National Veterinary Association Calls Out Severe Workforce Shortage
March 18, 2024
Urgent Need for Federal Action
WHAT: The Canadian Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA) calls on the federal government to address workplace shortages and support a robust veterinary workforce through additional investments for programs, projects, and veterinary infrastructure as well as investing in the mental health of all veterinary professionals and paraprofessionals.
WHO: Joel Neuheimer, CEO, CVMA
Trevor Lawson, President, CVMA
Lori Ahronson, Manager, Communications and Public Relations
WHEN/WHERE: West Block
Room 135B
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
10:30 a.m. EDT
Comments will be delivered in English and French
WHY: The workforce shortage poses a significant threat to the veterinary profession and its ability to provide quality care for its patients and clients. The shortage can be addressed by recruiting and onboarding foreign-trained veterinarians (FTVs) and establishing a national testing centre for internationally educated veterinarians, and by ensuring there are dedicated funds to support veterinary infrastructure.
*NOTE: Participation in the question and answer portion of this event is in person or via Zoom, and is for accredited members of the Press Gallery only. Media who are not members of the Press Gallery may contact pressres2@parl.gc.ca for temporary access.
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The Canadian Veterinary Medical Association is the national and international voice for Canada’s veterinarians, providing leadership and advocacy for veterinary medicine. Visit canadianveterinarians.net to learn more.
Contact:
Lori Ahronson
Manager, Communications and Public Relations
Canadian Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA)
lahronson@cvma-acmv.org or 343-597-5548