MVTA RVT Self-Assessment Checklist

Self-Assessment for

RVTs

MVTA Self-Assessment Checklist

Welcome to the Manitoba Veterinary Technologists Association (MVTA) Self-Assessment Checklist for Registered Veterinary Technologists (RVTs). This tool is designed to help RVTs reflect on their current skills, identify areas for further growth, and support their ongoing professional development as an RVT. The tasks included in this assessment are drawn directly from the MVMA Delegation of Veterinary Tasks Policy to ensure alignment with current regulatory expectations.

We encourage all members to revisit this self-assessment regularly—such as before starting a new job, when preparing for a performance review, or when requesting funding for continuing education.

By using this checklist as a resource throughout your career, you can track your progress, set meaningful goals, and engage in informed discussions with your supervisors and mentors about training and educational opportunities. Regular self-assessment supports career growth, fosters self-awareness, and helps ensure safe, effective veterinary care through ongoing learning and collaboration within the veterinary team.

PLEASE NOTE: This checklist is designed for RVTs who have graduated and are working in a clinical setting. We are currently working on a Self-Assessment Checklist for students that are currently enrolled in a CVMA Accredited Program. Stay tuned!

Self-Assessment Checklist for Manitoba RVTs

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Client Relations / Practice Management

1.) Administer and maintain Infection Prevention and Control and biosecurity protocols and staff education with a focus on limiting hospital-acquired infection, recognition of potentially infectious patients, isolation protocols(Required)

Fully Confident	Somewhat Confident	Need More Training/ Mentorship	Not Applicable

2.) Develop and provide client education on topics including, but not limited to, clinical nutrition, tube feeding care, diabetes management, behaviour, post chemotherapy care(Required)

Fully Confident	Somewhat Confident	Need More Training/ Mentorship	Not Applicable

3.) Communication of medical instructions for medical/surgical patients and respond to medical/surgical questions(Required)

Fully Confident	Somewhat Confident	Need More Training/ Mentorship	Not Applicable

4.) Participate in the development, implementation and review of medical policies, protocols and procedures(Required)

Fully Confident	Somewhat Confident	Need More Training/ Mentorship	Not Applicable

Pharmacy

1.) Perform final check of pharmaceuticals(Required)

Fully Confident	Somewhat Confident	Need More Training/ Mentorship	Not Applicable

2.) Prepare and administer medications i.e. calculate, dilute oral and parental, IV fluid rates, constant rate infusions(Required)

Fully Confident	Somewhat Confident	Need More Training/ Mentorship	Not Applicable

3.) Educate clients regarding prescribed drugs i.e., indications and contraindications, handling, storage, administration, side-effects, drug interactions, safety for patient and humans(Required)

Fully Confident	Somewhat Confident	Need More Training/ Mentorship	Not Applicable

4.) Handle, measure and administer controlled substances(Required)

Fully Confident	Somewhat Confident	Need More Training/ Mentorship	Not Applicable

5.) Maintain controlled substance acquisition and usage logs(Required)

Fully Confident	Somewhat Confident	Need More Training/ Mentorship	Not Applicable

Nursing Procedures

1.) Perform a comprehensive physical examination including assessments and documentation of findings including mentation, heart rate, pulse rate, respiratory rate, heart/lung sounds, body condition score, pain score, hydration(Required)

Fully Confident	Somewhat Confident	Need More Training/ Mentorship	Not Applicable

2.) Perform venipuncture for treatment, diagnostic, or blood sampling including identifying appropriate and inappropriate sites and blood volumes(Required)

Fully Confident	Somewhat Confident	Need More Training/ Mentorship	Not Applicable

3.) Administer oral and parenteral medications(Required)

Fully Confident	Somewhat Confident	Need More Training/ Mentorship	Not Applicable

4.) Administer biologicals (including rabies)(Required)

Fully Confident	Somewhat Confident	Need More Training/ Mentorship	Not Applicable

5.) Internally express anal sacs(Required)

