CVMA Convention
2004 Québec, Québec July/juillet 7–10
OCTOBER 2003
2003 Annual Meeting and Conference for the Veterinary Hospital Managers Association. October 2–5, 2003 at the Millennium Knickerbocker Hotel, Chicago, Illinois. Contact: Christine Quinn, VHMA; tel.: (518) 433-8911; fax: (518) 463-8656; e-mail: vhma@caphill.com; Web site: www.vhma.org
Vetavision 2003. October 2–5, 2003 at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM), University of Saskatchewan in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. All are welcome to this open house showcasing veterinary medicine and the WCVM in particular. Contact: tel.: (306) 966-7449; e-mail: vetavision.2003@usask.ca; Web site: www.usask.ca/wcvm/news/vetavision
Lifelearn Inc. Continuing Education — Practice Management Series. September 21, October 5, November 2, November 23, 2003 at the Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario. This 4-day practice management session entitled Prescription for Change is designed to address the issues facing practice today — staff turnover and staff retention strategies; developing an effective delivery system for profit; communication skills; client retention strategies; effective fees; developing a hi-tech, hi-touch practice; and succession planning. We recommend that owners and managers attend all four sessions while technicians attend session 2 and receptionists attend session 3. Implementation discussions will help you to make this series work for you throughout the program and afterwards. Contact: Lifelearn Inc., MacNabb House, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario N1G 2W1; tel.: (519) 767-5043, toll free: 1-800-375-7994; fax: (519) 767-1101; Web site: www.lifelearn.com
American Association of Zoo Veterinarians. October 5–9, 2003. Program sessions include Reptiles and Amphibians, Avian Medicine, Nutrition, Pharmacology (Nutriceuticals and Phytochemicals), Vaccinations, AZA Programs (SSP/TAG Veterinary Advisory Updates), Advances in Technology and Diagnostic Testing, Case Reports and Practice Tips, Aquatics and Marine Mammals, Hoofstock, Carnivores and Small Mammals, Hospital Administration and Leadership, Primates, Pathology, Conservation Medicine, and Emerging Diseases. There will also be a poster session, veterinary and graduate student paper competitions, and workshops/wet labs. Contact: Wilbur Amand, VMD, Executive Director/AAZV, 6 North Pennell Road, Media, Pennsylvania 19063, USA; tel.: (610) 892-4812; fax: (610) 892-4813; e-mail: AAZV@aol.com
Thirteenth Annual ACVS Veterinary Symposium. October 9–12, 2003 at the Marriott Wardman Park in Washington, D.C. Presenting canine, equine, feline and exotic animal seminars, including orthopedic and soft tissue diseases and techniques. Special sessions on critical care, anesthesia, emergency, dentistry, interactive panels, and practice management. Laboratories to include Arthroscopy, Laser Surgery, Ultrasound, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Joint Stabi lization, Ophthalmology, Interlocking Nail and Dental Surgery. Offering a large exhibit hall with equipment, services, pharmaceuticals and diagnostic tests. Contact: American College of Veterinary Surgeons (ACVS), 4401 East West Highway, Suite 205, Bethesda, Maryland 20914-4523, USA; tel.: (301) 913-9550; fax: (301) 913-2034; e-mail: acvs@aol.com; Web site: www@acvs.org
Wildlife Capture Course for Veteri narians. October 11–19, 2003 in South Africa. For vets interested in wildlife conservation: learn professional and humane animal handling during capture, including chemical and mechanical game capture, drug delivery systems, immobilization drugs, and basic veterinary procedures. Hands-on experience will include darting practice and wildlife captures in free-ranging situations. All animal work is done for legitimate management reasons. Academic credit at the undergraduate or graduate levels, as well as Continuing Education Units (CEUs), are available through Western Kentucky University for participation in this course. Cost: $2100 US. Contact: Parawild, PO Box 4101, Nelspruit 1200, South Africa; tel.: 27 82 468 7001; e-mail: safari@parawild.co.za; Web site: www.parawild.co.za
8th Congress of the World Equine Veterinary Association. October 15–17, 2003 at the Sheraton Buenos Aires Hotel and Convention Center in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Contact: Congresos Internacionales; tel.: 54 11 4382 5772; e-mail: weva2003@congresosint.com.ar; Web site: www.congresosint.com.ar/weva2003/
Congrès annuel de l'Ordre des médecins vétérinaires du Québec. Les 17–18 octobre 2003 à Saint-Hyacinthe, Québec. Un programme scientifique offrant des sessions de formation continue en anesthésiologie, chirurgie et médecine interne des animaux de compagnie et des grands animaux (bovins et équins). Des sujets d'actualité tels une mise à jour sur l'encéphalopathie spongiforme bovine (ESB), la gestion des risques et l'impact de cette maladie sur le commerce au Canada, et les enjeux des organismes génétiquement modifiés (OGM) et le bien-être animal en industrie. Coordonnées : Mme Ginette Robert; Ordre des médecins vétérinaires du Québec, tel. : (450) 774-1427, poste 208, sans frais : 1 800 267-1427, télécopieur : (450) 774-7635; courriel : omvq@omvq.qc.ca; site Web : www.omvq.qc.ca
