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See below for details and registration instructions. Events will be added below as details are finalized.
Date Topic Speaker/Location Format CE/CPD Credits
Sat Jan 31 Vet Student Meet & Greet Location: Ceili's Irish Pub, Royal Oak, Calgary (w ... In-person
Wed Mar 11 Common Conditions in Sheep & Goats Dr. Chris Clark/Online live via. Zoom only (no in-person option bu ... Zoom Live 2.00 hrs
Sun Apr 19 Anesthesia Dr. Thomas (Tom) Hordle/In-Person Option   Libin Theatre & HR ... In-person 6.00 hrs
Wed May 13 Radiology Dr. Marc Seitz/Online live via. Zoom only (no in-person option bu ... Zoom Live 2.00 hrs
Sat May 30 Feline Dentistry Lectures & Wet Lab Dr. Brittney Rigby, Dr. Jordan Steedman/UCVM, Spy Hill Campus   In-person 13.00 hrs
Sat Jun 13 Social Event Dinner & Casino Heritage Park, Gunn's Dairy Barn 1900 Heritage Dr ... In-person
Sun Sep 20 Emergency & Critical Care Dr. Val Madden In-person
Sun Sep 27 Oncology (Day 1 of 2) Dr. Alison Williams Zoom Live
Sun Oct 4 Oncology (Day 2 of 2) Dr. Alison Williams Zoom Live
Sun Oct 25 Internal Medicine Dr. Kenneth (Ken) Cockwill In-person
Wed Nov 18 Pain Management/CBD Dr. Conny Mosley Zoom Live
Sat Nov 28 AGM & Guest Speaker Dr. Sandie Black In-person
Wed Dec 2 Palliative Care Dr. Kathleen Cooney Zoom Live
CAVM Members (vets) get priority registration for in-person events. CE/CPD credits pending approval/approved by ABVMA & CVBC (other VMAs self-declare).
On-Demand Recorded Lecture 2 CE/CPD Credits
Expires Jul 1, 2005

Lights off, brains on: Let's read radiographs together! *RECORDING*

Speaker: Dr. Marc Seitz, DVM, DACVR, DABVP (Canine and Feline Practice), Associate Clinical Professor of Diagnostic Imaging Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine Mississippi State University

Diagnosing gastrointestinal obstructions: tips and tricks. Mechanical gastrointestinal obstructions are an important differential in dogs and cats with an acute history of vomiting.  In this session, a case-based review will be used to illustrate the key radiographic findings of pyloric outflow, small intestinal, and linear foreign body obstructions.  Nine tips and tricks for maximizing radiographic yield before moving on to ultrasound will also be reviewed, such as the importance of ...

On-Demand Recorded Lecture 2 CE/CPD Credits
Expires Sep 30, 2005

The most common conditions in sheep and goats and how to treat them!

Speaker: Dr. Chris Clark, VetMB, PhD. Dip. ACVIM (large animal), Associate Professor of Large Animal Medicine WCVM

At first glance dealing with sheep and goats can be intimidating. They are species that many of us do not deal with regularly. However, they are ruminants and there are only few major conditions which cause most of the problems. In this session we will review the most common conditions and how to treat/manage them.

Upcoming Live Zoom Lecture 2 CE/CPD Credits
Tue Mar 14, 2006 7:00pm-9:00pm MT

How to get the best from your Teleradiologist!

Speaker: Dr. Tim Spotswood, BVSc, MMedVet (DiagIm), Diplomate of the European College of Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging

Good communication between the primary clinician and radiologist is vital for high quality, accurate, and nuanced study interpretation for ensuring optimal patient care. The aim of this talk is to provide deeper insight into the teleradiology partnership, and focus on key aspects that enhance that relationship from study design to report expectations.  

Upcoming In-Person Lecture 6 CE/CPD Credits
Sun Apr 23, 2006 8:30am-4:30pm MT

Complications, Comorbidities, & Comfort: Mastering Anesthesia in Practice!

Speaker: Dr. Thomas (Tom) Hordle, MA(Cantab) VetMB MRCVS

Under Pressure: Taking Control of Anesthetic Complications Finding Your Rhythm: ECGs Under Anesthesia Beyond Non-Steroidals: The Chronic Pain Armoury The Bread & Butter Blocks: Hitting the Target with Locoregional Anesthesia