Watch this video featuring Senani Ratnayake, BSc, RVT, Director of Learning and Engagement at Vet Alliance/Globalvet where she talks about her presentations: ‘Not just an RVT’ and ‘Leading from the floor.’ The first puts emphasis on how important it is for RVTs to acknowledge their value within a team, while the second provides advice on cultivating personal leadership skills and fostering them in fellow professionals.

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.

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.

Get ready for an exciting event as CommuniVET™ will be attending the highly anticipated Joie de Vivre 2023 CVMA Convention in beautiful Quebec City from July 6 to 9, 2023. We're thrilled to announce our presence at this year's convention, and we can't wait to meet you all. So, mark your calendars and make sure to drop by our booth TT7, located in Hall 2000 just outside of the exhibit hall and near registration! At CommuniVET™, we're all about fostering connections, sharing knowledge, and...