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Compensation Reports
MVTA’s 2024 RVT Compensation Survey
We are pleased to announce that the findings from our 2024 Compensation Survey are now available. The Manitoba Veterinary Technologists Association (MVTA) remains committed to advocating for fair and competitive compensation for our members, and your participation in this survey is crucial to our efforts.
Survey Highlights:
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Participation: Over 33% of our membership responded, providing valuable insights.
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Average Wage: The average full-time wage for RVTs in Manitoba is $28.44 per hour.
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Experience and Compensation: We've identified inconsistencies in wage progression, especially after 10 years of experience.
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Industry Variations: Emergency and specialty practices tend to offer higher compensation.
Wage Progression Analysis
Our survey revealed interesting trends in wage progression based on years of experience:
|
Years of Experience |
Percentage Change |
|---|---|
|
0-2 to 3-5 |
+6.4% |
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6-10 |
+7.8% |
|
11-15 |
+3.1% |
|
16-20 |
+11.4% |
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21-25 |
-6.4% |
|
26+ |
+6.3% |
This data highlights several important points:
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An unexpected slowdown for 11-15 years of practice (3.1% increase)
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A significant mid-career spike (11.4% increase) for the 16-20 year bracket, possibly indicating a correction
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An unexpected decrease (-6.4%) for the 21-25 year bracket
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A recovery in later years, though not reaching the peak of the 16-20 year bracket
Key Findings
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Wage Stagnation: 26.3% of RVTs haven't received a pay increase in 2 or more years.
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Salary Compression: Experienced RVTs are earning only marginally more than new graduates.
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Career Longevity: The average career length of surveyed RVTs is 12.6 years.
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Pay Transparency: 79% agree that implementing pay transparency would positively impact their work experience.
Your continued engagement is vital as we work towards improving conditions for all RVTs in Manitoba. If you have any questions or comments about the survey results, please don't hesitate to reach out.
2022 Registered Veterinary Technologist Compensation Review
The Alberta Veterinary Technologist Association (ABVTA); the Saskatchewan Association of Veterinary Technologists (SAVT) and the Manitoba Veterinary Technologists Association (MVTA) commissioned this review. All three Associations are professional membership associations for registered veterinary technologists within their respective provinces.
The objective of the 2022 Registered Veterinary Technologist Compensation Review was to gain a comprehensive understanding of compensation and benefits provided to Prairie Registered Veterinary Technologist (RVT)s this includes determining aggregate provincial and cross-provincial compensation practices.
The primary goal for the review was to identify gaps and opportunities in said practices and make recommendations to achieve consistency for RVT compensation and benefits. In addition, information gathered provides a baseline for future surveys and establishes common duties and responsibilities within the profession.