Fully Confident	Somewhat Confident	Need More Training/ Mentorship	Not Applicable

6.) Perform fluorescein staining, Schirmer tear test and tonometry(Required)

Fully Confident	Somewhat Confident	Need More Training/ Mentorship	Not Applicable

7.) Establish and manage intravenous access sites as determined by the patient conditions and therapy required(Required)

Fully Confident	Somewhat Confident	Need More Training/ Mentorship	Not Applicable

8.) Administer and maintain fluid therapy(Required)

Fully Confident	Somewhat Confident	Need More Training/ Mentorship	Not Applicable

9.) Assess volume status and administer crystalloid and colloids via infusion pump or drip set. Assess response to fluid therapy plan(Required)

Fully Confident	Somewhat Confident	Need More Training/ Mentorship	Not Applicable

10.) Collect and administer blood and blood products, monitor administration and adjust administration as required(Required)

Fully Confident	Somewhat Confident	Need More Training/ Mentorship	Not Applicable

11.) Place and maintain of advanced catheters such as PICC lines, intraosseous, arterial, central, catheters(Required)

Fully Confident	Somewhat Confident	Need More Training/ Mentorship	Not Applicable

12.) Perform and evaluate invasive (pressure transducer or aneroid manometer) and non-invasive blood pressure measurement. (oscillometric, Doppler, etc)(Required)

Fully Confident	Somewhat Confident	Need More Training/ Mentorship	Not Applicable

13.) Perform thoracocentesis and non-surgical chest tube placement(Required)

Fully Confident	Somewhat Confident	Need More Training/ Mentorship	Not Applicable

14.) Maintain chest, tracheotomy, pharyngostomy, nasogastric, esophagostomy tubes(Required)

Fully Confident	Somewhat Confident	Need More Training/ Mentorship	Not Applicable

15.) Place and care for urinary catheters(Required)

Fully Confident	Somewhat Confident	Need More Training/ Mentorship	Not Applicable

16.) Collect urine samples including by cystocentesis with or without ultrasound guidance (excluding collection by free catch)(Required)

Fully Confident	Somewhat Confident	Need More Training/ Mentorship	Not Applicable

17.) Setup and evaluate normal vs abnormal ECG(Required)

Fully Confident	Somewhat Confident	Need More Training/ Mentorship	Not Applicable

18.) Apply established emergency protocols for CPR e.g. RECOVER CPR Algorithm(Required)

Fully Confident	Somewhat Confident	Need More Training/ Mentorship	Not Applicable

19.) Perform appropriate wound care(Required)

Fully Confident	Somewhat Confident	Need More Training/ Mentorship	Not Applicable

20.) Administer enemas(Required)

Fully Confident	Somewhat Confident	Need More Training/ Mentorship	Not Applicable

21.) Perform tattoo(Required)

Fully Confident	Somewhat Confident	Need More Training/ Mentorship	Not Applicable

22.) Insert microchip(Required)

Fully Confident	Somewhat Confident	Need More Training/ Mentorship	Not Applicable

23.) Trim hooves(Required)

Fully Confident	Somewhat Confident	Need More Training/ Mentorship	Not Applicable

24.) Clean sheath(Required)

Fully Confident	Somewhat Confident	Need More Training/ Mentorship	Not Applicable

25.) Calculate and administer nutritional support using a variety of techniques (esophagostomy, nasogastric, parenteral)(Required)

Fully Confident	Somewhat Confident	Need More Training/ Mentorship	Not Applicable

26.) Perform nasogastric intubation(Required)

Fully Confident	Somewhat Confident	Need More Training/ Mentorship	Not Applicable

27.) Use esophageal feeder(Required)

Fully Confident	Somewhat Confident	Need More Training/ Mentorship	Not Applicable

28.) Apply bandages and splints(Required)

