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Media Advisory: Halifax to Host National, Multi-Species Veterinary Convention

July 12, 2022

HALIFAX, N.S. – The Canadian Veterinary Medical Association’s (CVMA) annual Convention takes place in Halifax from July 21 to 24, 2022 and offers Canadian veterinary professionals continuing education sessions focusing on companion animal, ruminant, and equine health, practice management, animal welfare, small flock poultry, veterinary forensics, and more delivered by over 50 esteemed national and international speakers.

The opening day (Thursday, July 21) of CVMA Signature Events includes:

  • CVMA Summit, Time for a Veterinary Workforce Paradigm Shift, will explore veterinary workforce issues in a new light focusing on veterinary retention and recruitment, workforce mobilization/utilization, and novel alternative veterinarian extender concepts in the veterinary workforce (8 a.m. to 12 p.m.)
  • Announcement of the new CVMA President (approx. 12:50 p.m.)
  • CVMA National Issues Forum, Veterinary Medicine and Natural Disasters, will explore the role of the veterinary team in dealing with the impact of natural disasters such as fires and flooding on animal health and welfare (2 to 4:30 p.m.)
  • CVMA Awards Gala celebrates outstanding individuals and groups for their exceptional contributions to veterinary medicine (7 to 8 p.m.)

Of note is the CVMA Veterinary Job Fair, taking place on Saturday, July 23 from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. in the Ballroom Level of the Halifax Convention Centre. 

WHAT: 2022 CVMA Annual Convention, offering veterinary professionals continuing education sessions ranging from companion animal, dentistry, dermatology, communication, business management, exotics, wildlife, ruminants, zoonotic diseases, pain relief, ophthalmology, reproduction, emergency medicine, cardiology, respirology, radiography, anesthesiology, and more, including: 

  • Zoonotic Disease Prevention for Clients and Staff: How Can We Do Better?
  • Current Issues in Domestic Horse Slaughter
  • Extreme Conformation – How the heck did we get here?
  • Recognition of Animal Abuse and Neglect
  • The Increasing Threat of Canine Leptospirosis in Canada: Impacts on Dog and Human Health
  • Women in Veterinary Medicine: Financial Considerations and Mentorship for Your Career and Practice
  • Yikes! They Did What? Refining Your Infection Control Program to Protect Pets, People, and Your Practice
  • The Stoned Goat: Urinary Obstruction in Small Ruminants
  • Critically Appraised Topics on Adverse Food Reactions in Companion Animals
  • Pot Bellied Pig Surgery and Anesthesia
  • Chronic Kidney Disease in Cats: Can We Predict and Diagnose it Early or are Cats Truly Aliens from Outer Space
  • New Kids on the Block for the Treatment of Canine Allergic Dermatitis

Review the Program Guide for a complete event listing: https://pheedloop.com/cvma22/site/schedule/

WHEN: Thursday, July 21 to Sunday, July 24, 2022 

WHERE:  Halifax Convention Centre, 1650 Argyle Street, Halifax, N.S., B3J 0E6

Interested media are requested to confirm their attendance with:

Lori Ahronson
Manager, Communications and Public Relations
613-236-1162 ext. 128 (office)
613-697-0762 (cell)
lahronson@cvma-acmv.org

About the CVMA

The Canadian Veterinary Medical Association is the national and international voice for over 15,000 veterinarians in Canada providing leadership and advocacy for veterinary medicine. Visit canadianveterinarians.net to learn more.