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As a public health precaution, the SVMA Office will remain closed to members and the public until further notice. However, office staff will continue to work from home and can be reached by phone or email during the usual office hours (8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Mon to Fri).
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WELCOME TO OUR NEW REGISTRAR
DR. GREG PARKS
Greetings to the members of the Saskatchewan Veterinary Medical Association! Having recently accepted the role of Registrar and CEO I thought I would take this opportunity to provide a brief history of my professional activities….
After graduation from the WVCM I joined a mixed practice in Red Deer, AB where I gained several years of un-anticipated yet enjoyable experience with dairy, beef, and equine patients. My interest in companion animal medicine and surgery then led me to Edmonton where I was fortunate to join a busy and progressive multi-veterinarian clinic to further expand my professional skills. When an opportunity to join the University of Alberta in the field of laboratory animal medicine presented itself, I decided to leave private practice for the academic setting. During this time in my career, I also completed a Master of Public Health in clinical epidemiology. Missing the activities and challenges of companion animal medicine I re-entered the private sector and have since qualified for membership in the Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists - Medicine of Cats (UK). Since becoming a veterinarian, I have been actively involved in many professional organizations including the Alberta Veterinary Medical Association where I have contributed to both legislated and non-legislated committee activities in addition to most recently acting as a complaint investigator.
I look forward to serving as the Registrar and CEO of the Saskatchewan Veterinary Medical Association. Until such time that we can meet in person please feel free to contact me via telephone or email to discuss any questions, concerns or even topics of interest you may have.
Dr. Greg Parks DVM MPH MANCVS
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FREE WEBINAR:
SERVICES & PROGRAMS FOR PRODUCERS
Ministry of Agriculture Regional Specialists Catherine Lang and Rachel Kraynick will provide an overview of the services they offer, including water and feed testing and programs available to producers through the Canadian Agriculture Partnership (CAP).
The information on these services will be helpful to veterinary practice staff to assist clients, and for those SVMA members who are also livestock producers.
This session is available for any member of the veterinary team. Cost: Free
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Join the SAVT & SVMA in an 8 part communications series presented by Becky Taylor, RVT. Sessions will be every Thursday night at 7:00pm starting March 25, 2021, until May 13, 2021.
Week 1: Core Skill - Non Verbal Communication & Asking Great Questions
Week 2: Core Skill - Empathy & Active Listening
Week 3: Core Skill - Agenda Setting & Emotional Self Control in Conversation
Week 4: Bringing It All Together - Using a Communication Model to Guide Interactions with Clients
Week 5: Bringing It All Together - How to Use Skills in Admissions & Discharges
Week 6: Bringing It All Together - Talking About Money with Clients that Don't Have Any
Week 7: Bringing It All Together - Positive Conflict , Making the Most Out of Difficult Conversations
Week 8: Bringing It All Together - Creating Positive Culture Within Your Team
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The SAVT has a number of events scheduled for March. We have created a handy calendar to keep everything straight. Many of these events are open to RVTs from across Canada and are free so please join us! CLICK HERE
Do you have an RVT or a team member that you want to recognize? The SAVT has a kudos program that will help with that!
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION
The SAVT is looking forward to hosting monthly, virtual, CE sessions. We are inviting RVTs, DVMs and other professionals who are interested in presenting sessions to submit an abstract or information about their sessions for consideration.
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION
All individuals are invited to submit abstracts for sessions. Both new and experienced presenters will be considered and are encouraged to apply. If you know someone who may be interested you are invited to share this information and the link with them.
CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT AN ABSTRACT
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CVMA’s Veterinary Townhall Series Week 12
COVID-19: Where are We Now and What Might the Next Few Months Bring?
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION
2021 CVMA CONVENTION
JULY 22-25
Online Registration is Now Open.
Save Up to $200 by Registering
Before April 30, 2021!
Whether you are planning to attend in person or will be participating via the virtual platform, all convention attendees will have access to the full CE program which offers over 130 hours of content. Purchase the Early Bird registration package to access all CE for less than $4 per hour. What is even better – you have access to the full pre-recorded program until the end of 2021 giving you the opportunity to obtain CE at your own pace for the remainder of the year.
REGISTER HERE
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JOIN THE DISCUSSION:
Mandatory use of digital equine infectious anemia (EIA) test certificates in Canada
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION
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CANADIAN FOOD INSPECTION AGENCY
Veterinarians wanted – the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is hiring
Jobs available throughout Western Canada
Virtual open house – Thursday, March 25, 2021 from 6 pm – 7 pm MST
Learn more about opportunities with the CFIA and why it's a perfect fit for you!
Join the event from your computer, tablet or phone (Conference ID: 899583 219#).
Perks to working with the CFIA include: excellent benefits, career opportunities, work-life balance, stable work hours, paid overtime, vacation and much more.
Questions? Contact: cfia.waopsstaffing-vm-dotationsrt.acia@canada.ca.
Start your career today with the Government of Canada!
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SVMA members continue to have free access to Usask healthcare resources:
The Saskatchewan Health Information Resources Program (SHIRP) includes SVMA members!
SHIRP is a program of the Usask Library which offers health care professionals access to a centralized database which includes MEDLINE, PubMed, RxTx, RxFiles, Natural Medicines, READ by QxMD, mobile apps and more.
Signing up for your SHIRP account is easy. Go to https://shirp.usask.ca/home.
Choose “LOG IN offsite/Get a SHIRP account” from the options listed on the left.
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A One Health Antimicrobial Stewardship Conference, March 10-12, 2021
CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS
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SVMA members can post ads of up to 200 words for positions in Saskatchewan FREE for three months.
Payment of $50 plus GST (per multiple of 200 words/ per listing/ per month) is required for:
- Ads over 200 words
- Ads placed for practices located outside of Saskatchewan
- Ads placed by non-SVMA members
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CONTINUING EDUCATION
DVMs and half of the RVTs started a new CE reporting period January 1, 2021 which will end December 31, 2022. Half of the RVTs will have their CE reporting period end December 31, 2021.
Check out the online classroom.
Other Continuing Education
Click here to view all non-SVMA Continuing Education (CE), that has been submitted to the SVMA office and approved for CE.
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XYLAZINE OVERDOSES
Click the links below for more information
SK Government
Regina Leader Post
CTV News Regina
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