62nd CVMA Convention – Calgary, Alberta, Canada

7 Jul 2010
10 Jul 2010

Best Medicine Practices – Timely Topics
Source:
Canadian Veterinary Medical Association
What’s taking place?
• A top-notch CE program offering a wide variety of sessions on companion animal, bovine and equine topics, along with sessions on animal welfare issues, evidence-based integrative medicine, emergency preparedness and the Canadian Veterinary Reserve.
• A sold out tradeshow featuring the latest innovations in veterinary products and services
• A lively Welcome Reception in the exhibit hall
• CVMA Summit of Veterinary Leaders
• CVMA Annual General Meeting
• CVMA Awards Ceremony
• Veterinarians Without Borders Canada Annual General Meeting
• Christian Veterinary Missions of Canada Breakfast
• Alumni reunions…and more.

NEW FOR 2010!
• Veterinary team involvement –Convention Program includes CE sessions and networking opportunities for veterinarians, technicians and all members of the healthcare team!
• A Timely Topics Day: On July 7, take part in a full day of CE sessions under the theme “A Successful Career, A Balanced Life”. Take away important lessons learned from the recession and more. Lectures are open to the entire veterinary team.
• Social evening at the Calgary Zoo. Planned in collaboration with the Alberta Veterinary Medical Association, this social evening is sure to delight. Come and enjoy western hospitality at its finest.
• Interactive breakfast sessions: Engaging breakfast talks for veterinarians. Pre-registration required.
• Future Leaders Program: A CVMA – provincial VMA initiative designed to introduce recent veterinary graduates to leadership roles within the profession.
• Companion animal wet labs: Femoral Head Ostectomy Surgery Lab presented by Dr. Anne Sylvestre (veterinarians only); Urine Analysis, Cytology, and Diagnostic Techniques in Veterinary Dermatology (open to veterinarians and technicians).
• Large animal wet labs Horse Respiratory, Cattle Lameness, Horse Triage, and Necropsy (open to veterinarians and technicians).

The 62nd CVMA Convention promises something for everyone. For more information, visit the CVMA web site at www.canadianveterinarians.net and click on the Calgary 2010 icon.