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New! 2026 Webinar Series
The Sir James Dunn Animal Welfare Centre (SJDAWC) at the Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC) with support from the Animal Welfare Foundation of Canada, invites you to its three-part webinar series on testifying in court for an animal welfare case.
This three-part webinar series hosted by the Sir James Dunn Animal Welfare Centre at the University of Prince Edward Island explores the critical role veterinarians play in animal welfare cases, from investigation through legal proceedings. Participants will gain a clear understanding of the veterinarian’s responsibilities in identifying, documenting, and assessing animal welfare concerns, including how to collect thorough records and conduct defensible welfare assessments. The series concludes with practical guidance on effectively communicating findings in a legal setting, offering strategies for testifying on the stand and contributing confidently to animal welfare investigations.
Webinar #1: Tuesday, March 31, 3:30-4:30 p.m. ADT
Speaker: Dr. Shane Bateman, DVM, DVSc, MSc
Topic: From Clinic to Courtroom: Recognizing and Reporting Animal Maltreatment
Deadline to register: Monday, March 30 @11:30 p.m. ADT
Webinar #2: Tuesday, April 7, 3:30-4:30 p.m. ADT
Speaker: Dr. Kathleen MacMillan, DVM, MSc, DABVP (Equine)
Topic: From Observation to Evidence: Effective Record Keeping in Animal Welfare Assessments
Deadline to register: Monday, April 6 @11:30 p.m. ADT
Webinar #3: Tuesday, April 14, 3:30-4:30 p.m. ADT
Speaker: Janine Kidd, Senior Crown Attorney
Topic: Discharging Your Duty as an Expert Witness
Deadline to register: Monday, April 13 @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, as well as for participants not seeking CE credit.
- $50 per webinar
- $120 for the series
- Free for students or participants not seeking CE credit
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: 20-1355999) 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 for the full duration.