Achieving RVT Status
RVT Admission Standards
A person must obtain the following qualifications and fulfill the conditions in order to use the designation ‘Registered Veterinary Technician’ or ‘Registered Veterinary Technologist’ or the initials ‘RVT’.
1.
Be a graduate from a program of study that has been approved by the Directors.
Click here for a list of OAVT Accredited college programs
2. Be a member in good standing of the OAVT: pay membership dues each year, including errors and omissions insurance which protects you against liability negligence in performing the duties of your profession.
3. Write the Veterinary Technician Examination (VTNE) recognized by the OAVT Board of Directors. You will need to write this examination, if you wish to:
- Obtain the designation of "RVT" and work as a professional within your province
- Confirm acquisition of the essential competencies of practice
- Obtain reciprocity with other Canadian RVT/AHT associations
- Take advantage of mobility options to other jurisdictions
To qualify for the VTNE you must be:
- A graduate from an OAVT accredited college
- A member in good standing of the OAVT
To register for the VTNE, go directly to the Association of Veterinary State Boards (AAVSB) website (see link below) and apply directly online and submit your fee directly to that organization.
Click here for details on the VTNE
VTNE registration, information, sample test, study guide and a list of reference books for study material are located on the AAVSB website.
Once your application and eligibility have been processed and approved, you will receive an "Authorized-to-Test (ATT) letter from the Professional Examination Service (PES). This letter explains how to make an examination appointment.
Click here for the link to AAVSB
4. Successfully complete an information workshop prescribed by the Directors on professional ethics and the regulatory environment.
Please click here for details on the Professionalism and Ethics workshop including registration for upcoming dates.
5. Produce evidence that she or he has not been convicted of a criminal offence. Please contact your local police station for information regarding police checks.
