LOCUM RESOURCES

Better together.

As a passionate advocate for RVT recognition, Marina believes the profession is strengthened with camaraderie and mutual support.

Where to stay on Vancouver Island
(all pet friendly!)

  • Fernhill Modern Studio on a Country estate with Elizabeth

    Contemporary studio with a full kitchen, a private fenced in yard and a dedicated parking spot. No laundry on site and the town is about a 15 minute drive away. Wi-Fi is available. The grounds of the estate have a swim pond and is home to 2 Nigerian dwarf goats, 3 adopted senior horses and 2 ridgeback dogs. Goat yoga is a thing! 20 minute drive to Parksville. 

  • Island time cabin getaway with Kat & Pierce

    Fully equipped studio with a kitchen (small fridge), dedicated parking spot and outdoor shower for surfers/ muddy dogs. Wifi available. No fenced in yard space and no laundry on site.  Only a 10 minute walk to the famous lighthouse loop and less than 5 minute drive to town. 

  • Brad's place hosted by Gayle 

    2 bedroom detached house with fully fenced yard, parking spot, full kitchen, and laundry on site. Wifi available. The house has a deck with fire pit and the yard has multiple fruit trees. A portion of the funds from rentals goes to charities. 30 minute drive to Invermere BC. 

  • 2 bedroom suite hosted by Ken

    2 bedroom detached guesthouse on a 2 acre property in Metchosin. Fully equipped; full kitchen, private fenced in yard, laundry on site and parking. Wifi available. Hosted by a husband & wife team and the wife is a fellow RVT! 20 minute drive to Victoria. 

  • The Vic Boutique Hotel: family owned 

    Fully furnished room, parking on site, laundry on site, swimming pool, fitness room, lounge with foosball table and large screen tvs. Wifi available. No yard space, no kitchen. There is a pub attached to the hotel as well as a liquor store. 5 minute drive to heart of Victoria. 6 night stay minimum. 

She is happy to share with fellow RVTs and locums some of the things she has learned in her RVT adventures.

ChatGPT - for social media posts 

Canva - for social media posts 

LinkedIn - huge vet community and online presence

FreshBooks - for accounting

Mentorvet - veterinary mentorship program for techs

Vet Alliance - veterinary resources, CE, conferences for leaders in vet medicine

Airbnb (of course!) 

Favourite Resources

Links

BCVTA

RVTTC

Blendvet

PrideVMC

Multicultural Medical Veterinary Association

Diversify Medical Veterinary Coalition

Latinx Veterinary Medical Association 

Marina is always delighted to hear from other RVTs. Please feel free to contact her at vanislelocumrvt@gmail.com.