October 23, 2017 – Edmonton, AB: Resolution 1 was brought forward at the 2017 AAAHT AGM on October 14, 2017. The Resolution, which reads, “To amend the operating name of the Alberta Association of Animal Health Technologists” to the “Alberta Veterinary Technologist Association” (ABVTA), passed unanimously by all in attendance. This brings our Association into alignment […]

October 1, 2017 – Edmonton, AB

We are honoured to have received Proclamation from Don Iveson, Mayor of the City of Edmonton officially proclaiming October 2017 as RVT Month in Alberta’s Capital. The official proclamation can be seen below and reads:

“WHEREAS, Registered Veterinary Technicians (RVTs) undergo extensive training to enable them to […]

The Alberta Veterinary Technologist Association (ABVTA) is pleased to announce that October will be recognized as RVT Month across Canada. The ABVTA has teamed up with the national (RVTTC) and provincial RVT associations (BCVTA, SAVT, MVTA, OAVT, EVTA), to promote, celebrate and recognize Registered Veterinary Technicians and Technologists […]

Nominate a Colleague for an ABVTA Award.

Alberta Veterinary Technologist Association (ABVTA) Awards are presented annually at the Member Recognition Banquet in conjunction with the ABVMA Leadership Weekend in February.

Call for nominations will be distributed in July of every year.
Deadline for receipt of nominations will be 90 days after the distribution date.
Nominations are not normally carried over […]

News Release

CVMA Begins Process to Update Guidelines for the Prudent Use of Veterinary Antimicrobial Medications

May 9, 2017