Manitoba Veterinary Technologists Association - MVTA

02/25/2026

02/25/2026

02/24/2026

Members, our AGM is taking place virtually this Sunday, March 1st at 1:00pm. It is critical that we have quorum for this meeting.

Please check your emails for your link to register.

02/13/2026

02/06/2026

A recent article in Costco Connections has sparked a lot of conversation. It highlights a business in Calgary offering anesthetic-free dental cleanings for dogs. Understandably, many pet owners are asking questions.

So, why is this a hot topic?

Pets need regular dental care.
Cats and dogs require a Comprehensive Oral Health Assessment and Treatment (COHAT) to truly evaluate and treat dental disease.

Why anesthesia matters
COHATs are performed under anesthesia because pets can’t understand or cooperate with what’s required.

They can’t:

- Hold still for dental X-rays
- Allow probing under the gumline
- Tell us which tooth hurts or where they’re sensitive

Without anesthesia, we simply can’t get the full picture.

Dental X-rays are essential
Many dental problems hide below the gumline. Full-mouth dental radiographs reveal disease that an awake, anesthetic-free cleaning cannot detect.

A deeper, safer clean
Under anesthesia, dental cleaning is far more thorough and precise than what’s possible with an awake animal.

Where RVTs come in
Registered Veterinary Technologists (RVTs) are academically trained to:

- Perform COHATs
- Monitor anesthesia
- Support pet safety throughout the procedure

That education is strengthened every day through hands-on experience.

Bottom line
If you’re weighing dental care options for your pet, a conversation with an RVT can help you make an informed, confident decision.

Your pet’s smile is more than cosmetic — it’s about comfort, health, and quality of life.

02/03/2026

12/23/2025

11/12/2025

At Red River College Polytechnic today for the 1st year Veterinary Technologist student awards luncheon!

11/10/2025

10/24/2025

Last weekend we hosted our 3rd annual Advanced Training Conference. The weekend was filled with 7 sessions on Saturday and 6 session on Sunday featuring wetlabs on ultrasound, nutrition, dental, emergency, calving and CPR. We are so thankful for our sponsors, our speakers, many volunteers, RRCP VT staff and SIM staff, and our RVT attendees. We look forward to bringing back more sessions for 2026!! Thank you everyone!

10/24/2025

10/22/2025

🩵🩺Meet our RVTS ! 🩵
October is RVT month, we’re celebrating all Registered Veterinary Technologists (RVTs) : the compassionate, skilled professionals who are the heartbeat of veterinary care.🐾

Our RVTs do so much more than what meets the eye. From monitoring anesthesia, assisting in surgery, dental cleanings, diagnostic imaging, venipuncture, laser therapy, vaccinations, and various laboratory testing, to comforting nervous pets and supporting their owners with empathy and care. They are with our patients every step of the way. 🐾❤️

Every day, our RVTs go above and beyond, bringing not only technical excellence but deep compassion to their work. They advocate for our patients, support our veterinarians/support team, and create a bridge of trust between clients, patients, and our team.

To our incredible RVTs:
Thank you for your dedication, your expertise, your tireless work, and your enormous hearts. Veterinary medicine wouldn't be the same without you, and neither would we. 💙

Please join us in showing appreciation for these vital members of our team this RVT Month! 🌟