HEALTH - AVMA Offers Scholarships to Veterinary Leadership Conference

The AVMA is inviting veterinarians to grow and network with their peers at the 2017 Veterinary Leadership Conference and is offering scholarships to potential attendees.

The meeting provides three days of networking and workshop opportunities designed for veterinarians and other veterinary professionals.

Leadership sessions and networking opportunities provide a foundation for veterinary professionals who want to contribute to and shape the veterinary profession, and develop skills that can be used in professional and personal pursuits.

Selected sessions provide continuing education credits.

Ten scholarships of $1,000 are available for AVMA members interested in developing their leadership potential.

To qualify for the scholarships, applicants must be AVMA members who fall into at least one of these categories:

• Emerging Leader – Individual who graduated from veterinary school within the past 15 years.
• Under-represented in Veterinary Leadership – Veterinarian from a demographic, geographic, or socioeconomic group or practice type that is underrepresented in U.S. veterinary leadership.

The application deadline is November 16, 2016. Recipients will be selected and notified by December 1, 2016.

The conference will be held at the Hyatt Regency Chicago, January 12-14, 2017.

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Upcoming events include:

Interpets Asia Pacific, March 31st - April 3rd

It is now recognized by overseas manufacturers as the only gateway to enter the Japanese pet market and is the 2nd largest pet market in the world.

International Association of Animal Behaviour Consultants Animal Behaviour Conference, April 9th & 10th

The dual-track conference features speakers discussing the latest science, treatments and protocols for managing and modifying behavior in dogs and cats, and will provide much-needed information and peer support.

CFHS National Animal Welfare Conference, April 16th - 19th

A venue for thought leadership, sharing of ideas, networking and learning. It will arm you with all the inspiration, information, tools and training you need to work on behalf of our nation’s animals and help to build a Humane Canada.

Social Media Marketing World Conference, April 17th - 19th

Join 3,000 fellow marketers at the mega-conference designed to inspire and empower you with social media marketing ideas—brought to you by Social Media Examiner. Virtual tickets are available if you aren’t able to travel to the conference.

Calgary Pet Industry Trade Show, April 17th

This one day event provides exhibitors with an excellent opportunity to connect with their clients as well as a fantastic venue to pick up new accounts.

Petfood Forum 2016, April 18th - 20th

Network, learn and connect with over 250 top suppliers at the industry's leading conference and exhibition.

PIJAC Canada’s Western Pet Expo, May 1st - 2nd

Benefit from the opportunity to explore the BC market! PIJAC Canada hosts this 2-day event which remains BC’s only, all-inclusive pet industry trade show.

Animal Behaviour and Welfare Research Symposium, May 11th

The Animal Welfare Research Symposium showcases research in animal welfare from multiple disciplines across the University of Guelph campus. A wide range of topics related to animal welfare, animal ethics and the role of animals in society are presented with talks and posters.

SAWA 2016 Management Conference, June 15th - 17th

Networking and sharing best practices, along with presentations on topics such as donor retention, emotional intelligence, crisis management, transportation best practices and handling large scale cruelty cases are all part of this year’s agenda.

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National Animal Welfare Conference

Focused on Building a Humane Canada in 2016, the 3rd Annual National Animal Welfare Conference takes place April 16th - 19th in Toronto. 

Presented by the Canadian Federation of Humane Societies, the conference appeals to individuals who work with a humane society, SPCA, animal rescue, advocacy group, in animal control, conservation, with an academic institution or the government – or are just interested in animal welfare. 

A variety of speakers from across the country will share their expertise. Learning tracks include:

• Cats Count in Canada
• Sheltering for Change
• Farm Animal Welfare
• Advocacy and Building Humane Communities
• Animal Cruelty and Intervention
• Improving Canine Access to Care 

A travel grant is available that will cover up to 75% of transportation costs for a lucky applicant. Application deadline is February 26th.


Early bird registration is open until March 1st. 

For more details about speakers and their topics, accommodation, transportation and conference exhibitors, visit conference.cfhs.ca.

OSPCA 3-day Conference Boasts Exciting Line-up

In less than one week, the Ontario SPCA Educational Conference will take place at the Ottawa Marriott Hotel from June 10-12, 2012.

This three-day event will bring together Animal Welfare experts from across Canada to enhance the collaboration between associations in the Industry to advance the future of Animal Welfare, not only in Ontario, but across North America.

Highlights for this year's event:

• For the first time, the OSPCA will be welcoming the ASPCA to the conference. The ASPCA will be holding a session on Sunday afternoon.
• Mrs. Laureen Harper, a Foster Parent for the Ottawa Humane Society and all-round animal lover, will be speaking to all delegates about her involvement in Animal Welfare. 

View the Conference Agenda

View the Conference Session Descriptions

View the Official Conference Website

For more information, contact Lauren Jackman, Manager, Operations Animal Welfare, Ontario SPCA at 1-888-ONT-SPCA.