Upcoming Continuing Education Opportunities

Upcoming CE opportunities are time sensitive activities such as conferences and live webinars. 

Do you have an event you would like to post here? Please let us know at executivedirector@bcvta.com 

ABC’s of EFA’s (Essential Fatty Acids)

August 8, 2024

Course Description: This course will review the basics of essential omega fatty acids, focusing on their benefits for multiple body systems and as an integrative component of optimal health. Participants will also learn about a novel omega-3 measurement kit.

Learning Objectives:

Participants will refresh and reinforce knowledge about the differences between omega-6 fatty acids and omega-3 fatty acids, identifying best sources and the concept of “essential” nutrients.
Participants will understand and be able to enumerate many benefits to the mind and body of the long chain omega-3 fatty acids, EPA and DHA, appreciate potential concerns with their use and how to incorporate them into an overall healthcare management plan.
Participants will learn about a blood test to measure the level of omega-3 fatty acids in red blood cell membranes and how to utilize that information to modify and monitor levels towards supporting the optimal health of multiple body systems.
*Live session is RACE-Approved for 1 hour of CE

This Webinar is FREE to NAVTA members, there is a $55 registration fee for non-members. Not a NAVTA Member? For just a little more, you could join NAVTA for the full year and get every webinar for free! 

Register here! 

IVECCS 2024 – Celebrating 30 Years

September 7-11, 2024 – St.Louis Missouri

The premier conference for emergency and critical care veterinarians, technicians, practice managers, and veterinary students.

Register here! 

The Evolution in Whole-Horse Soundness

Details TBD

CanWest Veterinary Conference 

October 19-22, 2024 – Banff, AB

The CanWest Veterinary Conference is an annual event that takes place at the stunning Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel in the heart of Alberta’s beautiful mountain parks.

CanWest is pleased to offer five concurrent learning tracks: Companion Animal, Equine, Food Animal, Veterinary Technologist and Veterinary Team. Veterinarians, veterinary technologists, practice staff and students are welcome to attend any learning track (some exceptions may apply, such as pre-conference wet labs).

Pre-registration is encouraged however on-site registration is also available.

Register here! 

2024 American College of Veterinary Surgeons (ACVS) Surgery Summit

October 23-26, 2024 Pheonix, AZ

The American College of Veterinary Surgeons (ACVS) is committed to the advancement of the art and science of veterinary surgery and strives to help the veterinary profession achieve its goal of providing outstanding service to the public and care to animals. ACVS fosters the highest standards of excellence in veterinary surgery by offering the latest in research and education.

ACVS welcomes all veterinary professionals to the Surgery Summit and is committed to and values diversity, equity, and inclusion and embraces the perspectives that they generate.

Register here! 

SBCV 2024 Fall Conference and Trade Show

November 15 – 17, 2024

Friday November 15, 2024

  • Legal Round Table, including Q&A with Scott Nicoll, BA, MA,LLB (3 CE hours)

Saturday November 16, 2024

  • Anesthesia for Patients with Comorbidities and Considerations for Brachycephalic Breeds with Odette O, DVM, DACVAA (2 CE hours)
  • Cat Friendly: Making Small Changes in Technique and Environment Makes Everyone Purr with Margie Scherk DVM, DABVP (Feline) (2 CE hours)
  • Canine Mast Cell Tumours, Feline Oncology, and Tumour Diagnosis and Treatment with Jennifer Kim, DVM, DACVIM (Oncology) (3 CE hours)

Sunday November 17, 2024

  • How to Stage Cardiac Disease with Meg Sleeper, VMD, DACVIM (Cardiology) (4 CE hours)
 
Registration TBA

Veterinary Meeting and Expo (VMX) 2025

January 25-29, 2025 – Orlando, FL and Online

VMX is the world’s leading veterinary event! Register now to join us January 2025 for a 5-day experience filled with opportunities to learn from the brightest minds in the field, explore all the CE topics you’re interested in, connect with peers and enjoy sunny Orlando, Florida.

Register here! 

WVC Annual Conference

March 2-5, 2025 – Las Vegas, NV

Registration is not on sale yet, but please join our alert list now to be notified when registration for the 97th WVC Annual Conference opens!

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