Fully Confident	Somewhat Confident	Need More Training/ Mentorship	Not Applicable

29.) Remove sutures or staples(Required)

Fully Confident	Somewhat Confident	Need More Training/ Mentorship	Not Applicable

30.) Remove casts(Required)

Fully Confident	Somewhat Confident	Need More Training/ Mentorship	Not Applicable

31.) Perform rehabilitation techniques including, but not limited to, massage therapy, cryo/heat therapy, range of motion, low level laser therapy, shockwave therapy(Required)

Fully Confident	Somewhat Confident	Need More Training/ Mentorship	Not Applicable

32.) Explain timing and types of pregnancy testing(Required)

Fully Confident	Somewhat Confident	Need More Training/ Mentorship	Not Applicable

33.) Semen collection(Required)

Fully Confident	Somewhat Confident	Need More Training/ Mentorship	Not Applicable

34.) Perform artificial insemination(Required)

Fully Confident	Somewhat Confident	Need More Training/ Mentorship	Not Applicable

35.) Assist and prepare for large animal reproductive procedures including embryo flush, oocyte aspirations, endometrial biopsies etc(Required)

Fully Confident	Somewhat Confident	Need More Training/ Mentorship	Not Applicable

36.) Assist with birthing, both routine and dystocia(Required)

Fully Confident	Somewhat Confident	Need More Training/ Mentorship	Not Applicable

37.) Avian beak and feather trimming(Required)

Fully Confident	Somewhat Confident	Need More Training/ Mentorship	Not Applicable

Peri and IntraOperative Procedures

1.) Review pre-operative evaluation, evaluate current patient status, organize and implement anesthesia(Required)

Fully Confident	Somewhat Confident	Need More Training/ Mentorship	Not Applicable

2.) Perform a surgical clip and aseptic prep application(Required)

Fully Confident	Somewhat Confident	Need More Training/ Mentorship	Not Applicable

3.) Perform set-up, maintenance, troubleshooting and operation of surgical equipment including, but not limited to suction, cautery, laser and fiberoptic equipment(Required)

Fully Confident	Somewhat Confident	Need More Training/ Mentorship	Not Applicable

4.) Aseptically handle tissues, instruments and supplies during surgery(Required)

Fully Confident	Somewhat Confident	Need More Training/ Mentorship	Not Applicable

5.) Administer post-operative care including hydrotherapy, orthopedic, and neurological care(Required)

Fully Confident	Somewhat Confident	Need More Training/ Mentorship	Not Applicable

6.) Perform the role of laser safety officer(Required)

Fully Confident	Somewhat Confident	Need More Training/ Mentorship	Not Applicable

Dental Prophylaxis

1.) Perform scaling and polishing, subgingival scaling, root planing and curettage- this does NOT include dental extractions(Required)

Fully Confident	Somewhat Confident	Need More Training/ Mentorship	Not Applicable

2.) Probe, measure, and chart pockets with a periodontal probe; grade periodontal disease; complete dental chart(Required)

Fully Confident	Somewhat Confident	Need More Training/ Mentorship	Not Applicable

3.) Obtain diagnostic images using intraoral radiology positioning(Required)

Fully Confident	Somewhat Confident	Need More Training/ Mentorship	Not Applicable

4.) Perform dental anesthesia blocks(Required)

Fully Confident	Somewhat Confident	Need More Training/ Mentorship	Not Applicable

5.) Perform flotation of equid teeth(Required)

Fully Confident	Somewhat Confident	Need More Training/ Mentorship	Not Applicable

Anesthesia

1.) Review patient history, PE and diagnostic results in collaboration with a veterinarian to assign patient anesthetic status score (ASA)(Required)

Fully Confident	Somewhat Confident	Need More Training/ Mentorship	Not Applicable

2.) Assign appropriate numerical pain score after reviewing patient history and physical examination in conjunction with evaluation of any prescribed analgesic plans to provide effective pain management(Required)

