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Sun Nov 3/24 A Collaborative Approach to Veterinary Behaviour for General Practitioners (In-Person)
Sun, Nov 3, 2024
 
Agenda: In-Person Option (this session will NOT be live on Zoom but it will be *recorded)

*The recording will NOT include the last topic on behavioural euthanasia due to the sensitive nature of this topic. You must attend in-person to hear this topic.

There are only 60 seats for this session. Registration will open to CAVM Members first.

Link to flyer

6 CE credits approved by ABVMA & CVBC (SK & MB self-declare).

Topics (see flyer for full descriptions of each topic):

Jessica Benoit, RVT VTS
1. Management and Triage of Behaviour Cases for GPs 
2. Fear Free in Action

Dr. Nita Hynes & Dr. Jennifer Richards
3. When Behaviour is Medical (Part 1 & 2)

Dr. Jennifer Richards
4. What’s the goal – realistic treatment expectations

Dr. Nita Hynes
5. Behaviour Euthanasia (this topic will NOT be included in the recording)

To register for this In-Person Event: login to our website, go to the Education tab/CAVM In-Person and Zoom Sessions, find this event, add to cart, then checkout and make the payment. You can add multiple sessions to the shopping cart before checking out. *You must checkout and make the payment to complete your registration. A confirmation email will be sent within 48 hours. 

Email info@cavm.ab.ca if you require a username/password to login. Please include your first/last name, title, personal email address, and the clinic/province you work at.

 
6.00 hrs CE credit
ABVMA approved
CVBC approved
 
Seating is limited to 64 (0 places are currently available)
 
Please register before Nov 1

Attendance for this event has reached capacity.

 
  • Jessica Benoit, RVT, VTS (Behaviour), KPA CTP, CPDT-KA Fear Free TM Certified and Approved Speaker
  • Dr. Manon (Nita) Hynes, DVM, Resident of the American College of Veterinary Behaviorists, Fear Free Certified Professional (Veterinary - Elite)
  • Dr. Jennifer Richards, BSc, DVM CPDT-KA, KPA- CTP, Resident of the American College of Veterinary Behaviorists
 
In-Person Option

Limited to 60 seats

Lecture 8:30am-4:30pm Mountain Time (includes breakfast, lunch, and 2 coffee breaks)

Registration and breakfast 7:30-8:15am

Location: UCVM, Spy Hill Campus, Clinical Skills Building, 11877 85 St NW, Calgary, AB T3R 1J3


This session WILL be *recorded and available for on-demand viewing for a limited time following the live session.  If viewing the recording, a quiz must be completed to get the CE credits.  You must get 80% or higher on the quiz to pass.  
Please do not register here for the recording An email and registration instructions will be sent out once the recording and quiz are available.

*The recording will NOT include the last topic on behavioural euthanasia due to the sensitive nature of this topic. You must attend in-person to hear this topic.

Click here to download a map to the lecture hall.

 
  • Non-Member - $150.00
  • Office Manager - $100.00
  • Office Manager (Non-Member) - $150.00
  • Edmonton Association of Small Animal Veterinarians - $100.00
  • RVT - $100.00
  • Support Staff - $100.00
  • Vet Student - $50.00
  • RVT Student - $50.00
  • Intern - $50.00
  • Member - $100.00
  • Executive - free
(5% GST will be added)  
  • UCVM, Virbac & Royal Canin
 
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Sat Nov 16/24 Annual General Meeting, Banquet, & Guest Speaker
Sat, Nov 16, 2024
 
Agenda: For CAVM Members Only + 1 (spouse, partner, guest). This event is FREE for CAVM Members and their +1.

Link to flyer#mce_temp_url#

Guest speaker presentation title: "The Bear Necessities: Modern Care for Polar Bears"

Guest speaker presentation description: As the largest land carnivore in Canada, polar bears can present unique challenges to ensuring their overall wellbeing. The Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo developed their polar bear sanctuary habitat with this in mind. This talk will provide an overview of the health management and care of this charismatic species to ensure their physical and psychological wellbeing.

To register:
You MUST email info@cavm.ab.ca
You can not register through the website for this event.

RSVP & *Cancellation Deadline: 
Tues Nov 5/24 (no exceptions)
*A $70 + GST fee per person will be charged for cancelling after the deadline

1 CE credit approved by ABVMA. Pending approval from CVBC.

 
1.00 hrs CE credit
ABVMA approved
 
Seating is limited to 120 (46 places are currently available)
 
Please register before Nov 5

If you plan to attend, please login for online registration and payment - or notify the CAVM Administrator by email.

 
 
1300 Zoo Road NE Calgary, AB T2E 2V6

*Parking in the South Entrance Security Lot (pay at the machine, go through security, and follow the signs to Enmax Conservatory or CAVM Event).

Agenda:
5-6pm registration/cocktails
6-7pm buffet dinner
6:45pm guest speaker
7:45pm business meeting (CAVM members only, guests wait in foyer)
8-9pm ZOOLIGHTS or stay inside
9pm ZOOLIGHTS ends, return to Enmax Conservatory
11pm event ends (9:45pm last call)

Get home safely!
 
  • Guest - free
  • Member - free
 
  • Boehringer-Ingelheim & IDEXX
 
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Wed Dec 11/24 Canine Lameness: Rehab Tips for the Practitioner (Zoom)
Wed, Dec 11, 2024
 
Agenda: Online live via. Zoom only (no in-person option but will be recorded)

Link to flyer#mce_temp_url#

Topics: 
  • The Tissue Healing Timeline and How it Affects Patient Progress
  • Local vs Global Approach to Pain and Mobility
  • The Kinetic Chain of Movement and Adaptation with Injuries
  • Rehab Tools and Treatments
  • Rehab Exercises for Your Patients
  • Beartraps in Rehab? Is Bad Rehab better than No Rehab?
  • Medications and Supplements Used in Rehab and Pain Management 
2 CE credits pending approval from ABVMA & CVBC. SK & MB self-declare.

To register for the online live Zoom option: login first, then add to cart below. You can add multiple sessions to the shopping cart before checking out. *You must checkout and make the payment to complete your registration.

A Zoom link will be emailed to you within 48 hours. *Check your junk/spam folder if you can’t find it.

Email info@cavm.ab.ca if you require a username/password to log in. Please include your first/last name, title, personal email address, and the clinic/province you work at.


 
Seating is limited to 500 (497 places are currently available)
 
Please register before Dec 10

If you plan to attend, please login for online registration and payment - or notify the CAVM Administrator by email.

 
  • Dr. Veronica Devall, DVM DACVSMR (Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation) + Certifications: CVA, CVSMT,CVC,CVPP
 

Online live via. Zoom only (no in-person option but will be recorded)

7-9pm Mountain Time 

Please join the Zoom session at least 10 minutes early. Ensure your microphone is muted and camera is off. 

This session WILL be recorded and available for on-demand viewing for a limited time. If viewing the recording, a short quiz must be completed to get the CE credits. You must get 80% or higher on the quiz to pass. Please do not register here for the recordingAn email and registration instructions will be sent out once the recording and quiz are available.
 
  • Non-Member - $25.00
  • Office Manager - free
  • Office Manager (Non-Member) - $25.00
  • Edmonton Association of Small Animal Veterinarians - free
  • RVT - free
  • Support Staff - free
  • Vet Student - free
  • RVT Student - free
  • Intern - free
  • Member - free
  • Executive - free
(5% GST will be added)  
  • Zoetis