2023 Wage and Benefit Survey
The 2023 Wage and Benefits Survey is now available for review!
The survey provides an average and median percentage of RVT wages which are broken down by specialization, location, and experience, as well as reviews additional compensations in the industry.
Please consider using this information as well as other tools provided by the ABVTA to assist in advocacy and professional advancement.
| 2023, saw the highest increase in average wages, with an overall provincial rise of $2.91/hr. However, urban RVTs continue to earn an average of $2.62/hr more than their rural counterparts. |
Despite a reported average of an 8% overall annual salary increase and a provincial average wage that is $14.58 higher than the minimum wage, there remains no correlation between compensation and years of practice, especially for RVTs with over 10 years of experience. Inconsistent starting wages for new graduates and a rise in average years of practice from 9.41% in 2022 to 10.95% in 2023 were also noted.
We encourage everyone to review the recommendations from the 2022 RVT Compensation Review, which can be viewed in the Member and Industry Report below.
In 2024, the Alberta Veterinary Technologist Association (ABVTA) conducted its annual wage and benefits survey to gain deeper insight into the experiences and needs of RVTs across the province.
2024 marks a milestone year as we celebrate the 45th anniversary of our association. Reflecting on our journey, we're reminded of the rich history and the foundational work that has brought us to where we are today.