About SAVT

The Saskatchewan Association of Veterinary Technologists was founded to serve, support, and register Veterinary Technologists in the province. The Association places emphasis on professional and educational advancement of Veterinary Technologists, so that they may better serve the Veterinary Medical Profession. The Saskatchewan Association of Veterinary Technologists Inc. is a non-profit, non-union organization.

Objectives

1. To promote progressive and humane medical care for all creatures.
2. To promote and maintain the professional image and high ethical standards of Veterinary Technologists through continuing education and public relations.
3. To promote positive legislation and to speak for Veterinary Technologists in regard to legislative action.
4. To promote the educational and professional advancement of Veterinary Technologists.
5. To develop and maintain a Code of Ethics and high professional standards of the Veterinary Technologist.

Code of Ethics

A Code of Ethics places a group into a self-regulating body and brings that group from a vocation to an occupation with professional standards.

A Code of Ethics cannot be created by resolution or formed overnight, but is founded on standard of behavior for the enrichment of the associate and those with whom they have affiliation; for the betterment of their clientele.

General Deportment

1. Complete honesty and integrity is expected of all members.
2. It is the duty of all members of the Association to conduct themselves in a said manner in accordance with this Code of Ethics.
3. No member shall indulge in an illegal Veterinary Practice or encourage others to participate in such practice, and it is the duty of the members to report such violations.
4. When working under the supervision of a veterinarian in a commercial operation, technologists must be paid by employing veterinarians and not clientele in accordance with The Veterinary Act of Saskatchewan.

Professional Deportment

1. Members shall practice humane treatment of animals at all times.
2. No member shall belittle or injure the character of a member of the Association or member of the Saskatchewan Veterinary Medical Association.
3. No member shall violate the confidence of a client or their employer.
4. No member will violate Section 2 of the Veterinary Act of Saskatchewan.
5. Members shall make every effort to keep abreast with current advancements in the veterinary field.