RVT Micro-Credentials

April 8, 2025

Are you a registered veterinary technician (RVT) looking to take that next step in your career? Our new Registered Veterinary Technician Micro-Credentials program aims to enhance the existing skills of working RVTs and empower them to take on advanced roles on veterinary healthcare teams.

As the veterinary landscape evolves, these micro-credentials focus on enhancing your role in collaborative care, effective communication, and leadership, ensuring you are pivotal in driving high-quality animal care alongside veterinarians and other team members.

Amidst growing challenges in veterinary access, this program recognizes the expanding opportunities for you to significantly address these gaps. By emphasizing critical areas such as conflict management, team dynamics, client interaction, and integrating new care models, the micro-credentials prepare you to take on enhanced roles, fostering clinical excellence and cultivating positive workplace environments.

In partnership with the Ontario Veterinary College (OVC) and through new funding from the Ontario Government, the program is designed with an eye on future developments in veterinary care, including new legislation and industry trends, ensuring you are not only prepared for current demands but are also positioned to take advantage of future opportunities. This forward-thinking approach positions you as a key contributor in the evolving landscape of veterinary services, empowering you to lead and innovate in response to the changing needs of the profession.

Cost: $300

For micro-credentials focusing on medical content, there are 10 OAVT CE credits available. For micro-credentials focusing on nonmedical content, there are 5 OAVT CE credits available.

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