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MEMBERS’ MAGAZINE NOVEMBER-DECEMBER 2018

Calm Within the Chaos

Great news: the alberta Challenge is back again! Your help is vital to keep our applications process open• !Yes • you can still register even after nov. 1!

*Tails of Help is seeking to raise commitments of $330,000 during our fiscal year ending May 31, 2019 through our fundraising campaigns. We estimate that it will cost our organization $120,000 to raise this amount. We anticipate that these organizational costs will be covered by corporate sponsorships and grants. This means that 100% of all additional donations will go toward our charitable activity of helping pets and families. Please note that this is just the second full year that we will have a paid staff member working for the charity. We plan to use the money to fund essential veterinary care for ill or injured pets of Alberta owners who are experiencing financial hardship. Our goal is to keep pets healthy and with their loving families. For further information, please see our website at www.tailsofhelp.ca, or phone Mark Patrick, Interim Executive Director at 587-575-8415 or email [email protected] . Our mailing address is 1260 – 5328 Calgary Trail NW, Edmonton, T6H 4J8. Tails of Help is incorporated under the Companies Act (Alberta) and is

a registered charity under the Income Tax Act (Canada).

the ALBERTA CHALLENGE!Coming Nov-Dec 2018!

nOV 1 – DeC 21, 2018

the alberta Challenge is our annual public fundraising campaign where members of the veterinary community can join together with animal lovers and businesses across Alberta to provide aid for pets in need.

From November 1 through December 21, 2018, small fundraising events led by veterinary clinics and local groups/businesses will help to raise awareness and funding for Tails of Help to fulfill our mission:

Help keep more four-legged members of low income alberta families healthy and happy for years to come!

we are very grateful that tails of Help has been able to keep our funding applications process open for all of 2018, thanks to generous support from last year’s Alberta Challenge.

Your support is vital: this is tails of Help major fundraising event of the year. Donations made during the alberta Challenge will enable us to keep saving more pets in 2019.

For more information or to order your Free Fundraising Kit, register to participate in the alberta Challenge today!Registration still open at www.tailsofhelp.ca/alberta-challenge or by email [email protected]

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PRODUCTIONEditor – Dr. Darrell DaltonDesign, Layout & Printing – Burke GroupCommunications and Professional Enhancement – Kathy Naum

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EDITORIAL POLICYThe magazine welcomes letters to the editor on any topic related to the veterinary profession. All letters must include the author’s name. The editor reserves the right to edit letters for clarity, length and correction of factual inaccuracies.

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Editor’s Notebook

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You must be getting tired of hearing information regarding the changes to veterinary oversight of prescription pharmaceuticals being introduced by Health Canada on the first of December this year. It is just a short time away, and it seems that we have been discussing it endlessly and forever. We need to recognize and acknowledge the importance of this event.

The veterinary profession’s responsibility to be the guardians and stewards of antimicrobials used in animals is being reaffirmed by the federal government. The profession is endorsed as the watchdog to ensure that all antimicrobials are utilized in a responsible and ethical manner to treat animal disease, while protecting the efficacy of these medications for generations to come. It is a big responsibility that we must continue to demonstrate that we are capable of handling.

Industry has agreed that the need for increased veterinary oversight and stewardship is necessary to maintain the privilege to utilize these medications in the future. The obligation of a veterinarian to have sufficient medical knowledge of an animal or group of animals in order to generate a prescription for an antimicrobial is unquestioned. It is also understood that the veterinarian will provide oversight of the use, and be available for follow up in the case of treatment failure.

What industry seems to misunderstand is that dispensing of medications is a veterinary task as well, and is not merely handing a medication over the counter. The entire profession of pharmacy is built around proper dispensing practices. If one reads the new ABVMA Prescribing and Dispensing Handbook, Part B deals with proper dispensing. If you have not seen this document, download it from the website, or call the office for a hard copy.

Whether prescribing or dispensing, it must be done in a responsible and ethical manner. We all are involved in the stewardship of our antimicrobials, and we all need to do it right.

Darrell Dalton, DVMRegistrar, Alberta Veterinary Medical Association

Great news: the alberta Challenge is back again! Your help is vital to keep our applications process open• !Yes • you can still register even after nov. 1!

*Tails of Help is seeking to raise commitments of $330,000 during our fiscal year ending May 31, 2019 through our fundraising campaigns. We estimate that it will cost our organization $120,000 to raise this amount. We anticipate that these organizational costs will be covered by corporate sponsorships and grants. This means that 100% of all additional donations will go toward our charitable activity of helping pets and families. Please note that this is just the second full year that we will have a paid staff member working for the charity. We plan to use the money to fund essential veterinary care for ill or injured pets of Alberta owners who are experiencing financial hardship. Our goal is to keep pets healthy and with their loving families. For further information, please see our website at www.tailsofhelp.ca, or phone Mark Patrick, Interim Executive Director at 587-575-8415 or email [email protected] . Our mailing address is 1260 – 5328 Calgary Trail NW, Edmonton, T6H 4J8. Tails of Help is incorporated under the Companies Act (Alberta) and is

a registered charity under the Income Tax Act (Canada).

the ALBERTA CHALLENGE!Coming Nov-Dec 2018!

nOV 1 – DeC 21, 2018

the alberta Challenge is our annual public fundraising campaign where members of the veterinary community can join together with animal lovers and businesses across Alberta to provide aid for pets in need.

From November 1 through December 21, 2018, small fundraising events led by veterinary clinics and local groups/businesses will help to raise awareness and funding for Tails of Help to fulfill our mission:

Help keep more four-legged members of low income alberta families healthy and happy for years to come!

we are very grateful that tails of Help has been able to keep our funding applications process open for all of 2018, thanks to generous support from last year’s Alberta Challenge.

Your support is vital: this is tails of Help major fundraising event of the year. Donations made during the alberta Challenge will enable us to keep saving more pets in 2019.

For more information or to order your Free Fundraising Kit, register to participate in the alberta Challenge today!Registration still open at www.tailsofhelp.ca/alberta-challenge or by email [email protected]

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2018 ABVMA Registration Day — Calgary .............................................. 12-13Paving the Path Forward — Veterinary Leadership in the Use of Antimicrobials ............................................................................... 18-202018 CanWest Veterinary Conference .................................................... 22-23Calm Within the Chaos ............................................................................ 26-27Welcome to the Profession ........................................................................... 32ABVMA Student Leadership Awards ............................................................ 33Edmonton Association of Small Animal Veterinarians — Cultivating Collegiality in Times of Change ................................................. 38

REGULAR ARTICLESEditor’s Notebook .......................................................................................... 3President’s Report ........................................................................................... 4Go Green......................................................................................................... 4Registrar’s Report. .......................................................................................... 5Council Highlights ........................................................................................ 6-7Complaints Director’s Report .................................................................... 8-10Membership Matters .................................................................................... 11Keeping You Current ..................................................................................... 14PIPS Tip ......................................................................................................... 14CVMA Report ........................................................................................... 16-17Public Recognition Corner ............................................................................ 24In Memorium ................................................................................................. 25Dean’s Corner (UCVM & WCVM) ............................................................. 28-29Student’s Corner (WCVM & UCVM) ........................................................ 30-31ABVTA News ............................................................................................ 34-37CE Opportunities ..................................................................................... 39-40Classified Ads ........................................................................................... 41-51Advertiser’s Index ......................................................................................... 51

VOL. 20, ISSUE 6

Inside this Issue

4 ABVMA MEMBERS’ MAGAZINE | NOVEMBER-DECEMBER 2018

President’s Report

Kim Romanufa, DVMPresident, Alberta Veterinary

Medical Association

IN THE LATE 1990s, THE FIRST SMART phone was unveiled to the world. At that time people thought it would be a fly-by-night venture. Who wanted to have the world at their fingertips 24/7? Fast-forward 20 years. Today most people have a smart phone; there are less and less home phones. Telephone companies have adapted and now the mobile market accounts for most of their business.

Our homes have gotten smarter. We only need to say “goodnight Alexa” and our doors lock, garage doors close, heat is turned down, music and lights are turned off and different ambient sounds are played in each room. The future that I grew up reading about in thriller novels is here and it will have an effect on all industries.

We only need to look at the travel and transportation industry to see the effect of the Information Age. When Uber first launched, taxi companies ignored the potential impact on their business. As Uber quickly expanded, some companies attempted legal challenges and eventually some did adapt. Uber is now a household name and most taxi companies have an app that mirrors Uber. For some the willingness to adapt came too late allowing Uber to develop a loyal clientele. Expedia, Orbitz and other internet travel companies have almost eliminated the need for travel agents.

It is naive to think that technology will not affect us. It already has. Thirty years ago when we sent out bloodwork, it went by bus. If we were lucky we’d get a telephone call the next day reporting any abnormalities and a staff member would write the results down. Today an RVT pulls the blood and within half an

hour we get the results on our smart watch. As technology increases, the potential

and demand for telemedicine increases. Clients want and expect the immediacy and convenience that electronic communication provides.

To an extent we are already providing some form of telemedicine. When an existing client calls with a vomiting dog, we ask questions to get enough information to make a decision on whether to see the dog immediately or try a short fast and bland diet. That’s telemedicine.

