2016 January Newsletter

EASAV Mailer

	issue. 6
The Edmonton Association of Small Animal Veterinarians

In this issue...

Executive Assistant's Message
Upcoming CE
Message from the Wildlife Rehab Society of Edmonton
Current BOD
WDDC Ad

Executive Assistant's Message

HAPPY NEW YEAR!
I hope that all veterinarians, RVTs, practice managers, receptionists, tech assistants & kennel staff all had a lovely holiday season and are looking forward to the year ahead.

At the helm of your current Continuing Education Team, Drs. Kelti Kachur, Clare Leger and Heather Lam, I am excited to be organizing more wet-labs in 2016!

Please take the time to read this newsletter for important updates, a review of the Executive Team and a list of Upcoming CE, including a downloadable version of the 2016 CE Brochure and an important message from the Widlife Rehabilitation Society of Edmonton!

Important Notice to Website users!
Membership renewal time is here. EASAV membership runs from January 31 – January 31 of each year. The membership fee for veterinarians is $130.00/year.

Office Support staff and veterinarians who do not wish to be members are still encouraged to sign up to use the website and register/pay for CE online. By signing up you will receive email messages about upcoming CE, important notices and newsletters. Don't delay, sign up today!

If your clinic is paying for multiple memberships, please ensure that each veterinarian completes their own membership renewal form – we rely on your feedback as a member for CE topics, speaker suggestions and volunteer availability. Clinics can pay for multiple memberships in the same cheque and mail along with the completed renewal forms.
Please allow for 3-4 weeks for website access to be updated as these are done manually.

If you are paying for your own membership, I strongly encourage you to renew online before January 31. This will ensure that your access to website member benefits and seminar rates are not interrupted. Members who do not renew before January 31 will have their access temporarily disabled until the renewal fee is paid.

Important Notice!!!

To offset the cost of using the Paypal credit card services, EASAV will be charging 2.9% plus $0.30 to all purchases paid online, effective January 1, 2016. These fees are subject to change at any time without prior notice.

If you would prefer not to use a credit card, please register online and mail a cheque or money order made payable to EASAV or the Edmonton Association of Small Animal Veterinarians along with a completed registration form to: EASAV, Box 31029, Namao Centre, Edmonton, AB, T5Z 3P3.

Sponsors	Upcoming CE
	So ALT is Elevated; now what? A practical approach to working up and treating common liver conditions in dogs and cats Nikki Sereda, DVM, ACVIM 2 hours CE credit Date: Tuesday, January 19, 2016 Time: 7-9 pm; registration & supper at 6:30 pm Location:TBA Registration deadline: Friday, January 8, 2016 Sponsor: Nestle Purina Veterinary Diets

	Wet-Lab: Ophtho Sx Series; The Basics see website for more details.... Presenter: Penelope Wooff, DVM 2 hours of CE Credit Date: Thursdays, February 11 & 18th, 2016 Registrations limited to 8 veterinarians/wet-lab. Time: 7-9 pm; Registration & supper at 6:30 pm Location: Guardian Veterinary Centre, Edmonton, AB This course is the same as that which was offered in 2015 and is limited to 8 participants! Space will be offered to those on the waiting list prior to being posted online. Sponsored by: Ethicon

	Taming the Wild! Tips for working with wildlife at the 2016 EASAV AGM EASAV Veterinary Members only On the AGM Agenda: EASAV will be replacing the original articles of association with the updated by-laws from 2007 onward. Keynote: Kim Blomme, RVT, AHT from the Wildlife Rehabilitation Society of Edmonton 1 hr CE Credit Includes a complimentary delicious 4-course meal & Cash Bar for you and your spouse! Date: Sunday, March 20, 2016 Time: 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm Place: Ernest’s at NAIT RSVP/Register Online TODAY!

	Approach to Pruritis Speaker: Tyler Udenberg, DVM, DACVD AbVMA approved for 6 hours of CE Credit Date: Sunday, April 3, 2016 Time: 9 am – 4 pm; Registration & breakfast at 8:15 am Location: Shaw Theatre, NAIT Main Campus Registration Deadline: Friday, March 25, 2016 Sponsored by: Zoetis
	Click here to see more CE opportunities Click here to download the 2016 CE Brochure

The Wildlife Rehabilitation Society
of Edmonton Needs Your Help!

Looking to make a charitable donation this year? Why not consider the Wildlife Rehabilitation Society of Edmonton? We are your local wildlife rehabilitation centre serving Edmonton and surrounding communities with a triage hospital within the City of Edmonton and rehabilitation centre in Parkland County.

In 2015, we admitted over 2100 wild birds and small mammals and released over 800 back into the wild. We accept a huge diversity of birds (over 140 different species) ranging from tiny Ruby-throated Hummingbirds to Bald Eagles and small mammals including: Red Squirrels, Porcupines, Northern Flying Squirrels and Red Fox as well as White-tail deer fawns.

The Wildlife Rehabilitation Society of Edmonton provides volunteer opportunities and trains and works with over 100 volunteers ranging from transport drivers, hotline, centre helpers, baby bird and squirrel nannies, gardening & maintenance. Our Education team has reached over 5000 elementary students with science curriculum based learning modules and our new and exciting “Healthy Backyards” program specifically designed for increasing understanding of wildlife in urban environments.

Here’s how you can help:
We are a charitable non-profit, donor supported organization and your tax-deductible donation is greatly appreciated & always needed to support our animal care, volunteer and education programs.

You can donate on-line on our website through Canada Helps: www.wildlife-edm.ca
Or sent a cheque to: Wildlife Rehabilitation Society of Edmonton, 12515–128 St. Edmonton, AB T5L 1C9
Like us on Facebook; watch for our Wish-list Wednesday feature items or visit our website Wish list (current veterinary needs are listed there).

Season’s Greetings from the staff & volunteers of Wildlife Rehabilitation Society of Edmonton!