The Sir James Dunn Animal Welfare Centre (SJDAWC) at the Atlantic Veterinary College, and the AVC Animal Welfare Club, with support from The Christofor and The Sir James Dunn Foundations, the Animal Welfare Foundation of Canada and the PEI Department of Agriculture, invites you to its hybrid symposium on the human dimension of animal welfare: the intersection between animal care and the community.
FREE PUBLIC TALK
Friday, September 13, 4:30-5:30 p.m. ADT
AVC Lecture Theatre A, Rm 201
A conversation about social change and animal welfare
Dr. Paul Robb, DVM, Dartmouth Veterinary Hospital
This talk is free and open to the public. Registration is required by Friday, September 13 at 3:00 p.m. ADT.
SYMPOSIUM
Saturday, September 14, 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. ADT
AVC Lecture Theatre A, Rm 201 (Register below)
10:00-11:00 a.m. ADT
The human experience in animal welfare: Perspectives from veterinary social work
11:00-11:30 a.m. ADT
Using Canadian data and community partnership to understand and improve animal healthcare in underserved communities (presented over Zoom to a live audience)
Dr. Quinn Rausch, HBSc, PhD, Postdoctoral Fellow, Ontario Veterinary College
11:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. ADT
Panel Discussion with Drs. Lem and Rausch
12:00-1:00 p.m. ADT
Lunch Break
1:00-1:45 p.m. ADT
How veterinarians can enhance animal care for better communities in Kenya and Northern Canada
Dr. John VanLeeuwen, DVM, MSc, PhD, Professor, Atlantic Veterinary College
1:45-2:30 p.m. ADT
The Chinook Project: A multidisciplinary approach to veterinary care in Northern Communities
2:30-3:00 p.m. ADT
Panel discussion with Drs. VanLeeuwen and Hopson
3:00 p.m. ADT
Adjourn
Symposium registration information and cost. Registration is required.
Symposium registration fees for students and those who do not require CE are subsidized by SJDAWC and will be at no cost.
The SJDAWC requires a $25 registration fee for veterinarians and veterinary technicians who require CE credit. HST and Eventbrite fees will be added when registering.
Deadline to register for the symposium:
- In-person: Thursday, September 12 at 3:00 p.m. ADT
- Online: Friday, September 13 at 3:00 p.m. ADT
Continuing education information
The SJDAWC’s symposium will issue continuing education (CE) credits to registered veterinarians and veterinary technicians attending the symposium in-person or online live. Each hour you attend the symposium qualifies you for up to four hours of CE credit. This symposium is not RACE accredited; please check with your VMA to ensure this opportunity is eligible for CE. To be eligible for this credit you must meet the following qualifications and provide the following information:
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- Be a registered veterinarian or veterinary technician.
- Provide your license number and state/province of licensure.
- Pay the appropriate registration fee for the symposium.
- Attend the symposium in-person or online live.
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Parking at UPEI
You may park only in general lots A, B, D or E (Map). Please use the AVC main door entrance.