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June 2022 |
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EASAV President's Annual Message |
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There have been a lot of changes to our profession and our association since Covid changed the world. Veterinarians and technologists are typically overworked, understaffed, and dealing with a confusing rotation of food, drugs and supplies that are not available/backordered. Much of our continuing education and even our 2021 AGM had to be done online. We still couldn’t have Dreamnight at the Zoo, and our first EASAV full weekend conference had to be postponed again, hopefully taking place May 2023!
There are some bright notes, though.
- As of January, 2021, technologists can become Associate EASAV members.
- Our 50th year Anniversary celebration at Fort Edmonton Park on September 6, 2021 was well attended and some of the original founding fathers of EASAV, Drs Mike Person and Richard Hertling, were able to make an appearance. It was wonderful to see everyone, even with masks!
- EASAV had a Wellness and Backcountry weekend Camping Retreat at the Y-Knott Ranch. We will be offering the Y-Knott Ranch excursion again for EASAV members, retired members and past volunteers from August 5-7. Please contact Smokey for more information.
- We had some wonderful short webinars, either split (Dueling Specialists Soren Boysen and Serge Chalhoub part 1 and 2, or “Oh, Behave” part 1 and 2 with Dr. Terry Curtis), or 2 hour CE presentations: Multi-modal Pain Management in Palliative Care with Dr. Robin Downing, Dr. Kate Baker Veterinary Cytology Hacks and Case Studies, and Forensic Files with Margaret Doyle.
- Online lectures with live wetlabs: Lower Your Exposure: Hands-free X-ray Techniques for the Awake and Sedated Patient, and All About the Abdomen (surgery). We have one more scheduled for November on Crucial Procedures with Dr. Marie Holowaychuk.
- In person Veterinary Anesthesia with Dr. Craig Mosley
- A Pancake Brunch at fantastic U of Alberta Botanic Gardens (May 29)
- We hired an assistant for Smokey, our hard-working EASAV Executive Assistant. Please join the board in welcoming our newest EASAV team member, Jackie Sehlin, and thanking Smokey for her continued dedication to keeping EASAV running smoothly.
- Upcoming Communication talk, the Language of Success, with the wonderful Dr. Jayne Takahashi.
Hopefully, as we look towards the “end” of this pandemic, some of you will consider joining the EASAV board. It is a great way to contribute to the local veterinary community, and we could use some more dedicated individuals to help with next year’s conference. Wishing you all good health and continued success!
Sincerely,
Dr. Cheryl Lewis
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News from the Executive Assistant
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CE Video highlights & updates
Forensic Files (now ready for streaming)
In case you missed it, Dr. Margaret Doyle gave us a few resources to help with suspected abuse cases including Animal Cruelty law enforement contact information, a sample of a live statement, supplemental articles on battered pets and a template for reporting cases!
These are available to all who stream this webinar and to EASAV and CAVM members who have a profile on our website!
Click on Member Info > CE Seminar Notes to find them.
Here is the contact information for the Edmonton area:
Edmonton Animal Cruelty Investigations Unit:
Cst. Ilka Cunningham cell: (780) 217 2920 & Cst. Ted Dyck cell: (780) 289 2187 Email: AnimalCrueltyTeam@edmontonpolice.ca
Edmonton Animal Care and Control Centre:
PO Brianne Grey cell: (780) 504 6370 Email: animalprotection@edmonton.ca
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Highlights from our Pancake Brunch in the Garden |
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We enjoyed seeing some new, many returning and a few founding/retired members (Drs. Richard Hertling, Mike Person and Peter Martin) at our pancake brunch in the Garden with a delicious meal by Elizabethan Catering!
Thanks to Alice Boshier and Summit Veterinary Pharmacy for the garden-themed door prizes & for sponsoring this social event for our members!
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EASAV Voting Members:
Don't forget to register to attend EASAV's Annual General Meeting |
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This year's AGM is being held in the NAIT PIC building; this is the location of the 2023 conference!
Don't miss this chance to check it out in person with a free, delicious 3-course meal for you and a guest!
If there are any members who want to come at the last minute, there is space and food for 2 more people tonight.
Interested members should text Smokey at (780)913-3789.
We will be streaming our AGM webinar into the room while you enjoy your dinner.
We will be giving away 130 EASAV dollars to one of the AGM's attendees!
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Haven't renewed your membership yet? Click here to renew online
(invoices will be processed and emailed to you)
Are you a voting EASAV member? Consider joining the Executive team!
Executive directors have access to free CE year round, receive a $100 honorarium for each meeting they attend and enjoy the camaraderie of their veterinary peers!
Click here to learn more about the duties of a director
Click here to download your nomination form
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EASAV EHS Liaison Committee update |
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Thank you to the following EASAV members who volunteered their time to help privately-run clinics gain more traction for new clients from the EHS: Lisa Collis, Alison Jackson, Kayla Bilsborrow, Susan Nguyen, Amanda McMillan, Jocelyn Fredlund, Amy Kachurowski and Navjot Gosal
The committee and EASAV Executive have approved the new EASAV Meet and Greet Pet Welcome Certificate, which will be printed and delivered to the EHS following the AGM!
