Media Releases

Québec City to Host National, Multi-Species Veterinary Convention

June 26, 2023

Québec City, Que. – The Canadian Veterinary Medical Association’s (CVMA) annual convention takes place in Québec City from July 6 to 9, 2023 and offers Canadian veterinary professionals continuing education sessions focusing on companion and large animal health, extreme conformation in pets, ethical breeding, telemedicine, One Health, emotional and psychological safety, diversity, equity and inclusion, and more delivered by over 50 esteemed national and international speakers.

The opening day (Thursday, July 6) of CVMA Signature Events includes:

  • CVMA Summit (8 a.m. – 12 p.m.): Evolution of Veterinary Practice in a Disrupted and Demanding World will explore veterinary medicine as it emerges through a global pandemic and a worldwide workforce shortage. The Summit will face these topics head-on with a focus on practices evolving into great workplaces with fresh perspectives from the UK, U.S.A., and Canada.
  • New CVMA President announcement (approx. 12:50 p.m.)
  • CVMA National Issues Forum (2:30 – 5 p.m.): Showcasing Veterinary Practices Adapting to the Current Workforce Shortage will feature a diverse panel representing practices from across Canada and internationally who will discuss how they are adapting and innovating in response to the current workforce shortage.
  • CVMA Awards Gala (7 – 8 p.m.): Celebrating outstanding individuals and groups for their exceptional contributions to veterinary medicine.

Of note is the second annual CVMA Veterinary Job Fair, taking place on Friday, July 7 and Saturday, July 8 from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Level 2 of the Quebec City Convention Centre.  

WHAT: 2023 CVMA Annual Convention, offering veterinary professionals continuing education sessions including companion animal and farm animal care, animal welfare, antimicrobial stewardship, cardiology, dentistry, dermatology, gastrointestinal diseases, communication, business management, equine infections, exotics, neurology, wildlife, cattle, ruminants, One Health, pain management, ophthalmology, reproduction, emergency medicine, nutrition management, respirology, radiography, anesthesiology, wound management, ultrasound techniques, and more.

Sessions of note, include:

  • Extreme conformation in pets: How Did We Get Here?
  • Developments on Extreme Conformation: The Responsibilities of Veterinary Professionals
  • The Future of Human-Dog Interactions and Extreme Conformation
  • Telemedicine in Veterinary Dermatology: Where, When and How to Utilize
  • Road transport, behavioural problems, equine and human injury: a one welfare problem.
  • Rescuing the responders: the psychosocial impacts on humans in emergency incidents
  • When Quality of Life Scales Aren't Enough: How to Counsel Clients Who Can't Let Go
  • One Health: The contribution of regulatory veterinary medicine in emerging zoonosis – Rabies, SARS-CoV-2 and Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza
  • One Health – Lessons Learned from Emerging Diseases in Canada – West Nile, Lyme and COVID-19
  • The Importance of Addressing Emotional and Psychological Safety
  • CFIA Requirements and Processes for Dog Import/Export
  • The Art and Science of Wildlife Capture and Handling

Review the Program Guide for a complete event listing: https://site.pheedloop.com/event/cvma23/program/schedule#list

WHEN: Thursday, July 6 to Sunday, July 9, 2023

WHERE: Québec City Convention Centre, 1000 Bd René-Lévesque E, Québec, QC G1R 5T8

– 30 –

Interested media are requested to confirm their attendance with:

Lori Ahronson,
Manager, Communications and Public Relations
613-236-1162 ext. 128 (office)
343-597-5584 (mobile)
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.