But telemedicine isn’t limited to that. There are smart phone based ECGs, blood pressure monitors and X-rays are digital, all of which support the capacity for advanced telemedicine. Done properly telemedicine can be used to help provide veterinary care to remote areas and to provide additional support to existing clients especially after hours.

Done improperly, it can become the new horror film for veterinarians (which will be produced by Netflix). There could be electronic call centres based 10,000 miles away. It could be, “ask Dr. Alexa.” It could have a large impact on our profession. That doesn’t mean we should ignore telemedicine. We need to adapt as the technology changes. We need to meet the needs of our clients.

There are still questions that need to be answered. How are these activities regulated? What professional activities can occur? How can we ensure that the public is protected when there are no borders to technology?

The association and its members will need to continue discussing these issues in order to find suitable solutions that uphold the quality of veterinary medicine in the province.

Opting out of the paper magazineIf you would like to opt out of receiving a printed copy of the ABVMA Members’ Magazine, please contact Sarah Munn at [email protected]. The digital version of the magazine is sent out in the first E-News of the month of each issue, and is available to download at abvma.ca, under the ADS/CE/LIBRARY tab.If you are not receiving your ABVMA E-News, please contact the ABVMA office.

Go Green!

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Registrar’s Report

Darrell Dalton, DVMRegistrar, Alberta Veterinary

Medical Association

CHANGES ARE COMING DEC. 1, 2018, for all veterinarians. Food animal practices and food animal producers will be among those most affected. It is on this date that all medically important antimicrobials will be placed on the Prescription Drug List and will not be available to producers over the counter. This is in response to the Public Health Agency of Canada’s announcement that the Veterinary Drug Directorate would introduce new federal regulations that require increased veterinary oversight of all antimicrobials to food producing animals, whether injectable, in feed or in water. Health Canada believes that veterinary oversight is an important component of responsible antimicrobial stewardship.

Council of the ABVMA has undertaken numerous activities to inform and educate the membership of these changes, and it appears that most practices are gearing up for the date. In reality, the changes are very minor in the way that veterinary practices are expected to operate. For those practices that have not been meeting expected standards, now is a perfect time to “reset” and begin to prescribe and dispense according to the Council Guidelines Regarding Prescribing, Dispensing, Compounding and Selling Pharmaceuticals.

The biggest challenge that we face as a profession will be the increased demand for veterinary services. All members involved in food animal practice are aware that there are currently a number of producers that have not utilized veterinary services in the past. In order for these producers to access prescription pharmaceuticals, they will be required to establish a veterinarian-client-patient relationship. This may not be an easy process for some, and may lead to potentially uncomfortable situations in reception areas of many practices. The best solution is to promote these relationships before they are a necessity. Talking to producers and producer groups in the next six months to help them understand the changes, and how to best work with them to minimize any potential negative consequences is a positive step. Developing individualized animal health protocols for anticipated health events at production units and issuing prescriptions for those events may

eliminate a lot of the stress when a negative health event occurs.

Members involved in food animal production will need to be move involved with producers to enable them to access medicated feeds. Prescriptions must be generated for antimicrobials in feed prior to the feed mills being able to mix feed for the producers. Veterinarians will have to be knowledgeable regarding proper feed prescription writing. Whereas veterinarians may not have been involved in the past, they must be involved in the future.

Education of the public will be the hardest feature of these changes. Many people will not understand why Health Canada has initiated these modifications, nor may they care. In reality, it is for the public good, and the hopeful preservation of antimicrobials for us to use in people and animals for years to come. Making people aware of the importance of this issue may make people more accepting, and likely will be a practice builder for the future.

Season’s Greetings

The ABVMA staff extends best wishes to you all for a safe and happy holiday season.

Season’s greetings from:

Darrell Dalton, DVM, Phil Buote, DVM, Jocelyn Forseille, DVM, Ms. Kathy Naum, Ms. Lisa Barry, Ms. Brenda Betnar, Ms. Mandi Duggan, Margaret Massey, RVT,

Ms. Sarah Munn, Desiree Sieben, RVT, Ms. Sandra Ward


Council Highlights

Back row (left to right): Mr. Mick Howden, Dr. Keith Lehman, Dr. Pat Burrage, Dr. Chris Belan, Mr. Jim Dobie, Ms. Darcie StefflerMiddle row (left to right): Dr. Darrell Dalton, Dr. Louis Kwantes, Ms. Andrea Edwards, Dr. Colleen Pratt, Ms. Amanda Barker, Dr. Ingrid Hildebrant, Dr. Doug FreemanFront row (left to right): Dr. Kirsten Aarbo, Dr. Margitta Dziwenka, Dr. Kim Romanufa, Dr. Lisa Lomsnes, Dr. Karen AllenMissing from photo: Dr. Kathy Keil, Dr. Baljit Singh

2018 ABVMA Council

Aug. 29-30, 2018University of Calgary, Faculty of Veterinary MedicineGovernment AdvocateThe ABVMA continues to strengthen the relationship with the government with the assistance of Ms. Pam Cholak. Ms. Cholak’s main focus is on developing relationships with various government officials, thereby creating a method for the ABVMA to provide input and recommendations around the regulations for Bill 31. The main question to the government is “What is the intent of the government with this legislation?” The ABVMA will continue to work with the government on this issue.

Homewood HealthWith the ongoing concern for mental health in the profession of veterinary medicine, the ABVMA has implemented Homewood Health Member Assistance Program for all veterinarians and registered veterinary technologists. Please refer to the website for more information and to learn how this program can benefit the welfare of your team. This program covers a wide range of assistance from counselling to parenting coaching, and information on how to handle stress in and out of the workplace.

Antimicrobial StewardshipThe ABVMA has been working endlessly on this subject to inform and educate the veterinary profession, the various livestock shareholders and other stakeholders like feed mills and livestock nutritionists.

Amendments to the BylawsThe final draft for the proposed amendments to the ABVMA bylaws is completed. Refer to the website for these amendments.

Treatment of Police Service DogsThe ABVMA has been working closely with the Alberta College of Paramedics to implement education and training for their Tactical Emergency Medical Services (TEMS) paramedics to provide emergency first aid to police service dogs that are injured in the line of duty. The TEMS paramedics have special training provided by a veterinary medical director to provide emergency treatments and administration of medications to police service dogs injured in the field. This will greatly assist the injured animals until the dog is transported to a veterinary hospital for further care.

Fort McMurray EvacuationThe ABVMA has been asked to be an integral part of the Provincial Emergency Social Services (PESS) to assist in the development of emergency plans for disasters. The ABVMA has demonstrated their leadership and commitment in handling emergency situations regarding animals in the success of the Fort McMurray evacuation.

TPP FormsUpdates and clarification of the changes to the TPPs are documented on the ABVMA website.

CVMADr. Terri Chotowetz, CVMA President, spoke to Council regarding the involvement of CVMA on a national and international level with respect to various issues related to veterinary medicine and animal welfare. Refer to CVMA website for further information.

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DR. LISA LOMSNES ATTENDED THE University of Saskatchewan and achieved her bachelor of science in agriculture in 1986. She graduated with distinction from the Western College of Veterinary Medicine in 1991.

Lisa, along with her husband, promptly moved to Alberta to find work, and has been fortunate to make their home in Red Deer ever since.

In 1998, she started her own mixed animal practice in Red Deer, AB. With the unfortunate situation of BSE in 2004, Lisa switched her practice to companion animals.

Lisa has been actively involved with the Red Deer SPCA, presently known as the Central Alberta Humane Society, as a board member, volunteer and past president. She has a strong belief in community involvement, thus supporting various charities and groups

such as the Central Alberta Women’s Emergency Shelter (CAWES), Red Deer 4H groups, Red Deer Hospital, Palliative Care Unit, Red Deer College, Canadian Winter Games in 2019 and various athletic clubs and school functions.

Lisa has thoroughly enjoyed her involvement with the ABVMA, having served on the Food Animal Advisory Committee, Complaints Review Committee and the Registration Committee. The ABVMA Council has been a humbling experience for Lisa and she says it has been an honour to represent the veterinarians and RVTs of Alberta.

Dr. Lisa Lomsnes, WCVM ‘91 Member of Council, Central Region

2018 Council

The Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Alberta Veterinary Medical Association will take place on Sunday, February 24, 2019. Members are encouraged to participate in association affairs and are invited to attend the AGM. Breakfast will be served at 8:00 a.m. and the meeting will commence at 9:00 a.m. The Membership Recognition Banquet will be held on Saturday, February 23, 2019, commencing at 6:00 p.m. Complimentary tickets for this event are available to ABVMA members who attend the AGM. Tickets for accompanying guests and members who do not attend the AGM may be purchased through the ABVMA office at a cost of $65.00 each plus GST. All tickets must be pre-purchased through the ABVMA office no later than January 31, 2019.If you would like a ticket for the Membership Recognition Banquet on Saturday evening and/or the AGM on Sunday, please contact Mandi Duggan at the ABVMA office, Toll Free: 1-800-404-2862, Phone: (780) 489-5007 Ext. 222, Email: [email protected].

