2025 Webinar Series
The Sir James Dunn Animal Welfare Centre (SJDAWC) at the Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC) invites you to its three-part webinar series on animal welfare issues in small mammals kept as pets.
This webinar series will present participants with current knowledge about the care and welfare of small companion animals, with a focus on rabbits and rodents.
Webinar #1: Tuesday, April 15, 4-5 p.m. ADT
Small rodents, big needs: understanding rodent behaviour to enhance animal welfare
Dr. Lee Niel, BSc, PhD
Associate Professor, Department of Population Medicine, Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph
Deadline to register: Monday, April 14 at 11:30 p.m. ADT
Webinar #2: Tuesday, April 22, 4-5 p.m. ADT
Setting rabbits and your clients up for success: Key elements of rabbit behaviour and welfare
Dr. Carol Tinga, BA, BSc, MSc, PhD
Postdoctoral Scholar, Department of Population Medicine, Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph
Deadline to register: Monday, April 21 at 11:30 p.m. ADT
Webinar #3: Tuesday, April 29, 4-5 p.m. ADT
Rabbits, guinea pigs and hamsters under primary veterinary care: Revealing the VetCompass perspective on demography and common disorders
Dr. Dan O’Neill, MVB BSc (hons), GPCert(SAP), GPCert(FelP), GPCert(Derm), GPCert(B&PS), PGCertVetEd, FHEA, MSc(VetEpi), PhD FRCVS
Associate Professor Companion Animal epidemiology, RVC
Deadline to register: Monday, April 28 at 11:30 p.m. ADT
Registration information and cost
The SJDAWC does require a registration fee. The webinars are designed for the veterinary community, although members of the public can choose to attend. Registration fees for students are subsidized by SJDAWC and will be at no cost.
- $50 per webinar
- $120 for the series
- Free for students
HST will be added when registering.
Continuing education information
The SJDAWC’s webinar series is certified to issue continuing education (CE) credits (RACE-program number: 20-1286545) to registered veterinarians and veterinary technicians. Each webinar you attend qualifies you for one hour of CE credit. To be eligible for this credit you must meet the following qualifications and provide the following information:
- Be a registered veterinarian or veterinary technician.
- Provide your license number and state/province of licensure.
- Pay the appropriate registration fee for the webinar(s).
- Attend the webinar live.