Ontario Association of Veterinary Technicians - OAVT

11/06/2025

The community rallied to help get the Ontario Veterinary College's Large Animal Hospital up and running as soon as possible.

11/05/2025

🚨Our website will be down for maintenance!🚨

Our website will be down for maintenance on Thursday, November 6, from 7:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.

Access to the Member Portal will not be affected.

Thank you for your patience. 😊

11/04/2025

11/03/2025

It’s backkk! 🐾 The DVS Sponsorship Program returns for its FIFTH year! 👩🏾‍⚕️👨🏿‍⚕️

If you’re a Black student curious about a career in veterinary medicine, the DVS Sponsorship Program lets you step into the scrubs of a vet student for a day (or three 👀).

We’re teaming up with the Ontario Veterinary College Dean’s Office and Bright Light Veterinary Eye Care to offer seven Black students the chance to join the 2025/2026 Discover Vet School (DVS) Sponsorship Program!

What’s Included:
✅ Free access to the three-day DVS program
✅ Private tour of the Ontario Veterinary College campus
✅ Networking dinner with students, and veterinary professionals.
✅ Need-based transportation assistance for eligible applicants

What’s DVS?
DVS is a 3-day immersive experience designed to give participants a taste of veterinary school through interactive labs, lectures, and hands-on activities. Faculty and student vets will lead sessions on everything from:

🐕 Small and large animal care
🦓 Wildlife and exotic animal medicine
🚑 Emergency & shelter medicine
🌍 Vets Without Borders & One Health

Event Dates:
The event takes place on three Saturdays — one in January, one in February, and one in March! Exact dates coming soon 👀✨

Who’s Eligible?
✔️ Black students of any age
✔️ Priority for new applicants who haven't received a previous sponsorship
✔️ Preference for applicants with demonstrated financial need

Applications open November 1, 2025! 🗓️ Deadline to apply: December 14, 2025, at 11:59 PM

🔗 Apply here: https://forms.gle/cYAen1uEwdZ4fKk4A
🔗 Learn more about Discover Vet School: https://discovervetschool.square.site/about
🔗 See past student experiences: https://ovc.uoguelph.ca/news/node/891

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11/03/2025

🚨Registration for the 2026 OAVT Conference is now OPEN! 🚨

We're at a new venue this year, the Sheraton Parkway Toronto North!

The 2026 OAVT Conference runs from February 26 to 28, 2026.

With over 10 tracks, more than 20 subject experts and 10 hours of CE available, you won't want to miss this event!

There's also a jam-packed trade show and lots of networking opportunities.

Click the link below to register now!

https://site.pheedloop.com/event/OAVTconf2026/register

10/31/2025

🚨Announcing four more WINNERS of the RVT Month Photo Submission Draw! 🚨

Michelle Kelly, Sasha Latimer, Tammy Robson, and Gillian Dejong have each won a $250 gift certificate to a store of their choice!

Thanks to everyone who participated in our draw and helped us build an authentic photo library featuring our members in action!

Keep your cameras ready for our RVT Journal Cover Photo Contest, launching soon!

10/29/2025

Celebrating 🥳 our Registered Veterinary Technicians Lindsay, Alex, Sarah, Lindsey and Karen. We appreciate all of you year round and everything that you do!!! You make our team amazing.🦸‍♀️🐾💗
Caledonia Veterinary Clinic VetCare Canada Ontario Association of Veterinary Technicians - OAVT

10/29/2025

🚨Are you attending tonight's student and pending member webinar by CleverOrca?🚨

There's a giveaway at the end of tonight's presentation, so please check your email to get your name in the draw. You could win a CleverOrca VIP package valued at $257 or a $20 Starbucks gift card.

The draw is only open to students and pending members. You must be present for the webinar to win.

10/29/2025

🎉🎉Congratulations to this year’s OAVT Recognition Award recipients! 🎉🎉
Each year, during RVT Month, we celebrate members who exemplify what it means to be an RVT and supporters who recognize the value that RVTs bring to veterinary medicine.

❤Applaud the efforts of these awesome veterinary professionals by leaving a comment below!❤

10/27/2025

It’s a critical time for the OAVT, and we need strong leadership as we transition to the one profession, two professionals model.

Only 22 per cent of members surveyed felt the board was open and democratic. We need as many different voices around the table as possible to ensure that everyone’s opinions on the direction of the Association are considered. Democracy works best when as many people as possible participate.

As a director, you’ll be the one guiding the OAVT into its new role as a member association. You can set the priorities of the Association all while getting CE credits, getting your dues and Conference pass covered, and gaining leadership and governance experience that will make your resume stand out!

Fill out a nomination form before the December 31 deadline and be the one to create a bright future for the OAVT!

Click here for the nomination form: https://oavt.org/2026-board-of-directors-nomination-form/

10/24/2025

🚨Announcing four more WINNERS of the RVT Month Photo Submission Draw! 🚨

Lisa Mathiasen, Erin Grace, Sarah Morris, and Chasity Stratford have each won a $250 gift certificate to a store of their choice!

Do you want to enter?

All active members can submit a photo of themselves in action for a chance to win. This draw is only open to active members of the OAVT.

Click on the link below to submit your photo today!

https://oavt.org/rvt-month-photo-submission-draw-2025/

10/23/2025

⭐Taking the VTNE? You don't want to miss this webinar! ⭐

Clever Orca's Claire Jeong, MS, RDH, is presenting "Secret Test-Taking Strategies" next Wednesday, October 29, at 7 p.m.

Claire is a Memory Champion. With her expert knowledge in education, she created the WakeUp Memory™ system, which teaches learners how to use their brains to remember anything.

This session is for pending and student members. This session does not qualify for CE.

https://site.pheedloop.com/event/2025rvtmonth/register