2026 VetConnect – Lunch and Learn CE

Connecting Veterinary Professionals and WCVM Students Across Manitoba Agriculture

Sponsored by: Manitoba Agriculture and Keystone Agricultural Producers

Event Overview

MVMA presents VetConnect MB, a networking and learning event designed to bring together veterinary professionals and WCVM students. This is your opportunity to connect, learn, and explore careers in Manitoba agriculture while engaging with diverse voices in the veterinary community.

Lunch and Learn – FortWhyte Alive

Date: Saturday, February 21, 2026
Time: 10:30 am – 1:00 pm
Location: FortWhyte Alive

What to Expect:

  • For Veterinary Professionals: 2 hours of Continuing Education credit

  • For WCVM Students: Free registration

  • All Attendees: Land-based, in-person session featuring Hazel Harper and Chris Harper from Four Arrows Regional Health Authority

  • Learn from Indigenous perspectives and lived experiences rooted in land-based learning within the veterinary and agricultural community

  • Meet veterinary professionals and clinics across Manitoba

Registration Includes:

  • Lunch

  • Admission to the Lunch and Learn session

  • Ticket to the Member Engagement and Awards Dinner:

Date: Saturday, February 21, 2026
Time: 5:00 pm. – 9:00 pm
Location: The Gates on Roblin

More information here: 2026 Member Engagement and Awards Dinner

Why Attend?

  • Veterinary Professionals: Earn CE credits while connecting with students and colleagues

  • WCVM Students: Meet clinics, learn from Indigenous voices, and explore career paths in Manitoba agriculture

  • Engage in meaningful conversations, broaden understanding, and build connections across the profession

 

Registration:

  • Veterinary Professionals: $75

  • WCVM Students: Free

Professional Registration

Student Registration

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ABOUT THE MVMA

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.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Statement: The MVMA is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion across gender identity, ethnicity, religion, age, neurodiversity, physical or mental ability, sexual orientation, and marital status. The MVMA membership is multicultural and we value multiple approaches and different points of view in a safe, positive and collaborative environment.

INFORMATION

Become an MVMA Member – Learn about the requirements to become a licensed veterinarian or registered veterinary technologist.

Veterinary Medicine – Find out how veterinary medicine impacts the lives of animals.

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