2025 Specialist Symposium
Presented by the Manitoba Veterinary Medical Association
When & Where
Date: Sunday, May 4, 2025
Time: 8:45 AM – 4:15 PM
Location: Holiday Inn West, 2520 Portage Ave, Winnipeg, MB
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Continuing Education
Earn 6 CE Credit Hours during this full-day learning event, designed specifically for Manitoba’s veterinary professionals.
This symposium is approved by the MVMA for 6 CE credit hours.
About the Event
Join us for the 2025 Specialist Symposium. A Continuing Education event hosted by the Manitoba Veterinary Medical Association. This one-day symposium features three renowned veterinary specialists sharing practical insights and clinical updates in radiology, ophthalmology, and behaviour.
This symposium offers a unique opportunity for veterinary professionals to hear from some of the most highly regarded specialists in their fields. Whether you are looking to enhance your clinical skills, gain insights into cutting-edge diagnostic techniques, or explore the latest trends in veterinary medicine, this event is designed to provide a comprehensive learning experience. The 2025 Specialist Symposium not only offers 6 CE credit hours, but it also brings together professionals from different areas of veterinary care to foster collaboration and knowledge sharing.
| Time | Session |
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| 7:45 AM – 8:45 AM | Registration and Continental Breakfast |
| 8:45 AM | Welcome and Opening Remarks |
| 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM | Dr. Anneliese Heinrich – Addressing Behavioral Cases: A Clinical Approach |
| 11:00 AM – 11:15 AM | Break |
| 11:15 AM – 12:15 PM | Dr. Kimberly Hsu – Cloudy with a Chance of Phaco?! Management of Cataracts in Dogs |
| 12:15 PM – 1:00 PM | Lunch |
| 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM | Dr. Tannis Lochhead – Diagnostic Approach to Small Animal Gastrointestinal Radiography: Part 1 |
| 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM | Dr. Tannis Lochhead – Diagnostic Approach to Small Animal Gastrointestinal Radiography: Part 2 |
| 3:00 PM – 3:15 PM | Break |
| 3:15 PM – 4:15 PM | Dr. Tannis Lochhead – In Search of the Ever-Elusive Wooden Foreign Body |
| 4:15 PM | Closing Remarks |
Why This Event is a Must-Attend
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Expert Insights: Learn from leading specialists with years of experience in their respective fields.
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Cutting-Edge Topics: Stay ahead of the curve with the latest techniques and research in radiology, ophthalmology, and behaviour.
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Networking Opportunities: Connect with other veterinary professionals, share experiences, and build lasting relationships within the veterinary community.
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Interactive Learning: Gain practical knowledge and clinical updates that you can immediately apply to your practice.
Who Should Attend?
This event is designed for veterinary professionals seeking high-quality Continuing Education in Manitoba. This is a must-attend event for veterinarians and RVTs looking to expand their expertise!
Registration Details
Cost: $150 + GST
Includes: Continental breakfast, refreshment breaks, and lunch
Deadline to Register: April 27, 2025
REGISTRATION NOW CLOSED
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Hailey at engagement@mvma.ca
Meet the Experts
Dr. Tannis Lochhead, DVM, DACVR
Specialist Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Radiology
Dr. Lochhead grew up in Winnipeg riding horses and spending as much time as she could outdoors, camping, hiking, skiing, and skating.
She completed her pre-veterinary studies at the University of Manitoba in 2012 and obtained her veterinary degree from Oklahoma State University Center for Veterinary Health Sciences in 2016. She then went on to spend one year in small animal private practice in Winnipeg before moving on to complete a small animal rotating internship at BluePearl Tampa (2017-2018) and a diagnostic imaging internship at Mississippi State University College of Veterinary Medicine in (2018-2019). Her next three years were then spent completing a diagnostic imaging residency at the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine (2019-2022) and becoming a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Radiologists (DACVR).
Following residency, she joined the telemedicine team at IDEXX Laboratories as well as held a position for one year as a clinic assistant professor at University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine. More recently, Dr. Lochhead has joined the radiology team at Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) as well as she has started her own teleradiology consultation business, Aero DVI.
Her professional interests are geared towards building meaningful relationships between the specialty and referring veterinarian communities. She is comfortable working with all imaging modalities, with a particular interest in ultrasound and MRI.
Outside of work, Dr. Lochhead enjoys riding her two Thoroughbred geldings and spending time with her husband, Chihuahuas, Italian Greyhounds and two dog-tolerant cats. The humans in the family love running, creating beautiful food, and traveling!
Dr. Kimberly Hsu, DVM, MSc, DACVO
Specialist Diplomate, American Board of Veterinary Ophthalmology
Originally from Calgary, Dr. Kim Hsu is a graduate of the Western College of Veterinary Medicine. She completed a small animal internship at the Royal Veterinary College, a Masters of Science degree at the Ontario Veterinary College, and an Ophthalmology residency at Eye Care for Animals in the Chicago area. Dr. Hsu has a passion for cataract and retinal surgeries. Dr. Hsu’s work on innovative techniques in cataract surgery has been featured in the Veterinary Ophthalmology journal. She is a Keynote Speaker at the 2025 ACVO Conference on Advances in Cataract Surgery. After a decade in the US, Dr. Hsu moved back to Canada in to launch True North Veterinary Eye Care in 2023. True North celebrated moving into its new facility in September 2024, and is working to lay the foundation for multi-specialty care in Manitoba. Outside of work, Dr. Hsu enjoys riding the Peloton, exploring the outdoors, and spending time with family. Dr. Hsu and her husband share their home with their three children, a fluffy white dog named Molly and a big orange cat named Mac.
Dr. Anneliese Heinrich, DVM, MSc, DACVB
Specialist Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Behaviorists
Dr. Heinrich grew up in Ontario training horses and milking cows. She obtained a BSc in Animal Biology and an MSc in Animal Behaviour and Welfare from The University of Guelph before attending the Ontario Veterinary College and graduating in 2012. She moved to Alberta in 2016 with a brief hiatus away working with marine mammals and wildlife. She completed a residency in 2023 and is currently the only Veterinary Behaviour Specialist in Alberta as a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Behaviorists.
Dr. Heinrich lives in Cochrane with her husband, two children, two Standard Poodles and a lovely grey cat. She also has a Paint mare called Ringlet. She has a special passion for starting young horses using positive reinforcement.
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Questions?
Contact Hailey at
engagement@mvma.ca