Handling Stress and Building Emotional Resilience as an Equine RVT
Working with horses requires a particular kind of presence. They are sensitive, perceptive animals, attuned to subtle changes in body [...]
Togetherall Expands Partnership With the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association and the Alberta Veterinary Technologist Association to Broaden Mental Health Support Across the Veterinary Profession
Togetherall, the leading online peer-to-peer mental health support community, today announced the expansion of its partnership with the Canadian [...]
Survive & Thrive: A Veterinary Technology Student’s Survival Guide
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
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
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
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
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.
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.
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
As tariff restriction information develops, the ABVTA believes in and stands behind Canadian pet products and companies. Supporting local brands [...]