Be a Tree

RVTs earn 2 CE credits* each time the "Be A Tree" program is delivered to a group of children. 

Are you looking for an effective way to educate children on dog safety while promoting your clinic and the veterinary technician profession? Have we got a great idea for YOU!

Become a branch of the “Be a Tree” program, created by Doggone Safe and endorsed by the OAVT.  This easy and entertaining program teaches children (from Kindergarten to grad 5) to be safe around the family dog and other dogs they may encounter.

Careful concern has been implemented to ensure the program is fun and the message is positive. Who better to deliver this than an RVT.? The kit provides an entire presentation along with an easy to follow script and games children will enjoy.

- It is a positive and fun way to provide young people with the knowledge to make decisions.

- Decisions on whether or not to approach a dog, or how to behave when a dog approaches them.

- Empowers children by giving them the necessary tools to make a decision in a potentially unsafe situation.

Present “Be a Tree” at:

- local schools

- community groups (guides & scouts)

- 4H groups

- community events

- host your own client education event

 

You will find the “Be a Tree” kit gives you an outstanding opportunity to raise awareness of your clinic and your profession to the whole community. It’s a great way to increase your profile and demonstrate how helpful animal health professionals are!

Everyone Wins! The community is educated and safer. RVTs represent themselves and their field in a professional way and clinics gain respect in the community.

 

To obtain “Be a Tree” kit:

- Read and complete the “Be a Tree” agreement

- Return the “Be a Tree” agreement to the OAVT office (contact details below)

- The OAVT will send you a “Be a Tree” kit in the mail

Click here for the “Be a Tree” Agreement

 

CE credits - two credits per presentation (maximum of 6 CE credits / year):

- Print the CE certificate form below

- To be completed by the representative

- Submit with your CE record to the OAVT office

Click here for the CE certificate form

 

 

OAVT
Ontario Agricentre
100 Stone Rd. W Suite 104
Guelph, ON
N1G 5L3
Email: oavt@oavt.org
Phone: (519)836-4910
Toll free: 1-800-675-1859
Website: www.oavt.org
Doggone Safe: www.doggonesafe.com

 

* Note:  a maximum of 6 CE credits can be earned per year from this program