MVMA

2024 CVMA Convention
2024-06-26 - 2024-06-30 | Calgary, AB
The Canadian Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA) is excited to host the 76th annual convention in beautiful Calgary, Alberta this June!
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VOI Principles of Fracture Repair Workshop
2024-07-27 - 2024-07-28 | University of Calgary – Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, 3280 Hospital Drive NW, Calgary, Alberta, T2N 4Z6, Canada
VOI Principles of Fracture Repair Workshop
July 27th – 28th, 2024 | University of Calgary Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Calgary, AB
Price:

General Vet or Board Certified Surgeon: $1400 if you book before May 1st with code EARLYBIRD
Veterinary Technicians: Free! Bring your technicians for free with code TECH100

CE Credits: AAVSB RACE-Approved for Total of 20 CE Credit Hours (17 in-person plus 3 for Online Course included as pre-course work)
Sponsored by: Movora Education
Description: Do you have difficulty approaching or reducing long bone fractures? Are you interested in learning simple techniques designed for the general practitioner to repair the most common fractures seen in dogs and cats? This laboratory is the one for you! We will teach reliable techniques and give valuable practical tips useful in repairing simple and more challenging comminuted fractures of long bones. Book before May 1st for $100 off! Use code: EARLYBIRD at checkout.
Join Movora Education and Dr. Terri Schiller at the University of Calgary for knowledgeable lectures, valuable demonstrations, and an opportunity to familiarize yourself with the implant system by performing the same procedure on cadavers and bone models. Clinical case discussions will put everything into context and allow us to discuss postoperative care and strategies to reduce complications. For more details and to secure your spot – visit the Movora Education website.
Link: https://education.movora.com/visitor_catalog_class/show/1301097?utm_source=ca-vma-webpages&utm_medium=web_listing_edu&utm_campaign=voi_workshop&utm_id=move_forward&utm_content=voi_calgary-fracture-july2024

VOI Introduction to TPLO Workshop
2024-12-06 - 2024-12-07 | University of Calgary – Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, 3280 Hospital Drive NW, Calgary, Alberta, T2N 4Z6, Canada
December 7th – 8th, 2024 | University of Calgary Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Calgary, AB
Price:

General Vet or Board Certified Surgeon: $1400 if you book before October 1st with code TPLOCAN102
Veterinary Technicians: $250 with code TechTPLO1

CE Credits: AAVSB RACE-Approved for Total of 17.5 CE Credit Hours (15.5 in-person plus 2 for Online Course included as pre-course work)
Sponsored by: Movora Education
Description: Are YOU looking to grow your surgical skills AND your practice? Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomy (TPLO) has become a favorite technique of general and specialty veterinarians to treat CrCL tears in dogs of all sizes. Put yourself on a path to success at this hands-on training lead by Dr. Terri Schiller, where you’ll learn theory and methods to simplify, increase precision, and reduce complications of the TPLO procedure. Book before October 1st for $100 off! Use code: TPLOCAN102 at checkout.

Hands-on training led by expert instructors equals enhanced proficiency and improved surgical skills. If you are looking to be successful with repairing CrCl tears with TPLO, this is THE workshop to practice and learn those skills, network with colleagues, and have all of your questions answered. For more details and to secure your spot – visit the Movora Education website.
Link: https://education.movora.com/visitor_catalog_class/show/1268932?utm_source=ca-vma-webpages&utm_medium=web_listing_edu&utm_campaign=voi_workshop&utm_id=move_forward&utm_content=voi_calgary-tplo-dec2024

2025 Specialist Symposium
2025-05-04 08:45 - 16:15 (America/Winnipeg) | Holiday Inn Winnipeg Airport West, 2520 Portage Ave, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3J 0C3, Canada
Join the Manitoba Veterinary Medical Association for a full-day Continuing Education event featuring three renowned veterinary specialists covering radiology, ophthalmology, and behaviour. This symposium offers 6 CE hours and is a must-attend for veterinarians and RVTs looking to expand their expertise.
📅 Date: Sunday, May 4, 2025
📍 Location: Holiday Inn Winnipeg Airport West, 2520 Portage Ave
⏰ Time: 8:45 AM – 4:15 PM
💲 Cost: $150 + GST (includes continental breakfast, refreshment breaks, and lunch)
📅 Registration Closes: April 27, 2025
Expert Speakers:
🔹 Dr. Tannis Lochhead – Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Radiology
🔹 Dr. Kimberly Hsu – Diplomate, American Board of Veterinary Ophthalmology
🔹 Dr. Anneliese Heinrich – Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Behaviorists
This event is proudly presented by WDDC and supported by Eickemeyer Canada.
Space is limited! Register today to secure your spot.

NextGen Vets: Summer Student Days 2025
2025-07-17 18:00 - 2025-07-18 10:00 | Nicolinos,, 2077 Pembina Hwy, Winnipeg, MB, R3T 5J9, Canada
NextGen Vets: Summer Student Days 2025
Presented by the Manitoba Veterinary Medical Association (MVMA) with support from Keystone Agriculture Producers and the government of Manitoba.
Two events designed for veterinary students and Manitoba practices to connect, explore career paths, and meet the people shaping the future. Join us for one or both; the choice is yours.

