Inquiry - WORKING IN CANADA
- Veterinary Nurses / Animal Health Technologists/ Veterinary Technicians
The Canadian Association of Animal Technologists and
Technicians was founded in 1989 by representatives
of the provincial associations in Canada. CAAHTT serves to unite
the associations through communication, leadership and supportive
initiatives. It is the joining of these provincial associations
that makes CAAHTT truly a national body discussing national issues
and playing an integral part in international issues.
CAAHTT does not govern or register/license technicians.
In Canada, legislative authority to regulate the practice of professions
and trades is a provincial responsibility. Each provincial association
regulates its own membership and is compulsory in some provinces.
All use a national exam (Veterinary Technician National Exam VTNE),
and require graduation from an approved program that trains technicians
as part of the registration criteria. Please contact the individual
Provincial
AHT/VT Associations to inquire if they recognize foreign VN/AHT/VT
diplomas.
Contacting a provincial association at the location
that interests you to investigate the qualifications and requirements
for membership is strongly recommended. The Canadian
Information Center for International Credentials - www.cicic.ca/professions/3213en.asp
is also recommended as a source for information. Membership in your
local Veterinary Nurse Association is beneficial.
Provincial associations are the best source for employment opportunities.
They may advertise your situation in their newsletter. Another source
to investigate is the provincial veterinary association’s
newsletter. The province of Quebec, the association called ATSAQ,
is primarily a French speaking province. International jobs may
be found on these websites: hotjobs.com,
headhunter.net,
careerbuilder.com,
overseasjobs.com,
www.stepstone.com
& planetrecruit.com.
We recommend that you contact your local authorities or embassy
for details regarding work visas and requirements for working overseas.
Visit the rest of our site for addresses and important links. Also
the National Occupation Classification (NOC) - Profession #3213
/ Human Resources Development Canada (HRDC) web site may be of use:
www.hrdc-drhc.gc.ca. Jobs
in Canada are found on: www.workinfonet.ca,
www.canadajobs.com, and
www.careeredge.org.
Hopefully you will find this information valuable. Thank you for
your interest.
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