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Now Accepting Nominations…
It’s that time of year again! We’re currently accepting nominations for open Board and Committee Positions.
Currently there are the following vacancies:
Board of Directors – 2 Directors
Communications (PR) Committee – 4 Committee Members
Continuing Education (CE) Committee – 5 Committee Members
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Nominations for the ABVTA Board and Committee’s Open July 9th!
In preparation for the Annual General Meeting (AGM), the ABVTA Board of Directors wishes to invite all members to consider standing for election to the Board of Directors or to the Continuing Education or Communication (PR) Committees. All members in good standing are eligible.
More information to come soon!
International partnership to address human-animal-environment health risks gets a boost
Standing from left to right: Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of WHO, Dr Monique Eloit, Director General of the OIE and Mr Jose Graziano da Silva, FAO Director General after signature of the MOU.
Revised Veterinary Oath (CVMA 2018)
May 8, 2018
The updated version of the Oath is not substantively different from the 2004 CVMA version, with a few exceptions. Our role in animal suffering has been expanded, recognizing the role of the veterinary profession in animal welfare. “Practice my profession” has been amended to “perform my professional […]
Veterinary Oversight of Antimicrobial Use in Canada
From December 1, 2018 onwards, a valid prescription will be needed from a veterinarian before an individual can purchase any medically important antimicrobial, including any to be administered in animal feed.
The following considerations should be addressed by a veterinarian before prescribing a drug:
1. Establishment of a […]
Resolution 1 – Passed
October 23, 2017 – Edmonton, AB: Resolution 1 was brought forward at the 2017 AAAHT AGM on October 14, 2017. The Resolution, which reads, “To amend the operating name of the Alberta Association of Animal Health Technologists” to the “Alberta Veterinary Technologist Association” (ABVTA), passed unanimously by all in attendance. This brings our Association into alignment […]