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  • Home
  • About
    • COVID-19 Protocols
    • Team >
      • Small Animal Veterinarians
      • Registered Veterinary Technicians >
        • What is an RVT?
      • Support Staff
    • Take a Tour
    • What To Expect
    • Helpful Resources >
      • Pet Health Network
      • How-to Videos >
        • Dogs >
          • How to Trim Your Dog's Nails
          • How to Give Your Dog a Pill
          • How to Brush Your Dog's Teeth
        • Cats >
          • How to Trim Your Cat's Nails
          • How to Give Your Cat a Pill
          • How to Brush Your Cat's Teeth
    • Petly
    • Forms >
      • New Client Registration
      • Parasite Risk Assessment
      • Downloadable Forms
  • News
  • Services
    • Wellness Examinations
    • Parasite Prevention
    • Nutrition
    • Dental Care
    • Surgery & Diagnostics
    • Microchipping
    • Pet Memorial Services and Products
  • Grooming
  • Contact
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What is a Registered Veterinary Technician?

A Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) is an essential part of the veterinary health team responsible for various tasks.
Now with the new regulations surrounding COVID-19 and curbside appointments, they may be the only member of the team you see in person during your visits.
RVT's are highly skilled individuals that have graduated from an accredited college. They are required to pass the Veterinary Technician National Examination (VTNE) which allows them to become registered. They are also required to complete continuing education each year in order to maintain their registration status. This gives them the opportunity to continue learning new skills as this field is always evolving and changing.

RVT's are responsible for the following plus more:
  • blood draws and catheter placements
  • running lab work (blood, urinalysis, cytology, fecals)
  • taking and developing radiographs
  • monitoring anesthesia and assisting in surgery
  • patient care during hospitalization
  • calculating and administering medications
  • filling and dispensing prescriptions
  • client education
  • assisting DVM's with appointments
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Contact us

​489 Main Street East
Cambridge, Ontario, N1R5S7

Phone: 519-622-6988
Fax: 519-622-6852
Email: info@mainstreetanimalhospital.ca

Hours of operation

Monday 8:00am - 6:00pm
Tuesday 8:00am - 6:00pm
Wednesday 8:00am - 6:00pm
Thursday 8:00am - 6:00pm
Friday 8:00am - 6:00pm
Saturday 8:30am - 1:00pm
Sunday CLOSED
*Holidays may affect these hours


After hours information

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405 Maple Grove Rd #14
Cambridge, ON N3E 1B6

Phone: 519-650-1617
OPEN 24/7