Notice of the ABVMA Annual General MeetingLeadership Weekend and Member Recognition Banquet

February 22-24, 2019The Sheraton Cavalier Hotel, 2620 32 Ave NE, Calgary, AB

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Complaints Director’s Report

Complaint Case #17-32 A LETTER OF COMPLAINT WAS received about a registered veterinarian regarding the care provided to a five-year-old male neutered Yorkie x Havanese. The complainant was a former employee of the veterinarian.

On July 28, 2016, the dog was presented to the veterinarian with vomiting, bloody diarrhea, inappetence and lethargy. The dog was reported to have a painful abdomen.

The dog had reportedly been previously diagnosed with a porto-systemic shunt in the spring of 2013. This was not confirmed in the medical record.

The veterinarian undertook blood work and advised the client that the dog needed to be hospitalized and treated with intravenous antibiotics. Metronidazole, Ampicillin, Excenel, Hemostam and Ranitidine were administered to the dog at 11 a.m. that day.

The veterinarian accepted the owner’s reported diagnosis of a portosystemic shunt and made assumptions the current medical condition on July 28, 2016, could be due to portosystemic shunt. The medical record includes portosystemic shunt as a possible differential diagnosis.

Following the administration of IV medication and fluids, the dog was admitted for hospitalization overnight. There was no one in attendance at the practice overnight.

On July 29, 2016, while still hospitalized, the dog was administered Metronidazole, Ampicillin, Excenel, Hemostam and Ranitidine at approximately 7:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.

At the owner’s insistence, the dog was discharged at approximately 4 p.m. on July 29, with the veterinarian’s direction to treat the dog with Metronidazole tablets (250 mg), 1/8 pill twice daily for five days.

The dog began to seize through the evening of July 29/30, 2016, and the veterinarian, after being advised that the dog was seizing, directed treatment by way of ice water and baby aspirin.

On July 30, 2016, the dog was presented to the clinic on an urgent basis, having demonstrated seizures through the night. The veterinarian was unsuccessful in undertaking any bloodwork as the dog was dehydrated. The veterinarian administered a saline IV, diazepam, thiamine and dextrose. The seizures stopped following the treatment and no seizures were reportedly observed while the dog was hospitalized.

The dog discharged to the owner on July 30 with an IV catheter in place. The veterinarian

dispensed diazepam, metronidazole and dextrose for IV administration.

Over the course of the weekend from July 29, 2016, through July 30, 2016, the veterinarian was in contact with the owner with respect to the dog’s treatment though text messaging. There was no specific referral made for after-hours or emergency care. The dog continued to seize the remainder of the day on July 30, 2016, until he passed away at around 11 p.m. that evening.

In accordance with section 28(2)(e) of the Veterinary Profession Act (VPA), an investigator was appointed to conduct an investigation into the conduct of the veterinarian. The report of the investigation was reviewed by the Complaint Review Committee (CRC), which identified a number of concerns and made a decision to refer the matter for a hearing.

The veterinarian entered into consent discussion and provided an admission of unprofessional conduct in accordance with sec 35.1 of the VPA.

A hearing was conducted on June 22, 2018, where an Admission of Unprofessional Conduct and Consent Order were accepted by the Hearing Tribunal.

AGREED FINDINGS OF THE HEARING TRIBUNAL:Medical Management1. That the veterinarian failed to undertake an

appropriate diagnosis on the dog’s medical condition on July 28 and 30, 2016.

2. That the veterinarian accepted the owners’ diagnosis and made the assumption that the dog’s medical condition on July 28, 2016, could be due to a portosystemic shunt.

3. That the veterinarian administered the Metronidazole through IV in a manner that was inappropriate given the rate of administration.

4. That the veterinarian directed the administration of 50% dextrose IV when it was inappropriate to so, given the medical condition of the dog.

5. That the veterinarian failed to provide appropriate medical care with the administration and/or direction to provided Excenel, baby aspirin in addition to Metacam and/or the IV dextrose.

6. That the veterinarian arbitrarily changed the Metronidazole dose through the course of the treatment of the dog.

7. That upon being advised that the dog had been seizing during the course of the

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Registrar, Alberta Veterinary Medical Association

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evening of July 29 and 30, 2016, the veterinarian indicated that treatment should be ice water and baby aspirin.

8. That the veterinarian failed to appropriately import the urgency to have the dog referred to an emergency centre given the circumstances of his condition on July 29 and 30, 2016.

9. That the veterinarian failed to provide appropriate pain control to the dog on July 28 and 29, 2016.

Hospital Monitoring10. Given that the veterinarian undertook the

hospitalization of the dog, she failed to provide appropriate monitoring of his care during hospitalization on July 28, 29 and 30, 2016.

Discharge11. That the veterinarian discharged the dog

with the direction to maintain an IV catheter, administration of IV fluids and intravenous medications at home on July 30, 2016.

12. That the veterinarian failed to provide appropriate discharge instructions to the complainant with respect to the dog’s discharge on July 29, 2016.

Referral13. That the veterinarian failed to provide any

specific referral to the complainant for after-hours or emergency care for the dog.

Medical Records14. That the veterinarian failed to create or

maintain appropriate medical records.15. That the veterinarian specifically altered the

medical records inappropriately in response to receiving information that the complainant had provided a complaint to the ABVMA.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY:It is acknowledged by the ABVMA and the veterinarian that her conduct as described above constitutes unprofessional conduct. The veterinarian has accepted responsibility for her conduct pursuant to s.35.1 of the VPA. The sanctions set out below are jointly agreed to and based upon, in part, the responsibility accepted by the veterinarian.

NO RIGHT OF APPEAL:The ABVMA and the veterinarian agree that there shall be no right of appeal from this Consent Order.

ORDERS AS TO SANCTIONS:The Hearing Tribunal orders that the appropriate sanctions in the circumstances of this matter as follows:1. A reprimand shall be issued as against the

veterinarian.2. The veterinarian shall be required to

complete, at her own cost, the following continuing education obligations in addition to the annual requirement (and be approved by the Complaints Director of the ABVMA):

i. The veterinarian shall be required to successfully complete the veterinary medical records course offered online by Washington State University within 90 days of the date of this Order.

ii. The veterinarian shall complete four hours of continuing education in Companion Animal Pharmacology, including pain control and antimicrobial use within 6 months of this Order.

iii. The veterinarian shall complete four hours of continuing education in Companion Animal Pathology within six months of this Order.

iv. The veterinarian shall complete eight hours of continuing education in Companion Animal Internal Medicine relating to vomiting and diarrhea within six months of the date of this Order.

3. The veterinarian’s practice shall be subject to two practice inspections by a practice inspector approved by the ABVMA over a period of one year and one practice inspection the following year. The inspections shall include a medical records audit and may be announced or unannounced. The veterinarian shall pay the costs of these practice inspections and shall provide any and all information requested by and to the inspector. The result of the practice inspection shall be provided to the Complaints Director and PIPS Committee and subject to their approval.

4. The veterinarian shall pay costs in the amount of $4,000.00 to be paid within six months of the date of this Order.

5. The veterinarian shall pay a fine in the amount of $1,000.00 with respect to the findings of medical records, to be paid within one year from the date of this Order.

6. If the Complaints Director deems there to be a violation of this Order, as unilaterally deemed by the Complaints Director, The veterinarian shall, upon notice by the Complaints Director and/or the Registrar,

be suspended from the practice of veterinary medicine pending a Hearing into allegations of unprofessional conduct resulting from the breach of this Order. The Complaints Director and/or the Registrar shall maintain this discretion until such time as all provisions of this Order are satisfied.

7. There shall be publication of this Consent Order on a “without names” basis.

Complaint Case #18-10 This complaint is related to complaint case #16-14, reported in the July-August 2018 Members’ Magazine.

A letter of complaint was received from a veterinarian concerning the dispensing practices of a veterinary practice entity. The letter of complaint moved forward against the permit holder, which is the corporation that owns the veterinary practice.

The letter of complaint alleges that the practice was dispensing pharmaceuticals to a client for which she was the herd veterinarian, that there was no other veterinarian involved at the farm and that the practice did not receive prescriptions from her to appropriately dispense the drugs.

Contrary to what the complainant veterinarian understood and wrote in the letter of complaint, another veterinarian was involved at the farm and issued a number of prescriptions for the client. Complaint case #18-10 arose at the direction of the Complaint Review Committee, which identified concerns with respect to the prescribing activities of this veterinarian. Concerns were raised by members of the Hearing Tribunal at the hearing into the complaint against the permit holder.

A complaint was initiated by the Complaints Director under section 27.1 of the VPA, which states:

Aware of unprofessional conduct27.1 Despite not receiving a complaint under section 27(1), if the Complaints Director has information that on reasonable grounds causes the Complaints Director to believe that the conduct of a registered member constitutes unprofessional conduct or ... the Complaints Director may treat the information as a complaint received under section 27(1).The member was informed of the complaint

and immediately accepted responsibility and agreed to admissions of unprofessional conduct.

The investigator’s report into the initial complaint against the permit holder was used as the basis to move forward with this complaint and no additional investigation as undertaken.


