Membership Engagement Day and Awards Dinner
2023-02-10

Ultrasonography and Embryo Transfer Workshops
2023-03-05 - 2023-03-10
Ultrasonography and Embryo Transfer Workshops are being conducted in tandem May 5-10, 2023, at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Saskatchewan with the intention of providing essential knowledge and hands-on experience for veterinary practitioners, research scientists and graduate students. The Ultrasound Workshop is a three-day course covering principles of ultrasonography equipment and imaging, imaging of the reproductive tract in large animals and OPU/IVF. The Embryo Transfer Workshop is a three- and half–day course covering all aspects of embryo transfer technology in cattle. For more information and to register, please visit: https://wcvm.usask.ca/education/ultrasound.php

Western Canadian Dairy Seminar
2023-03-07 - 2023-03-10
40th Anniversary Celebration
Western Canadian Dairy Seminar
Building on 40 Years of Dairy Extension
March 7 – 10, 2023
Red Deer Resort & Casino, Red Deer, Alberta, Canada . Click here for more information

Puppy problems: a case-based approach to communication and treatment
2023-03-08
This is a CE webinar on behaviour with Dr. Lisa Radosta. Dr. Radosta is the owner of Florida Veterinary Behavior Service, a specialty behaviour practice in southeast Florida, and she co-owns Dog Nerds, an online educational resource for owners whose pets have behaviour disorders. Dr. Radosta graduated from the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine in 2000. She completed a residency in Behavioral Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. During her residency, she was awarded the American College of Veterinary Behaviorists resident research award for two years in a row.
Click here for more information and registration.

Volunteer Month
2023-04-01 - 2023-04-30
https://youtu.be/hhdRqs8Suc0

Webinar: Supporting Veterinary Professionals' Mental Health through a Peer-to-Peer Community
2023-04-12
Click here for information about the webinar.

Supporting Veterinary Professionals Mental Health through a Peer-to-Peer Community
2023-04-12 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Winnipeg)
Supporting Veterinary Professionals Mental Health through a Peer-to-Peer Community
Wednesday, April 12, 2023
12:00 p.m. (EDT)
REGISTER HERE.

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in Manitoba.
2023-04-12 19:00 - 21:00
Whether you have a personal interest in feathery friends or treat a few small flocks in your practice, this webinar will be of interest to you! Dr. Deanne Wilkinson, Extension Veterinarian with Manitoba Agriculture, will be discussing many aspects of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza, from disease history to outbreak mitigation strategies that practitioners can bring back to clients. The webinar will also provide an overview of the 2022 outbreak in Manitoba and insight into the disease outbreak process.
When: April 12, 2023 at 7:00pm – webinar will be recorded
Any questions about this session can be directed to Deanne Wilkinson at Deanne.Wilkinson@gov.mb.ca

SJDAWC 2023 Webinar Series - Animal welfare issues in veterinary behavioural medicine
2023-04-18 14:00 - 2023-05-02 15:00
The Sir James Dunn Animal Welfare Centre at the Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC) invites you to its three-part webinar series on Animal Welfare Issues in Veterinary Behavioural Medicine. The webinars feature Dr. Karen Overall, professor of behavioural medicine, AVC, and will take place on April 18, 25, and May 2, all beginning at 4 p.m. ADT.
This webinar series will identify signs of aggression in dogs, as well as recognize when these signs are a cry for help. There will be a discussion on the damaging effects of punishment on companion animals, with a focus on using force and shock in dogs. The series will end with a review of new and exciting research in veterinary behavioural medicine.
Veterinarians and veterinary technicians are eligible for continuing education credit. The webinar cost is $50 per webinar, or $120 for all three. There will be no charge for veterinary or animal health technology students.
For more information or to register: awc.upei.ca/webinars/

BS Communication Strategies - Upcoming Events
2023-04-19 - 2023-12-03

CFIA- Consultation and Webinar- Identification and Traceability (April 20)
2023-04-20 11:00 - 14:00
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is proposing amendments to Part XV of the Health of Animals Regulations (Identification and Traceability) to enable a more effective and timely response to disease outbreaks and food safety issues, and improve support for disease surveillance activities. Proposed changes may require vet clinics to become involved in recording and preporting movement of animals
For information about the consultation click here
Webinar – Other sites (fairs, veterinary clinics, feedlots, etc.)

