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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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CVMA VIRTUAL CONVENTION
JULY 22-25
Given the pandemic, the resulting uncertainties, and keeping health and safety top-of-mind, the CVMA Council decided to pivot and host the 2021 CVMA Convention in a virtual format only, without any in-person events.
Registration will temporarily close while we make the necessary changes to our information and schedule. Registration will open again at the end of March.
The 2021 CVMA Convention will still offer most of the CE and events previously announced. CE will be offered at a significantly reduced rate.
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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.
Webinar recording and resources now available on the SVMA Classroom |
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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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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 Saskatoon SPCA is requesting participation, from the animal welfare sector across Canada, in a survey regarding animal welfare. The survey results will be shared at the Humane Canada NAWC 2021 conference next month. The survey is open to all professionals in this sector, including shelter staff, vet techs, veterinarians, administrators and volunteers.
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SPECIAL VACCINATION LEAVE INTRODUCED
The Government of Saskatchewan has announced it has amended The Occupational Health and Safety Regulations, 2020 to allow for paid time off from work for employees who are getting vaccinated for COVID-19.
The new regulation came into effect Thursday.
The new section 6-221, Special Vaccination Leave, establishes that during the pandemic:
- Workers are entitled to three consecutive hours leave during work hours to receive a COVID-19 vaccination.
- Workers are entitled to more than three consecutive hours if the employer determines the circumstances warrant a longer break from work.
- Workers do not lose any pay or other benefits while receiving a COVID-19 vaccination.
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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#).
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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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The SVMA office has been receiving calls in regards to equine dentistry. See the link below and this poster for use in your practice.
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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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