A Consent Order was negotiated and presented to the Hearing Tribunal at a hearing held on July 25, 2018.

AGREED STATEMENT OF FACTS:In addition to the facts related to the agreed findings below, the following agreed statement of facts were included in the Consent Order.1. At all material times the veterinarian has

been a registered veterinarian with the ABVMA since 1980.

2. The veterinarian operates an ambulatory veterinary practice from his personal residence and is a shareholder in the permit holder that dispensed the pharmaceuticals.

3. The veterinarian issued a number of prescriptions for the client between May 30, 2013, and April 1, 2016.

4. The ABVMA has established Council Guidelines for the prescribing, dispensing, compounding and selling of pharmaceuticals.

5. In the course of its activities, the veterinarian failed to create appropriate medical records for the issuing of prescriptions for pharmaceuticals to be dispensed to the client.

6. The veterinarian did not appropriately determine the medical need for the prescriptions issued to the client.

7. The veterinarian executed his signature on prescription forms generated by the permit holder in response to requests for prescription drugs by the client in accordance with the request that says “please sign and fax back to [redacted].”

8. The veterinarian reported on Canadian Integrated Program for Antimicrobial Resistance Surveillance (CIPARS) Farm Swine Surveillance Reports dated July 8, 2013, November 20, 2014, July 29, 2015, and July 27, 2016, that “no injectable antibiotics were given to G-F (grower-finisher) pigs during this period” when in fact there were multiple prescriptions issued by the veterinarian between May 30, 2013, and April 1, 2016, for use in “growers” for several different antibiotic drugs including Draxxin Injectable Solution, Duplocillin, Excenel, Excenel RTU Sterile Suspension, Derapen, Pen Aqueous, Tylan, Ceftiocyl, Depocillin and Excede 100 Sterile Suspension.

AGREED FINDINGS OF THE HEARING TRIBUNAL:Inappropriate Issuing of Prescriptions1. That the veterinarian inappropriately issued

prescriptions for the client on: a. May 30, 2013 (3)

b. April 1, 2014 (6)c. Oct. 21, 2014 (1)d. Oct. 31, 2014 (1)e. Sept. 26, 2014 (1)f. Sept. 30, 2014 (1)g. Aug. 28, 2014 (2)h. Feb. 11, 2014 (1)i. Feb. 7, 0214 (1)j. Feb. 25, 2014 (2)k. Jan. 15, 2014 (1)l. Oct. 13, 2015 (1)m. July 7, 2015 (1)n. July 17, 2015 (1)o. May 28, 2015 (1)p. May 1, 2015 (1)q. March 18, 2015 (2)r. Jan. 28, 2015 (1)s. Jan. 13, 2015 (2)t. April 1, 2015 (11)u. April 1, 2016 (22)

2. The veterinarian did not meet the conditions to establish a valid veterinarian-client-patient relationship.

3. The veterinarian failed to appropriately determine the medical need for the prescriptions issued in that:a. He did not undertake investigation to

collect sufficient knowledge of the animals;

b. He did not undertake relevant and timely interaction between the veterinarian, animal owner or caretaker and animal patients.

4. That the veterinarian failed to create or maintain appropriate medical records documenting the prescription.

5. That the veterinarian inappropriately reported on Canadian Integrated Program for Antimicrobial Resistance Surveillance (CIPARS) Farm Swine Surveillance Reports dated July 8, 2013, Nov. 20, 2014, July 29, 2015, and July 27, 2016, that “no injectable antibiotics were given to G-F (grower-finisher) pigs during this period” when in fact there were multiple prescriptions issued by the veterinarian between May 30, 2013, and April 1, 2016, for use in ‘growers’ for several different antibiotic drugs including Draxxin Injectable Solution, Duplocillin Excenel, Excenel RTU Sertile Suspension, Derapen, Pen Aqueous, Trimidox, Tylan, Ceftiocyl, Depocillin, Excede 100 Sterile Suspension.

Such conduct constitutes unprofessional conduct pursuant to s. 1(n.1) (i), (ii), (x) and/or (xi) of the VPA, R.S.A. 2000, c. V-2, as amended, and are contrary to ABVMA Council Guidelines Regarding Prescribing, Dispensing, Compounding and Selling of Pharmaceuticals, approved Nov. 17, 2011.

SANCTIONS:1. A Reprimand shall be issued against the

veterinarian.2. The veterinarian shall pay a fine in the

amount of $15,000.00 to be paid within 90 days from the date of this Order; $10,000.00 relating to the finding of improper prescribing and $5,000.00 relating to the finding on medical records and improper reporting to the Canadian Integrated Program for Antimicrobial Resistance Surveillance.

3. The veterinarian shall be subject to practice inspections by a practice inspector approved by the ABVMA for a period of two years; one per year. These inspections may be announced or unannounced. The veterinarian shall pay the costs of these practice inspections and shall provide any and all information requested by and to the inspector. The results of the practice inspections shall be provided to the Complaints Director and PIPS Committee and subject to their approval.

4. The veterinarian shall pay costs in the amount of $4,000.00 payable within six months from the date of this Order.

5. If the Complaints Director deems there to be a violation of this Order, the veterinarian may be suspended from the practice of veterinary medicine pending a Hearing into allegations of unprofessional conduct resulting from the breach of this Order. The Complaints Director and/or the Registrar shall maintain this discretion until such time as all provisions of this Order are satisfied.

6. There shall be publication of this Order on a “no names” basis in the Members’ Magazine and on the ABVMA website.Additionally, the Hearing Tribunal

specifically directed the Complaints Director to provide a copy of the Consent Order and the Sanctions and Reasons in this case to the Canadian Integrated Program for Antimicrobial Resistance Surveillance (CIPARS). The purpose was to notify the program of the improper reporting completed for this herd on July 8, 2013, Nov. 20, 2014, July 29, 2015, and July 27, 2016, related to the use of injectable antibiotics in the swine herd.


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VeterinariansTransfer Non-Practicing to Active General Effective DateDr. Kelsey Clarke, #2472 July 16, 2018Dr. Carl Hannigan, #434 July 1, 2018Dr. Jane Noble, #2471 July 19, 2018Dr. Lisa Gruber, #3092 August 20, 2018Dr. Katherine Degenstein, #2799 August 9, 2018

Transfer Active General to Non-Practicing Effective DateDr. Patricia Tulloch, #2983 July 1, 2018Dr. Vanessa Holly, #3483 July 1, 2018Dr. Katherine Adair, #3520 July 1, 2018Dr. Maggie Williams, #3494 July 1, 2018Dr. Crystaln Legg-St Pierre, #3509 July 1, 2018Dr. Corinne Chapman, #1650 June 29, 2018Dr. Jessica Semper, #3514 June 18, 2018Dr. Corinne P.Lafortune, #3548 July 1, 2018Dr. Matthew Read, #2102 July 9, 2018Dr. Erin O’Brien, #2758 June 16, 2018Dr. Colleen Chan, #2985 June 23, 2018Dr. Dave Bjolin, #1439 June 30, 2018Dr. Burce Wine, #1335 July 1, 2018

Transfer Time Limited to Active General Effective DateDr. Margaret Crichton, #1116 June 22, 2018

Reinstated Active General Effective DateDr. Jennifer Hay, #3375 June 25, 2018Dr. Cindy Hague, #2637 June 15, 2018Dr. Lia Morley, #1708 June 25, 2018Dr. Emma Vaasjo, #3192 July 23, 2018

Veterinary TechnologistsTransfer Active General to Non-Practicing Effective DateJulie Zarbatany, #2444 April 1, 2018Zelda Matthee-Johnson, #1226 July 10, 2018

Transfer Non-Practicing to Active General Effective DateCarla Edwards, #1617 June 25, 2018Valerie Cooper, #2684 June 25, 2018Kim Esau, #2450 July 16, 2018Robyn Lethbridge, #3565 July 26, 2018Miranda Wollen, #2928 July 20, 2018Michelle Stoyko, #2703 August 3, 2018Kata Vida, #2286 September 11, 2018

Reinstate Active General Effective DateLinda Muff, #1586 May 29, 2018Cynthia Sijpheer, #1327 July 13, 2018Stephanie Porter, #2669 July 30, 2018

Reinstate Cancelled Provisional to Active General Effective DateBrittany Waselenchuk, #3509 June 26, 2018

Cancel Active General Effective DateSarah Eisner, #2315 June 19, 2018

Cancel Provisional Effective DateSamantha Rempel, #3735 April 25, 2018Keanna Herter, #3740 May 13, 2018

PermitsPermit to Practice Approval Effective Date2129788 Alberta Incorporated (Dr. Maureen Coutu #3122) July 7, 2018Calgary Holistic Veterinary Clinic (Dr. Yanhui Qin #1770) July 11, 2018Devon Veterinary Corporation Ltd (Dr. Rory Wiens #2067, Dr. Sherif Boctor #2148) July 20, 2018Petvetguy Ltd. (Dr. Richard Long #1239) July 25, 2018Crossroads Animal Hospital Ltd. (Dr. Sameer Gupta #2397) July 29, 2018

Provisional Approval of New Veterinary Practice Entities

The names of provisionally approved veterinary practice entities (VPEs) in the ABVMA magazine. Provisional approval is granted once a VPE has passed the pre-opening inspection.

