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• PRELIMINARY PROGRAM • EXPERIENCE CANADA’S BEST CE FOR YOU AND YOUR TEAM! CALGARY ALBERTA 2015 CVMA CONVENTION JULY 16-19 NE W HYATT REGENCY CALGARY The 2015 CVMA Convention program meets the Organized in partnership with In collaboration with requirements for 143 hours of continuing education credits in jurisdictions which recognize AAVSB’s RACE approval; however participants should be aware that some boards have limitations on the number of hours accepted in certain categories and/or restrictions on certain methods of delivery of continuing education. canadianveterinarians.net We want your business to be as happy and healthy as the animals you treat. Specialized banking advice for your practice. TD’s Banking Plan for Veterinarians starts with a Business Banking Specialist who can provide the specialized banking advice you need to help build your practice. And because we’re open earlier, open later and even on Sundays,* you can get the advice you need, on your time. 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North Tower, 13th Floor Toronto, ON M4W 3R9 (416) 925-5997 PRESIDENT’S WELCOME Let’s get into the western spirit together when you join us in Calgary, Alberta, the host city of the 2015 CVMA Convention! Our 2015 Convention, presented in partnership with the Alberta Veterinary Medical Association (ABVMA), and in collaboration with the Canadian Association of Animal Health Technologists and Technicians (CAAHTT), offers you a variety of credits and speakers from Canada, the United States and Europe. Choose from sessions that focus on small animal, equine, bovine and ruminant medicine, animal welfare and business management. Specialized workshops, including two labs are available. You can earn up to 25 hours of credits when attending four days of sessions and/or labs! And for the first time, table topics will be presented at the University of Calgary’s Faculty of Veterinary Medicine Showcase. Join us at the annual Summit of Veterinary After three days of learning, I invite you to Leaders as we explore various aspects of unwind with colleagues during the Western veterinary accreditation from an international Hoedown social event at Cowboys Dance Hall, and national perspective. Attend the CVMA where you’ll enjoy an official Calgary white hat Emerging Leaders Program and become part ceremony and some line dancing. The evening is of a group of veterinarians who are influencing organized in partnership with the ABVMA. the future direction of the veterinary profession. Don’t forget to walk through our Exhibit Hall, There is much to learn, see and do in Calgary! and learn about state-of-the-art products and I look forward to welcoming you there. services. Why not come a few days early for the Calgary Stampede, and explore the Canadian Rockies? Discover the Calgary Zoo and tour the Glenbow Museum and its historical exhibitions. Dr. Jean Gauvin President, Canadian Veterinary Medical Association 2015 • CVMA CONVENTION • 3 • FROM OUR CHAIRS We are pleased to welcome you back to Calgary, We welcome the Canadian Association of Alberta. Whether you are interested in the Animal Health Technicians and Technologists excellent current didactic or hands-on CE, or you (CAAHTT) Board and The Alberta Association want to re-connect with colleagues and friends, of Animal Health Technologists (AAAHT) Board Calgary has something for you! who will be holding meetings in Calgary. The AAAHT is also sponsoring a networking lunch on The 2015 scientific program (Friday to Sunday) Thursday, July 16. includes more than 35 highly-rated speakers from Canada, the United States and Europe, who And let’s not forget about fun. This year, will discuss topics ranging from anesthesia and a “Western Hoedown” will be held at the pain management to ophthalmology and, from Cowboys Dance Hall, one of Calgary’s hotspots. nutrition to infectious diseases. Each day, 36 This evening is organized in partnership with concurrent sessions are offered in various tracks the ABVMA. such as companion animal, equine, ruminant, animal welfare and others with an opportunity Plan to join your colleagues in Calgary this July. to earn up to 18 CE hours each providing the We look forward to welcoming you! opportunity to earn up to 18 hours over three days. Dr. Sue McTaggart Chair, Professional On Thursday, July 16 there are even more Development CE opportunities. The Business Management Committee Program entitled “The Successful Practice of Veterinary Medicine “will offer six 50-minute sessions. Kelly Lynn Cronin will tackle practice economics and Dr. Jason Coe will explore communication skills that can help you better