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Animal Health Technologist

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Animal Health Technologist: Certifications in Alberta - alis

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*PLEASE NOTE: The information contained in this profile is current as of the dates shown. Accreditation information may change without notice. It is advised that you confirm this information before making anycareer decisions.

Certification & Regulation Information

Professionalregulatory organization:Alberta Veterinary Medical Association(abvma.ca)

The ABVMA is responsible for registration of veterinarians and veterinarytechnologists, and the certification/inspection of veterinary practices inAlberta. The ABVMA also grants membership to veterinary and animal healthtechnology students.

Starthere: Apply- Alberta Veterinary Medical Association (abvma.ca)

Visit & review: What is an RVT - RegisteredVeterinary Technologist (abvta.com)

How To Becomean ABVTA Member - Info & Links

Registrationof Techs from Non-Accredited Prog Policy April 2024.pdf (in1touch.org)

NOTE:Application for membership for the ABVTA andABVMA is done simultaneously through the ABVMAwebsite.

Labour Market, Industry & Career Planning Information

Animal Health Tech - Canada.ca (esdc.gc.ca)

Animal Health Technician near Calgary (AB) | Labour Market Facts and Figures - JobBank

Animal Health Tech - Occupational profile (cicic.ca)

Careers matching Animal health technologists and veterinary technician | OpportuNext

INDUSTRY LINKS:

RVTTC— TTVAC (rvttcanada.ca)

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Acknowledgement of Territory

We are located in the traditional territories of the Niitsitapi (Blackfoot  Confederacy) and the people of the Treaty 7 region in Southern Alberta,  which includes the Siksika, the Piikani, the Kainai, the Tsuut’ina and  the Iyarhe Nakoda. We are situated on land where the Bow River meets the Elbow River, and  the traditional Blackfoot name of this place is “Mohkinstsis” which we  now call the City of Calgary. The City of Calgary is also home to Métis Nation of Alberta, Region 3.

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