Orthopedics Beginner Friendly: Movora Patellar Luxation Workshop
Date: August 21, 2026
Orthopedics Beginner Friendly: Movora Patellar Luxation Workshop
Elevate your patellar luxation skills with expert-led, hands-on training! Join Movora for a two-day workshop presented by VOI on August 22–23 at the University of Calgary, led by renowned surgical expert Dr. Terri Schiller, DVM, MS, CCRP, DACVS-SA.
This beginner-friendly workshop takes you from confidently diagnosing and grading Medial Patellar Luxation (MPL) to performing key surgical techniques — including tibial tuberosity transposition, sulcoplasty, wedge recession, block recession, and SCRT patellar techniques. Lectures and real-world case reviews are followed by hands-on cadaver and bone model labs, with postoperative management also covered. You'll leave with practical strategies and the confidence to tackle this common orthopedic condition in your own practice.
Limited seats available — claim your space today and take your orthopedic expertise to the next level!
Register today: https://go.movora.com/plux2026_cavm.ab_web
Date: August 22–23, 2026
Location: University of Calgary Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Spyhill Campus — Calgary, AB, CA
Prerequisites / Intended Audience: This workshop is open to all participants with no prior orthopedic experience required. A working knowledge of stifle anatomy is recommended. Appropriate for both specialists and general practitioners looking to advance their orthopedic knowledge and skills.
CE Credits: 16 RACE-Approved CE Credits
Instructor: Dr. Terri Schiller, DVM, MS, CCRP, DACVS-SA
EUVetCE - Sept 8, 2026 CE That Feels Like a Vacation - Lake Bled, Slovenia
Date: September 08, 2026
Subject: CE That Feels Like a Vacation - Lake Bled, Slovenia
Dear Colleague,
What if earning your CE also gave you space to slow down, reconnect, and genuinely enjoy the experience?
Join us in Lake Bled, Slovenia, for an EUVETCE RACE-approved seminar offering 16 hours of high-quality continuing education in a relaxed, small-group setting designed for meaningful learning and connection.
September 8-10, 2026
Bled Rose Hotel - located just steps from the iconic shores of Lake Bled.
Why this seminar is worth the trip
RACE-approved CE
Small-group format that encourages discussion and interaction
Two focused clinical tracks: Surgery and Ophthalmology
Practical, case-based learning with internationally recognized speakers
Free afternoons to explore the lake, the Julian Alps, or simply recharge
Clinical program highlights
Surgery Track
- Exploratory laparotomy and gastrointestinal surgery principles
- Feeding tube and chest tube placement
- Thoracic trauma and urinary emergencies
- Practical decision-making in complex surgical cases
Ophthalmology Track
- Corneal ulcers and glaucoma management
- Acute blindness and diagnostic approaches
- Cataracts, KCS, and chronic ophthalmic disease
- Common ophthalmic procedures in general practice
Mornings are dedicated to focused learning; afternoons are yours - walk around the lake, visit Bled Castle, enjoy the alpine scenery, or simply slow down and reflect.
Register here: https://www.euveterinaryce.com/lake-bled-2026-vet-ce-seminar
Make your CE requirement something you genuinely look forward to - learn, connect, and return home refreshed and inspired.
Warm regards,
EUVETCE Team
guidED Vet Leadership Experience
Date: September 28, 2026
Registration Link:
https://web.cvent.com/event/991cf897-4671-4a7e-bbf0-90277eaa2b0a/summary?RefId=guidED%20Register%20Now
CanWest Pre-Conference Wet Labs
Date: October 16, 2026
Ultrasound-guided nerve blocks: optimising analgesia
Date: October 24, 2026
To register email: avd.education@gmail.com
"Busting the BS: Honest Conversations in the Veterinary Practice"
Date: November 18, 2026
"Busting the BS: Honest Conversations in the Veterinary Practice"
A full-day HR & team culture workshop in Edmonton, November 18, 2026, ABVMA-approved for 6.5 credit hours.
Overview: Aimed at veterinary practice owners, managers, and team members, combining HR, communications, and business operations expertise to help teams manage performance, build culture, and handle difficult conversations (with staff and clients).
Session 1 (9:00 AM–12:00 PM) — Wilson Wong, CPHR, RPR, PI Practitioner (Founder of Modern People Solutions)
- Building team culture that drives performance, retention, and wellness — trust, psychological safety, leadership's role
- A system for performance management and discipline — early warning signs, escalation steps, setting expectations
- Aligning employee and organizational goals
Session 2 (12:30–3:30 PM) — Becky Taylor, MA, RVT (BS Communication Strategies Inc.)
- Communication skills that support patient care and client-perceived value
- Talking treatment plans/costs with clients to build compliance and trust
- "Taming the Drama Llama" — conflict resolution using the "5 Whys," building a team "Charter of Conflict"
3:30–4:00 PM: Joint panel discussion with both presenters.
Learning objectives: practical performance management for culture-building, more confident/structured difficult conversations, and better client cost/treatment communication to improve case acceptance and revenue.
Wilson Wong, CPHR, RPR, PI Practitioner
Founder & Principal Consultant, Modern People Solutions
Wilson Wong is the founder of Modern People Solutions (MPS), a Calgary-based fractional HR and recruitment consulting firm. He works directly with veterinary and dental practice owners across Alberta on the people side of running a clinic — hiring, retention, team culture, and building HR systems that hold up as a practice grows across one or multiple locations.
Wilson holds his CPHR, RPR, and PI Practitioner designations, and brings a practical, systems-based approach to the human side of clinical practice management. He has developed HR workshop content specifically for veterinary and dental audiences, translating broader HR and organizational psychology principles into strategies that fit the realities of a busy clinic; high-stress environments, tight staffing markets, and the need for teams to collaborate seamlessly under pressure.
Wilson has previously delivered ABVMA-certified events, and through MPS, continues to support practice owners in building the culture, performance management systems, and leadership capacity needed to attract and retain skilled staff in a competitive market.
Becky Taylor, MA, RVT- BS Communications Strategies Inc.
Becky Taylor is a Registered Veterinary Technologist with over 30 years in the veterinary profession and the founder of BS Communication Strategies, where she helps veterinary teams build stronger communication, culture, and conflict management skills. Her career spans 19 years teaching in college-level animal health and communication programs, 7 years in private veterinary practice, and 5 years coaching professional skills directly to veterinary students, giving her a rare, ground-level understanding of the pressures veterinary teams face every day.
Becky holds a Master of Arts in Professional Communication from Royal Roads University, along with certifications in Leadership and Development and Veterinary Hospital Management. She is active on the committee for the International Conference for Communication in Veterinary Medicine and has served on the council and committees of the Alberta Veterinary Medical Association, the Alberta Veterinary Technologist Association, and the Board of Directors of the Registered Veterinary Technologists and Technicians of Canada.
Through her signature programs including Building Better Leaders, Clinically Clear, and Mobilizing RVTs, Becky equips veterinary leaders and teams with practical, skills-based tools to navigate difficult conversations, build trust, and create workplace cultures where people want to stay.
Registration Link