MVMA - Manitoba Veterinary Professionals

10/09/2024

🐾 Behind every healthy pet is a skilled RVT! 🐾

This month, we celebrate our Registered Veterinary Technologists, the unsung heroes who work tirelessly to ensure your pets receive the best care possible. Whether it's performing diagnostic tests, administering treatments, or providing comfort, RVTs are crucial to keeping our veterinary clinics running smoothly.

Thank you to all RVTs for your expertise, dedication, and passion! 💚

10/04/2024

🎉 It's RVT Month! Let's celebrate the incredible work of Manitoba’s Registered Veterinary Technologists! 🎉

RVTs are the backbone of every veterinary team, bringing extensive knowledge, compassion, and dedication to every patient they care for. From assisting in surgeries to providing life-saving treatments, their skills keep our pets healthy and happy!

Tag an RVT you know and thank them for their hard work! 🐾💙

09/26/2024

Send a message to learn more

09/09/2024

In her own words: Get to know Canada’s Chief Veterinary Officer, Dr. Mary Jane Ireland, and the role of our veterinarians: https://bit.ly/4dT6SsF

Want to join our team? ➡️ https://bit.ly/4cGCqRs

09/05/2024

Member check your emails!! Registration is now open for our 2024 Advanced Training Conference!

08/27/2024

08/12/2024

Travelling with your pets this summer?

Most countries have requirements your pet must meet before they can enter the country. These requirements are very specific and differ for each country. Please be vigilant and check ahead of time to get your pet travel ready.

Read more: https://ow.ly/F16E50SS2Fl

***
Vous voyagerez avec votre animal cet été?

La plupart des pays ont des exigences auxquelles votre animal doit satisfaire avant de pouvoir entrer sur leur territoire. Ces exigences sont très spécifiques et diffèrent d’un pays à l’autre. Faites les démarches nécessaires à l’avance pour que votre animal soit prêt à partir en voyage.


Pour en savoir plus : https://ow.ly/46In50SS2Fm

08/07/2024

In Memoriam of Dr. Ronald Mentz, MVMA President 1996

Share memories & support the family

07/22/2024

🐱🐶⚠️ Did you know that cats and dogs only sweat through their paws? This makes them prone to overheating.

With rising summer temperatures, here are a few tips to keep your four-legged friends safe:

🚗 Never leave your pet in a vehicle – it can heat up quickly and create life-threatening situations in minutes.

💧 If your pet is outside, ensure they have plenty of shade and fresh water. Add water to their food or make pet-safe frozen treats to keep them hydrated.

🏃‍♀️ On extremely hot days, limit outdoor exercise for your pets.

🐾 Paws are sensitive to heat – they can burn on hot pavement. If it's too hot for you to touch, it's too hot for your pet.

🥵 Watch for signs of heat exhaustion or heat stroke in dogs, such as excessive panting, drooling, red/gray/purple/blue gums, a rapid pulse, excessive thirst, disorientation, and/or vomiting. Move them to a cool, shaded area immediately, provide water, and contact your veterinary care provider if you notice these signs.

🧊 Provide an elevated cot or damp towels for your pets to lie on, which helps regulate their body temperature.

07/18/2024

https://www.cbc.ca/listen/live-radio/1-101-radio-noon-manitoba/clip/16082171-thompson-veterinarian-feeling-bite-rural-vet-shortage

Dr. Keri Hudson Reykdal would love to treat people's pets in Thompson, but the current vet shortage means she's sending a lot of animals down to Winnipeg. She shared her story with CBC's Janet Stewart.

07/18/2024

NEW Healthy Canadians Statement: The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has recently changed their requirements for dogs entering the U.S., effective August 1, 2024. 📅

Learn more: https://bit.ly/3WqkLIJ

07/17/2024

With summer here, make sure you're protecting your pets!

Never leave your pet unattended in your car during hot weather.
https://bit.ly/4bFywHO

07/16/2024

06/27/2024

Congratulations, Dr. Keri Hudson Reykdal! 🏆

We are thrilled to celebrate you as this year's CVMA Small Animal Veterinarian of the Year Award recipient! 🎉 Your dedication and contributions to Manitoba's veterinary community are truly inspiring. Thank you for shining a light on the critical need for greater access to veterinary care in rural, remote, and First Nations communities. Your work makes a profound difference!

06/07/2024

Today is World Food Safety Day!

Veterinarians play a crucial role in food safety. This includes safeguarding the food production from animal origin, while protecting the health and welfare of animals on farms.

***
C’est aujourd’hui la Journée mondiale de la sécurité des aliments!

Les vétérinaires jouent un rôle crucial pour préserver l’innocuité des denrées alimentaires d’origine animale, tout en protégeant la santé et le bien-être des animaux à la ferme.