Registration:
All Veterinary Technologists must be registered in the Province of Saskatchewan as a SAVT/SVMA Active member to work in a clinic as an RVT.  Your registration needs to begin and be completed through the SVMA website.

*You may not use the title RVT or Veterinary Technologist or engage in the practice of Veterinary Technology in Saskatchewan without registration in both Associations.

Practise of Veterinary Technology – An individual is deemed to be practising veterinary technology when they:

a) represent oneself directly or indirectly, as engaging in the practice of veterinary technology, and/or
b) use any words or, letters of titles to induce the belief that the individual using them is qualified to engage in  the practice of veterinary technology and/or
c) provide professional medical care, monitor and treat animals, under the supervision of a veterinarian.

If you are thinking of working in Saskatchewan, you must become registered through the SVMA & SAVT BEFORE employment begins.

STUDENTS:

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MOVING FROM OUT OF PROVINCE:

• Register as an Active member
• If you are not currently active in another province, or your membership has lapsed 1-3 years, you will need to go through Saskatchewan’s Recertification process.

ACTIVE MEMBERSHIP

• Must have graduated from a CVMA/AVMA accredited Animal Health Technology/Veterinary Technology program
• Passed the national exam as approved by the SVMA  (Currently the VTNE)
• Be an active member transferring from another province with no break in membership or must have written the VTNE within 3 years.
• Requires Documents to upload an application:
  • an official transcript must be directly sent from school or a copy of your diploma signed by an SVMA member/notary public

Click here to order an official transcript from Sk Polytechnic

• Copy of VTNE pass letter
• Letter of Standing from previous Associations