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 [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]
5 Powerful Ways Practice Owners Can Empower Women in Veterinary Medicine
Veterinary clinics have the power to drive meaningful change. By implementing policies and practices that champion gender equality, break down [...]
RVTs – Level Up Your Career
The veterinary profession is constantly evolving - and so is the role of veterinary technologists. If you're looking for ways [...]
Baby Hare Season 2021
April 20, 2021 Baby hare season is upon us again! Alberta has two species of hares: the White-tailed Prairie Hares [...]
Are You “Just A Tech”?
"Oh, I’m not the vet, I’m just a tech.” How many of us have spoken this phrase? How many [...]