Fully Confident	Somewhat Confident	Need More Training/ Mentorship	Not Applicable

3.) Set up, test, and/or troubleshoot anesthesia machines and breathing circuits(Required)

Fully Confident	Somewhat Confident	Need More Training/ Mentorship	Not Applicable

4.) Develop patient-specific anesthetic protocols for veterinarian review and implementation to provide effective pain management and optimal anesthetic(Required)

Fully Confident	Somewhat Confident	Need More Training/ Mentorship	Not Applicable

5.) Calculate dosages for and administer injectable analgesics and anesthetics as prescribed by the veterinarian(Required)

Fully Confident	Somewhat Confident	Need More Training/ Mentorship	Not Applicable

6.) Perform regional nerve blocks i.e. dental, biopsy site, testicular, linea, distal limb(Required)

Fully Confident	Somewhat Confident	Need More Training/ Mentorship	Not Applicable

7.) Perform epidural anesthesia(Required)

Fully Confident	Somewhat Confident	Need More Training/ Mentorship	Not Applicable

8.) Utilize ECG, capnography, pulse oximetry, blood pressure monitors and thermometers to assess patient status and anesthetic depth(Required)

Fully Confident	Somewhat Confident	Need More Training/ Mentorship	Not Applicable

9.) Use clinical signs and monitoring equipment to monitor patient status in all stages of anesthesia(Required)

Fully Confident	Somewhat Confident	Need More Training/ Mentorship	Not Applicable

10.) Record and maintain anesthesia and operative medical records(Required)

Fully Confident	Somewhat Confident	Need More Training/ Mentorship	Not Applicable

11.) Evaluate the effects of common pre-anesthetic, induction, and maintenance drugs, recognize and respond to adverse reactions, complications or emergencies(Required)

Fully Confident	Somewhat Confident	Need More Training/ Mentorship	Not Applicable

12.) Use and assess peripheral nerve simulation(Required)

Fully Confident	Somewhat Confident	Need More Training/ Mentorship	Not Applicable

13.) Monitor and evaluate appropriate extubation time, anesthetic recovery, postoperative care and pain management during the recovery period(Required)

Fully Confident	Somewhat Confident	Need More Training/ Mentorship	Not Applicable

Diagnostic Procedures

1.) Perform urinalysis(Required)

Fully Confident	Somewhat Confident	Need More Training/ Mentorship	Not Applicable

2.) Perform CBC(Required)

Fully Confident	Somewhat Confident	Need More Training/ Mentorship	Not Applicable

3.) Perform serologic tests(Required)

Fully Confident	Somewhat Confident	Need More Training/ Mentorship	Not Applicable

4.) Perform bacteriologic procedures(Required)

Fully Confident	Somewhat Confident	Need More Training/ Mentorship	Not Applicable

5.) Examine canine vaginal smears(Required)

Fully Confident	Somewhat Confident	Need More Training/ Mentorship	Not Applicable

6.) Assist in collecting, preparing and appropriately evaluating transudate, exudates & cytologic specimens e.g. joint, cerebrospinal, airway and body cavity(Required)

Fully Confident	Somewhat Confident	Need More Training/ Mentorship	Not Applicable

7.) Perform and evaluate fine needle tissue aspirates and impression smears(Required)

Fully Confident	Somewhat Confident	Need More Training/ Mentorship	Not Applicable

8.) Perform point of care tests e.g. lactate, blood glucose, ketostix(Required)

Fully Confident	Somewhat Confident	Need More Training/ Mentorship	Not Applicable

9.) Collect and evaluate skin scrapings(Required)

Fully Confident	Somewhat Confident	Need More Training/ Mentorship	Not Applicable

10.) Perform blood type and cross match, and evaluate results(Required)

Fully Confident	Somewhat Confident	Need More Training/ Mentorship	Not Applicable

11.) Prepare and stain bone marrow specimens(Required)

Fully Confident	Somewhat Confident	Need More Training/ Mentorship	Not Applicable

12.) Examine semen(Required)

