First Hybrid Convention In Canada For The Veterinary Profession Telus Convention Centre and Hyatt Regency Calgary Hotel PRELIMINARY PROGRAM IN COLLABORATION WITH: canadianveterinarians.net Message From Our Chairs We are delighted to invite you to the 2021 Canadian Veterinary Medical Association convention being held July 22-25 in Calgary. The CVMA Professional Development Committee has developed new program features, new registration packages and for the first time will be offering a virtual experience for attendees to participate online from the comfort of their home or office. We look forward to offering our signature events including the CVMA Summit, and the National Issues Forum. We welcome our partner, the Registered Veterinary Technologists and Technicians of Canada who have Focus on what matters. collaborated with the CVMA to present a dynamic program. In addition to a unique learning platform, the convention provides an opportunity to mingle with industry We’ll take care of the rest. partners and reunite with colleagues and friends. Be sure to join us in Calgary this July; we look forward to welcoming you! Insurance personalized for you. As a member of CVMA, The Personal will support you every step of the way with personalized service, exclusive home and auto insurance rates, and more. Get a quote to discover insurance that cares. thepersonal.com/cvma 1-888-476-8737 Dr. Brendon Laing Dr. Ashley Whitehead PDC Chair 2021 Local Chair IN COLLABORATION WITH: canadianveterinarians.net The Personal refers to The Personal Insurance Company. Certain conditions, limitations and exclusions may apply. Auto insurance is not PRELIMINARY PROGRAM 3 available in MB, SK and BC due to government‑run plans. 2001520_G0883_ANN-REL-AH_5,5x8,5_REST_En.indd 1 2021-01-22 13:16 Your Experience! Are you zoom-fatigued and miss connecting with your colleagues in-person? Do you still want to experience the CVMA Convention but are unable due to travel restrictions or personal preferences? Stay Connected On The Latest News CVMA Convention App: This interactive app will allow you to view the program and The CVMA is pleased to offer a hybrid convention this July with access speaker information; create your own schedule; receive announcements; write notes; to over 135 hours of continuing education. use in-app messaging to network with fellow attendees; participate in live polling and event surveys. Stay up-to-date with the latest event details by downloading the app or In-Person All Access Passes Virtual Passes view online. https://pheedloop.com/cvma21/ General Registration Thank You To The Sponsors Of The 2021 CVMA Convention! Daily Registration LEVEL I In-Person Presented CE Pre-recorded CE In-Person Exhibit Hall Virtual Exhibit Hall Hands-on workshops and labs CVMA Social Evening LEVEL II LEVEL III Your health and safety are the utmost importance to the CVMA. As such, we are continuously in communications with our partners and venues in Calgary to ensure we implement the necessary steps to give you peace of mind. We have compiled links with the latest COVID-19 resources. https://pheedloop.com/cvma21/site/covidfaq/ 4 2021 CVMA CONVENTION PRELIMINARY PROGRAM 5 Registration And Exhibit Hall Special 30% Discounted Rate For Veterinarians! Early Bird Regular Rate Daily Rate Registration (April 30, 2021) (June 25, 2021) (In-Person Only) $695.00 $795.00 Veterinarians 30% $325.00 CVMA Member $495.00 OFF $595.00 Veterinarians CVMA Retired Member* $325.00 $375.00 $175.00 Veterinarians $895.00 $995.00 30% $350.00 Non-Member $695.00 OFF $795.00 RVT, Admin Staff, $325.00 $375.00 $225.00 Exhibition Hall: In-person And Virtual Hospital Manager The CVMA is providing exhibits in Calgary as well as online for our virtual attendees. In the event the CVMA Convention is unable to host in Calgary due to the pandemic, all exhibits will be moved to the virtual platform for attendees to visit. $695.00 $795.00 IVOC Member 30% $325.00 $495.00 OFF $595.00 In-Person Exhibit Hall Virtual Exhibit Hall Schedule Schedule Student** $150.00 $150.00 $75.00 Thursday, July 22 17:00 – 18:30 9:00 – 18:00 Local Clinic*** $1000.00 $1100.00 • Friday, July 23 10:00 – 18:00 9:00 –18:00 * A veterinarian who currently holds the status of ‘Retired member’ with the CVMA. ** To take advantage at this rate, a student must be a member of the CVMA International Student Affiliate Program. *** This registration can be shared by two or more staff, but only one staff member can attend sessions at any given time. The badge sharing is a hospital/clinic decision. Saturday, July 24 10:00 – 16:00 9:00 – 18:00 Please visit https://pheedloop.com/cvma21/site/registerfaq/ for a detailed look at the updated cancellation policy. 