Bovine Ultrasound

Ultrasound is an extremely accurate tool for evaluating pregnancy and the reproductive tract of cattle! Did you know that using an ultrasound for beef cattle can help improve efficiency, increase safety, and reduce strain on your body?

Dates: TBD

Costs: $1350 + GST 

Length of Program/Course: RVTs: 16 hours 

Delivery: Olds College of Agriculture & Technology Campus

Application Deadline: The registration deadline is 2 weeks prior to each class start date.

Equipment: Ultrasound equipment will be provided by Intriquip Instruments. However, registered vet techs who wish to, may bring their own ultrasound units. We don't always get to the use of multiple units depending on the interest of the class.

Bovine Ultrasound for RVTs

The Veterinary Profession Act allows for a veterinarian to delegate veterinary medical tasks, except diagnosis, surgery and prescribing treatment, to a registered veterinary technologist (RVT) working under the direction and control of the veterinarian. A registered veterinarian who directs or controls an RVT in the practice of veterinary medicine shall

• Provide adequate instruction and supervision of the registered veterinary technologist
• Have in-person communication with the registered veterinary technologist
• Ensure that the RVT is competent to carry out the aspects of veterinary medicine that the
  registered member asks the RVT to perform

Dates: TBD
Cost: $1350 + GST
Course Length:

• 16 hours (two days) Face to Face
• (CE Approved by ABVMA & recognized by ABVTA)

Prerequisites: Registered Veterinary Technologist

In order to be eligible to enroll in this Advanced Training Certificate Program for Alberta
Registered Veterinary Technologists, you must currently be working under a registered
veterinarian and be a graduated RVT.

Delivery Method: On Campus

After the successful completion of this course, RVTs can perform pregnancy detection in beef cattle using ultrasound, in the province of Alberta under the indirect supervision of a veterinarian given that the job has been delegated by a veterinarian and the RVT has proven they are competent in this area. Students are responsible for checking other province's rules and regulations around RVTs performing ultra-sounding for pregnancy detection when working outside of Alberta. Proficiency of this skill typically takes 100 -200 assessments. To develop proficiency, it is important to work closely with the veterinarian.