Madison Furness | Alberta Veterinary Technologist Association

Survive & Thrive: A Veterinary Technology Student’s Survival Guide
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Survive & Thrive: A Veterinary Technology Student’s Survival Guide

Blog Post, Peer Reviewed

Survive & Thrive: A Veterinary Technology Student’s Survival Guide

Madison Furness2025-09-17T08:57:29-06:00September 17th, 2025|Blog Post, Peer Reviewed|

Veterinary Technology programs can be exciting, intense, and incredibly rewarding. Students learn a wide range of academic, clinical, and professional [...]

RVT Month is in October! Why We Celebrate and Why It Matters in Your Community
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RVT Month is in October! Why We Celebrate and Why It Matters in Your Community

Blog Post, Industry News, RVT Month, Workforce

RVT Month is in October! Why We Celebrate and Why It Matters in Your Community

Madison Furness2025-08-06T08:53:58-06:00August 6th, 2025|Blog Post, Industry News, RVT Month, Workforce|

Every October, the Alberta Veterinary Technologist Association (ABVTA) proudly celebrates RVT Month, a province-wide initiative to honour the essential work [...]

Partnering with the Digital Human Library and Edmonton Public School Board: Inspiring the Next Generation of RVTs

Madison Furness2025-08-13T12:11:59-06:00July 31st, 2025|ABVTA News, Industry News|

The Alberta Veterinary Technologist Association (ABVTA) is proud to partner with the Digital Human Library (dHL) and the Edmonton Public [...]

How to Find a Healthy Work-Life Balance in Veterinary Medicine
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How to Find a Healthy Work-Life Balance in Veterinary Medicine

Blog Post, Member Wellness, Peer Reviewed, Workforce

How to Find a Healthy Work-Life Balance in Veterinary Medicine

Madison Furness2025-07-23T13:29:15-06:00July 23rd, 2025|Blog Post, Member Wellness, Peer Reviewed, Workforce|

As an RVT, long hours, emotional stress, and fast-paced environments can make it difficult to maintain balance in veterinary medicine. [...]

The Many Lives of Exotic RVTs
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The Many Lives of Exotic RVTs

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The Many Lives of Exotic RVTs

Madison Furness2025-07-23T12:48:12-06:00June 26th, 2025|Blog Post, Peer Reviewed, Uncategorized, Workforce|

How Registered Veterinary Technologists Deliver Species-Specific Care, Advocate for Animal Welfare, and Provide Specialized Support for Some of the Most [...]

Caring for Pets in Crisis: The Vital Role of RVTs in Shelter Medicine.
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Caring for Pets in Crisis: The Vital Role of RVTs in Shelter Medicine.

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Caring for Pets in Crisis: The Vital Role of RVTs in Shelter Medicine.

Madison Furness2025-07-23T12:53:36-06:00May 30th, 2025|Blog Post, Peer Reviewed, Uncategorized, Workforce|

For some Registered Veterinary Technologists (RVTs), their day starts in clinical settings with wellness exams, surgery prep, and dietary recommendations. [...]

The 2024 Wage and Benefits Report is Now Available.

Madison Furness2025-05-06T12:20:31-06:00May 6th, 2025|ABVTA News, Industry News, Uncategorized|

The results from the 2024 Wage and Benefits Survey are now available. This year’s findings offer valuable insight into the [...]

Canadian-Made: Pet Brands and Companies That Support Our Industry
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Canadian-Made: Pet Brands and Companies That Support Our Industry

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Canadian-Made: Pet Brands and Companies That Support Our Industry

Madison Furness2025-07-23T12:55:22-06:00March 31st, 2025|Blog Post, Peer Reviewed|

As tariff restriction information develops, the ABVTA believes in and stands behind Canadian pet products and companies. Supporting local brands [...]