Upcoming CE opportunities are time sensitive activities such as conferences and live webinars.
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Radiation Safety and Physical Handling Risks
March 30, 2025, 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Small Mammals Kept As Pets
April 15, 22, 29, 2025 – 4:00PM ADT
RECOVER BLS & ALS Rescuer Certification Workshop
April 25 2025 – 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM
North Vancouver, BC
Join us for a hands-on and interactive course using CPR manikins and simulators taught by RECOVER Certified Instructors. The workshop provides realistic scenarios to practice clinical skills and decision-making.
Why Certify?
- Competence – Be trained and ready when an arrest occurs. Being prepared through knowledge and skills gives patients the best chance of survival.
- Confidence – Learn to lead when it matters the most. Methods and information are condensed to key points and practical to apply.
- Connect – Trust and communication builds and empower the team and CPR becomes organized and systematic, improving team satisfaction.
Prerequisite: Must have completed BLS & ALS online certification within 2 years prior to attending (not registration). learning.acvecc.org
Instructors: Monica Thomas, RVT, VTS (ECC) and Teresa Cheng, DVM, MSc, DACVECC
Cost: $400 plus tax
Registration: Email monica.thomas.rvt.vts.ecc@
- 10 hours of education over 2 days
- 8 hours of RACE CE
- Two workshops
- $125 for Non-Subscribers
- $75 for Subscribers
64th Annual CALAS Symposium
May 3-6, 2025 – Richmond, BC
The Annual CALAS/ACSAL Symposium is the premier networking and education event for the Canadian Laboratory Animal Science community.
The Annual Symposium is taking place May 3 – 6, 2025, in Richmond, British Columbia at the Sheraton Vancouver Airport Hotel. The Symposium is a unique 2-and-a-half-day event, 2 dedicated days of programming with networking and social events, a Trade Show consisting of 50+ exhibit booths, dedicated Trainers’ Lunch, 2 Keynote presentations from highly sought-after speakers, over 30 concurrent sessions and optional 2 full days of pre-symposium hands-on workshops. The Symposium regularly attracts 300 – 500 participants from across Canada and internationally.
Our theme is ” Sea to Sky”.
Included with your Full Symposium Registration
- 10 CE credits
- Access to all programming (pre-symposium workshops are an additional charge)
- Meals
- Access to vendors on the Trade Show Floor and view the Poster Boards
- Attend the Opening Reception and symposium Party with Awards Presentation to celebrate award recipients and network with colleagues
2025 BCVTA Spring Conference and AGM
May 22-23, 2025 – Kamloops, BC/Online
Join us in Kamloops this spring!
The theme for the 2025 BCVTA Spring Conference is “Grow with Us.” This year, we are focusing on understanding the needs of our members and creating a conference experience that meets those needs. By attending, you’ll contribute to the growth of the event while also nurturing your own skills, knowledge, and experience. Let’s grow together as we work to make this the most impactful conference yet.
Explore an exceptional lineup of expert speakers, including:
- Amy Newfield, RVT, VTS (ECC)
- Senani Ratnayake, RVT, BSc.
- Jolene Watson, RVT, Certified Executive Coach
- Lucie Langevain-Neil, RVT, CVPM
- Tabitha Kucera, RVT, VTS (Behaviour)
- and many more!
This year’s conference features:
Workshops you won’t want to miss:
- RECOVER Rescuer CPR
- Therapeutic Exercises for the Equine Patient
- Behaviour for Canine and Feline Patients
Session topics to ignite your passion:
- “The Unwritten Rules of Leadership: Impactful Insights Only Experience Can Teach”
- “Think Like a Tech, Not Like a Doctor (Critical Thinking Nursing Skills)”
- “Making a Nutrition Recommendation”
As well as:
- 8 educational tracks to cater to your interests
- 10 expert speakers ready to inspire and challenge you
- Earn up to 18 CE credits
The Art of Leadership Women
June 10, 2025 – Vancouver, BC
The Art of Leadership Women is returning to Calgary, Vancouver, Ottawa, and Toronto! This unique one-day conference features an inspiring lineup of renowned world leaders, business icons, esteemed academics, and bestselling authors, sharing actionable strategies and insights on the most critical issues facing leaders today. Don’t miss this invaluable opportunity to develop your leaders, engage your talent, and build high-performing teams. Join us for an empowering day of world-class learning, networking, and women’s leadership!
BCVTA members can receive a $100.00 discount!
2025 CVMA ConventionJune 25-June 29, 2025 – Victoria, BC
The CVMA invites you and your colleagues to the 77th CVMA Annual Convention in Victoria, British Columbia. The scientific program and trade show will take place at the Victoria Conference Centre.
Registration opens on March 5th, 2025. Be sure to review what is included in your registration, whether you select General Registration or Daily options.
guidED Veterinary Leadership Experience
September 27-29, 2025 – Victoria, BC
Details Coming Soon!
VET 2025 Veterinary Education Today Conference and Medical Exposition
October 31- November 1, 2025
Details coming soon!