English session – April 20, 2023 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. (EDT) (email to register)
French session – April 20, 2023 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. (EDT) (email to register)

Radiation Safety in Veterinary Medicine
2023-04-22
Join Western College of Veterinary Medicine online or in person on Saturday morning, April 22, 2023, for this special continuing education (CE) event at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM).
The half-day event will provide veterinarians and registered veterinary technologists (RVTs) with critical information about radiation safety in veterinary medicine.
The morning will kick off with a presentation on occupational exposures in veterinary medicine with Drs. Niels Koehncke and Monique Mayer of the University of Saskatchewan (USask). The event’s final two hours will focus on a training session in hands-free radiology.
For more information and to register, please click the link: https://wcvm.usask.ca/education/radiation-safety.php#Introduction

MVMA DVM Registration Information Session- New Graduates: April 26
2023-04-26 20:00 - 21:00
The Manitoba Veterinary Medical Association (MVMA) is excited to invite students and employers to an information session to go over how new DVM graduates can register in Manitoba. This information session will cover common questions in the registration process as well as information about how new graduates can practice in Manitoba prior to receiving their licences.
When: Wednesday, April 26, 2023, 7:00 pm Saskatoon time (8pm Manitoba time)
Where: Virtual meeting

Attend online
https://manitobaveterinarymedicalassociation.my.webex.com/manitobaveterinarymedicalassociation.my/j.php?MTID=m7ae2f52ac2c0fc474d5024b18a7cdbb7

Attend by telephone
1-204-515-1147
Access Code: [REDACTED] 714 1537

Why attend?

Great chance to meet with MVMA Staff and learn about how to become a member of the MVMA
Learn about the regulatory requirements/rules when working in Manitoba

Please click here to register.
Questions, comments or concerns: Please contact sabina@mvma.ca.

It’s Time to talk about Trauma in Veterinary Medicine: Build Awareness, Create Connection, and Inspire Hope
2023-05-05 17:00 - 18:00
A webinar presented in partnership by the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association and Merck Animal Health. Trauma shows up everywhere in our world currently, and the veterinary medical workplace is no exception. In honour of the Canadian Mental Health Association’s Annual Mental Health in the Workplace Week, join Dr. Leann Benedetti as she shares her own career journey through a trauma lens. For more information please click here.

The Working Mind: Manager Course (Virtual)
2023-05-18 10:00 - 17:00
The Working Mind program is a must for all veterinary staff because it addresses workplace mental health caused by inherent workplace stresses such as day-to-day workflow pressures, interpersonal relationships, and conflicts, and some unique to veterinary medicine like ethical and moral distress. There are two course types offered – manager and employee. Learn more about the program: https://www.canadianveterinarians.net/veterinary-resources/veterinary-health-and-wellness-resources/the-working-mind/
The Working Mind: Manager Course (Virtual)
From 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Eastern Time (7 hours)
Thursday, May 18, 2023
https://pheedloop.com/register/workingmindprogramMay18th/attendee/

The Use of GnRH Agonists in Avian Practice
2023-05-21
Click here for information

CAHI 2023 Annual Convention Registration Now Open!
2023-05-29 - 2023-05-31
CAHI is excited to be hosting the 2023 Annual Convention in our national capital. With historical architecture, museums, and endless activities, Ottawa has something for everyone, and we can’t wait for you to join us there in May! Please click here for more information

Dr. Philipp Schott Book Launch
2023-05-31 19:00 - 20:30
The MVMA is delighted to spotlight Dr. Philipp Schott as he launches his book entitled “Six Ostriches”, the second book in the Dr. Bannerman Vet Mystery series.

The event will take place at McNally Robinson on Wednesday, May 31, at 7:00 pm. It will also stream live on YouTube, for those that are not able to make it in person.

Here are the details:
https://www.mcnallyrobinson.com/event-18415/Philipp-Schott-Hybrid-Book-Launch

And a bit about the book:
https://ecwpress.com/products/six-ostriches-a-dr-bannerman-vet-mystery

MVMA Town Hall - June 7, 2023
2023-06-07 19:00 - 20:30
The MVMA is happy to announce it will be hosting a virtual Town Hall on Wednesday, June 7, 2023 from 7:00-8:30pm. MVMA Council members will be discussing updates and consulting on the RVT Scope of Practice. This Town Hall will also be an opportunity for members to put forward their concerns, successes and ideas to move the association and professions forward. We look forward to meeting with you. To sign up please click here

MVMA Summer Family Fun Day-Winnipeg Goldeyes Game
2023-06-10 18:00 - 21:00
The MVMA is excited to invite MVMA members and their families to the 2023 MVMA Family Fun Day at Shaw Park in Downtown Winnipeg on June 10th. MVMA members and their families will have the chance to socialize while they watch the Winnipeg Goldeyes take on the Kansas City Monarchs, in the privacy of our own private patio. Following the game, members are invited to stay for complimentary fireworks. We hope to see you there! Please click here for information

Principles of Fracture Repair
2023-06-24 - 2023-06-25
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.
Join 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. This workshop is RACE-approved for a total of 20 CE Credits. For more information or to register, click here.

2023-07-06
The Canadian Animal Blood Bank Foundation is hosting a fundraising golf event at Wildewood Golf Club on July 6th. This should be a fun outing and there will be media coverage as it is a Winnipeg first. We hope MVMA members, staff etc who have interest will participate. You don’t need to be an accomplished golfer to play as it is a 9 hole scramble format tournament. The emphasis is on having a fun outing with your dog.

