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SVMA E-News May 4, 2022

SVMA Bylaw Amendment Proposals
Deadline June 10, 2022

2022 Council call for nominations - please see attached form for veterinarians and registered veterinary technologists. For more information please contact the registrar.

SVMA Awards Nominations - Due June 30, 2022
Click here for a list of awards, descriptions and the nomination form.

Avian Influenza Information

SVMA Members Only Facebook Group

Group Page Description: A new networking and discussion group for SVMA members has been created. We encourage members to join and share professional topics related to the provision and delivery of veterinary services, running a practice, mental health and member wellness topics.

Please note that this is not an official communication channel for the SVMA. Only registered SVMA members will be accepted into this group and all posts will be reviewed and approved by the group administrators before they are shared. Please review the rules before posting.

Group page name: Saskatchewan Veterinary Medical Association Members

CVMA Reports

The most current reports from the CVMA are posted on the Resource Library in your member portal.

Other Information

CVMA - The Working Mind Course - open to all clinic staff

Saskatchewan SPCA Violence Link Webinars

WeCAHN - Connecting Small Scale Producers & Veterinarians

Health Canada Notice - Tramadol

Health Canada has amended the Narcotic and Control Drug Regulations for Tramadol. Effective March 31, 2022, Tramadol will be considered a controlled substance. Practices are required to create master and dispensing registers for this drug.

Please see the attached notice from Health Canada.

Abuse and Diversion of Controlled Substances: A Guide for Health Professionals

Saskatchewan Association of Veterinary Technologists
UPCOMING EVENTS

We are excited about our upcoming virtual Six-Part Series about “The Good Death Revolution’’- A Modern Approach to Euthanasia which will be held every Thursday from May 19, 2022, to June 23, 2022, at 7:00 pm (SK time) via Zoom. Pre-registration is required to participate in these series. Here is the series link for registration - https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/301601286567

We are looking forward to hosting a session on Large Animal Wound Management on Tuesday, May 17, 2022, at 7:00pm (SK time). This session will be held virtually and there will be a $15.00 registration fee for non SAVT members. Registration is available through https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/277197524257

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