PVMA Laguna Chapter

12/09/2024

Hey! What's up, Laguna vets!

The PVMA Laguna Chapter Inc. and Wellesta Healthcare would like to invite you to our general membership meeting and introduce you to the Butterfly IQ+ Vet.

Let's connect, learn, and grow together as a community. Don't miss this chance to network, connect with fellow Laguna vets, and stay updated on the latest trends in veterinary medicine.

See you on September 17 5pm at Max' Restaurant, Olivarez Plaza Turbina, Calamba City, Laguna.

Mark your calendars!
We hope to see you there!

06/09/2024

Heads up Laguna Vets!

As we, the members the PVMA Laguna Chapter Inc., prepare for our upcoming general membership meeting, we are delighted to introduce the remarkable sponsors who play an integral role in illuminating our veterinary community—much like a finely polished stethoscope! 🌟

Allow us to introduce to you, Wellesta Healthcare, a multinational company headquartered in Singapore. Wellesta was established to provide marketing and commercial support to healthcare sector companies across Southeast Asia and India. Their amazing team comprises seasoned industry leaders with extensive knowledge in every market they serve.

Now, let’s shine a spotlight on their groundbreaking innovation—the Butterfly iQ+ VET. This handheld whole-body POCUS (Point-of-Care Ultrasound) machine boasts an extraordinary feature: On-Chip Technology™. With this cutting-edge microchip, you can scan animals of all sizes using a single probe. Adjust the scan depth, field of view, and even tailor it to the specific animal—all at your fingertips!

Are you as excited as we are to delve deeper into this remarkable company and explore the wonders of their ultrasonic technology?


All laguna-based veterinarians are welcome to join us! The meeting will take place at 5:00 PM in Max’s Restaurant, Olivarez Plaza, Turbina, Calamba City, Laguna. 🎩✨

We can't wait to see you there!

29/08/2024

What's up, Laguna Vets! 📣

We’re all about doing great things for the advancement of the veterinary profession, and we know we can achieve even more when we work together. That’s where our sponsors and members come in—they’re the wind beneath our wings!

Join us at our upcoming General Membership Meeting on September 17, 2024 5pm at Max' Restaurant, Olivarez Plaza Calamba! 🎉

Are you curious to learn more about our incredible partners? Stay tuned for our next Facebook post, where we’ll introduce you to the people behind the support. Follow our page for more exciting updates and events! 👀

We can’t wait to see you there! 🐶🐱

24/08/2024

We are delighted to share the highlights from our recent general membership meeting and the oath-taking ceremony of our new members. The event was a great opportunity for an informative and engaging discussion, made even more with our sponsor Special Delight PH.

As we look forward to our next general meeting,

We are thrilled to announce the successful induction of our new members into the PVMA Laguna Chapter Inc. These dedicated individuals are committed to uniting and supporting each other to elevate the standards of the veterinary profession in Laguna.

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who attended and contributed to this significant event. Your dedication and commitment to advancing veterinary medicine in Laguna are truly inspiring.

Stay tuned for more updates and upcoming initiatives and activities as we work together to make a positive impact in the Province of Laguna!

22/08/2024

PVMA-LCI is committed to making a significant impact in the veterinary profession in Laguna by uniting veterinarians across the province to advance the field and serve the community.

The PVMA Laguna Chapter Inc. (PVMA-LCI) successfully conducted its “Adopt a Barangay” program in Barangay Tunhac, Famy, on August 13, 2024. This initiative is part of a series of activities aimed at assisting a local government unit in Famy, Laguna, to achieve a minimum 70% vaccination rate of the dog population at the barangay level. The program’s goal is to eradicate rabies and establish Famy, Laguna, as a Rabies-Free Municipality. In line with this objective, free consultations, vaccination, deworming, vitamin supplementation, and spay and neuter programs were also provided in the barangay. A seminar on guidelines for mass dog vaccination and dog capture and handling were given by Dr. Heferson Rellosa from the office of the provincial veterinarian of Laguna.

During the event, volunteer veterinarians and barangay officials vaccinated animals against rabies and the had a total of 71 patients (43 of which were dogs; 21 of which were cats) vaccinated; Vitamin Supplementation for 44 participating pets were also provided. Deworming services for cats and dogs were also provided. A total of 28 patients received free spay and neuter services.

The PVMA-Laguna Chapter Inc., would like to acknowledge, Dr. Roy Santos, our dedicated activity leader, and all of the members and volunteer veterinarians of the PVMA-Laguna Chapter Inc., as well as the public officials of the Municipality of Famy, who went above and beyond in extending services and for generously contributing their valuable time, expertise, effort, and resources to this initiative, despite their hectic schedules.

We would also like to thank all our generous sponsors who provided time, effort and resources to make this event possible:

1. D'Saints Veterinary Corner
2. Vets Unlimited Ph Corp
3. Companion Animal Total Solutions
4. Royal Canin Philippines
5. Boehringer Ingelheim Philippines
6. Merck Sharp & Dohme (MSD) Philippines
7. Philippine animal welfare society
8. Office of the provincial veterinarian
9. Paw Around Town
10. Bounty Agro Ventures

If you wish to volunteer and join us, please stay tuned for more announcements here on our page. We would love to have you on-board with us!

