role throughout the entire food production chain — from animal health management on farms to inspection, disease surveillance, and food safety systems.

04/13/2026

⏳ Time is running out! ⏳

Don’t miss your chance to recognize an outstanding Registered Veterinary Technologist/Technician who goes above and beyond every single day 🐾💙

Nominations for RVT of the Year are closing soon, and this is your opportunity to shine a spotlight on someone who truly makes a difference in animal care, client support, and the veterinary community.

✨ Know an RVT who deserves the spotlight?
✨ Someone who inspires, leads, and shows compassion every day?

Submit your nomination before it’s too late!

Let’s celebrate the incredible work RVTs do—make sure your voice is heard! 🏆

Click here to submit your nomination: https://rvttcanada.ca/rvttc-awards/

04/08/2026

⏰ The clock is ticking!

Do you know an incredible RVT who goes above and beyond every single day? Now’s your chance to recognize them!

Nominations for Canadian RVT of the Year are OPEN—but not for long. The deadline is April 15th, and it’ll be here before you know it!

Let’s celebrate the dedication, compassion, and hard work of the RVTs who make a difference in the lives of animals and their people every day. 💙🐾

👉 For more information and to submit your nomination, visit:
https://rvttcanada.ca/nominations-are-now-open-for-the.../

Don’t wait—nominate someone deserving today!

Thank you to Hill’s Pet Nutrition Canada for their ongoing support of RVTs. The award has been generously sponsored by Hill’s Pet Nutrition Canada since its inception.

04/05/2026

🌷🐣 Happy Easter from RVTTC! 🐣🌷

This Easter season, we want to recognize and celebrate the dedication, compassion, and hard work of Registered Veterinary Technologists and Technicians across Canada.

Whether you’re caring for animals over the holiday weekend or spending time with loved ones, your commitment to animal health and welfare does not go unnoticed. Thank you for the vital role you play in our profession and communities every day.

Wishing you a joyful and peaceful Easter filled with renewal, hope, and a little extra time to recharge 💛

04/05/2026

Spring doesn’t just bring warmer weather. It brings predictable increases in toxic exposures.🌷

From lilies and chocolate to xylitol, rodenticides, and cleaning products, seasonal risks shift quickly this time of year. The challenge? Many clients don’t recognize the danger until symptoms appear and by then, time matters.

In this Trends article, developed with Renee Schmid, DVM, DABT, DABVT (Pet Poison Helpline), you’ll find:

🌿 Common spring toxins
👀 Clinical signs to watch for
🩺 Triage and team communication considerations
🗣️ Practical client education strategies

It also includes a printable client handout 📄 you can use in exam rooms or at discharge to reinforce prevention and early intervention.

Because when it comes to toxic exposures, early recognition — even before symptoms — can make all the difference.

🔗 Read the full article and download the handout: https://hubs.li/Q047-72L0

For additional client-friendly education you can share year-round, encourage pet owners to follow our Healthy Pet Instagram page for accessible, preventative guidance 🐾

04/03/2026

RVTTC is proud to appoint committee representatives who advocate for Registered Veterinary Technologists & Technicians across Canada! 🍁

By having RVTTC representation on national committees and across regions, we ensure our members have a strong voice on the issues impacting the RVT profession both nationally and internationally. These representatives generously volunteer their time and expertise to advance our profession.

From March 25–30, many of our advocacy representatives were in Ottawa attending the CVMA Committee Weekend, where important work was accomplished:

• Advocacy meetings were held on Parliament Hill with key politicians
• CVMA Council Executive and Council meetings took place
• Committee chairs shared annual highlights during the Committee Reporting Dinner
• Committees worked through full agendas, including:
– Position Statements
– Accreditation Standards
– Continuing Education planning
– NEB and workforce readiness initiatives
– Animal Welfare topics
– WIDEA initiatives and member supports
• A Volunteer Appreciation Banquet celebrated contributions of dedicated members
• A Strategic Planning Session brought together Council, staff, and Committee Chairs
• The AHTVT Program Accreditation Committee held in-depth weekend meetings

👏 RVTTC Representatives in attendance:
• Susan Thiessen – AHTVTPAC (Western Representative)
• Heather Quilty – AHTVTPAC (Eastern Representative & first-ever RVT Co-Chair)
• Lisa Langton – Professional Development Committee (East)
• Carolyn Cartwright – Professional Development Committee (West)
• Kate Cooper – Animal Welfare Committee (first and only RVT member)
• Lois Ridgway – RVTTC CVMA Council Liaison; Liaison to National Issues Committee & AHTVTPAC

We are incredibly proud of the leadership and dedication shown by these individuals in advancing the RVT profession 💙

🔗 Learn more about RVTTC advocacy: https://rvttcanada.ca/advocacy/

04/02/2026

Good luck to all those challenging the Veterinary Technician National Exam (VTNE) and moving one step closer to becoming an RVT. We're rooting for you!

The first application window has passed but did you know there are now four testing windows:
➡ Feb 15 - Apr 15 (application cut-off: Mar 15)
➡ May 15 - Jul 15 (application cut-off: Jun 15)
➡ Aug 15 - Oct 15 (application cut-off: Sep 15)
➡ Nov 15 - Jan 15 (application cut-off: Dec 15)

For more information about the VTNE, visit: https://www.aavsb.org/vtne-overview

03/29/2026

Veterinary technician utilization has measurable impacts on patient care, team wellbeing, and practice sustainability. 🐾

The 2023 AAHA Technician Utilization Guidelines highlight what happens when credentialed veterinary technicians (CrVTs) are fully utilized within their state-defined scope of practice:

✅ ~$104K–$137K estimated revenue impact per CrVT, per veterinarian
✅ 36% median revenue increase when appropriate tasks are delegated
✅ By 2030, a projected shortage of 50,000+ CrVTs

CrVTs complete accredited education programs, pass the VTNE, and maintain continuing education all to support high-quality patient care as part of the veterinary team.

As conversations about access to care continue, these data points offer an important perspective: strengthening and supporting the roles already established within the veterinary team is a critical part of the path forward.

📋 Explore the guidelines and practical tools:
🔗https://hubs.li/Q047wN9F0

03/28/2026

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 profession.

Since its inception, 23 outstanding RVTs from across Canada have been acknowledged with this prestigious accolade.

RVTTC is thankful to have Hill’s Pet Nutrition Canada as the sponsor for the award. Hill’s has supported the award since it was created in 2003. With their support, award winners receive travel and accommodation arrangements (up to $2500) and one CVMA Convention registration to attend the upcoming CVMA Convention being held June 24-26, 2026 in Charlottetown, PE.I. )

Nominees must meet the following criteria:

🌟Must be an RVT/TSAc in good standing in Canada
🌟Must have participated as (A) a past or present Board Member of RVTTC or their provincial association and/or (B) been recognized as a provincial RVT award winner by their own provincial member organization.
🌟Be involved, active or current in the veterinary technology profession.
🌟Have outstanding performance in their workplace.

The 2026 Nomination Deadline is April 15, 2026 at 9:00 p.m. Eastern.



For more information on submitting a nomination – visit: https://rvttcanada.ca/nominations-are-now-open-for-the-2026-canadian-registered-veterinary-technician-technologist-rvt-tsac-of-the-year-award/

03/19/2026

Are you looking to add an RVT to the team? Are you searching for your next RVT adventure?

RVTTC provides the opportunity to post your career opportunities on our national job board hosted on our website.

📌To post your opportunity or find your next team, head to:
https://rvttcanada.ca/career-opportunities/