VETS: Refine your stifle surgery skills & learn to tackle CrCL insufficiency with confidence!  Join us on February 22-23, 2025, at the University of Calgary for a hands-on workshop led by surgical expert Dr. Terri Schiller to learn to confidently diagnose and treat CrCL insufficiency and medial patellar luxation through expert-led lectures and practical labs. Get hands-on experience with techniques like extracapsular repair and meniscal release using cadavers and bone models. This hands-on training offers 18 CE credits and equips you with skills you can immediately apply in your practice.

 

Register before February 1st with code EARLYBIRD to save $100! Don’t wait—visit Movora Education to secure your spot today!

Date: February 22-23, 2025

Location: University of Calgary – Calgary, AB, CA

Prerequisites/intended audience: This workshop is appropriate for specialists and general practitioners who have an interest in improving their orthopedic knowledge and skills.

RACE-Approved CE Credits: 18 Total – 17 CE Credits for In-Person Training, 1 CE Credit for Pre-Workshop Online Course

Instructor: Dr. Terri Schiller, BSC, DVM, DACVS, CCRT

Sponsored by: Movora Education

 

For more information and to register, visit: Movora Education.



Calgary, AB — Veterinarians and veterinary support personnel across Canada are invited to enroll in an innovative educational series, Master Academy BeeVet: Bridging Veterinary Science and Beekeeping. This unique program consists of seven courses designed to provide Continuing Education (CE) credits (pending accreditation) while empowering veterinary professionals with the knowledge and skills necessary to support honey bee health and sustainable beekeeping practices.

This program was co-created by Dr. Savannah Howse-Smith, a veterinary leader with extensive experience in animal health and honey bee medicine, and Eliese Watson, founder of ABC Bees, a pioneering beekeeping education initiative. Together, they address the growing need for veterinarians to provide oversight in honey bee care following Health Canada’s 2018 regulations requiring veterinary prescriptions for medically important antimicrobials used in food-producing animals, including bees.

Key Benefits of the Program:

  • Open Enrollment: Accessible to veterinarians and veterinary support personnel.
  • CE Accreditation: Each course supplies 7 CE credits
  • Retention Activities: Engage with quizzes and activities to solidify your learning.
  • Networking Opportunities: Join the exclusive BeeVet online community.
  • Access to Expert Keynote Speakers: Participate in live and recorded sessions led by global leaders in bee health.
  • Customizable Learning: Pick and choose courses tailored to your interests and professional goals.
  • Comprehensive Learning Library: Access an archive of Master Academy monthly speakers dating back to 2021 on beekeeping topics of innovation, management, and culture.

Course Schedule:

The program offers monthly live webinars featuring distinguished speakers covering essential topics in veterinary and apicultural science:

  • January 30: Understanding Honey Bee Biology – Dr. Savannah Howse-Smith
  • February 27: Practical, Seasonal Management – Eliese Watson, ABC Bees
  • March 27: Common Diseases and Integrated Pest Management – Dr. Elemir Simko, WCVM Professor of Pathology
  • April 24: Clinical Examination of a Hive and Site Visits – Dr. Nicholas Vidal-Naquet. Ecole Nationale Vétérinaire d’Alfort
  • May 29: Veterinary Oversight in Antibiotic Use and Regulatory Compliance – Speaker TBA
  • June 26: Best Practices for Administering Treatments and Colony Health Assessment – Dr. Britteny Kyle
  • Additional Monthly Topics: Hive nutrition, fall management, sustainable beekeeping, and more.

About Dr. Savannah Howse-Smith

Dr. Howse-Smith brings over a decade of veterinary expertise, blending her knowledge of wildlife medicine, honey bee health, and clinical practice management. As Medical Director at Task Force Animal Hospital in Calgary, she champions education and collaboration to advance veterinary care. Since 2018, she has been instrumental in supporting apiaries and advocating for responsible antibiotic use in honey bee medicine.

Background on Veterinary Oversight in Beekeeping

In December 2018, Health Canada mandated that medically important antimicrobials for food-producing animals, including bees, require a veterinary prescription under a valid Veterinarian-Client-Patient Relationship (VCPR). This shift has expanded opportunities for veterinarians to contribute to honey bee health and sustainability while ensuring antimicrobial stewardship.

Enroll Now

Enrollment is now open for Master Academy BeeVet. For more information and to register, visit www.abcbees.ca/mabeevet.



Application deadline: Jan. 31, 2025

The objective of the CVMA ELP is to help identify and develop leadership skills among Canadian veterinarians and veterinary technologists.

MVMA members who are recent graduates and are interested in learning more about leadership should consider applying.

Up to two candidates per province will be selected, one sponsored by the CVMA and one sponsored by the MVMA. Successful candidates receive:

  • Travel to and from Victoria, BC
  • Two nights’ accommodation at the Victoria Marriott Inner Harbour Hotel
  • An eight-hour, in-person workshop presented by Rob Marr at the Victoria Conference Centre
  • Complimentary registration for the 2025 CVMA Convention (value $1,099)

View details and apply for sponsorship here



Please be advised that the updated PIPS By-law will not be voted on at the 2025 AGM. While the MVMA Council had hoped that the document would be ready for a membership vote in January 2025, it had determined that additional time is needed to engage in meaningful consultation and review with membership. The MVMA Council thanks members who provided valuable feedback in 2024. Further updates on the status of the MVMA By-law project will be included in the 2024 Annual Report.



Texas Tech Human-Animal Interaction Lab, from the Department of Animal and Food Sciences at Texas Tech University, invites veterinarians to participate in a research study exploring factors that influence how veterinarians handle and interact with dog patients, including dog behavior and professional well-being (Ethics ID# 2024-504).

You will be asked to complete a brief (5-mins) online questionnaire to determine your eligibility. If eligible, you will be contacted by the researchers to participate in a Zoom call, for approximately 60 minutes. This research should only take 65 minutes to complete.

In appreciation of your participation, you will be eligible to enter a draw to win a $100 electronic Amazon gift card. The odds of winning are estimated at 1 in 20, and the draw will occur once all data are collected, and the winner will be contacted within 1 week by the researchers by email.

To learn more and participate, click on this link: https://bit.ly/ttu-vet-interview-study

If you have questions about this study or your participation, please do not hesitate to contact the Principal Investigator, Dr. Anastasia Stellato, at Anastasia.stellato@ttu.edu.


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