Ordre des médecins vétérinaires du Québec — Annual Meeting. October 17–18, 2003 in Saint-Hyacinthe, Québec. Program sessions include continuing education in anesthesiology, surgery and internal medicine for small animal and large animal (bovine and equine) practitioners. Update on bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE), risk management and impact of this disease on economics in Canada, and issues of genetically modified organisms and animal welfare in animal industry. Contact: Ms. Ginette Robert, Ordre des médecins vétérinaires du Québec, tel.: (450) 774-1427, ext. 208, toll free: 1-800-267-1427; fax: (450) 774-7635; e-mail: omvq@omvq.qc.ca; Web site: www.omvq.qc.ca
Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) for the Veterinarian and their Clients and Allied Industries. October 17–19, 2003 in Yosemite National Park, California. The course is designed for the food animal production and food safety veterinarians and their clients. 20 Continuing Education credits will be awarded by the American Association of Veterinary State Boards (AAVSB). Contact: Dr. Joseph Butterweck, tel.: (403) 747-3646; e-mail: drbutterweck@aemgroup.net; Web site: www.haccp-aemgroup.net
Lifelearn Inc. Continuing Education — Intermediate Echocardiography. October 18–19, 2003 at the Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario. Join your colleagues for the Intermediate Echocardiography course with John D. Bonagura, DVM, DACVIM, Professor, Veterinary Clinical Sciences, Ohio State University. This program is aimed at the veterinarian with some experience in echocardiography who is looking to further develop imaging and diagnostic skills. A basic/intermediate ultrasound course is a prerequisite. Contact: Lifelearn Inc., MacNabb House, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario N1G 2W1; tel.: (519) 767-5043, toll free: 1-800-375-7994; fax: (519) 767-1101; Web site: www.lifelearn.com
Canadian Professional Veterinary Homeopathy Course. (125 hours of training) over 5 sessions. 1st session October 22–25, 2003 in Vancouver, British Columbia. Contact: Dr. David Evans, RR#3, Chester Basin, Nova Scotia, B0J 1K0; tel.: (902) 275-3553; fax: (902) 275-2435; e-mail: nccfp@eastlink.ca; Web site: www.nccfp.ns.ca
Lifelearn Inc. Continuing Education — Ultrasound. Module 1 — Fundamental Principles & Applications, September 12–13, 2003; Module 2 — Principles & Applica tions — Intermediate, October 24–25, 2003 at the Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario N1G 2W1. Cer tificate awarded from the Ontario Veterinary College for 28 hours of CE credit. Contact: Lifelearn Inc., MacNabb House, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario N1G 2W1; tel.: (519) 767-5043, toll free: 1-800- 375-7994; fax: (519) 767-1101; Web site: www.lifelearn.com
28th Congress of the World Small Animal Veterinary Association. October 24–27, 2003 in Bangkok, Thailand. Contact: Web site: http://www.wsava2003.com/
Office International des Epizooties (OIE) — Symposium on Bluetongue. October 26–29, 2003 in Taormina, Sicily, Italy. Contact: OIE, 12, rue de Prony, 75017 Paris, France; tel.: 33 1 44 15 18 88; fax: 33 1 42 67 09 87; e-mail: oie@oie.int; Web site: www.oie.int
NOVEMBER 2003
2003 Atlantic Veterinary College Fall Conference. November 1–2, 2003 in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island. Animal Welfare, Companion Animal, Food Animal, and Equine topics. 11–12 Continuing Education hours. Contact: Miss Susan Stensch; tel.: (902) 566-0780; e-mail: sstensch@upei.ca; Web site: http://www.upei.ca/~avc/conted.htm
Lifelearn Inc. Continuing Education — Practice Management Series. September 21, October 5, November 2, November 23, 2003 at the Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario. This 4-day practice management session entitled Prescription for Change is designed to address the issues facing practice today — staff turnover and staff retention strategies; developing an effective delivery system for profit; communication skills; client retention strategies; effective fees; developing a hi-tech, hi-touch practice; and succession planning. We recommend that owners and managers attend all four sessions while technicians attend session 2 and receptionists attend session 3. Implementation discussions will help you to make this series work for you throughout the program and afterwards. Contact: Lifelearn Inc., MacNabb House, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario N1G 2W1; tel.: (519) 767-5043, toll free: 1-800-375-7994; fax: (519) 767-1101; Web site: www.lifelearn.com.
