Wondering how to better support caregivers of dogs with CKD through nutrition? Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is common in aging dogs, and nutritional management plays a critical role in slowing its progression. In this practical Top tips for RVTs video, Robin Saar shares key insights tailored for veterinary technicians and RVTs. You'll learn how to support hydration effectively, choose and transition the right diet based on IRIS stages, avoid common feeding pitfalls, and balance phosphorus and...

Wondering how to better support itchy pets and their pet parents? In this practical video, Jennie Tait, AHT, RVT, VTS (Dermatology), and member of the Canadian Academy of Veterinary Dermatology (CAVD), walks RVTs through key tools and strategies to approach pruritus cases with Empathy for Itch (EFI) tools. You'll discover client education tips and CAVD resources like dermatology history form, itch scale, journey map, cytology scale, diet trial handout, and topical therapy guides. Awesome...

Tick season presents a challenge in clinics, especially when raising client awareness about prevention. As an RVT, you play a key role in client education—but first, you need to feel confident in the topic! Identifying different tick species can be tricky—and sometimes even make our skin crawl. Feeling itchy yet? We’ve put together a short 10-question quiz to help you sharpen your knowledge! As you go through the quiz, we’ll also point you toward carefully selected, reliable resources to help...

Wrap up the RVTips module series on monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) with this final 45-minute module dedicated to feline arthritis. As an animal health technician or RVT*, you play a key role in a collaborative approach to care. This module emphasizes your vital role in promoting a team-based approach to care - uniting around a shared goal to help more cats live their best life. Module objectives:✔ Differentiate feline arthritis from canine arthritis.✔ Describe your key role as an AHT/RVT*...

Looking to strengthen your client relationships through more effective communication? In this video from our Top Tips for RVTs series, Becky Taylor, RVT, shares three simple yet powerful techniques to help you build trust with pet owners through communication. You'll learn how to assess what the client already knows, show that you've listened and understood, and tailor your message to their specific needs.Whether you're offering support during a diagnosis or guiding a treatment plan, these...

Looking to better help new cat parents in supporting urinary health of their animal from day one? In this video from our Top Tips for RVTs series, Robin Saar, RVT (nutrition), shares practical tips to help better manage urinary health in cats from the first day of adoption. Robin discusses key nutritional considerations, highlights the impact of stress on urinary well-being, and provides simple, actionable tips RVTs can share with pet parents to help reduce the risk of urinary issues....

Looking to strengthen your feeding recommendations to make mealtimes calmer and more stimulating for young pets? In this video from our Top Tips for RVTs series, Jessica Benoit, RVT, VTS (Behaviour), shares essential strategies to support stress-free feeding for puppies and kittens. She highlights the importance of setting up calm feeding spaces to help young pets feel safe and relaxed. Jessica also explores simple food enrichment ideas to share with new pet owners to engage natural behaviours...

Looking to sharpen your dermatology skills and improve case interpretation? In this video from our Top Tips for RVTs series, Jennie Tait, AHT, RVT, VTS (Dermatology), explores the importance of recognizing lesion distribution patterns in dermatology cases. She explains how a thorough history, close patient observation, and diagnostics can help differentiate similar-looking skin conditions. Jennie breaks down the significance of symmetric versus asymmetric lesions, highlighting key patterns...