Practice Name LocationEdmonton Dogs and Cats Veterinary Hospital EdmontonCaroline Pioneer Veterinary Services CarolineGlenwood Park Veterinary Clinic Edson

ABVMA Membership Matters


2018 ABVMA Registration Day – Calgary

Sept. 11, 2018, Calgary, ABVETERINARIANS AND REGISTERED veterinary technologists (RVTs) from across the province came together for our biannual ABVMA Registration Day in Calgary on Sept. 11, 2018, at the Coast Plaza Hotel and Conference Centre. Following breakfast, registrants were warmly welcomed by the association’s dignitaries. Much of the day was spent in small group discussions of case scenarios exploring the various rules and regulations of the Veterinary Profession Act and General Regulation, Bylaws, Practice Standards and the complaints process. And, of course, networking and catching up with old friends, classmates and colleagues during the breaks continues to be an important part of the day!

This Registration Day saw another full house with a grand total of 60 new veterinarians and 79 new RVTs participating, completing their requirements to become fully licensed. Welcome to the profession in Alberta! Dave Eisenbart, DVM Chair, Registration Committee

Name Membership Reg#Dr. Lindsey Ackert General Practice Licensee 3665Dr. Laura Armstrong General Practice Licensee 3641Dr. Amber-Lynn Backwell General Practice Licensee 3603Dr. Emilia Balc General Practice Licensee 2787Dr. Amanjot Brar General Practice Licensee 3581Dr. Ericka Campbell General Practice Licensee 3593Dr. Jessica Chisholm General Practice Licensee 3674Dr. Maureen Coutu General Practice Licensee 3122Dr. Dana Decker General Practice Licensee 3572Dr. Erin Denny General Practice Licensee 3644Dr. Sahil Dhillon General Practice Licensee 3585Dr. Alessandra do Vale Bertolucci Limited Practice Licensee Supervised 3660Dr. David Frazer General Practice Licensee 3678Dr. Angelica Galezowski General Practice Licensee 3566Dr. Sophie Goodall General Practice Licensee 3654Dr. Rayna Gunvaldsen General Practice Licensee 3564Dr. Jennifer Hay General Practice Licensee 3375Dr. Gregor Hein Limited Practice Licensee Supervised 3658Dr. Charlotte Hemstock General Practice Licensee 3651Dr. Nicole Judge General Practice Licensee 3570Dr. Kelsey Kearns General Practice Licensee 3642Dr. Tara Landsbergen General Practice Licensee 3648Dr. Rachael Lang General Practice Licensee 3676Dr. Alicia Laniak General Practice Licensee 3666Dr. Jill Larson General Practice Licensee 3663Dr. Alan Leung General Practice Licensee 3557Dr. Kaitlyn Link General Practice Licensee 3681Dr. Stephanie Maloney General Practice Licensee 3645Dr. Sandeep Mehmi Limited Practice Licensee Supervised 3670Dr. Lia Morley General Practice Licensee 1708

Dr. Shari Muller General Practice Licensee 2572Dr. Tara Murphy General Practice Licensee 3639Dr. Timothy Olchowy General Practice Licensee 974Dr. Grainne Pierse General Practice Licensee 3643Dr. Cory Pinel General Practice Licensee 3596Dr. Jennifer Poulsen General Practice Licensee 3662Dr. Jamie Rothenburger General Practice Licensee 2664Dr. Catherine Rouleau General Practice Licensee 3669Dr. Gregory Ruus General Practice Licensee 3647Dr. Waruni Samarawickrama General Practice Licensee 3568Dr. Manoj Sasthamangalam Murali Limited Practice Licensee Supervised 3671Dr. Jamaludeen Shamsudeen General Practice Licensee 2783Dr. Tara Shearer General Practice Licensee 3668Dr. Barinderpal Singh Sidhu Limited Practice Licensee Supervised 3588Dr. Brittany Smith General Practice Licensee 3597Dr. Melissa Smith General Practice Licensee 3664Dr. Randale Stead General Practice Licensee 3561Dr. Clara Stefanyshyn General Practice Licensee 3640Dr. Princyl Subasinghe Limited Practice Licensee Supervised 3569Dr. Suhada Thoppil Vavannan Rawther General Practice Licensee 3216Dr. Alex Tinson Non-Practicing Vet Member 3565Dr. Emma Vaasjo General Practice Licensee 3192Dr. Jana Voss Limited Practice Licensee Supervised 3659Dr. Emily Wade General Practice Licensee 3646Dr. Marika Wagner General Practice Licensee 3677Dr. Heather White General Practice Licensee 2847Dr. Teri White General Practice Licensee 3667Dr. Amelia Whitelaw General Practice Licensee 3650Dr. Justine Williams General Practice Licensee 3661Dr. Marley Wipond General Practice Licensee 3652

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(Left to right): New member Amanjot Brar, DVM, with ABVMA President Kim Romanufa, DVM

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Name Membership Reg#Mr. Devon Borden General Veterinary Technologist 3862Ms. Alisa Brace General Veterinary Technologist 3819Ms. Andrea Bynkoski Provisional Veterinary Technologist Member 3874Ms. Alexandra Chanski Provisional Veterinary Technologist Member 3875Ms. Angela Chapman General Veterinary Technologist 3828Ms. Rebecca Cowan Provisional Veterinary Technologist Member 3851Ms. Madison Dahl General Veterinary Technologist 3843Ms. Mallory de Rooy General Veterinary Technologist 3861Ms. Katlyn Dening Provisional Veterinary Technologist Member 3870Ms. Brier-Lynn Dumouchel Provisional Veterinary Technologist Member 3872Ms. Radiance Dyck General Veterinary Technologist 3832Ms. Brooklynn Edwards General Veterinary Technologist 3849Ms. Jelicia Elliott General Veterinary Technologist 3818Ms. Nasya Fisher General Veterinary Technologist 3860Ms. Jenesse Frame Provisional Veterinary Technologist Member 3850Ms. Colleen Geary Joo General Veterinary Technologist 3829Ms. Dianna Giamberardino General Veterinary Technologist 3820Ms. AmandaGlass Provisional Veterinary Technologist Member 3848Ms. Bobbie Gray General Veterinary Technologist 3751Ms. Chelsea Hayward General Veterinary Technologist 3429Ms. Chloe Hladik Provisional Veterinary Technologist Member 3873Ms. Tyler Hobbs General Veterinary Technologist 1397Ms. Crystal Holmes Provisional Veterinary Technologist Member 3838Ms. Heather Hood Provisional Veterinary Technologist Member 3845Ms. Emily Horwood General Veterinary Technologist 3857Ms. Morgan Irwin General Veterinary Technologist 3747Ms. Amanda Johnson General Veterinary Technologist 3833Ms. Heather Kamieniecki General Veterinary Technologist 3824Mrs. Morgan Kanda General Veterinary Technologist 3825Ms. Ashley Keith General Veterinary Technologist 3773Mr. Adam Kieft General Veterinary Technologist 3822Ms. Mackenzie Kielstra General Veterinary Technologist 3817Ms. Tasha King General Veterinary Technologist 3826Ms. Kristine Kohut Provisional Veterinary Technologist Member 3856Ms. AlexandraLacey General Veterinary Technologist 3876Ms. Lindsay LaGrange General Veterinary Technologist 3854Ms. Trisha Lammle General Veterinary Technologist 2370Ms. Natasha Laniel Provisional Veterinary Technologist Member 3844Ms. Cori-Lynne Lepine Provisional Veterinary Technologist Member 3863

Ms. Megan Loewen General Veterinary Technologist 3750Ms. Aislinn MacCulloch General Veterinary Technologist 3835Ms. Meaghan MacDougall General Veterinary Technologist 3815Ms. Alison Mackintosh General Veterinary Technologist 3753Ms. Sarah MacVicar Provisional Veterinary Technologist Member 3846Mrs. Jenna Mattice General Veterinary Technologist 3788Ms. Katalin May Provisional Veterinary Technologist Member 3853Ms. Brooklyn McDonald Provisional Veterinary Technologist Member 3839Ms. Barbara McLellan General Veterinary Technologist 1543Ms. Vanessa McLeod Provisional Veterinary Technologist Member 3736Ms. Brooke Morrison General Veterinary Technologist 3821Ms. Linda Muff General Veterinary Technologist 1586Ms. Michele Nadeau Provisional Veterinary Technologist Member 3859Ms. Brooke Nelson General Veterinary Technologist 3866Ms. Kimberley Nguyen Provisional Veterinary Technologist Member 3865Ms. Ryanne North-Kopjar General Veterinary Technologist 3836Ms. Nicole Paleck General Veterinary Technologist 3823Ms. Tracey Parker General Veterinary Technologist 3748Ms. Thomasine Peterson Provisional Veterinary Technologist Member 3840Ms. Andrei Poncelet General Veterinary Technologist 2504Ms. Stephanie Porter General Veterinary Technologist 2669Ms. Candace Pritchard General Veterinary Technologist 3847Ms. Darby Regehr General Veterinary Technologist 3830Ms. Elizabeth Reid General Veterinary Technologist 3816Ms. Devon Riches General Veterinary Technologist 3814Mr. Elmer Sandoval Provisional Veterinary Technologist Member 3841Ms. Laura Schmitke Provisional Veterinary Technologist Member 3842Ms. Molly Seaton General Veterinary Technologist 3827Ms. Daphne Shum Provisional Veterinary Technologist Member 3868Ms. Verena Signer General Veterinary Technologist 3855Ms. Cynthia Sijpheer General Veterinary Technologist 1327Ms. McKaylynn Snihor General Veterinary Technologist 3752Ms. Lisa Steffler Provisional Veterinary Technologist Member 3864Ms. Lindsey Stobo General Veterinary Technologist 3739Mr. Alejandro Vargas Lumbreras Provisional Veterinary Technologist Member 3852Ms. Ashly Weisner General Veterinary Technologist 3869Ms. Karlene Weltz General Veterinary Technologist 3871Ms. Nicole Wierzbicki General Veterinary Technologist 3834Ms. Joy Willis General Veterinary Technologist 3831Ms. Vivian Witzke General Veterinary Technologist 3867

