Dental disease is one of the most common health issues seen in pets, yet it is often overlooked until pain or infection has progressed.
Working with horses requires a particular kind of presence. They are sensitive, perceptive animals, attuned to subtle changes in body language, tone, and energy.
Togetherall Expands Partnership With the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association and the Alberta Veterinary Technologist Association to Broaden Mental Health Support Across the Veterinary Profession
Every October, the Alberta Veterinary Technologist Association (ABVTA) proudly celebrates RVT Month, a province-wide initiative to honour the essential work of Registered Veterinary Technologists (RVTs) in Alberta.
How Registered Veterinary Technologists Deliver Species-Specific Care, Advocate for Animal Welfare, and Provide Specialized Support for Some of the Most Unconventional Patients.
As an RVT, long hours, emotional stress, and fast-paced environments can make it difficult to maintain balance in veterinary medicine. Protecting your time and well-being is essential for a fulfilling career as a Registered Veterinary Technologist (RVT).
For some Registered Veterinary Technologists (RVTs), their day starts in clinical settings with wellness exams, surgery prep, and dietary recommendations. But for those in municipal shelters, the reality is far different.
Veterinary clinics have the power to drive meaningful change. By implementing policies and practices that champion gender equality, break down stereotypes, and provide strong support, they can foster a more inclusive and empowering work environment.
Supporting local brands helps strengthen our industry by sustaining businesses that employ RVTs and other valued members in the veterinary profession.
The results from the 2024 Wage and Benefits Survey are now available.
The ABVTA would like to take the opportunity to address the comments and recent apology, made by the Mayor of Fort Saskatchewan regarding cruel and concerning practices for managing feral cats.
The Alberta Veterinary Technologist Association (ABVTA) is delighted to announce the launch of an exciting new benefit for its valued members.
The survey provides an average and median percentage of RVT wages which are broken down by specialization, location, and experience, as well as reviews additional compensations in the industry.
Baby hare season is upon us again! Alberta has two species of hares: the White-tailed Prairie Hares (also known as Jackrabbits) and the Snowshoe Hare. Both of these species turn white in winter.
New investment in faculty of veterinary medicine at the University of Calgary will double the number of seats in the program.
How many of us have spoken this phrase?  How many times have we unintentionally belittled ourselves and our profession - with those four little words?
Resource guarding is an umbrella term - also known as "possession aggression" or "food-related aggression" in dogs, and rarely ends in sharing.
Calling attention to labour shortages with indications that this global problem...
The veterinary industry has been seeing a drop in veterinary technologists over the recent years and a recent compensation review could be an insight into why.
The Alberta Veterinary Technologist Association (ABVTA) is excited to announce we're celebrating our first Radiation Safety Week, running November 8 - 14th
Setting the direction for an organization is a core board governance function. As such, the ABVTA Board of Directors decided to meet on March 15 and 16, 2019 to review and update its 2015-2017 Strategic Plan.
The Federation of European Companion Animal Veterinary Associations FECAVA and WSAVA have launched an infographic for veterinary practices to help remind them of its  'Global Principles of Veterinary Collegiality', launched earlier this year.