Dr. Brendon Laing, a Canadian veterinarian and co-owner of award-winning clinics in Ontario, is to receive the 2023 WSAVA Future Leader Award in recognition of his strong contribution to the wider veterinary community in Canada, in particular his work to highlight issues around mental health in the profession and to promote technological innovation in the sector. Dr. Laing has served on the board of the Ontario Veterinary Medical Association (OVMA) since 2017, using this platform to advocate...

Watch this video as Brenda Bonnett, BSc, DVM, PhD, discusses extreme conformations in dogs and the impact of this practice on dogs, dog owners, and veterinary professionals. She also talks about how veterinarians can speak up for the welfare of these animals going forward as well as other solutions to consider for future generations.

Participate in the second CommuniVET™ PowerUp fund contest and you could win a prize value of up to $1,500 to pursue your career aspirations! PowerUp is a special fund created by CommuniVET™ to help cover the costs associated with the professional development of Canadian RVTs. To be considered for the PowerUp fund, RVTs must describe how the financial support will be used to help enhance their skills and/or advance their career. The catch? Unleash your creativity! Sing, dance, write a poem,...

CommuniVET™ is excited to offer the second annual RVT PWR virtual event to RVTs across Canada. The half-day event during RVT Month supports you in creating a rewarding, lifelong RVT career that aligns with your personal and professional aspirations. The 2023 RVT PWR virtual event will, once again, offer: An enthusiastic group of speakers to empower and inspire you! FREE registration (but you do need to register!)A chance to win some fun prizes if you attend the LIVE event.A program that...

Did you know? In a recent review of passive surveillance data in Canada, Ixodes scapularis ticks were submitted year-round and almost 20% of I. scapularis ticks were infected with Borrelia burgdorferi? And one-quarter of those B. burgdorferi ticks were acquired outside of previously identified Lyme disease risk areas?1 Veterinarians should be aware that there is a risk of exposure to infected ticks outside of known Lyme disease areas, even if the risk is considered low. We often associate...

Watch this video as Trevor Lawson, DVM, talks about his new role as CVMA President and his goals for the year. Dr. Lawson wanted all veterinary professionals in Canada to know about Togetherall, a powerful mental health support resource available 24/7 at no cost, anytime and anywhere they have internet connection.

Watch this video as Serge Chalhoub, BSc, DVM, Dipl. ACVIM (SAIM) and Søren Boysen, DVM, Dipl. ACVECC discuss the practical use of point-of-care ultrasound in everyday practice as a tool applicable to all species, all animals, and all situations.

What inspired Antonia Laoutaris to become a VTS (anesthesia/analgesia)? What drew her to her current role as Director of Veterinary technologist/technician learning and development? Watch this exclusive video for answers to these questions, and to find out Antonia’s most memorable career moment.