RVTs

(Left to right): New member Candace Pritchard, RVT, with ABVMA President Kim Romanufa, DVM


KEEPING YOU CURRENT

Member EngagementABVMA AGM Announcement – see page 7 of this magazine

Association ActivitiesABVMA Management and Council represented the association through numerous activities over the last two months:

• Sept. 5: Registrar attended WAVA meeting in Saskatoon• Sept. 5: Deputy Registrar attended Deputy Minister’s

Roundtable on Antimicrobial Resistance at Alberta Milk• Sept. 6: Registrar attended TPPSC meeting• Sept. 7-9: President and Communications Manager attended

SVMA Conference and AGM is Saskatoon• Sept. 7: Registrar and Past President attended Lakeland College

Animal Health Clinic Grand Opening• Sept. 11: Management attended ABVMA Registration Day in

Calgary• Sept. 13-15: Registrar attended AAVSB meeting in Washington,

DC• Sept. 18: Deputy Registrar attended EASAV continuing

education event• Sept. 21: Registrar attended UCVM event• Sept. 21: Deputy Registrar attended CAHPRAC Subcommittee

meeting• Sept. 24: Registrar and Deputy Registrar attended a meeting

with Alberta Agriculture and Forestry representative Assistant Deputy Minister Jamie Curran

• Sept. 24: Deputy Registrar attended meeting with Federated Coop at ABVMA office

• Sept. 25-26: Registrar attended Infonex conference on Regulatory & Discipline in Vancouver

• Sept. 27: Registrar attended AFAC conference in Lacombe• Sept. 27: Food Animal Advisory Committee meeting held at

ABVMA office

• Sept. 27: Registrar and Deputy Registrar participated in CCVR teleconference

• Oct. 3: Registrar attended AMR workshop at Alberta Agriculture and Forestry

• Oct. 9: Companion Animal Advisory Committee meeting held at ABVMA office

• Oct. 10: Registrar attended UCVM presentation• Oct. 10: Registrar and Deputy Registrar participated in CCVR

teleconference• Oct. 10: Assistant to the Registrar attended Livestock Welfare

Engagement Project focus group at U of A• Oct. 10: Registrar and Deputy Registrar participated in CCVR

telemedicine teleconference• Oct. 10: Deputy Registrar attended Companion Animal Disaster

Response Steering Committee meeting at the ABVMA office• Oct. 12-13: ABVMA Council Meeting hosted at the Fairmont

Banff Springs Hotel• Oct. 17-18: Deputy Registrar attended CNAR Conference at

the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel• Oct. 19: Member Wellness Advisory Committee meeting held at

ABVMA office• Oct. 25: PIPS Committee meeting held at ABVMA office• Oct. 26: HRDC Advisory Committee meeting held at ABVMA

office• Oct. 29: Registrar attended AFAC board meeting in Airdrie• Oct. 30: Registrar and Deputy Registrar participated in CCVR

teleconference• Oct. 31: Registrar and Deputy Registrar participated in

teleconference with the Assistant Deputy Minister Jamie Curran

PIPS TipTHIS IS A REMINDER THAT THERE ARE SOME RESOURCES ON YOUR MEMBER PORTAL to consult especially when you are preparing for a PIPS Inspection. In particular, the sample forms (Practice resources > PIPS > PIPS sample forms) have been updated. Also, as you read through your last QA Guide to prepare for your inspection, some of the most commonly asked questions are answered in the PIPS User Guide (Practice resources > PIPS > Quality Assurance Self-Verification).

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CVMA Report

One Profession. One Strong Voice.

Questions or Suggestions? Contact your CVMA National Office by telephone at 1-800-567-2862, by email at [email protected], or contact your Alberta Council Representative: Dr. Louis Kwantes at 780-417-1119 or

[email protected]

Louis Kwantes, DVM

The Canadian Veterinary Medical Association is Canada's only national voice representing Canadian veterinarians and

all the species with which we work. On your behalf we engage with Canadian agencies such as Health Canada and the CFIA, and Provincial registrars and chief veterinary

officers. We also represent Canadian veterinarians on the international stage,

collaborating with organizations such as WHO, FAO and OIE. We value our members and encourage active CVMA participation in all provinces. We are

pleased to provide you with an overview of what the CVMA has been working on recently, for our members in Alberta and

across the country.

POLICY AND ADVOCACYCVMA Working Closely with Health Canada to Discuss Impact of New Cannabis Legalization on Veterinarians and their PatientsThe new Cannabis Act and Regulations came into effect on Oct. 17, 2018. The CVMA continues to work closely with the Veterinary Drugs Directorate (VDD) of Health Canada to advance our understanding of the implications of federal legislation. The CVMA and VDD have reviewed the Health Canada document Guidance for health products containing cannabis or for use with cannabis, which may address many areas of concern for veterinarians. Areas of particular focus for CVMA include prescribing new drugs containing cannabinoids; labelling of cannabis products to protect pets; and availability of registered veterinary health products (VHPs). The document states: “Veterinary health products (VHPs) are low-risk drugs in final dosage form. They are used to maintain or promote the health and welfare of companion and food-producing animals. They are not for use to treat, prevent or cure disease. VHPs contain ingredients such as: vitamins, minerals and traditional medicines.” Health Canada regulates VHPs through a Notification Program launched in November 2017. Any new VHPs containing cannabis that meet parameters listed on the Government of Canada website would continue to be notified under the Notification Program. It was also noted that discussions on “edibles” for animal use fall under the Cannabis Legalization and Regulation branch and are several months out.The CVMA will continue to share information as it becomes available. Find more information under the News & Events section of canadianveterinarians.net.

Assisting in Veterinary Oversight of Antimicrobial Treatment of Agricultural Bee PopulationsThe CVMA, in conjunction with the Canadian Council of Veterinary Registrars, created a document to assist provincial/territorial veterinary statutory bodies with developing a common set of guidelines regarding the behaviour of registered veterinarians when working with bee keepers and honey producers, and prescribing treatment for bees. Visit the Veterinary Oversight of Antimicrobial Use in Animals in Canada section of our website to download the Sub Section: Providing Veterinary Oversight of Antimicrobial Treatment of Agricultural Bee Populations.

OIE Performance of Veterinary Services Evaluation of Canada Report Now AvailableThe Performance of Veterinary Services evaluation was conducted in March 2017 by the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE). Overall Evaluation Results:

• Canadian veterinary services operate at the highest level with no major weaknesses.

• The OIE commended Canada for its commitment to upholding the highest standards possible and seeking means for improvement.

• OIE thanked Canada for its leadership in being one of the first developed countries to undertake a PVS Evaluation.

• Canada’s assessment is among the highest achieved internationally.

Find more information under the News & Events section of our website.

Latest New and Revised CVMA Position StatementsThe following new and revised position statements were approved in July 2018 and are available under the Policy & Advocacy section of the CVMA website:

• Raw Meat-Based Diets for Pets• Housing Systems for Laying Hens• The Welfare of Cull Dairy Cows

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SCIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE 2019 CVMA Awards NominationsEach year the CVMA proudly recognizes individuals who have demonstrated significant accomplishments, exemplary leadership and tireless commitment to Canada’s veterinary community. Nominations for the 2019 Awards are being accepted until Jan. 31, 2019. Nominees (excluding those nominated for Honourary Membership) must be current CVMA members; however, they can be nominated by non-CVMA members. More information about the awards and criteria can be found at canadianveterinarians.net/about/awards.

WSAVA and CVMA Joint CongressThe CVMA and World Small Animal Veterinary Association (WSAVA) joint Congress runs from July 16 to 19, 2019, in Toronto. Ten CE tracks per day will include dentistry, dermatology, business management, equine welfare and more (preview the scientific program here: wsava2019.com/scientific-program). CVMA signature events include the CVMA Global Summit, CVMA Global Forum, Emerging Leaders Program and the CVMA AGM and Awards Ceremony. Take advantage of early bird savings before April 10, 2019, at canadianveterinarians.net/science-knowledge/annual-convention.

