WELCOME TO THE BC VETERINARY TECHNOLOGISTS ASSOCIATION
WE ARE LEADERS AND ADVOCATES FOR PROFESSIONAL ANIMAL HEALTH CARE.
Our Mission: To lead and advocate for our profession; while working to elevate veterinary standards for the protection of animals and the public.
Our Vision: For every animal care facility in British Columbia to employ and fully utilize RVTs.
The BCVTA represents the Veterinary Technologists of British Columbia and the organization supports its members in a variety of ways including:
- Professional growth and development opportunities such as annual conferences and webinars;
- Resources, Tools & Support Services like the job board, health and wellness resources, and industry news; and
- Advocacy work through public outreach events and strong relationships with related organizations.
HISTORY
- Founded in 1980
- August 05, 1983: Incorporated under the Society Act
- February 22, 1988: Name changed from Animal Health Technicians Association of British Columbia (AHTA of BC) to Animal Health Technologists Association of British Columbia (AHTA of BC )
- October 19, 1994: Secured Occupational Title Protection for the name Registered Animal Health Technologist (RAHT)
- January 16, 2014: Occupational Title Protection changed from Registered Animal Health Technologist (RAHT) to Registered Veterinary Technologist (RVT). A list of Occupational Title Societies can be found here: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/employment-business/business/not-for-profit-organizations
- April 30, 2014: Name changed from Animal Health Technologists Association of British Columbia (AHTA of BC) to British Columbia Veterinary Technologists Association (BCVTA)
CONSTITUTION
- The name of the society is British Columbia Veterinary Technologists Association or BCVTA.
- The purposes of the society are:
- To promote, encourage, and maintain the knowledge, ability, and competence of members of the Association in the area of animal care.
- To establish standards of training for members of the Association.
- To participate in the development of provincial recognition as a profession.
- To provide a means of communication among members.
- To establish and maintain ethical standards for members of the Association.
- To promote and maintain good relations and open communications with related Associations.
- To protect the interests of the public.
- To do all such lawful things as may be incidental or conducive to the attainment of these objects.
Click here for a copy of the BCVTA Bylaws
