Apply as a Veterinary Technologist

The Veterinary Profession Act of Alberta and the General Regulations specify the conditions that must be met in order for a veterinary technologist to be granted membership in the Alberta Veterinary Medical Association and subsequently be allowed to practice veterinary medicine in the province.

Before you apply as a registered veterinary technologist, gather the following information:

• A scanned copy to upload in the application:
  • a valid Canadian Passport or Canadian Birth certificate or Canadian Social Insurance Number(SIN). If the applicant doesn’t have these documents then a work visa or permanent resident visa is required.
• a scanned copy of Police Information Check certificate if applicable.
• Mail by regular mail or courier with signed cover sheet. The cover sheet will be sent to the applicant once online application is submitted.
  • notarized photocopy of VTNE examination results
  • notarized photocopy of animal health technology/veterinary technology diploma and all advanced education credentials
  • notarized recent colour photograph
• A letter of good standing from each jurisdiction where you have been registered to practice veterinary medicine. These must be mailed/emailed directly from the jurisdiction to the ABVMA.
• Names and contact information of 3 character references.
• At the end of the online application process, you will be asked to pay the application fee. Online payment of the application fee is required.

Use this application for General, Limited or Provisional registration:

• General Practice Registered Veterinary Technologist: a graduate of an animal health technology or veterinary technology program accredited by the Canadian or American Veterinary Medical Association and has passed the Veterinary Technician National Exam (VTNE).
• Limited Practice Registered Veterinary Technologist: a graduate of a non-accredited animal health technology or equivalent program who has completed the ABVMA assessment process and their practice is limited to the species or category of has passed the VTNE that isn’t limited to a species or category of animal of the assessment.
• Provisional Veterinary Technologist Member: a graduate of an animal health technology or veterinary technology program accredited by the Canadian or American Veterinary Medical Association, who has not yet passed the VTNE. Immediate or direct supervision of an unrestricted veterinarian or general or limited registered veterinary technologist (RVT) is required.

Intent to Register with the ABVMA Application

Use this application to reinstate as a registered veterinary technologist:

You can reinstate as a General, Limited or Non-Practicing RVT within five years of cancellation. If you have worked in another jurisdiction since last being an ABVMA member, you must submit a letter of good standing from each jurisdiction where you have been registered to practice veterinary medicine. These must be mailed/emailed directly from the jurisdiction to the ABVMA. If it has been more than five years since you have been an ABVMA member, you will need to submit a new application for registration (do not use the reinstatement application).

Reinstatement Application

2021 Registration Dues - Veterinary Technologist Fees