RECOVER CPR Wetlab
with Julie Menard, DVM, DACVECC
Kate Simon, RVT, VTS (ECC)
RECOVER Certified BLS & ALS (CPR) Rescuers & Instructors

Date: Sunday, October 4, 2026
Time: 9 am - 4 pm; Registrations & Breakfast at 8:30 am
Location: WDDC: 17611-109A Avenue, NW, Edmonton, Alberta T5S 2W4

Breakfast and lunch will be provided. Please email info@easav.ca with any dietary restrictions.

Lab Fees
Member DVM $650
Non-Member DVM $750
Member RVT $630
Non-Member RVT $700

Prerequisite: RECOVER CPR: BLS & ALS Certifications
You must register, pay for & complete the following two online courses on your own, prior to attending the lab. 
You MUST e-mail your completion certificates to info@easav.ca before the event.
The BLS and ALS courses are RACE approved for 3 hours of CPD credit each.
The lab portion is RACE approved for 6 hours of CPD credit.

https://academy.recoverinitiative.org/learn/courses/48/recover-cpr-bls-and-als-bundle-vet-technurse-vet-staff-student

Individuals that have completed the online Basic and/or Advanced Life Support RECOVER courses have the option of obtaining certification as RECOVER Certified Rescuers in Basic and Advanced Life Support.

Rescuer Certification Workshops are conducted by Certified Instructors at conferences and regional events. Basic (BLS) and Advanced (ALS) workshops will be held on the same day to allow individuals to become BLS & ALS certified.

Rescuer Certification Workshop in Basic Life Support (BLS)
The in-person RECOVER Certification workshop in BLS is a hands-on workshop held by a RECOVER Certified BLS Instructor® composed of a review of key concepts and practical training using simulated scenarios of performing BLS. The training is approximately 1.5-2 hours long with a practical assessment the participants must pass in order to obtain certification as a RECOVER Certified BLS Rescuer®.

Learning Objectives

1.      Rapidly recognize patients with cardiopulmonary arrest

2.      Properly administer high-quality chest compressions using the most up-to-date approaches in dogs and cats

3.      Provide mouth-to-snout or intubated ventilation according to current evidence-based guidelines

4.      Utilize effective communication and team skills that will improve your ability to manage emergent and critically ill patients

Rescuer Certification Workshop in Advanced Life Support (ALS)
The in-person RECOVER Certification workshop in ALS is a hands-on workshop held by a RECOVER Certified ALS Instructor® composed of a review of key concepts and practical training using simulated scenarios of performing ALS. The simulation is conducted with veterinary specific simulation software coupled with a high fidelity simulator or static mannequin. The training is approximately 4-5 hours long with a practical assessment the participants must pass in order to obtain certification as a RECOVER Certified ALS Rescuer®.

Learning Objectives

1.      Utilize effective communication and team skills that will improve your ability to manage emergent and critically ill patients

2.      Choose the most useful monitoring devices for patients in cardiopulmonary arrest and interpret data from them

3.      Rapidly diagnose the arrest ECG rhythm to determine the best ALS therapies for the patient

4.      Administer the most effective drugs and other adjunctive therapies for patients with cardiopulmonary arrest

Testimonial
“An Awesome, Hands-on, High Calibre learning experience and valuable team building. I can’t recommend this enough to clinics! If you haven't taken it yet, get your team signed up—it is worth every penny.” 
- Dr. Lisa Collis

Howl-O-Ween Social

Good People. Good Food. Great Night. You Belong Here.

It’s time to step away from the clinic and let your hair down! Join EASAV for our Howl-O-Ween Social — a fun night out for veterinary teams to connect, relax, eat, play and celebrate together.

Bring your whole team and come enjoy a night of friendly competition, good food and plenty of Halloween fun.

An Easy, Affordable Staff Party

Looking for an easy way to treat your team to a night out without the cost and hassle of organizing your own staff party?

Bring your whole team to the EASAV Howl-O-Ween Social! At just $10 per person, it's an affordable way to get your staff together for an evening of bowling, pool, games, food, costumes and prizes.

And because all ages are welcome, your team members don't have to find a babysitter to join the fun. Bring the kids and make it a night out for the whole family.

