Ontario Association of Veterinary Technicians - OAVT

Ontario Association of Veterinary Technicians - OAVT RVTs change animal lives. The OAVT is the regulatory body and non-profit association for 4,000+ RVTs

Registered Veterinary Technicians are integral to the animal health care team. They are educated, credentialed and specialized to improve animal health and welfare in a variety of veterinary sectors.

🚨Registration is now OPEN 🚨RVT Month is just a few short weeks away, and we are ready to celebrate!Go under the microsco...
09/08/2025

🚨Registration is now OPEN 🚨

RVT Month is just a few short weeks away, and we are ready to celebrate!

Go under the microscope with Barbie Papajeski, MS, LVT, RLATG, VTS (Clinical Pathology), and up your clinical pathology game as she hosts four CE webinars every Wednesday at 7 p.m.

The webinars are FREE for members and just $10 for non-members.

Register now:

https://site.pheedloop.com/event/2025rvtmonth/register

Emily Piché, RVT, CHPT, CPEP and OAVT Member recently had her research on the role of Registered Veterinary Technicians ...
09/04/2025

Emily Piché, RVT, CHPT, CPEP and OAVT Member recently had her research on the role of Registered Veterinary Technicians in hospice care published in the Human Animal Interactions Journal!

"This represents a meaningful step forward for our profession, shining a light on how and why RVTs are uniquely positioned to take on leadership roles during the often-overlooked final stage of a patient's life," wrote Piché.

You can read the article here:

https://www.cabidigitallibrary.org/doi/full/10.1079/hai.2025.0034

09/04/2025

On Saturday, September 20, the annual event, Celebrate Black Excellence, is BACK!

Join us at for free vet med swag and hands-on fun! Explore veterinary medicine through our comparative anatomy, teddy bear check-ups, and canine first aid activity stations supported by .

We can’t wait to see you there!

📆 Saturday, September 20, 2025
📍 Harbourfront Centre (235 Queens Quay W)
🕕 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
💲 FREE

Celebrate Black Excellence is presented by

Our friends at ABVTA are hosting a CE webinar and opening it up to our members!Here are the details: The Role of Nutriti...
09/03/2025

Our friends at ABVTA are hosting a CE webinar and opening it up to our members!

Here are the details:

The Role of Nutrition: Critical Intersection Between Nutrition and Physical Rehabilitation in Dogs
Sponsored by: Royal Canin

Join us as we discuss how proper dietary support can enhance healing, support mobility, and contribute to weight management, especially in dogs recovering from injury or managing chronic conditions like osteoarthritis

This session is approved for 1 hour of CE credit for OAVT members.

This webinar will be recorded.

Date: September 25, 2025
Time: 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. MST

Registration Closes: September 24, 2025

Cost: $10.00

Click the link to register: https://abvta.member365.ca/public/event/details/6a2408ba2aad146e0a23ee99cfa639ac912c9b9b/1

🚨Member Portal Maintenance🚨Our Member Portal will undergo scheduled maintenance on September 3, from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m., a...
09/02/2025

🚨Member Portal Maintenance🚨

Our Member Portal will undergo scheduled maintenance on September 3, from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m., and may be unavailable during that time.

Thank you for your patience.

Help us build our photo library and get entered into a draw to win one of 16 gift certificates worth $250!You've likely ...
09/02/2025

Help us build our photo library and get entered into a draw to win one of 16 gift certificates worth $250!

You've likely seen emails, social posts and articles from us with cheesy stock photos. Stock photos are okay, but in our communications and promotional materials, we'd rather feature you, our members. We are looking for images of RVTs in action! That could include blood draws, performing ultrasounds or X-rays, tube feedings, or anything else you do throughout your day. Candid photos are best! Just be sure you have permission from the clinic owner/manager and any clients or coworkers who may be in the photo.

Higher-resolution photos, 300 DPI, are preferred, but lower-resolution images will be accepted. You can submit as many photos as you like, but your name will only be entered into the draw once. You have until October 25, 2025, to enter.

Click here to enter: https://oavt.org/rvt-month-photo-submission-draw-2025/

This draw is only open to members of the OAVT.

The OAVT primarily communicates important information like renewal notices and issues with your CE through email. Always...
08/28/2025

The OAVT primarily communicates important information like renewal notices and issues with your CE through email. Always use a personal email you check regularly for your OAVT account.

It may seem like a good idea to use a work or school account, but a personal address is best. Throughout your RVT journey, you'll graduate from school and change jobs, and we'll still need to be able to contact you when those email accounts are deactivated.

If you are currently using a work or school address, you can change it by logging into your member portal and clicking on "Personal Information." Just keep in mind that you'll need to update any password managers as your login ID will change.

Are you moving? Be sure to update your profile in the member portal with your new address!Please ensure your mailing add...
08/26/2025

Are you moving? Be sure to update your profile in the member portal with your new address!

Please ensure your mailing address is accurate and complete, and includes an apartment or suite number, or post office box number, if applicable. Mail with an incomplete mailing address is returned to us by Canada Post, and we incur additional postage fees.

Thanks for your cooperation to help us keep our costs down.

Since the Transition Council’s decision to rescind two pathways that would have allowed some RVTs to provide care outsid...
08/20/2025

Since the Transition Council’s decision to rescind two pathways that would have allowed some RVTs to provide care outside accredited facilities once the Veterinary Professionals Act comes into force, we’ve been in discussions with the CVO and OMAFA. We believe most RVT business models can be accommodated, but more work remains.

You will have received an email today with details on our advocacy efforts, the pathway that will allow for most RVTs to continue to provide care and next steps.

The OAVT will continue moving forward to see all RVTs and the varied care settings in which they work included in the regulations.

The Ontario Animal Health Network's (OAHN) companion animal survey is underway!They are looking to gather clinical impre...
08/18/2025

The Ontario Animal Health Network's (OAHN) companion animal survey is underway!

They are looking to gather clinical impressions from now through August.

If you're an Ontario Registered Veterinary Technician or veterinarian practicing on companion animals, you’re invited to fill out the survey. To view the recent OAHN companion animal report, visit the OAHN website.

The survey will close on September 22.

https://uoguelph.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cwPSp0RkZVYVN2K

08/13/2025

Looking to develop your journey this fall?

The Registered Veterinary Technician Micro-Credentials through are perfect for RVTs looking to take that next step in their career.

By focusing on enhancing your role in collaborative care, effective communication, and leadership, these micro-credentials prepare you to take on enhanced roles, fostering clinical excellence. Learn more and register at uoguel.ph/rvt

The Transition Council has completed its regulatory concept work and will be sending its recommendations to the Ontario ...
08/12/2025

The Transition Council has completed its regulatory concept work and will be sending its recommendations to the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agri-Business.

While RVTs are seeing great progress in getting much-needed recognition, unfortunately, there is still work to be done to protect some RVT-owned businesses.

Please check out our press release to learn more!

https://oavt.org/press-releases/transition-council-approves-regulatory-concept-work-the-fight-for-rvt-businesses-continues/

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Registered Veterinary Technicians (RVTs) are integral to the animal health care team. They are educated, credentialed and specialized to improve animal health and welfare in a variety of veterinary sectors.

The Ontario Association of Veterinary Technicians is the professional association and regulatory body for all RVTs in Ontario.

To become an RVT in Ontario, an individual must: graduate from an OAVT accredited college, attend the OAVT’s Professionalism & Ethics Workshop, pass the VTNE (exam), and submit a clear criminal record check (more info on the steps to becoming Registered: http://oavt.org/membership/becoming-an-rvt/steps-to-becoming-an-rvt)