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.

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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

Approved by the ABVMA and CVBC for 6 hours of CPD credit.

We look forward to welcoming you to EdVetCon 2026.

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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!

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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

Forensics in Veterinary Medicine Synopsis
Veterinarians and Technologists are uniquely positioned to recognize, document, and interpret injuries and other findings associated with animal cruelty and neglect. Recognition of these cases has implications beyond the individual animal: the well-established Link between animal abuse and interpersonal violence means that identifying and reporting suspected cruelty may also help identify people and other animals at risk. Cases involving suspected non-accidental injury require clinicians to move beyond the traditional diagnostic approach and consider how their observations, records, and evidence may ultimately be used in an investigation or courtroom.

This two-hour session will take participants from the initial presentation of a suspicious case through forensic examination, evidence collection, documentation, interpretation, and the legal process. Using clinical examples and case-based discussion, participants will learn to recognize red flags for non-accidental injury and neglect, distinguish features that may help differentiate accidental from inflicted trauma, and approach the patient using a systematic forensic examination. Practical considerations for medical records, photography, diagnostic imaging, evidence preservation, and maintaining chain of custody will be discussed, with emphasis on techniques that can be incorporated into everyday veterinary practice.

The session will also demystify what happens once a concern is reported, from working with investigators and prosecutors to the veterinarian’s potential role in court. Common misconceptions about the investigative and legal process will be addressed, along with practical tips for preparing to testify and presenting veterinary evidence clearly and confidently.

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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. 

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!

Members - Register FREE!
Non-Member RVT - $15.75
Non-Member DVM - $26.25

This webinar is pending approval from the ABVMA and CVBC for 2 hours of CPD Credit.

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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. 

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Feline Focus: Cardiology & Internal Medicine
with Dr. Nate Boyd, VMD, DACVIM (Cardio)
2nd Speaker TBA

March 21, 2027
9 am - 4:30 pm
Breakfast & Lunch Provided
Registration and Breakfast at 8:30 am

Location: WDDC Edmonton
17611 109A Ave NW Edmonton, AB T5S 2W4

Registration Costs: TBA

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. 

Coming Soon!
Fundamentals in Veterinary Dentistry - Seminar
with Dr. Christopher Sauvé Veterinarian, DAVDC Board Certified Veterinary Dentist



Join Dr. Christopher Sauvé, DAVDC Board Certified Veterinary Dentist, for Fundamentals in Veterinary Dentistry on April 4 at WDDC. This practical seminar will provide a solid foundation in veterinary dentistry, with an optional accompanying hands-on wetlab offered April 25 at NAIT for those looking to take their learning into practice. Details on the wetlab coming soon.

Date: April 4, 2026
Time: TBA
Location: WDDC Edmonton
17611 109A Ave NW, Edmonton AB T5S 2W4

Breakfast & Lunch Provided

Registration Fees: TBA

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. 

Coming Soon!
Fundamentals in Veterinary Dentistry - Seminar
with Dr. Christopher Sauvé Veterinarian, DAVDC Board Certified Veterinary Dentist



Date: April 25, 2026
Time: TBA
Location: NAIT Lab Room X202
10604 Princess Elizabeth Ave NW, Edmonton AB

Snacks & Refreshments Provided

Registration Fees: TBA
Cancellation Policy - Cancelling attendance to a wetlab will result in the forfeit of 100% of wetlab fees unless the attendant finds a replacement attendee. 

Save The Date!
EASAV AGM May 14, 2027
1 Hour Webinar - "What's New in Pain Management"
More details coming soon!



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. 

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Better Handling, Better Outcomes: Behaviour Cases & Low Stress Handling
with Dr. Anneliese Heinrich, MSc, DVM, DACVB (Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Behaviorists)

Sept 19, 2027
9 am - 4:30 pm
Breakfast & Lunch Provided
Registration and Breakfast at 8:30 am

Location: WDDC Edmonton
17611 109A Ave NW Edmonton, AB T5S 2W4

Registration Costs: TBA

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.