No planning, no venue to book, no food to arrange — just bring your team and have a great night.

What’s Happening?

Bowling
Pool
Board Games
Taco Bar
Costume Contest
Games & Prizes

Whether you’re coming with your entire clinic crew or just looking for a fun night with colleagues, everyone is welcome.

Why Attend?

Connect
Spend time with colleagues and meet other members of Edmonton’s veterinary community outside of the clinic.

Recharge
No rounds. No appointments. No emails. Just a chance to relax, laugh and enjoy an evening together.

Bring Your Whole Team
This isn't just for veterinarians. Bring your RVTs, assistants, receptionists, practice managers and the entire crew!

Saturday, October 24, 2026
6 pm

Gateway Lanes — Edmonton
3414 Gateway Blvd NW, Edmonton AB T6J 6R5

All ages welcome. Costumes encouraged.

Come for the bowling. Stay for the tacos. Leave with some new memories — and maybe a prize or two.
You must be an EASAV member to purchase tickets for this event, there is no maximum amount of tickets each member can purchase. 

You belong here.

Mark your calendars! EASAV is pleased to announce EdVetCon 2026, taking place on Sunday, November 8, 2026, at the Sandman Signature Edmonton Downtown Hotel.

Join us for a full day of exceptional continuing education, opportunities to connect with colleagues, and a vibrant veterinary trade show featuring many of our valued industry partners.

This year's conference features two concurrent educational streams:

Feline Medicine  - Room 1
Dr. Susan Little DVM, DABVP
9:30 - 11:30 am Cracking cases of GI lymphoma in cats, and Surviving acute respiratory distress in cats
12:30 - 2:30 pm SGTL2i drugs for feline diabetes mellitus - 2026 treatment update
3:00 - 5:00 pm What did the cat eat? Gastrointestinal foreign bodies in cats, and FIP: is it finally a treatable disease?

Anesthesia - Room 2
Dr. Daniel Pang BVSc, MSc, PhD, DACVAA,DECVAA, FRCVS
Dr. Jessica Pang BSc(Hons), DVM, MVetSc
9:30 - 11:30 am When things go wrong: anesthetic morbidity and mortality, investigating bad outcomes
12:30 - 2:30 pm Silent signals: pain assessment in your patients
3:00 - 5:00 pm Rhythm check: common cardiac arrhythmias in practice

Take time throughout the day to explore the trade show, discover the latest products and services, and connect with exhibitors supporting the veterinary profession.

Member DVM's $100
Member RVT's $90
Non-Member DVM's $140
Non-Member RVT's $120

Additional conference information is available at www.edvetcon.ca.
To Register go to CPD Event Registration

Pending ABVMA approval for 6 hours of CPD credit.

We look forward to welcoming you to EdVetCon 2026.

The Edmonton Association of Small Animal Veterinarians is Proud to Present
"Speaker for the Wheakers"
With Dr. Teresa Bousquet, DVM, Diplomate ABVP (Exotic Companion Mammal Practice)

We invite both DVMs and RVTs to attend!

HOUR ONE
The Guinea Pig Essentials

• Taxonomy & evolution
• Husbandry
• Anatomy & physiology
• Diet
• Examination & handling
• Blood sample collection
• Diagnostic imaging

HOUR TWO
Common & Important Diseases of Guinea Pigs

An overview of the diseases and conditions veterinary teams commonly encounter in guinea pigs, with practical clinical considerations.

Dr. Teresa Bousquet Bio
Dr. Bousquet attended the Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM) at the University of Saskatchewan. While she was there, she did everything “exotic” that she could – being a member of the Wild and Exotic Animal Medicine Society (WEAMS), taking multiple rotations with the Zoo/Exotics/Wildlife Service, an externship at the Calgary Avian and Exotic Pet Clinic, as well as rotations in Laboratory Animal Medicine and Game Ranching. After graduating in 2007, she moved to Edmonton to pursue her career in small and exotic animal medicine.
Dr. Bousquet has served a number of years on the Board of Directors of the Association of Exotic Mammal Veterinarians (AEMV), as a Member at Large, and Chair of a number of committees. It was her honour to serve as President of AEMV in 2020-2021. She is also a member of the American Association of Fish Veterinarians (AAFV), and the Association of Reptile and Amphibian Veterinarians (ARAV). She has a deep passion for exotic animal medicine.
Dr. Bousquet has published academic journal articles about exotic companion mammals. In 2024, she became a Diplomate of the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners (ABVP) in Exotics Companion Mammal Practice.