If you are an EASAV Voting or Associate member & would like to join the EASAV EHS Liaison committee, email Smokey at info@easav.ca.
Need to contact someone at the EHS vet clinic about a patient?
Call the EHS Treatment Room Number! (780)491-3512.
Find this number on our website under Community Connections > EHS News
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Triannual Draw Winner: Dr. Anna Buckler |
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The winner of our first triannual draw for 100 EASAV dollars is Dr. Anna Buckler.
To enter our draws, you must have attended one of our webinars, seminars or wet-labs and completed the online evaluation feedback form within that triannual period (Jan - Mar, April - Jun, Sept - Dec).
We will announce the next winner in our next newsletter! |
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Help Wanted/Classified Ads |
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Looking for work, employees or clinic spaces to lease?
Check out EASAV's Help Wanted/Classified Ad Space
It can be seen by anyone (no restrictions) under the Community Connections tab.
EASAV members can advertise free of charge.
All others will be charged a $100 fee to post a listing.
Listings will be removed upon request or after a period of 3 months has passed.
No emails will be sent of any ads.
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Thank you |
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Thank you to Ardeth at Part of the Family Pet Memorial Centre for her outstanding support of our Pet Body Donation program!
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CE Update |
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Click here to download the EASAV 2022 CE & Events Brochure |
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EASAV webinar & video streaming:
Evening webinar & recordings:
EASAV Voting & Associate Members: FREE
Non-member Vets & RVTs: $25 plus GST
3 hr/5-6 hr webinars:
EASAV Voting & Associate Members: $25 + GST/$50 + GST
Non-member RVTs: $32 + GST/$60+ GST
Non-member vets: $62 + GST/$125 + GST
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See below for a list of webinars which are available for streaming from our website: |
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The following video is due to expire soon:
June 15, 2022: Dueling Specialists: 1. Feline DM-DKA, dyspnea: pleural effusion, pyothorax and CHF & 2. Bile Peritonitis, mucocele and the collapsed dog |
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Download our Video Seminar List (as seen below) |
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The EASAV Peer Support Group
for veterinary professionals nationwide |
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We offer a safe, empathetic, supportive and confidential space to talk and process what you might be going through.
How do we meet? Zoom platform
When? on the 2nd Tuesday of each month!
At what time? 7-8 pm MDT
Who can attend? all vets & RVTs across Canada
Need other mental health support? Click here for more information.
Want to speak to one of our peer support team members or attend a meeting on demand?
Email us confidentially at easavpeers@gmail.com OR reach out to one of us privately! Click here to find our team's contact information!
Know a colleague who would benefit from some support?
Encourage them to sign up to receive our emails so they can attend a meeting!
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CE & Events coming soon |
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Sponsors |
Unless otherwise stated, all webinars/seminars are recorded & available for streaming at a later date |
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Puzzling out the nutritional DCM question
Speaker: Darcy Adin, DVM, DACVIM (Cardiology)
Date: Monday, June 13, 2022
Webinar Time: 7-8 pm MST
This webinar WILL NOT BE RECORDED and is only available for live streaming
Download event announcement |
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Back-country camping & horseback riding at Y-Knott Ranch
Dates: August 5-7, 2022
Location: Y-Knott Ranch, Drayton Valley, AB
Open to all EASAV/CAVM member & past volunteers
Download event RSVP |
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WDDC
Purina &
Trupanion |
Communication: The Language of Success
Speaker: Jayne Takahashi, DVM, MBA
Date: Sunday, September 25, 2022
Time: 9 am - 4 pm
This seminar will be recorded for video streaming at a later date
Download event announcement/registration form |
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Pulse |
Crucial Procedures for the Veterinary Emergency Team
Speaker: Marie Holowaychuk, DVM, DACVECC, CYT
Wet-lab facilitators: Cary Hashizume,
Lecture webinar date: Thursday, November 3, 2022
Lecture time: 7-8:30 pm
Lab date: Sunday, November 20, 2022 (2 labs available with 24 attendees each)
Download event announcement/registration form |
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Idexx |
"URINE" for a treat!
Speakers: Cathy Wagg, DVM, BSc, DACVP (clinical) &
Angelica Galezowski, DVM, MVetSc, DACVP (clinical)
Date: Wednesday, December 7, 2022
Time: 7-9 pm MDT
This seminar will be recorded for video streaming at a later date
Download event announcement/registration form |
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Click here to see other CE Resources |
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Did you know that EASAV & CAVM Members attend each other's courses at member rates?
Go to their website to see what they have online & coming up!
CAVM website (Calgary Academy of Veterinary Medicine) |
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EASAV seminars are now approved for CE credit in AB, BC & SK! | | |
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