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ABVTA Statement Regarding Comments Made by Mayor Katchur of Fort Saskatchewan
Edmonton, Alberta (September 21, 2024) – The ABVTA would like to take the opportunity to address the comments and recent apology, made by the Mayor of Fort Saskatchewan regarding cruel and concerning practices for managing feral cats. Such remarks undermine the importance of compassionate approaches to animal welfare and alienate those who advocate for humane treatment […]
Join the ABVTA Board of Directors and Make a Difference!
Online nomination submissions for the ABVTA Board of Directors are now open! If you are passionate about advancing your career and want to play a key role in shaping the future of the association, complete the online nomination submission no later than September 20, 2024.
Our Board of Directors are a dynamic group of volunteers who are […]
2023 Wage and Benefit Survey
The 2023 Wage and Benefits Survey is now available for review!
The survey provides an average and median percentage of RVT wages which are broken down by specialization, location, and experience, as well as reviews additional compensations in the industry.
Click here to download your own copy of the survey and please consider using this information […]
ABVTA 45th Anniversary Conference Site is Live!
Join us in celebrating 45 years as we Honour our Past and Shape our Future!
The conference offers three learning tracks, catering to the diverse interests of all […]
Introducing Togetherall: A New Benefit for ABVTA Members, Fostering Mental Health and Connection
July 4, 2023
Edmonton, Alberta – The Alberta Veterinary Technologist Association (ABVTA) is delighted to announce the launch of an exciting new benefit for its valued members. Starting July 4, 2023, ABVTA members will gain exclusive access to the renowned Togetherall platform, providing an invaluable resource for mental health support and fostering meaningful connections within the veterinary […]
Wage and benefits a contributing factor to veterinary workforce shortage – RVT Compensation Report
The veterinary industry has been seeing a drop in veterinary technologists over the recent years and a recent compensation review could be an insight into why.
FEB. 21, 2023 – The Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba veterinary technologist associations came together to commission a compensation review in order to gain […]