Manitoba Veterinary Technologists Association - MVTA

10/20/2026

Join the Occupational Health Centre’s Geoffrey Thompson for three connected sessions on Readiness for Workplace Psychological Health and Safety which explores how we can prepare ourselves, support participation within our teams, and build shared commitment to workplace improvement.

• Tuesday, October 27, 2026: 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. (CT) - Building Readiness — Starting with You
• Thursday, November 5, 2026: 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. (CT) - Building Psychological Safety and Inclusion Together
• Thursday, November 19, 2026: 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. (CT) - Building Shared Commitment and Capacity to Act

Who Should Attend?
The series is FREE for staff, supervisors, safety and health committee members, union representatives, HR professionals and organizational leaders to attend. Together, the sessions connect personal, team and organizational readiness with a shared purpose: understanding workplace conditions, hearing different voices, and preparing for meaningful assessment and action.

Before choosing a psychosocial risk assessment tool, consider the people, relationships and organizational conditions that will help make assessment meaningful. Join Occupational Health Centre’s Geoffrey Thompson for three connected sessions... Read More

10/20/2026

Check out this free webinar on Safe Work Integration of Newcomers in Linguistically Diverse Workplaces on October 22 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am presented by Dr. Basak Yanar, Scientist, Institute for Work & Health (IWH) and The MFL Occupational Health Centre.

Join us for a free webinar Safe Work Integration of Newcomers in Linguistically Diverse Workplaces Presented by: Dr. Basak Yanar, Scientist, Institute for Work & Health (IWH) Supporting newcomers’ safety... Read More

10/19/2026

‼️Investing in the retention of RVT's means investing in better patient care, stronger teams, and healthier practices ‼️

THE RETENTION THREAT:
Only 50% of RVT's across Canada are satisfied with their salary
Only 58% of RVT's across Canada feel valued in their workplace
Only 59% of RVT's across Canada are satisfied with learning opportunities in their workplace
(RVT compensation survey 2026, Veterinary Technicians & Technologists Council of Canada)

💲High turnover comes at a cost—not just financially, but also in team wellbeing, workflow efficiency, and continuity of patient care. Competitive pay, benefits, predictable schedules, supportive leadership, career development, and recognition can make a real difference in keeping skilled RVT's on your team, and in the industry.

👀 COMPARING THE COST 👀 (via. the Economic cost of burnout in vet med, PMC, 2022)

📉 LOSS FROM TURNOVER: $59,000 CAD per technician resignation (Driven by exit disruptions, recruiting fees, 3–6 months of reduced clinical efficiency, and massive practice vacancy gaps where high-margin tech procedures go unperformed.)

✔ INVESTMENT IN RETENTION: = $11,500 CAD per year (The true cost of providing a competitive, sustainable $5.00/hour equity wage increase, including all payroll tax buffers.)

⚖️ THE MATH THAT MATTERS: By refusing a retention-focused wage adjustment, your clinic risks a net deficit of over $47,500 CAD per departure, plus an exhausted, collapsing team.

👉 THE CAMPAIGN VERDICT: A workforce shortage is an infrastructure failure. Proactive compensation isn't a perk—it's the most cost-effective risk management strategy available to your practice.

💖 Together let’s build veterinary workplaces where skilled professionals feel valued, supported, and empowered to thrive. Because when we retain our people, everyone benefits—including the patients.

Help spread the word! Like and share this post to share appreciation for valued RVTs everywhere.

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10/19/2026

10/19/2026

Promote. Advocate. Lead. Support.What is the Manitoba Veterinary Technologists Association?The Manitoba Veterinary Technologists Association (MVTA) unifies the provincial voice for veterinary technologists in Manitoba. We are the ADVOCATING voice for veterinary technologists in Manitoba. We PROMOTE....

10/14/2026

Today we attended the Red River College Polytechnic awards luncheon for the VT students. Congratulations to all of the award winners!

10/12/2026

Tonight, we're lighting the Water Tower blue for Registered Veterinary Technologists (RVTs) Month! 💙🐾

RVTs are dedicated, highly skilled professionals who play an essential role in animal health and welfare. RVTs support veterinarians in many ways, including assisting with surgeries, administering anaesthesia, and more.

Today, let's celebrate the nearly 500 practicing RVTs in Manitoba (with over 70 students in training!) for the important role they play in keeping our furry, feathered, and scaly family members healthy and happy.

Thank you!

Learn more: https://www.mymvta.ca/

10/06/2026

💙 Our York Lobby is shining in blue today in recognition of Registered Veterinary Technologists (RVT) Month! 🐾 Manitoba Veterinary Technologists Association - MVTA

Throughout the month of October, we recognize the dedicated RVTs across Manitoba whose expertise, compassion and commitment play an important role in animal health and veterinary care.

07/15/2026

Mark your calendars!! Registration will open mid-August.