The national and international voice for Canada’s veterinarians.

2026 CVMA Convention

Join us in beautiful Charlottetown, PEI for the CVMA Convention, taking place from June 24 to 28.

Veterinary Workforce Shortage

A severe shortage of veterinary professionals is negatively impacting the health and well-being of the veterinary workforce

Extreme Conformations

Certain animals are being bred to have extreme conformations. Their use in marketing and as pets to celebrities has increased public interest, resulting in excessive and often less selective breeding to meet market demand.

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Apr 20, 2026

Thank you! | National Volunteer Week – April 19 to April 25, 2026

Apr 17, 2026

NATIONAL TICK AWARENESS MONTH MAY BE OVER, BUT TICKS ARE JUST GETTING STARTED!

Apr 16, 2026

Canadian Pre-Veterinary Medical Association: Annual Symposium 2026

Apr 13, 2026

Under development: Competence Assessment for Limited Practice for experienced Internationally Educated Veterinarians in Production Animal, Companion Animal, and Equine Practice

Apr 13, 2026

Council on Education Site Visitor Application

Veterinarians in the Media See All

Veterinarians can play an important role in educating the public through media interviews. Here you can read articles featuring veterinarians that have recently appeared in the news.

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April

2026

Antimicrobial Resistance, Surveillance and Stewardship

Antimicrobials are a cornerstone of modern health care. However, the effectiveness of antimicrobials is declining due to the development of resistance.

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