Student Mixer
Thursday, July 17, 2025
6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Nicolino’s Restaurant, Winnipeg
What to Expect
A relaxed evening with appetizers, good conversation, and better connections. Engage with practicing veterinarians, technologists, and clinic managers in an informal setting where questions are encouraged and business cards are optional.
For Students
Student registration includes safe ride vouchers to help you get home safely after the event. Hotel accommodations are also available for students travelling from outside Winnipeg.
For Veterinary Professionals
Each clinic may register up to two professionals. It’s a chance to meet students early, offer guidance, and spark relationships that could grow into employment opportunities. For veterinary practices, the Student Mixer is $65 per attendee.
Please note: We’ll be there to welcome you starting at 6:00 PM, which is when we have access to the space, so please don’t arrive early. When you get there, swing by the welcome table to grab your name tag and booklet before you start mingling. There’s no formal structure like speed dating, but your booklet is full of helpful conversation starters, student photos, and clinic info, including who’s attending from each team. Hailey will be there from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM. If you have any questions, want help connecting with someone, or need anything related to dietary restrictions, student details, or clinic info, just come find her.

Dairy Farm Tour
Friday, July 18, 2025
10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Halarda Farms, Elm Creek, Manitoba
Free for veterinarian students
What to Expect
Step into the rhythm of rural practice. You’ll tour a high-capacity dairy farm, hear from practicing vets about food animal care, and see the work that powers Manitoba’s agricultural communities.
Included with your registration
• Guided tour of Halarda Farms
• Informal Q&A with professionals on-site
• Lunch and refreshments
For Veterinary Professionals
Each clinic may register up to two professionals to attend. Whether you’re passionate about food animal medicine or simply want to connect with students interested in rural work, your presence makes this experience richer for everyone.
We are monitoring notices regarding the increase in bovine tuberculosis cases. If it reaches a concerning level, we will not host the next generation event. Updates will be provided as soon as more information becomes available.
Please note: When you arrive, please park in the designated lot marked with MVMA signs and other vehicles. Once parked, you must stay in your vehicle until someone comes to attend to you. Due to the current risk of bovine tuberculosis, we’ll be handing out protective equipment to each person in their vehicle. You’ll receive boot covers and be asked to sanitize before entering the farm. Hailey and other volunteers will be outside to assist as soon as possible. You might have to wait a few minutes, so please stay put in your car. If no one is there to greet you within a reasonable time, call 431-451-5077 and remain in your vehicle.

Additional Information
• Students may attend one or both events
• Both events are free for veterinarian students
• Hotel accommodations are available for students from outside Winnipeg
• Transportation support may be arranged if needed
• Spots are limited; early registration is encouraged

Explore your future. Expand your network. Get inspired.

How to Approach the Limping Patient with Dr. Chris Hagen & Dr. Trevor Bebchuk
2025-11-22 09:00 - 16:00 | Red River College Polytech, 2055 Notre Dame Ave, Winnipeg, MB, R3H 0J8, Canada
A hands-on Continuing Education session for veterinarians and RVTs, combining lectures and wet lab experience to strengthen practical skills in orthopedic and neurologic assessment, diagnostic interpretation, and splinting techniques.

Honey Bees: Foulbrood Disease, Biosecurity, Diagnosis and Treatment
2026-03-19 18:30 - 21:30 | Virtual
Virtual Continuing Education Webinar | March 19 | 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm
Join us for an evening of continuing education focused on honey bee health, disease identification, and the practical tools used to protect colonies. This webinar will bring together experts from academia, government, and industry to explore bee biology, modern beekeeping practices, biosecurity measures, and diagnostic services available in Manitoba.
This session is open to veterinarians and veterinary technologists, and it provides 3 continuing education credit hours. Veterinary students may attend free of charge.
Date: March 19Time: 6:30 pm to 9:30 pmLocation: Virtual
Topics and Speakers:
Biology and Lifecycle of Honey BeesDr. Nuria Morfin, Assistant Professor, Department of Entomology, University of ManitobaAn overview of honey bee biology and colony development. This presentation will help participants understand how healthy bees grow and behave, and how disease can disrupt the lifecycle of a colony.
Beekeeping as a Hobby or a ProfessionMatthew Polinsky, KRTP Lead, Honey Bee Industry Knowledge and Research Transfer Program (KRTP)An introduction to Manitoba’s beekeeping industry and the equipment and management techniques used to maintain healthy colonies, whether for hobby beekeeping or commercial operations.
Identification and Biosecurity of American Foulbrood DiseaseDerek Micholson, Provincial Apiarist, Manitoba AgricultureA look at two significant honey bee diseases, American Foulbrood (AFB) and European Foulbrood (EFB). This session will cover identification, risk factors, and the biosecurity practices used to prevent, contain, and mitigate disease spread between beekeeping operations.
Diagnostic Services for Honey Bee Diseases in ManitobaDr. Neil Pople, Veterinary Microbiologist, Veterinary Diagnostic Services, Manitoba AgricultureAn overview of the diagnostic tests available in Manitoba for honey bee diseases, with particular attention to sample submission procedures and laboratory testing related to AFB and EFB.

2026 Family Fun Day!
2026-06-27
More details coming soon!

NextGen Vets: Summer Student Days 2026
2026-07-16
More details to come!
