The OAVT Requests Priority Immunization for RVTs

The OAVT is requesting that the Ontario government include RVTs in priority immunization plans in the coming months. A letter was sent to Health Minister Christine Elliott in mid-December asking for RVTs to be considered for inclusion. Veterinary practices and related animal care facilities provide medical care, animal husbandry and various public-facing services. RVTs contribute […]

OAVT Member Update: Modernizing the Regulation of Veterinary Medicine in Ontario

The Ontario Association of Veterinary Technicians (OAVT), the College of Veterinarians of Ontario (CVO) and the Ontario Veterinary Medical Association (OVMA) have been working collaboratively over many years towards a shared goal of modernizing the regulation of veterinary medicine in the province to strengthen public protection and more accurately reflect current practice. This has included […]

RVT Month app now available

With three weeks to go until RVT Month, Canada’s RVT Month Task Force is proud to debut the all-new RVT Month app. In light of the impact COVID-19 has had on veterinary medicine (i.e. curbside pickups, limiting clients inside buildings, etc.), as well as the continued recommendations around physical distancing, the RVT Month app is […]

Telehealth for Registered Veterinary Technicians in Ontario

Telemedicine has been available as a veterinary service for several years, however the COVID-19 pandemic has driven expansion of its use. Adopting technology as an alternative to in-person interaction has helped veterinary professionals remain in line with COVID-19 safeguards while attending to client and patient needs. The role of telehealth in veterinary medicine is evolving […]