The BCVTA is very excited for the 2023 Spring Conference and AGM, in-person!!  There are still some final details to be ironed out, but the Conference Planning Working Group has selected a high quality line-up of speakers and topics for over 20 continuing education credits. 

There are several we tlab options available as well, but these options are at an additional fee. You must register for these in addition to conference registration. These seats are limited, so sign up soon to avoid disappointment. 

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact our Executive Director, Amber Gregg at bcvtaboard@gmail.com

  Friday April 14
7:30am - 8:30am REGISTRATION AND BREAKFAST
8:30am - 9:15am Opening Remarks, Meet the RVT - Marissa Dubois, Owner - Stretch and Fetch Rehab
  Grand Hall Terrace Room Veterinary Technology Building
9:30am - 11:30am Senani Ratnayake BSc. RVT
Compassion Satisfaction – Our Vet Med Superpower

Sponsored by VetStrategy
Antonia Laoutaris, RVT, VTS (Anesthesia & Analgesia)
Hands Free Radiographs

Sponsored by: VCA Canada
 
11:30pm - 1:00pm LUNCH/AGM
1:00pm - 2:00pm Senani Ratnayake BSc. RVT
Are You Talent Worth Recruiting? Positioning Yourself for Success

Sponsored by: VetStrategy
Julie Kerr, RVT
Locum Adventures: How to Begin

Sponsored by: Royal Canin, NVA Canada
Antonia Laoutaris, RVT, VTS (Anesthesia & Analgesia)
Hands Free Radiographs Basic Positioning Wetlab


Session 1: 1:15pm - 2:15pm
Session 2: 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Sponsored by: VCA Canada, Dechra
2:00pm - 3:00pm Senani Ratnayake BSc. RVT
Negotiate to Achieve Your Goals

Sponsored by: Pawsitively Focused
Julie Kerr, RVT
Locum Adventures: Success on the Hospital Floor

Sponsored by: Royal Canin, NVA Canada

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Senani Ratnayake BSc. RVT
When Communication Gets Complicated: Navigating the Emotions that Impact Effective Communication

Sponsored by: Zoetis
Kim Holbrow, RVT
Julie Kerr, RVT
Rose Gentles, RVT
Lisa Thomson, CVN, VTS (ECC)
Jen Paterson, RVT

Locum RVT Panel and Q&A

Sponsored By: Vet Care Canada, Aventix
4:00pm - 6:00pm INDUSTRY TRADE SHOW
6:15pm - 8:15pm Associated Veterinary Purchasing Awards Dinner
       
  Saturday, April 15
7:30am - 8:30am REGISTRATION AND BREAKFAST
8:30am - 9:30am Opening Remarks, Meet the RVT - Trina Legge, RVT
  Grand Hall Terrace Room Veterinary Technology Building
10:00am - 12:00pm Dana Parker, RVT
Triage for Livestock Species

Sponsored by: Boehringer-Ingelheim,
Western Drug Distribution Centre
Dr. Joshua Tollman, DVM
Basic Care, Anesthesia, and Techniques in Exotic Species

Sponsored by: Mahalo Veterinary Hospital
Antonia Laoutaris, RVT, VTS (Anesthesia & Analgesia)
Hands Free Radiographs - Orthopedic positioning wetlab


Sponsored by: Vetrex
12:00pm - 1:00pm LUNCH, RVT TRADE SHOW, BOOK FAIR
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Courtney Ziegler, RVT, cAVN, CERP
Introduction to Equine Physical Rehabilitation

Sponsored by: Boehringer-Ingelheim, Western Drug Distribution Centre, Pacific Veterinary Sales
Jen Burke, RVT, VTS (Anesthesia and Analgesia)
A Road MAP to Understanding Blood Pressure


Sponsored by: CEVA
 
2:00pm - 3:00pm Jen Burke, RVT, VTS (Anesthesia and Analgesia)
Intubation Tips and Tricks

Sponsored by: Benson Medical
 
3:00pm - 4:00pm Monica Thomas, RVT, VTS (ECC)
The RVT's Role in Acute Kidney Injury

Sponsored by: Boehringer-Ingelheim,
Western Drug Distribution Centre
Jen Burke, RVT, VTS (Anesthesia and Analgesia)
Don't Go Brachy-ing My Heart!

Sponsored by: Summit Veterinary Pharmacy
 
4:00pm - 5:00pm RVT TRADE SHOW, BOOK FAIR

 

BCVTA 2023 Spring Conference and Annual General Meeting

  • April 14 - 15, 2023
  • Thompson Rivers University
    1055 University Drive
    Kamloops, British Columbia
    Canada
    V2C 0C8

Event Workshops

Hands Free Radiology Basic Techniques

April 14, 2023  01:00 - 02:00
Fee: $50.00
Seats Remaining:0

Participants will use live animals or articulated models to review the steps to positioning canine and feline patients, as well as thoracic and abdominal views on awake patients. 

 

There are limited seats for this workshop so sign up early to avoid disappointment. 

Hands Free Radiology Orthopedic Views

April 15, 2023  10:00 - 12:00
Fee: $100.00
Seats Remaining:1

Participants will use live animals or articulated models to review the steps to positioning canine patients for orthopedic views under general anesthesia. 

 

There are limited seats for this workshop so sign up early to avoid disappointment.