 Date: Tuesday, December 8, 2026
Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm on Zoom!
This webinar will be recorded & available for streaming at a later date. Approved by the ABVMA and CVBC for 2 hours of CPD credit
Click the Register button to register for this event. Anyone with a user profile can register.

Fees:
EASAV/CAVM Members: FREE
Other DVMs: $26.25                 Other RVTS: $15.75

Thank you to our sponsor!


Don't hesitate to reach out with any questions!

Jodymae Brown, RVT, Executive Assistant 

Edmonton Association of Small Animal Veterinarians

Box 3001 10029 101 Ave. Lac La Biche AB T0A 3Z0

Phone: (780)977-6975
Email: info@easav.ca

Cancellation Policy: If attendance to a seminar or webinar is prepaid and missed, a link to stream the recorded seminar when it becomes available will be emailed. A CPD quiz must be completed to obtain CPD credits when streaming recorded seminars. 

The Edmonton Association of Small Animal Veterinarians is Proud to Present
"Forensics in Veterinary Medicine"
With Dr. Margaret Doyle BSc MVB MSc MRCVS

We invite both DVMs and RVTs to attend!

Dr. Margaret Doyle Bio
Dr. Margaret Doyle is a dedicated and compassionate veterinarian with over a decade of experience. She earned her veterinary degree from University College Dublin in 2009 and later specialized in Veterinary Forensics with a Master’s degree from the University of Florida in 2015.
As a co-owner of Horizon Veterinary Group, Dr. Doyle has been providing expert care at Riverbend Animal Clinic since 2012. She focuses on small animal medicine, with a special interest in ultrasonography, dentistry, and both routine and emergency care.
Dr. Doyle is passionate about sharing her knowledge, serving as a clinical instructor at the University of Calgary and mentoring the next generation of veterinarians. This dedication earned Horizon Veterinary Group the Alberta Veterinary Medical Association's prestigious Mentorship Award in 2021.
In addition to her work in the clinic, Dr. Doyle is deeply involved in improving animal welfare. She serves in leadership roles with the Alberta Veterinary Medical Association and several international organizations focused on veterinary forensics and animal welfare. In 2022, she was honored by being inducted into the University College Dublin Veterinary College Alumni Hall of Fame for her contributions.
Dr. Doyle is also a strong advocate for the human-animal bond and works to raise awareness about the connection between animal abuse and human violence. She is an active member of the Canadian Violence Link Coalition and has trained front-line officers, veterinarians, social workers, and prosecutors. Her work in this area has even helped shape legislation and earned her a community policing award.
At home, Dr. Doyle enjoys life on her farm, where she cares for her own beloved animals, including 4 horses, a cow, a terrier named Zuzu, a cat named Oliver, and her cat Angus, an abuse survivor who has become a social media star with his own line of cat clothing!

Date: Thursday January 14, 2027
Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm on Zoom!
This webinar will be recorded & available for streaming at a later date. Pending approval with the ABVMA and CVBC for 2 hours of CPD credit
Click the Register button to register for this event. Anyone with a user profile can register.

Fees:
EASAV/CAVM Members: FREE
Other DVMs: $26.25                 Other RVTS: $15.75

Don't hesitate to reach out with any questions!

Jodymae Brown, RVT, Executive Assistant 
Edmonton Association of Small Animal Veterinarians
Box 3001 10029 101 Ave. Lac La Biche AB T0A 3Z0
Phone: (780)977-6975
Email: info@easav.ca

Low-Cost Pet Care

Join Alberta Helping Animals Society’s Connie Varnhagen, PhD, RVT, and the Edmonton Humane Society for a two-hour webinar focused on the challenges and opportunities surrounding low-cost pet care. Explore approaches to improving access to veterinary services, supporting pet owners facing financial barriers, and helping keep pets healthy and in their homes.

January 28, 2027
7–9 PM MST
On ZOOM!