6 2021 CVMA CONVENTION PRELIMINARY PROGRAM 7 LIVE STREAMED Schedule-At-A-Glance EVENT Thursday, July 22 CVMA Summit – Changes in Societal Expectations towards 08:00 – 12:00 Animals, and Influence on Veterinary Team Wellness 08:00 – 12:00 Dermatology Workshop* 08:00 – 12:00 Veterinary Point of Care Ultrasound Lecture* 09:00 – 17:05 Business Management Continuing Education Telemedicine 12:00 – 14:30 CVMA AGM and Awards Ceremony LIVE 14:00 – 18:00 Dermatology Workshop* STREAMED EVENT 14:00 – 18:00 Veterinary Point of Care Ultrasound Lab* CVMA National Issues Forum – Veterinarians as Community Saturday, July 24 14:30 – 17:05 Leaders on Adaptation to Climate Change 18:00 – 18:45 Sunset Yoga 06:00 – 07:30 CVMA Fun(D) Run 08:30 – 17:05 Continuing Education Sessions Friday, July 23 10:00 – 16:00 Exhibit Hall Open Dr. Pierre-Yves Daoust ”Wildlife and the Many Facets of 08:30 – 09:20 Veterinary Science” 19:00 – 23:00 CVMA Virtual Social Evening* 09:30 – 18:30 CVMA Emerging Leaders Program 09:30 – 17:05 Continuing Education Sessions Sunday, July 25 10:00 – 18:30 Exhibit Hall Open 08:30 – 15:00 Continuing Education Sessions 18:00 – 18:45 Sunset Yoga *additional fee required 8 2021 CVMA CONVENTION PRELIMINARY PROGRAM 9 Session Schedule Hotel And Travel In order to receive the special rate for the convention, please book a hotel room in the reserved room block. Be advised that no housing agency is making reservations on CVMA’s behalf; reservations must be made online or by phone. Hyatt Regency Hotel Calgary 700 Centre Street SE, Calgary, Alberta T2G 5P6 Thursday, July 22, 2021 Standard Room Rate: $229.00 + tax Regency Club Rate: $279.00 + tax You’ll find a comfortable retreat at Hyatt Regency Calgary whether you’re visiting BUSINESS MANAGEMENT STREAM for a conference or passing through on your way to the Canadian Rockies. Venture outside and find the Calgary Tower, TELUS Convention Centre, the New Central Library, 09:00 – Virtual Care: Another Entry Point for the Diagnosti c Journey Scotiabank Saddledome, and Stampede Corral just steps away. 09:50 Dr. Craig Mosley Make reservations online https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/group-booking/CALRC/G-VMED. Reserve your hotel room before June 30, 2021. Virtual Care in Specialty Medicine: Leveraging Experti se, 09:55 – Extending Care, and Improving Compliance 10:45 CVMA has secured a block of rooms at the Convention headquarters hotel, Hyatt Dr. Craig Mosley Regency Calgary. The Hyatt Regency has graciously amended their guest reservation 10:45 – process to give peace of mind when making your reservation. Guests can now book their 11:00 NETWORKING BREAK hotel room early and not be required to place their standard one-night room deposit until closer to the event date. For information on hotels and travel, please visit 11:00 – TO BE CONFIRMED https://pheedloop.com/cvma21/site/hotelinfo/ 11:50 Ms. Jan Robinson 12:00 – Travel 14:30 CVMA AGM AND AWARDS LUNCHEON For assistance in making your travel arrangements, contact CVMA’s official agency, 14:30 – The Rise in Online PetCare Services: 15:20 New Players in the Veterinary Field Direct Travel Dr. Helene Perras Contact: Kathy Morris How Telemedicine Can Be the Staff Retenti on 15:20 – & Recruitment Tool You Need To Thrive Toll-Free: 800-267-9676 Ext: 3331 16:10 Email: [email protected] Dr. Helene Perras 16:10 – 16:15 REFRESHMENTS IN ROOM 16:15 – Breakout Sessions 17:05 10 2021 CVMA CONVENTION PRELIMINARY PROGRAM 11 Friday, July 23, 2021 Friday, July 23, 2021 Companion Animal Companion Animal Companion Animal Denti stry Cardiology Nephrology Ruminant Conformati on Equine Denti stry Public Health 08:30 – PLENARY SESSION with Pierre-Yves Daoust, PLENARY SESSION with Pierre-Yves Daoust, 09:20 “Wildlife, Veterinary Science and the Quest for a Bett er World” “Wildlife, Veterinary Science and the Quest for a Bett er World” Acute kidney injury and Foot Conformati on, Foot Anti microbial Resistance: Update On Oral Cardiac Biomarkers: Pluses cats: It’s not always the Field Radiography in Equine Why veterinarians and Animal 09:30 – Infl ammati on In Cats and Pitf alls in Clinical Use kidney’s faults Trimming and New Emerging Denti stry (Intra and Extra Oral) 10:20 Foot Deformiti es Owners Should Be Concerned Dr. Alex Reiter Dr. Lynne O’Sullivan Dr. Serge Chalhoub & Dr. Jon Gieche Dr. Soren Boysen Dr. Gordon Atkins Dr. Herman Barkema 10:30 – 11:15 NETWORKING BREAK NETWORKING BREAK Preclinical Cardiac To PU or not to PU? Is that Disease: What the questi on? Cats and The Role of Teat and Udder One Health: Techniques Of Veterinarians Need to Equine Denti stry Exploring the Next Steps in 11:15– FLUTD Conformati on in Effi cient Case-Based Presentati ons Tooth Extracti on Know from Current Canine Roboti c Milking Canada 12:05 and Feline Consensus Dr. Serge Chalhoub & Dr. Jon Gieche Dr.