2025 Specialist Symposium Recap and Photos

Thank You for Joining Us at the 2025 Specialist Symposium!
Presented by the Manitoba Veterinary Medical Association
May 4, 2025 | Holiday Inn West, Winnipeg

The MVMA was thrilled to welcome veterinary professionals from across Manitoba to the 2025 Specialist Symposium, a full day of learning, connection, and collaboration. This year’s event offered attendees the chance to earn 6 CE credit hours while engaging with expert-led sessions in veterinary behaviour, ophthalmology, and radiology.

Dr. Anneliese Heinrich opened the day with a practical approach to managing behavioural cases in clinical settings. Dr. Kimberly Hsu followed with insights into canine cataract management. Dr. Tannis Lochhead delivered an in-depth, three-part series on small animal gastrointestinal radiography, concluding with strategies for identifying difficult-to-detect foreign bodies.

Along with valuable educational content, the symposium provided an opportunity for veterinary professionals to connect, share experiences, and strengthen the Manitoba veterinary community.

We sincerely thank our presenters, attendees, and everyone who helped make this event a success!

Here are some supplementary materials from Dr Tannis Lochhead!:

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Mission: To protect the public through the regulation of veterinary medicine, to support our members and to promote the profession in Manitoba.

Vision: A sustainable veterinary community working together to prioritize the health and welfare of animals, people and the environment.

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