Please checkout our poster below and feel free to share with your clients and colleagues.
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2023 CVMA Convention: Save the Date – July 6 to 9
2023-07-06 - 2023-07-09
The Canadian Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA) is excited to celebrate its 75th anniversary in historic Quebec City this July. We are pleased to offer a hybrid model with over 100 CE hours for delegates attending in-person and over 50 CE hours for those participating virtually. Find a complete breakdown of the registration structure here.
Online Registration Opens March 15, 2023!
Join the Onsite Attendee Experience for as low as $695.00
Onsite registration packages include:
• Full and daily options
• Access to over 100 CE hours presented live in Quebec City
• Access to hands-on workshops and labs
• Access to the exhibit hall
• Access to the social program including our CVMA Social Night
• Networking opportunities with industry and all attendees
Join the Virtual Attendee Experience for as low as $495.00
Virtual registration includes:
• Access to over 50 CE hours of live presentations
• Networking opportunities with industry and all attendees

The Working Mind: Employee Course (Virtual)
2023-09-07 10:00 - 15:00
The Working Mind program is a must for all veterinary staff because it addresses workplace mental health caused by inherent workplace stresses such as day-to-day workflow pressures, interpersonal relationships, and conflicts, and some unique to veterinary medicine like ethical and moral distress. There are two course types offered – manager and employee. Learn more about the program: https://www.canadianveterinarians.net/veterinary-resources/veterinary-health-and-wellness-resources/the-working-mind/
The Working Mind: Employee Course (Virtual)
From 10:00 am – 3:00 pm Eastern Time (5 hours)
Thursday, September 7, 2023
https://site.pheedloop.com/event/workingmindprogramSep7/home

Postvention Suicide in Veterinary Workplaces with Dr. Marie Holowaychuk
2023-09-15 12:00 - 13:00
Postvention Suicide in Veterinary Workplaces with Dr. Marie Holowaychuk
Friday, September 15, 2023
12 p.m. (EDT)
REGISTER HERE.

The Working Mind: Manager Course (Virtual)
2023-10-04 10:00 - 17:00
The Working Mind program is a must for all veterinary staff because it addresses workplace mental health caused by inherent workplace stresses such as day-to-day workflow pressures, interpersonal relationships, and conflicts, and some unique to veterinary medicine like ethical and moral distress. There are two course types offered – manager and employee. Learn more about the program: https://www.canadianveterinarians.net/veterinary-resources/veterinary-health-and-wellness-resources/the-working-mind/
The Working Mind: Manager Course (Virtual)
From 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Eastern Time (7 hours)
Wednesday, October 4, 2023
Registration coming soon.

The Western Canadian Association of Swine Veterinarians Annual Conference - October 19 and 20, 2023
2023-10-19 08:00 - 2023-10-20 17:00
TO: Veterinarians and RVTs
The Western Canadian Association of Swine Veterinarians are holding their annual conference on October 19 and 20, 2023 at the Delta Hotels by Marriott Bessborough, Saskatoon, SK. You do not have to be a member of WCASV in order to attend. For general conference information click here To view the program click here Certificates for 9.75 continuing education hours will be provided.
To register, click here. The early bird registration fee of $300 is only available until September 15th. After that date, registration increases to $350. Also, if you require overnight accommodations, book your hotel room by September 15th. After that date, the room block will be released.

50th Delta Equine Seminar - October 30 & 31, 2023
2023-10-30 08:00 - 2023-10-31 17:00
50th Delta Equine Seminar
October 30 & 31, 2023
New location: Coast Langley City Hotel and Convention Center, Langley, BC
Speakers and Topics
Dr Scott Morrison – Everything You Wanted to Know About Foot Problems Dr Matt Durham
Dr Matt Durham – Everything Practical About Ultrasound in the Field, Practical Field Procedures and Practice Tips
For information: deltaequineseminar.com
deltaequineseminar@gmail.com

When Emotions Get the Better of Us - Nervous System Dysregulation Awareness and Management with Erin Wasson, MSW
2023-11-16 12:00 - 13:30
When Emotions Get the Better of Us – Nervous System Dysregulation Awareness and Management with Erin Wasson, MSW
Thursday, November 16, 2023
12 p.m. (EDT)
REGISTER HERE.

The Working Mind: Employee Course (Virtual)
2023-11-22 10:00 - 15:00
The Working Mind program is a must for all veterinary staff because it addresses workplace mental health caused by inherent workplace stresses such as day-to-day workflow pressures, interpersonal relationships, and conflicts, and some unique to veterinary medicine like ethical and moral distress. There are two course types offered – manager and employee. Learn more about the program: https://www.canadianveterinarians.net/veterinary-resources/veterinary-health-and-wellness-resources/the-working-mind/
The Working Mind: Employee Course (Virtual)
From 10:00 am – 3:00 pm Eastern Time (5 hours)
Wednesday, November 22, 2023
Registration coming soon.
