RVT Month celebrates the value that Registered Veterinary Technicians
bring to the veterinary health care team.

It’s time to CELEBRATE!

Be sure to join us for CE webinars each Wednesday night at 8:00pm.

Check out our presenters and topics under the Session menu.

Are you looking for other fun opportunities?

Go to the Celebrations menu and consider entering the Video Challenge!

The RVT Month celebrations continue with the OAVT’s Recognition Program! We will be celebrating volunteers that have supported OAVT programs over the past year, members that have reached a milestone in their years of membership, and the 2024 award recipients!

OABP/OAVT Bovine Technician Continuing Education Meeting

Calving and care of the newborn calf and dam

Date: October 23, 2024

Location: Ontario Dairy Research Centre, Elora, ON

Cost: $88.50 + $11.50 HST = $100

The day will include a mix of lecture, hands-on review of calving presentations with a life size calving model, and discussion.

Presented by: Charlotte Winder, Associate Professor, Ontario Veterinary College & Rita Couto Serrenho, Assistant Professor, Ontario Veterinary College

This is a small group hands-on workshop limited to 30 participants on a first-come, first-serve basis.

RVTs are champions of the veterinary world, working their magic to keep our furry, feathered, and scaly friends healthy and happy. With hearts full of love and hands full of skill, RVTs are the ultimate pet whisperers, ensuring every tail wag, purr, and chirp is a sign of a job well done. Whether they’re assisting in surgeries, giving cuddles during check-ups, or running lab tests with the precision of a maestro, RVTs bring a unique blend of expertise and compassion to the table. They’re the first to notice when Mr. Whiskers isn’t quite himself or when Fido’s wag is a little off, making sure every pet gets the TLC they deserve. Their knack for calming nervous pet parents and explaining medical jargon in easy-peasy terms is just another reason why they’re so pawsome. And let’s not forget their never-ending quest for knowledge, always learning new tricks to stay on top of the latest in veterinary care. From playful puppy visits to handling emergency situations with grace and grit, RVTs are the glue that holds the vet clinic together. Their dedication shines through in every wagging tail and grateful purr, making them the true champions of pet health. As we celebrate RVT Month this October, NVA Canada gives a big round of ap-paws for our incredible RVTs, whose hard work, passion, and boundless love make the world a better place for all our animal companions.