Manitoba Veterinary Technologists Association - MVTA

05/29/2026

Future RVT in the making 🐾✨

We are so happy to support Red River College Polytechnic and help mentor future veterinary medicine professionals like Kendra during her practicum placement with us.

Being a Registered Veterinary Technologist is such a rewarding career — from helping care for sick and injured pets, to supporting families through every stage of their pet’s life, RVTs play an incredibly important role in veterinary medicine every single day. ❤️

We love being part of the learning journey and sharing the passion, compassion, and teamwork that make this profession so special. Thank you, Kendra, for all of your hard work and dedication — we can’t wait to see where your future in veterinary medicine takes you! 🩺🐶🐱

05/29/2026

05/20/2026

Check out the June edition of Veterinary Practice News!

The MVTA is proud to be part of a recurring joint column alongside our provincial RVT association colleagues in Veterinary Practice News. In the June 2026 issue, each association highlights the importance of the collaborative work being done toward a national strategy to support RVTs across Canada.

We’re grateful for the opportunity to showcase the incredible work happening nationwide and to continue elevating the RVT profession.
📰 Check out our feature on page 36 of the June issue of Veterinary Practice News.


https://www.veterinarypracticenews.ca/publications/de/202606/?oly_enc_id=6466A8012634J5A

04/16/2026

Great turn out today at Fort Richmond Collegiate’s career symposium!

04/14/2026

The MVTA announces an exciting expansion of the provincial VetSTEP program where rural vet clinics and mixed/large animal practices can now apply for a $6,500 subsidy to hire first-year veterinary technology students for summer employment. Applications due May 7, 2026.

Clinics can post student summer opportunities at no cost using our online form on the Student Summer Employment page and they'll appear on our Career Opportunities page. Full details are on the province's VetSTEP page. See links below.

MVTA Press Release:https://mymvta.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/MVTA-Press-Release-dated-April-14-2026.pdf

VetSTEP Program details: https://www.gov.mb.ca/agriculture/funding/vetstep.html

Post Student summer positions with MVTA: https://mymvta.ca/careers/vt-student-summer-employment/

MVTA Career Opportunities Postings: https://mymvta.ca/careers/

04/04/2026

Future RVTs in action 🐾 We’re so happy to have our veterinary technologist students Ian and Julia with us during their practicum, and Echo was more than happy to help with the learning!

03/11/2026

Love this!!!

Campus Well-Being, in collaboration with Tails of Freedom Rescue Inc., invites RRC Polytech students to come and take a break! Indulge in a Paw-sitively Purrrfect experience and relax and unwind with some cuddly companions.

Book a 30-minute slot: https://well-being.rrc.ca/Program/GetProgramDetails?courseId=6843305d-977b-403f-8705-cfed0c285551
Donations are encouraged!

Tuesday March 10, 2026 at NDC & Friday March 13, 2026 at EDC
11:30 am to 1:30 pm