Supporting RVTs Education
MVTA Advancement Fund
Established in 2019, the MVTA RVT Advancement Fund supports Registered Veterinary Technologists (RVTs) in good standing who wish to advance their professional education and skills. This fund assists RVTs pursuing a specialist designation, undergraduate or graduate degree, attending a conference, transitioning into a new area of animal health, or engaging in initiatives that strengthen the animal health care team.
Since its inception, the MVTA has awarded more than $20,000 through the Advancement Fund, helping RVTs across Manitoba grow and excel in their careers.
Past Recipients:
| 2025 | Colin Philippot | Masters of Education | $2,900.00 |
| 2025 | Bethany Fisher | Canine Rehabilitation Certificate Program | $1,000.00 |
| 2025 | Andrea Casavant | Veterinary Technician Specialty in Clinical Pathology | $600.00 |
| 2024 | Jessica Ginter | WAVE Cardiac Ultrasound Immersion Program | $1,600.00 |
| 2024 | Meaghan Wall | Canine Rehabilitation Certificate Program | $1,200.00 |
| 2024 | Yael Kaplan | Canine Rehabilitation Certificate Program | $1,200.00 |
| 2023 | Nadine Carreiro | VetBolus Conference and Anaesthesia Wetlab | $1,915.50 |
| 2023 | Nicole Beaton | VetBolus Conference and Anaesthesia Wetlab | $1,915.50 |
| 2023 | Abigail Bautista | Veterinary Technician Specialty in Nutrition | $1,100.00 |
| 2022 | Heather Laurie | Masters of Education | $1,082.00 |
| 2022 | Desiree Majure | Volunteering at Cheetah Conservation in Africa | $648.00 |
| 2022 | Megan Perih | Articifical Insemination | $620.00 |
| 2022 | Bria Yeryk | Fear Free Certification | $150.00 |
| 2021 | Melanie Browning | Business and Administrative Studies | $1,500.00 |
| 2021 | Kayla Noel | Fear Free Certification | $279.00 |
| 2021 | Desiree Fowler | Fish Care Studies | $175.50 |
| 2021 | Kristen Neufeld | MVTA Webinar Series | $160.00 |
| 2020 | Kaitlynn Cooper | University Undergraduate Program (Pre-Vet Med) | $1,300.00 |
| 2019 | Angela Klassen | American Association of Equine Technologists Conference | $500.00 |
| 2019 | Brielle Villanueva | Veterinary Technician Specialty in Nutrition | $500.00 |
| 2019 | Sara Haddow | American Association of Equine Technologists Conference | $400.00 |
2026 Funding Cycle
The MVTA RVT Advancement Fund will open for new applications on September 1, 2026, and will close on September 21, 2026. Award recipients will be notified by October 31, 2026.
We believe continuous learning is essential to remaining at the forefront of veterinary medicine, and we’re committed to helping our members thrive in every stage of their careers.
This year, a total of $4,000 has been budgeted to support successful applicants. Please note that previous recipients are not eligible in this cycle, ensuring more members have the opportunity to benefit from this annual bursary.
The bursary supports a wide range of educational expenses, including advanced training, certifications, and degree programs. Applicants may also request reimbursement for registration to the MVTA 2026 Advanced Training Conference, taking place October 3–4, 2026.
During the application period, the form will be available directly on this page. If you have questions before applying, please contact us at [email protected].
We encourage all applicants to answer the application questions as accurately and thoroughly as possible to support fair evaluation.
MVTA 2026 Advancement Fund - CLOSED