Council of Science Editors Retreat: The Journal's Role in Scientific Misconduct. Co-sponsored by the Office of Research Integrity. November 7–9, 2003 at the Lansdowne Conference Center in Lansdowne, Virginia, USA (near Dulles Airport). Registration is limited. Contact: e-mail: CSE@councilscienceeditors.org; Web site: www.councilscienceeditors.org
Lifelearn Inc. Continuing Education — Endoscopy. November 7–9, 2003 and March 5–7, 2004 at the Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario. The most comprehensive hands-on endoscopy course in North America! Two three day courses (Friday, Saturday, Sunday) with Todd Tams, DVM Dip ACVIM. Each module includes case-based lecture sessions (21 hours) that lead into small group hands-on wet lab periods (21 hours). Day 1 — full day seminar; Day 2 — full day wet lab; Day 3 — seminar in a.m., wet lab in p.m. Note that laboratory time represents 50% of the course hours. Laboratory group size is 4 per station. Contact: Lifelearn Inc., MacNabb House, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario N1G 2W1; tel.: (519) 767-5043, toll free: 1-800-375-7994; fax: (519) 767-1101; Web site: www.lifelearn.com
6th Office International des Epizooties (OIE) Seminar on Biotechnology and 11th International Symposium of the World Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians (WAVLD). November 9–13, 2003 in Bangkok, Thailand. Contact: OIE, 12, rue de Prony, 75017 Paris, France; tel.: 33 1 44 15 18 88; fax: 33 1 42 67 09 87; e-mail: oie@oie.int; Web site: www.oie.int
Central Canada Veterinary Association (CCVA) — Annual Fall Conference. November 13–15, 2003 at the Ottawa Marriott Hotel in Ottawa, Ontario. Contact: Dr. Andrew M. Sparling, CCVA President, c/o Osgoode Veterinary Services, Box 179, 5721 Main Street, Osgoode, Ontario K0A 2A0; tel.: (613) 826-3456; fax: (613) 826-3757.
DECEMBER 2003
Lifelearn Inc. Continuing Education — Laser Surgery. December 5–6, 2003 at the Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario. Two day course includes lectures, demonstrations and wet lab with Dr. Peter Eeg, Executive Vice-President of Veterinary Surgical Laser Society Ltd. Day 1 — Introduction to Laser Surgery (lectures and demonstrations) for those who are considering offering laser surgical services, or just want to learn the basics to refer clients appropriately. Day 2 — Advanced Procedures — 7 hour wet lab with live animal surgeries in small groups. Contact: Lifelearn Inc., MacNabb House, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario N1G 2W1; tel.: (519) 767-5043, toll free: 1-800-375-7994; fax: (519) 767-1101; Web site: www.lifelearn.com
Scientists Center for Animal Welfare — Annual Winter Meeting. December 8–9, 2003 in San Antonio, Texas, USA. Contact: tel.: (301) 345-3500; e-mail: info@scaw.com; Web site: www.scaw.com
FEBRUARY/FÉVRIER 2004
Ontario Veterinary Medical Associa tion — Annual Conference and Trade Show. February 5–7, 2004 at the Ottawa Congress Centre/Westin Hotel in Ottawa, Ontario. The conference program will feature concurrent sessions on bovine, equine, small animals and public health, practice management, and hospital personnel. Special registration fees for out-of-province delegates. Contact: Christine Neziol, Delegate Coordinator, Ontario Veterinary Medical Association, 245 Commercial Street, Milton, Ontario L9T 2J3; toll free tel.: 1-800- 670-1702; toll free fax: 1-800-482-5941; e-mail: cneziol@ovma.org
MARCH 2004
Lifelearn Inc. Continuing Education — Endoscopy. November 7–9, 2003 and March 5–7, 2004 at the Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario. The most comprehensive hands-on endoscopy course in North America! Two three day courses (Friday, Saturday, Sunday) with Todd Tams, DVM Dip ACVIM. Each module includes case-based lecture sessions (21 hours) that lead into small group hands-on wet lab periods (21 hours). Day 1 — full day seminar; Day 2 — full day wet lab; Day 3 — seminar in a.m., wet lab in p.m. Note that laboratory time represents 50% of the course hours. Laboratory group size is 4 per station. Contact: Lifelearn Inc., MacNabb House, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario N1G 2W1; tel.: (519) 767-5043, toll free: 1-800-375-7994; fax: (519) 767-1101; Web site: www.lifelearn.com
American Animal Hospital Association — 71st Annual Meeting. March 20–24, 2004 in Tampa, Florida, USA. Contact: American Animal Hospital Association, Box 150899, Denver, Colorado 80215-0899, USA; tel.: (303) 986-2800; fax: (303) 986-1700; Web site: www.aahanet.org.
Footnotes
Coming Events are published in the CVJ and posted on the web site, www.canadianveterinarians.net, free of charge, on a space available basis. Send listings to:
Beverley Prieur, Editorial Assistant, Journals, Canadian Veterinary Medical Association, 339 Booth Street, Ottawa, Ontario K1R 7K1; tel.: (613) 236-1162; fax: (613) 236-9681; e-mail: bprieur@cvma-acmv.org. Submissions should be received at least 2 months prior to the event.