Upcoming CE opportunities are time sensitive activities such as conferences and live webinars.
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Feline and Canine CKD: Clinical Approach to Phosphorus, Calcium, FGF-23, and Cystatin
September 10, 2024 – 4:00 PM PST or September 12, 2024
Presenter: Marilyn Dunn, DVM, MVSc, Dipl.ACVIM
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
• Interpret changes in creatinine, SDMA, calcium and phosphorus in dogs and cats
• Understand the importance of phosphorus in CKD in cats and dogs
• Understand the importance of FGF-23 in cats and know when testing is indicated
• Decide on best therapeutic approaches for the control of phosphorus in cats and dogs
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.
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September 21-23, 2024 – St.John’s, NL
The “Just Feed Less” Myth for Weight Management
September 24, 2024, 4:00 PM PST or 6:00PM PST
Presenter: Dr. Laura Gaylord DVM, DACVIM (nutrition)
Dr. Laura B. Gaylord is a Board Certified Veterinary Nutritionist and member Diplomat of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (subspecialty Nutrition). She is an independent consultant and the owner/founder of Whole Pet Provisions, PLLC, a nutrition consulting company established in 2016 which offers veterinary nutrition consulting directly to pet owners, veterinarians and those vested in the pet food and pet supplement industry. She has been a general practitioner in North Carolina for over 24 years. She offers homemade diet recipe formulation and commercial diet consultations through Whole Pet Provisions for pet parents and their veterinary team.
Combining her years of clinical experience with passion for nutrition, Dr. Gaylord seeks to promote optimal nutrition and support integrative veterinary care for companion animals and the pet vested industry.
2024 Virtual International Association for Animal Hospice and Palliative Care
September 26-29, 2024
Join us at IAAHPC to help shape compassionate end-of-life care for animals while supporting caregivers and forging ahead in research to enhance the quality of hospice care.
Why “24 In ’24” for our 2024 theme?
Well, the conference platform will be open 24 hours a day during those conference dates in 2024, or ’24! So we’re 24 In ’24 JUST FOR YOU!
Want some other fun facts about the number 24? How about this: There are 24 elements that make up the human body. Who knew!?
But even better is this: The number 24 is about aligning your heart with your actions, finding a sense of balance and peace, and enjoying the beauty of life. It’s a hugely spiritual number and one that encourages high vibrations, awareness, and trust in the beautiful journey ahead.
OAVT RVT Month CE Webinars
October 2, 9, 16, 23, 2024 – 8:00 PM EST
Participate in a four-week Dermatology series with RVTs from across Canada! Each session features a different expert focusing on various species, including companion animals, equine, small mammals, and exotics. There’s something for everyone!
Introduction to Ultrasound for Veterinary Technicians
October 5-6, 2024 – Olds, AB
Instructor: Marla Mackay, RVT
This two-day, in-person course taught by and for technicians will cover the basics of ultrasound knobology, scan planes, and techniques for recognizing and obtaining diagnostic abdominal images. Two afternoon scan labs will allow you to practice on various patients and gain one-on-one instruction in small groups with our skilled Vet Academy instructors.
MVTA Advanced Training Conference
October 18-20, 2024
The MVTA is excited to bring back in person education and will be hosting a three day event at Red River College Polytechnic on October 18-20, 2024.
The goal for this training is to provide our members with low cost hands-on training to advance their skills in the three key areas, Dental Radiology, Ultrasound and Hematology/Urinalysis. We are also wanting to focus on the whole veterinary team and will be hosting an interactive workshop for all members of your veterinary clinic to attend. We have a special offer for all of those attending the interactive workshop, with Becky Taylor, when you purchase 3 passes, you receive the 4th for FREE!
Please note there are limits to session sizes to ensure our instructor can work with each group while performing hands-on training. It is important to register as soon as possible to ensure you are able to get into the labs you are interested in. Lunch will be included with all full day registrations and refreshments for 1/2 wet labs.
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.
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.
RVT PWR
October 26, 2024
Delta Equine Seminar
November 4 – 5, 2024
The seminar is held over two days and includes 12 CE hours. As well, the seminar registration includes two coffee breaks and lunch each day and a seafood smorgasbord dinner on the first day. There is a small commercial exhibit by the pharmaceutical firms that support the presentation of the program.
Over the years a wide range of topics have been covered including areas of medicine, surgery, lameness, dentistry, dermatology, ophthalmology, imaging reproduction and neonatology to list a few. We have been privileged to have world class speakers as evidenced in the list of past seminars.
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)
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.
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!