PRACTICE AND ECONOMICSAnimalHealthCare.caThe CVMA offers AnimalHealthCare.ca to provide animal owners with general information on common animal health issues and conditions, emphasizing that veterinarians are still the best source of advice when it comes to a pet’s health. Some of the new or revised articles include:

• Cats and Essential Oils• Training is Important for Our Pets

Around the Home• Keeping Your Horse in Good Health for

Life

ADDITIONAL MEMBERSHIP BENEFITSIntroducing New Preferred Rates on Payment Processing from Moneris®Moneris® and the CVMA have amended its preferred payment processing rate program to provide members with additional savings and value. Take advantage of the Simplified Pricing model (moneris.com/simplified). Contact the CVMA for a copy of the new preferred rate sheet. Contact Moneris directly at 1-877-789-5335 and confirm your CVMA membership to take advantage of this offer.

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The CVMA corporate membership can save you up to 44 per cent off regular individual membership rates. Visit the Member Benefits and Services section of canadianveterinarians.net and click on GoodLife Fitness Corporate Membership (member login required).

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Paving the Path Forward —Veterinary Leadership in the Use of Antimicrobials

IN THIS ISSUE, WE TAKE A departure from outlining the regulatory requirements for veterinarians to prescribe and dispense previously featured in our Paving the Path series, and shift the focus to conversations with Alberta practitioners whose patients include “non-traditional” species. How did they become involved with these types of patients? What steps were necessary to educate themselves and adapt their practices? What rewards have they experienced from working with non-traditional patients?

The interactions between large commercial food producers and the typical dog-cat owner and their veterinarian are not expected to significantly change. However, fish and bee producers, hobby-farm animal owners and backyard food production operations will undoubtedly create new challenges and new opportunities within the profession. Practices may be faced with new clients and unfamiliar patients, and the daunting task of treating a species they may not have treated in the past.

So what is non-traditional? This is a good question, and the answer may vary from practice to practice. Dr. Kathy Parker, originally a cow-calf veterinarian, says that years ago, non-traditional on the food animal side would have included anything aside from beef and dairy cows and horses. As practice has evolved, she now suggests that non-traditional may be categorized as anything that falls outside the “comfort-zone” of what a practice normally sees. A practice that focuses on exotics for example will not consider a pocket pet out of the norm. Similarly, Dr. Karen Allen at Hastings Lake in Sherwood Park has become familiar with treating pet goats or pot-bellied pigs and may not consider that unusual. For rural veterinarians like Dr. Pat Burrage,

non-traditional may be the increasing number of food animals being raised in backyard settings, outside the confines of commercial food production. Stretching this even further are veterinarians such as Dr. Bruce Kostelansky and Dr. Teresa Bousquet who are entering the fields of apiculture and aquaculture, respectively. Each practitioner shared insights into their work in these areas.

For Dr. Allen, working with pet goats, pigs, chickens and alpacas is not a new venture. She’s been seeing these species since starting her practice on Vancouver Island in 1995. The geography of her current practice lends itself to non-traditional patients from acreage-owning clients who often name their animals and treat them as pets. It is not unusual for a therapy pot-bellied pig to ride in their owner’s car. One challenge says Dr. Allen, is that “prescribing for these species is often based on a food-production model that doesn’t fit when treating hobby pets and backyard flocks.” More continuing education and discussions around how to adapt and appropriately prescribe outside the commercial food production model will be crucial for practitioners working with these types of patients. While Dr. Allen recognizes that practitioners may be reluctant to treat hobby pets and backyard flocks, she believes veterinarians “have a public safety responsibility to treat these animals.” As long as people own pot-bellied pigs, alpacas, chickens, goats and more, there will be a need for veterinary care that is not about to disappear. “Clients are truly thankful if you are just willing to try,” says Dr. Allen. Doing research to become familiar with new species is crucial and she stresses that “client communication is essential,” ensuring clients understand the limitations of treating non-traditional pets. Responsible animal husbandry and proper biosecurity measures is also an educational

component of working with these clients, but the work “is rewarding” says Dr. Allen.

Dr. Kathy Parker found her rural Alberta practice evolving in order to survive in the 1980s. Following drought and Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE), she had no choice, short of closing her doors, but to adapt from cow-calf practice only to companion animals and dealing with non-traditional species such as sheep and goats. Making this transition can be scary, says Dr. Parker. You “just hit the ground running” when you are faced with treating 700 ewes, a species you may not be familiar with. While CE may help in some areas, Dr. Parker indicates CE won’t solve the apprehension most practitioners face at the thought of treating new species. She encourages veterinarians to “get out of their own head and try.” Doing a lot of research and collaborating with colleagues are both great resources for breaking into the unknown. Dr. Parker says that practitioners may feel “overwhelmed and sometimes need to be talked off a ledge” when facing a new situation. Her solution for this is to apply fundamental principles. She recalls when doing a blood transfusion in a baby goat, she compared the principles she would have used if treating a cat. Pinning a leg on a sheep for the first time, she indicates “she thought of it as a dog.” Veterinarians need to trust their education, apply fundamental principles and do the research to learn the rest. Dr. Parker encourages seasoned practitioners to mentor young veterinarians as practice continues to evolve. When it comes to prescribing, Dr. Parker does not see December 1 as a deadline at all. Most veterinarians want to prescribe and dispense properly and are already meeting their professional responsibilities. While some logistics, paperwork and reporting may change,

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the act of prescribing and dispensing should continue without interruption.

In Bluffton, AB, treating non-traditionally refers not so much to the type of patient, but rather the type of operation, says Dr. Pat Burrage. The backyard hog is making a comeback, and not just backyard hogs, but also backyard poultry, and small flocks of sheep and goats are on the rise. Dr. Burrage feels this increase is due to a public interest in raising one’s own food. Regardless of the reason, what it does mean is that owners that may have no prior knowledge or experience raising these animals are becoming small producers. The challenge in these cases is that veterinarians are not usually called upon until the owner is facing a crisis with the animals. People who decide to raise pigs or other species, says Dr. Burrage, “mean well” but often lack any knowledge of animal husbandry, disease protocols and biosecurity measures required for raising healthy animals. While this will continue to present challenges to veterinarians, Burrage also describes clients as “thankful for your help and normally compliant with

instructions.” Burrage has treated small ruminants, bison and elk and has enjoyed the work. At the end of the day, Dr. Burrage reiterates that building the relationship and establishing the veterinarian-client-patient relationship (VCPR) are key to working with producers. Dr. Burrage feels fortunate for the relationships between veterinarians and producers in his community, but recognizes that some practices will be faced with angry small producers that don’t understand the changes. Ongoing communication with clients will be necessary to increase awareness. Once producers have an understanding of why these changes are happening, the focus of the conversations will start shifting to why better use of antimicrobials is necessary. “Broad spectrum protocols won’t work anymore,” says Dr. Burrage. Practitioners and producers will share a responsibility for using antimicrobials more responsibly.

Dr. Burrage feels that rural practice will feel the human resources implications of the policy changes, but with everyone in the same boat, practitioners are facing the same

challenges across the province. He expects there will be a transition period, noting that it may take 18-24 months to fully feel the effects, and measuring compliance will be a work in progress. Surveillance by regulatory bodies will be a huge undertaking and practitioners will expect colleagues to measure up in their prescribing and dispensing activities. For those that haven’t been doing it right up until now, says Dr. Burrage, “this is a chance to reset and do it right moving forward.”

Shifting to aquaculture Dr. Teresa Bousquet is on the Board of Directors for the Association of Exotic Mammal Veterinarians. Veterinarians have previously had little to no interaction with this industry. With policy changes on the horizon, Bousquet expects that “the onslaught of unfamiliar animals” requiring veterinary care for the first time may be “overwhelming for veterinarians who are unprepared and don’t have a lot of time to learn about them.” Backyard poultry, fish and bees are species that most veterinarians had minimal to no training with in veterinary school. Dr. Bousquet is preparing herself by


taking as many courses as possible and attending whatever lectures she can find. She has also joined the American Association of Fish Veterinarians to expand her exposure to the industry. Her clinic has established protocols in place for how to handle scheduling appointments for fish and backyard chickens, including what samples are required, what in-house testing is required and what medications will need to be on hand so they can be as prepared as possible.

Dr. Bruce Kostelansky never expected to start working with commercial honey producers or calling bees patients, but in Fort McLeod they are surrounded by two to three large commercial honey operations. His exposure to the industry so far has been limited. He expects that the large commercial producers will be the ones seeking out veterinary care, but that the profession can’t discount the possibility of seeing small operations as well. Developing relationships with the experts in the industry will be key to success. Dr. Kostelansky indicates that while prescribing for hives will be the responsibility of veterinarians, learning about the industry from the producers is necessary. These producers understand the husbandry behind raising hives and can provide valuable insight to veterinarians working within the industry for the first time. Veterinarians should be open to asking questions and learning about what falls outside the scope of their medical knowledge. Continuing education in this area will be important, says Dr. Kostelansky, as this is an industry veterinarians have little to no previous exposure to. Dr. Kostelansky believes that the small producers in any industry will be the most challenging to deal with. Small players, versus commercial operations, will need to develop relationships with veterinarians that previously did not exist. As far as how the December 1 deadline will affect rural practice, Dr. Kostelansky does have some

concerns that practices will be affected. Additional human resources will be required to ensure adequate record keeping to meet new challenges that arise.

