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Let’s Do Things Together – RVTs Available For Work During COVID-19 Emergency
Beginning on April 1, 2020 ads placed on the ABVTA website of practices seeking temporary RVTs to work during the COVID-19 public health emergency will be complementary.
If you are an RVT who is available to work and would like to be included on a list available to practices seeking assistance, please email the ABVTA at
COVID-19 ABVTA Office Update
March 17, 2020
The times that we are currently facing are unprecedented for all of us. The ABVTA recognizes that the delivery of veterinary medical services is essential to Albertans and in protecting the health and welfare of pets and livestock.
That being said, the ABVTA also encourages everyone to do their part and participate in ‘social distancing’ […]
Australian Bushfires
The ABVTA is saddened to learn of the impact the Australian bushfires have had on our Australian brothers and sisters.
Many veterinary professionals in Australia have been displaced by the bushfires and sadly, the animals in the fire zones have been significantly impacted.
Below is an update from the Veterinary Nurses Council of Australia’s (VNCA)Board of Directors in […]
Thank You!
Amanda Barker, ABVTA Past President and outgoing Director, Elly Paslawsky
Thank you to the outgoing ABVTA Board and Committee members on their years of service.
ABVTA Board of Directors:
Director/Student Rep Liaison: Ms. Elly Paslawsky, RVT
Director: Ms. Denise Allison, RVT
Olds College Student Representative: Ms. Hailey Warren
Member and Public Relations Committee:
Committee […]
ABVTA Board Members Receive Mental Health First Aid Training
December 2, 2019 – Edmonton, AB
At the November ABVTA Board meeting, the Board struck a new Task Force which will put emphasis on increasing member wellness initiatives.
A 2013 study by Dr. Jean Wallace of Alberta veterinarians and technologists indicated that 18% of technologists and 21% of veterinarians had thoughts of suicide over the past year. […]
Alberta Government Officially Recognizes ABVTA 40th Anniversary & RVT Month
October 24th, 2019 – Banff, AB
The ABVTA was pleased to host the Honourable Minister Jason Copping, Minister of Labour and Immigration at our 40 and Fabulous Reception at the CanWest Veterinary Conference on October 19th. Minister Copping made remarks to guests as well as presented the ABVTA with an official letter recognizing October as Registered Veterinary […]