understand your client’s perspective better. Dr. Gordon Strick For hands-on learning, a dental lab on surgical 2015 Local Convention tooth extractions and oronasal fistula repair in Chair the dog and another on the perioperative use of Dexdomitor are offered. The 2015 Summit of Veterinary Leaders will focus on veterinary college accreditation, veterinary education and day one competencies of new graduates. The CVMA Emerging Leaders Program returns with facilitator Dr. Rick DeBowes from Washington State University. The program is designed to help veterinarians and veterinary technicians develop leadership skills. • 4 • 2015 • CALGARY, ALBERTA SINCERE THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS The Canadian Veterinary Medical Association is proud to acknowledge the following sponsors for their contribution towards the success of the 2015 CVMA Convention and for their commitment to the profession of veterinary medicine. LEVEL IV LEVEL III Serona LEVEL II flat colors black&white PMS Reflex Blue C PMS Cool Gray 7 C PMS 000 Serona Serona PMS 000 animal health animal health PMS 000 LEVEL I CONTRIBUTORS Aventix i-Med Pharma Abaxis Boehringer Ingelheim Mars Petcare British Columbia Society for the Companion Therapy Laser Merck Animal Health Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Nuon Imaging by LiteCure MNP Inc. Petrelocate.com Fresenius Kabi Animal Summit Veterinary scil Animal Care Company Health Pharmacy TD Bank IDEXX Laboratories Virox Technologies Universal Imaging Ward & Uptigrove CVMA CORPORATE PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM The CVMA would like to extend recognition to the following companies for their overall contribution to the Association for 2015: GOLD SPONSOR SILVER SPONSORS 2015 • CVMA CONVENTION • 5 • DESTINATION CALGARY Calgary’s western heritage will be on display Accommodations and Travel during the Greatest Show on Earth, the Calgary Stampede (July 3–12, 2015), and year- NOTICE: The CVMA has learned that other round at Fort Calgary, as well as at Canada’s national associations based in Ottawa have largest living history museum at Heritage Park had housing agencies presenting themselves Historical Village. Calgary’s newest attractions as hotel booking agents for the association’s include Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame and convention and contacted delegates and TELUS Spark, the new science centre. exhibitors to solicit hotel reservations. Calgary offers visitors a wide range of CVMA does not authorize any housing company attractions — from history buffs, to the or travel agent to place hotel reservations on its recreational outdoor types, to the adrenaline behalf. We encourage attendees to book their seekers. In partnership with Brewsters Travel hotel rooms online in the CVMA reserved block Canada, several pre-arranged tours are or by phone. Should a housing agent contact available including: you, please call CVMA 1-800-567-2862. • Explore the Canadian Rockies tour • Discover Banff tour HOTELS • Banff Gondola Sunday Brunch atop Banff’s Hyatt Regency Calgary (Headquarter Hotel) Sulphur Mountain 700 Centre Street – SE • Banff Glacier Skywalk Standard Rooms $259.00 (Single/Double) The Hyatt Regency Calgary is located in the To book any of these tours, and to receive a heart of downtown Calgary. A walk down convention discount, visit the conventions page Stephen Avenue, located right in front of the on the www.canadianveterinarian.net hotel, provides access to theatres, shopping and entertainment. To make your hotel reservation, please call the Reservations Department at 1-403-717-1234 or visit www. canadianveterinarians.net and make your reservation online. THE FAIRMONT PALLISER • 6 • 2015 • CALGARY, ALBERTA HYATT REGENCY The Fairmont Palliser (CVMA Corporate Travel Meetings) If you require assistance with travel 133 9th Avenue SW arrangements, please contact CVMA’s official Fairmont Standard Rooms $265.00 (Single/ travel agency, Vision Travel Solutions. Contact Double) Mary Lynch at [email protected] or The Fairmont Palliser is conveniently situated call 1-800-267-9676 EXT 3351. near the city’s business and financial district and is within walking distance to the city’s Air Travel most exciting retail shopping, arts, and culture The Calgary International Airport is located and entertainment venues. To make your in northeast Calgary, about 20 minutes from hotel reservation, please call the Reservations downtown in light traffic. Rental cars, taxis, Department at 1-866-540-4477 or visit www. limousines and airport shuttles are all available canadianveterinarians.net and make your to take you to your final destination. reservation online.