Fully Confident	Somewhat Confident	Need More Training/ Mentorship	Not Applicable

13.) Evaluate blood gases(Required)

Fully Confident	Somewhat Confident	Need More Training/ Mentorship	Not Applicable

14.) Perform California mastitis test(Required)

Fully Confident	Somewhat Confident	Need More Training/ Mentorship	Not Applicable

15.) Perform necropsy procedures including collecting photographs, videos and tissue samples(Required)

Fully Confident	Somewhat Confident	Need More Training/ Mentorship	Not Applicable

16.) Perform the role of lab quality assurance officer(Required)

Fully Confident	Somewhat Confident	Need More Training/ Mentorship	Not Applicable

Diagnostic Imaging

1a.) Operate and maintain xray machines to produce diagnostic images(Required)

Fully Confident	Somewhat Confident	Need More Training/ Mentorship	Not Applicable

1b.) Operate and maintain CT and/or MRI machine(s) to produce diagnostic images(Required)

Fully Confident	Somewhat Confident	Need More Training/ Mentorship	Not Applicable

2.) Calculate and administer contrast media via different routes for contrast studies(Required)

Fully Confident	Somewhat Confident	Need More Training/ Mentorship	Not Applicable

3.) Maintain and utilize ultrasound to obtain diagnostic images(Required)

Fully Confident	Somewhat Confident	Need More Training/ Mentorship	Not Applicable

4.) Perform the role of radiation quality assurance officer(Required)

Fully Confident	Somewhat Confident	Need More Training/ Mentorship	Not Applicable

Euthanasia

1.) Discuss quality of life assessments with client(Required)

Fully Confident	Somewhat Confident	Need More Training/ Mentorship	Not Applicable

2.) Administer premedication and euthanasia solution with or without client present(Required)

Fully Confident	Somewhat Confident	Need More Training/ Mentorship	Not Applicable

3.) Confirm patient is deceased(Required)

Fully Confident	Somewhat Confident	Need More Training/ Mentorship	Not Applicable

Scope of Practice and Legal Considerations

1.) I understand the tasks I am permitted to perform under the MVMA General By-Law No. 1 (excluding making diagnoses, determining courses of treatment/prescribing, and applying surgical techniques)(Required)

Fully Confident	Somewhat Confident	Need More Training/ Mentorship

2.) I am aware of the distinction between civil and professional (regulatory) liability and my responsibilities regarding delegated tasks(Required)

Fully Confident	Somewhat Confident	Need More Training/ Mentorship

Supervision and Delegation

1.) I only accept delegated tasks when I am personally competent to complete them(Required)

Always	Sometimes	Rarely

2.) I understand when direct vs. indirect supervision is required for specific tasks(Required)

Always	Sometimes	Rarely

3.) I regularly assess my own competence before performing a task, considering factors such as when I last performed the task, experience with the same or similar specie, patient behavior or complexity and my ability to perform the task on the specific patient.(Required)

Always	Sometimes	Rarely

4.) I communicate clearly with the supervising veterinarian about my experience and training for specific tasks(Required)

Always	Sometimes	Rarely

5.) I know whom to approach for mentorship or support when faced with unfamiliar tasks(Required)

Always	Sometimes	Rarely

6.) I am proactive in seeking guidance when needed(Required)

Always	Sometimes	Rarely

Self-Assessment Complete!

After you press SUBMIT on this form you will receive a copy of your completed your self-assessment by email. Please review your responses and discuss them with your employer, supervising RVT and/or mentor. Use the checklist as a foundation to guide conversations about training needs, continuing education, and professional development opportunities that can support your growth in veterinary medicine. By repeating this self-assessment periodically, you can monitor your progress and update your goals as your skills and experience evolve. This tool is intended to foster self-awareness, support career advancement, and ensure the delivery of safe, effective veterinary care through ongoing learning and collaboration.

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