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Elimination of Dog-Transmitted Rabies By 2030
WVA and WMA Joint Press Release
The total elimination of dog-transmitted human rabies by 2030 has been
called for in a joint statement by the World Veterinary Association (WVA)
and World Medical Association (WMA).
The two organizations have joined forces to mark World Rabies Day on September 28 in
collaboration with the Rabies: Share the message – Save a life campaign […]
Light The Night – Edmonton’s High Level Bridge & Calgary’s Iconic Tower Celebrate RVT Month
As RVT Month grows closer by the day, the ABVTA Board and RVTTC Representatives will be joining members to look up on October 1 and 2nd.
On October 1, an Edmonton landmark, the High Level Bridge, will be lit up in ABVTA colours to celebrate RVT Month. Then we’ll do it all over again on October 2, […]
October 2018 is RVT Month Across Canada!

RVT Month To Be Celebrated Across Canada This October
The Registered Veterinary Technologists and Technicians of Canada (RVTTC) is pleased to announce that October will once again be recognized as RVT Month across Canada.
The RVTTC has teamed up with the provincial RVT associations (BCVTA, ABVTA, SAVT, MVTA, OAVT, EVTA), […]
Emergency Appeal for Medicines / Mineral and Vitamin Supplements – Indian Veterinary Association, Kerala
August 20, 2018
Thiruvananthapuram, India
The Indian Veterinary Association, Kerala, a partner of the World Veterinary Association, is asking for assistance of donations of medicine, minerals and vitamin supplements for animals affected by the recent floods in Kerala, India.
Below is the letter from Dr. P S Shameem Abubaker, General Secretary, IVA Kerala.
Emergency Appeal for Medicines / Mineral […]
Opportunity For AHT Students To Gain Leadership Skills
The ABVTA Board of Directors is seeking energetic animal health technology students to be a Student Representative for your College.
Example of Duties (dependent upon school commitments)
- Attend ABVTA Board of Director Meetings
- Relay information from Board of Director meetings back to the student body
- Attend ABVTA Focus Weekend (report school activities to Board of Directors)
- Attend […]
A New Member Initiative Designed to Strengthen the RVT Profession in Canada
The RVTTC Board of Directors is please to share the official launch of the NEW RVTTC Travel Bursary. Applications are open!
The RVTTC is excited to announce a member initiative designed to strengthen the RVT profession in Canada.
This initiative was created to provide funds for RVTs who may want to expand their professional knowledge or […]