So what do we take from these conversations? Several themes emerged consistently to me from talking with these practitioners:

1) While treating outside your comfort zone may come with reservations, the service provided is necessary in Alberta to ensure a healthy human and animal population and the rewards are great.

2) Education, research and collaboration with colleagues will be key to success when dealing with new species, particularly when this wasn’t a part of traditional veterinary education.

3) Establishing a VCPR and developing the relationship with the client/producer is necessary. Veterinarians and producers alike can learn from one another.

4) There will be challenges to veterinarians, technologists and their teams. From changes in inventory and increased human resource demands to some resistance by the public to increased veterinary oversight, the industry faces transitional challenges for the next few years.

5) Better use of antimicrobials is the goal. The time for disputing the need for these changes has passed and our focus needs to shift to compliance, surveillance and stewardship.

Whether it be a therapy pig, backyard chickens with pretty feathers and eggs, or food producing honeybees or farmed fish operations, the veterinary profession is in a constant state of change. As we consider what the veterinary landscape will look like after Dec. 1, 2018, consider the previous changes the profession has already faced, some that were also daunting in their day.

In the food animal world, many practitioners’ remember the introduction of the requirement for a VCPR. The notion and requirement for this relationship to exist between practitioner and patient — as well as between practitioner and client — was challenging in its early days, but by communicating to and educating producers it is now the standard under which all food animal practitioners must abide. Similarly, it was not long ago that companion animal practitioners shifted vaccination protocols from a one-year model to a two- or three-year model, something that previously was unheard of.

Veterinarians, technologists and their practice staff will undoubtedly rise to the challenge to meet the evolving needs of the public and the ever-changing animals they care for.Thank you to our contributors:

• Dr. Karen Allen – Hastings Lake Animal Hospital, Sherwood Park, AB

• Dr. Teresa Bousquet – Park Veterinary Clinic, Sherwood Park, AB

• Dr. Pat Burrage – Bluffton Veterinary Services, Bluffton, AB

• Dr. Bruce Kostelansky – Fort McLeod Veterinary Clinic, Fort McLeod, AB

• Dr. Kathy Parker – Valley Veterinary Clinic, Three Hills, AB

Animal photos credit to Hastings Lake Animal Hospital.Bee/Hive photos credit to Bee My Honey.

From routine investigations to cases that end up in court, veterinary forensics is an emerging area of study in the veterinary profession. Put your skills to the test at this two day workshop featuring:

• Veterinary Forensics 101: Investigations,Evidence Collection, Forensic Reports,Toxicology, Pathology

Dr. Margaret Doyle, Riverbend Veterinary Clinic, and Mr. Brad Nichols, Calgary Humane Society

• Issues with Recognition and Reporting: Six Stages of Veterinary Response to Animal Cruelty, Abuse and Neglect

Dr. Phil Arkow, The National Link Coalition• The Animal Abuse/Family Violence Link and

Its Implications for Veterinary Social WorkDr. Phil Arkow, The National Link Coalition

• Emotional Suffering of Animals or People inAnimal Abuse Cases

Dr. Rebecca Ledger, Animal Behaviour and Welfare Scientist, Langara College

• The Animal Protection Act in Alberta- it’s impact on various organizations.

• Panel presentation with ABVMA, AnimalCare and Control (ACC) Edmonton, AlbertaAgriculture and Forestry, (AAF) CalgaryHumane Society (CHS), Alberta SPCA (ABSPCA)

Dr. Phil Buote - (ABVMA), Dr. Karen Lange (ACC), Dr. Hussein Keshwani (AAF), Mr. Brad Nichols (CHS), Mr. Ken Dean (ABSPCA)

• Solve the Case, dinner and networking event -submit your case slides for an open discussionof various forensics cases

• Preparing for CourtMs. Rose Greenwood, Crown Prosecutor, Justice and Solicitor General

• Necropsy, handling the post-mortemDr. Nick Nation, Animal Pathology Services Ltd.

• Compiling the Case for TrialCrime Scene Photography Constable Stuart Saunders, Edmonton Police Service Role of Vet and Tech Teams in the Field Mr. Ken Dean, (ABSPCA)

• Putting the Pieces Together - Group Work -Mock Presentation of Evidence and TrialDr. Margaret Doyle and Ms. Rose Greenwood

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November 22 – 24, 2018Doubletree by Hilton Hotel, Edmonton, AB


THE 2018 CANWEST CONFERENCE WAS WELL ATTENDED and held at the stunning Fairmont Banff Spring Hotel. The conference saw record numbers once again across five learning tracks. In addition to continuing education, three social events were hosted with the Meet and Greet on Saturday night, the Welcome Reception on Sunday evening in the Trade Fair and, new this year, the Sunset Glow Run/Walk on Monday evening.

Three pre-conference wet labs were hosted on Friday, October 12, in partnership with the University of Calgary, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine.

CanWest played host to several other organizations that held events in conjunction with the conference including:

• The Alberta Veterinary Technologist Association• The Canadian Veterinary Medical Association• Christian Veterinary Mission Canada• The Western Association of Veterinary Associations• Western College of Veterinary Medicine Alumni

Mobile App WinnerThe Scavenger Hunt photo game on the mobile app was popular again. Congratulations to the grand prize winner:• 2019 Individual CanWest Registration – Christina Hooper, RVT

Saturday Aloha Luau Winner• Meet and Greet Door Prize, $125 Fairmont gift card – Danielle

Nixon, RVT

Trade Fair Prize WinnersThrough the generous contributions of our sponsors, the following annual prizes were awarded this year:• Sunday Daily Cash Prize Winner of $1000 – Patrick Haegedorn,

DVM• Monday Daily Cash Prize Winner of $1000 – Vanda Ulici

Petrut, DVM, who donated the money back to the ABVMA for the Member Wellness Program, hoping it would encourage other members to support the program. Thank you Dr. Petrut.

• Welcome Reception Door Prize #1, Fitbit Versa smart watch – Samantha Foster, DVM

• Welcome Reception Door Prize #2, Nikon Coolpix A900 camera – Mylia Richards, DVM

• Grand Prize Draw, MacBook Pro – London Jacobs, DVM

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CanWest would like to take this opportunity to send a sincere thank you to our sponsors.

The conference would not be possible without their annual support.

AbaxisAlberta Veterinary Technologist

Association (ABVTA)AMD Ritmed Inc.

AventixBenson Medical Industries Inc.

CDMV Inc.Ceva Animal Health

Champion Alstoe Animal HealthChiron Compounding Pharmacy

Companion Animal Health by LiteCureConcord Surgical Supplies Ltd.

CWB National LeasingDispomed

Dragon VeterinaryEasy Boss E

Eickemeyer Veterinary TechnologyEIDAP

FMS Medical Systems Ltd. (FMS)Gateway Pet Memorial

HeskaiFinance Petcard

Kane Veterinary SuppliesLifeLearn

MedtronicMerck Animal Health

Modern Veterinary TherapeuticsMosaic Veterinary Partners Ltd.

National Dosimetry Services (NDS)National Veterinary Associates (NVA)

Nuon ImagingPacific Veterinary Sales (PVS)

Partnar Animal HealthPeartree Impressions

PetplanPetsecure Pet Health Insurance

Pets Plus Uspi Veterinary Consultants

PowerFloat Inc. Prairie Diagnostic Services (PDS)

ProNorth MedicalPurina ProPlan Veterinary Diets

Reflex Integrated Inc.SAVE — Southern Alberta Veterinary

EmergencySimmons & Associates Canada Inc.

SolvetTD Canada TrustThe Paw Project

TrupanionUkal Canada Inc.

Universal ImagingUXR Inc.

Veterinary Healthcare Solutions Inc. (VHS)

VetMatrixVet Set

VetStrategy/Vet AllianceVintage Veterinary Exhibit Association

(VVEA)Virox Animal Health

By Learning TrackCompanion Animal Program: 894Companion Animal Breakfast Session – 202Sunday Track 1 – 156 Track 2 – 118Monday – 217Tuesday – 201

Equine Program: 96Equine Breakfast Table Topic Discussion – 14Sunday – 18Monday – 41Tuesday – 23

Food Animal Program: 164Sunday – 59Monday – 38Tuesday – 67

Vet Team Program: 105Sunday – 12Monday – 50Tuesday – 43

Veterinary Technologist Program: 129Sunday – 87Monday – 42

Wet Labs: 38Equine – 5CA: Surgery – 14CA: Ultrasound – 19

Others: 744 Hill's – Geriatric Nutrition – 169Keynote Lunch – 374ABVTA CE Session – 82ABVTA AGM – 67ABVMA Human Resources Networking Event – 52

By RegionBritish Columbia – 69Alberta – 592Saskatchewan – 41Manitoba – 29Ontario – 101Quebec – 23Nova Scotia – 3New Brunswick – 1Newfoundland – 2P.E.I. – 1Yukon – 1Other – 3

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