GUELPH, ON – The OAVT has been hard at work, reviewing the regulatory concepts released for public consultation by the CVO’s Transition Council. These will

Guelph, ON—As outlined in the Veterinary Professionals Act, within two months of the legislation receiving Royal Assent, the OAVT was tasked with appointing three RVT

Toronto, ON—Bill 171, Enhancing Professional Care for Animals Act, has received Royal Assent and is now law in Ontario. This legislation is a significant, positive

With more than 20 years in the animal health industry, working in the small, exotic, and large animal/agriculture sectors, animal welfare, wildlife rehabilitation and conservation,

Click here to download a printable pdf version of this article During RVT Month, we celebrate the remarkable contributions of Registered Veterinary Technicians(RVTs) to the

L to R: Kirsti Clarida, RVT, OAVT Board of Directors President; Elise Wickett, RVT, OAVT Executive Director, MPP Rob Flack at the 2023 OAVT Conference

The OAVT 2023 Conference was in person for the first time since 2020.  We were thrilled to be with attendees in person once more! This

Guelph, ONT—The Ontario Association of Veterinary Technicians (OAVT), the College of Veterinarians of Ontario (CVO), and the Ontario Veterinary Medical Association (OVMA) have been working

Guelph, ON As you may know, working with government to modernize the Veterinarians Act, the law which regulates the practice of veterinary medicine in Ontario,

Guelph, ON Last week the OAVT was saddened to hear of the death of an RVT member of our community. We extend our deepest condolences

Guelph, ONT–The Ontario Provincial Election takes place on June 2, 2022. Provincial elections offer an excellent opportunity to engage political decision-makers and shape the policy

Guelph, ONT–With a provincial election taking place on June 2, 2022, the OAVT is reflecting on its recent government advocacy efforts. Over the course of

The OAVT is happy to congratulate our Member Services and Marketing Coordinator, Myscha Stafford on her soon-to-arrive baby! We are excited to meet her new

NEWS RELEASE May 7, 2021 GUELPH – The Ontario Association of Veterinary Technicians (OAVT) strongly condemns the behaviour exhibited by the staff of an Ontario

The OAVT is happy to congratulate our Communications and Advocacy Manager, Victoria Evans on her soon-to-arrive baby! We are excited to meet her new arrival.

OAVT response to the strains on human resources in veterinary medicine (April 16, 2021) The Ontario Association of Veterinary Technicians supports the work of the

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