Advancing Veterinary Education Through the Distributed Veterinary Learning Community (DVLC) at the University of Calgary
Neurodiversity in Veterinary Medicine
Saskia de Jong, Member, Dr. Jami Frederick, Chair, and Anita Hessam, RVT, Member, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Advisory Committee NEURODIVERSITY OR NEURODIVERGENCE REFERS TO variations in brain function and
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion within the Veterinary Profession
Dr. Jami Frederick, ABVMA Member of Council, Edmonton Region, EDI Advisory Committee Chair JUNE IS PRIDE MONTH, AND SO IT IS A GOOD TIME TO think about Equity, Diversity and
World Veterinary Day 2022 – Strengthening Veterinary Resilience
In 2001, the World Veterinary Association (WVA) established World Veterinary Day, a day to be celebrated on the last Saturday of April. The aim of World Veterinary Day is to
Minister Horner’s Statement on Avian Influenza in Canada
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has confirmed the presence of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI (commonly known as bird flu)) in Canada, including a number of counties in Alberta. “The
The Veterinary Professional’s Role in Combating Climate Change
One of the biggest issues facing our planet is climate change. This has been well documented in the news over the past year with reports of extreme weather and climate-related
The Government of Alberta’s Historic Commitment to Strengthen the Veterinary Profession in Alberta is a positive step forward for Alberta’s animal owners and provincial economic growth
For Immediate Release February 25, 2022 The Government of Alberta’s Historic Commitment to Strengthen the Veterinary Profession in Alberta is a positive step forward for Alberta’s animal owners and provincial
Help your Vet Help your Pet
If a veterinarian can’t see your animal, it weighs on them too – members of the veterinary team care deeply for your animal and will do their best to help
Animal Health Week 2021
Animal Health + Human Health + Planet Health = One Health Each year, throughout Animal Health Week, the veterinary community draws attention to an important health-related message. National Animal Health
Pet Sitter Communication
Leaving your pet in the care of someone else isn’t as simple as you might think. You have to ensure your pet will have sufficient food, water, their favourite toys,
Health Canada Public Advisory Concerning the Use of Veterinary Ivermectin to Prevent or Treat COVID-19
Health Canada has issued a Public Advisory concerning the use of veterinary ivermectin to prevent or treat COVID-19. Health Canada has received concerning reports of the use of veterinary ivermectin
CVMA Convention Highlights for ABVMA Members
The CVMA hosted its annual convention virtually July 22-25, 2021. Originally scheduled to take place in Calgary, AB, the ABVMA thanks the CVMA for the wonderful job they did in
CanWest 2021
Meeting Virtually at CanWest 2021 This year’s CanWest Veterinary Conference promises to live up to its long-standing reputation for providing world-class continuing education while providing numerous networking opportunities to delegates.