06/08/2024

21/07/2024

The PVMA - Laguna Chapter Inc is proud to recognize our very own, Dr. Karlo Gicana for his successful presentations at the FASAVA 2024: CARDIOLOGY STREAM.

Thank you for sharing your knowledge, passion and expertise in Veterinary Cardiology with the international delegates of the Federation of Asian Small Animal Veterinary Associations (FASAVA) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

We are very proud of you!

02/07/2024

Good day Laguna Vets!

Get your hearts and minds ready as Philippine Veterinary Medical Association - Laguna Chapter Incorporated in partnership with Special Delight PH is proud to present to you a lecture titled, "Diagnostic Tools for Recognition of Cardiac Patients" that would be presented by one of our very own, Dr. Karlo Gicana.

Dr. Karlo Gicana is a distinguished veterinarian with a DVM and a Master's degree from the University of the Philippines Los Baños. He also holds an international PhD in veterinary science and technology from Chulalongkorn University. Dr. Gicana's research focuses on cardiac time intervals in dogs as a means of assessing cardiac function in dogs.

A prolific researcher, Dr. Gicana has published over 15 articles on veterinary medicine and received recognition through awards and participation in training programs. He has also served as a consultant for small animal cardiology practices in the Philippines.

Register now!
See you at Hotel Marciano, National Highway Calamba Laguna at 6pm on July 9th!
to RSVP please contact: 09171179849 or Send our FB page a message!

Stay tuned on our page for more announcements!
See you there!

20/06/2024

Good day, Laguna Vets! 🐶🐱

We cordially invite you to join us as our sponsors from Special Delight PH has prepared a very SPECIAL and DELIGHTFUL evening for us all! Get to know our sponsors and how their innovative products can help your practice. 🎉✨

Get your hearts and minds ready as one of the leading veterinary cardiologists in the country, and from our very own chapter has arranged a very heart pumping lecture on diagnostic tools for recognizing cardiac patients. 🩺❤️

Mark your calendars for this event and stay tuned on our socials as we reveal more details from our speaker next week! 🗓️

12/06/2024

Heads up, Laguna Vets! 📣

Something SPECIAL is coming your way on our next DELIGHT-ful gathering on July 9 2024. 🎉

Stay tuned on our page for more exciting announcements and events! 👀

Mark your calendars! 🥳

See you there! 🐶🐱

06/06/2024

Another productive meeting with our executive committee and Board of Directors! As our 3rd monthly meeting is concluded, we can't wait to get started making a difference together. Plotting a course for the future of our profession has always been so exciting with our dynamic leaders. We are very eager to put our vision into motion. Stay tuned for upcoming events and volunteer opportunities!

15/05/2024

It is with immense gratitude that we express our sincere appreciation to each and every individual who graced our gathering with their esteemed presence today. Your invaluable participation and insightful contributions are deeply apprecieated.

We'd like to thank our very generous sponsor for this gathering, Zoetis.

And to our invaluable speakers
Dr. Poliquit and Dr. Bustamante, Thank you for holding informative discussions about dermatology solutions and rabies cases updates here in Laguna.

We aim that our continuing education program be an avenue for fostering and engaging our laguna vets in a productive exchange of insights, perspectives and ideas for the improvement and advancement of our profession.

14/05/2024

Updates on Rabies cases in Laguna with the Provincial Veterinarian of Laguna

14/05/2024

Zoetis Dermatology Solutions

10/05/2024

Calling all Laguna-based Veterinarians!!!

You are invited to join and discuss with us topics about dermatology solutions and practice updates regarding rabies on May 14 2024 at 5pm at Hotel Marciano Calamba City Laguna.

Then afterwards, the Philippine Veterinary Medical Association - Laguna Chapter Incorporated will then hold its 2nd General Membership meeting.

Please join us as we discuss future plans and insights for all veterinary practitioners in Laguna.

Can't wait to see you there!

04/05/2024

STOP THE ITCH! 🐶🐱

Learn more on how to improve your pet's quality of life by knowing solutions on how to stop the itch.

The PVMA-Laguna Chapter Incorporated and Zoetis are inviting all Laguna Vets on a brief talk on Canine Derma Solutions on May 14 2024 5pm at Hotel Marciano, Calamba City Laguna.

The 2nd general membership meeting for PVMA-Laguna will be held afterwards.

Kindly RSVP by messaging our page:

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100095132812437&mibextid=ZbWKwL

Hope to see you there!

28/04/2024

Calling all Laguna Vets! 📣🐶🐱

You are invited to join us for our next membership meeting on May 14 2024, 5pm at Hotel Marciano, Calamba City Laguna. 📍

Don't miss out! RSVP by liking and messaging our page:
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100095132812437&mibextid=ZbWKwL
to secure your spot. 👍

Help us gather our fellow laguna vets by sharing this post with other members who might be interested! 🤝

02/03/2024

Dear Laguna Veterinarians,

We would like to invite you to our first face to face meeting on March 9, 2024, 5:30 PM to 9 PM at Hotel Marciano, Calamba City, Laguna.

Learn more about the new standard in puppy protection with MSD Animal Health followed by our general meeting.

To register, please click on the link:

https://bit.ly/PVMALAGUNA

Or scan the QR code.

See you there!