Professionalism & Ethics Workshop

Upcoming Workshops

The P&E Workshop is held at various times during the year and is offered virtually. Upcoming dates are as follows:

• September 20, 2025 – this workshop is FULL
• November 8, 2025 – this workshop is FULL
• November 22, 2025 – this workshop is FULL
• January 10, 2026 
• February 7, 2026
• April 11, 2026
• May 9, 2026
• September 26, 2026
• November 14, 2026

Registration will open two months before the workshop date. More will be added if demand requires.

We do not maintain a waitlist. However, check back often as a few spots may open up in the event of a cancellation. 

Based on current timelines, those completing any of the 2026 workshops will still have time to become registered prior to the transition to the new College of Veterinary Professionals of Ontario, provided all other conditions are met. 

About the P&E

This workshop is a required step to obtain their Registered status as outlined in By-Law, Article 6.1, Membership and Regulation Policy 1, Registration, of the Ontario Association of Veterinary Technicians. This one-day digital workshop provides a remarkable opportunity to engage in an interactive learning environment alongside practicing and experienced RVTs. Upon completion of the workshop you will have a more developed understanding of the professionalism and ethics required of a Registered Veterinary Technician. 

Student Members of the OAVT who are in their FINAL YEAR of a veterinary technology program can register for the P&E Workshop. *First-year students should not register, as they won’t have been taught material that will be discussed in the workshop. Pending Members of the OAVT, and RVTs who want a refresher of the material, can also register for the workshop.

Participants will explore real work situations and challenges of being a professional RVT. Specific goals of this tailored workshop include:

• Understanding the importance of a defined protocol in your work environment
• Working with other professionals in a regulated environment
• The potential implications of actions or inaction in a variety of real-life situations
• How professionalism and ethics affect the role of RVTs in a variety of environments
• How to work within the boundaries and requirements of a self-regulated profession.

Workshop materials and presentations are facilitated and led by practiced RVTs who help guide the learning process through real case studies and analysis.

Participants appreciate gaining an eye-opening understanding of the RVT profession from a perspective that will enable them to feel confident in the workplace when faced with challenging situations and decisions.

Refund and Cancellation Policy

• P&E Workshops have a withdrawal date two weeks before the event. You can cancel your ticket in the online portal up until this withdrawal date, and you will receive a full refund.
• A Cancellation Fee of $50 applies to all cancellations between the withdrawal date (two weeks before the event) and 48 hours before the event.
• Cancellation Requests made within 48 hours of the event will NOT BE REFUNDED.