By shining a spotlight on the many different directions Registered Veterinary Technicians can explore during their professional careers, our aim is to provide a resource for individuals interested in building a career path beyond the expected.  Perhaps these biographies will inspire you to pursue a dream you were not even aware you had.

Take a moment to read up on what some of your peers have accomplished, what inspires them and where they are now in their own career adventures.

RESEARCH

Laura Gee, RVT

Inspiration to pursue her career path emerged from a personal health issue that had a connection to animals.  Laura is currently working in research and oversees the humane care of laboratory animals. To understand her drive and commitment to the profession, Read her story here

EXOTICS and WILDLIFE

Olivia Vandersanden, RVT

Working towards a specialty in wildlife rehabilitation, Olivia has wildly exciting experience with both exotics and wildlife species. For insight into her career adventure, read her story here

EDUCATION

Marg Brown, RVT, BEd. AD. ED.

Widely recognized as one of the OAVT's forefathers. The OAVT has bestowed a lifetime membership to her in recognition of her many years of outstanding contributions to the association. Through her beginnings as a Veterinary Technician and into the role as educator at Seneca College where she spent an amazing 24 years, her career adventure is truly inspiring. Read her story here