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Rabies in Ontario: new cases in 2015/16

New cases include 42 new raccoon rabies cases since December 2015, plus 15 new cases in skunks and one in a cow. Prevention is the best medicine. read more
Innisfil veterinarian wins OVMA Rising Star Award

Dr. Kasia Sulima was nominated by her clients and colleagues for her exceptional patient care, leadership and community service. read more
Rabies Q & A: prevention is the best medicine

With rabies cases on the rise, here are the answers to some common questions about rabies. read more
Quebec defines animals as 'sentient beings' in new legislation

Quebec passes animal welfare legislation that aims to better protect animals. read more
Rabid raccoon highlights importance of vaccinating pets

The discovery of the first case of rabies in a raccoon in 10 years serves as an important reminder for pet owners to vaccinate their pets against the disease. read more
Got a Pet? Get a Vet! campaign receives award

OVMA partnered with the Ontario SPCA on the Got a Pet, Get a Vet campaign to promote the importance of establishing a relationship with a veterinarian. "The Summit Communicator of the Year Award" was given to the OSPCA for conceptualizing the Got a Pet? Get a Vet! campaign. read more
New team approach working for rural vets

Veterinarians now working as part of specialized teams on rural Ontario farms read more
Get your free monthly practice report!

The OVMA Practice Dashboard is a FREE monthly reporting tool for members measuring your practices revenue, active clients, and invoices. read more
Cosmetic ear cropping banned by B.C. veterinarians

Dog owners and breeders will no longer be able to get their animals' ears cropped by veterinarians after the College of Veterinarians of B.C. voted to ban the cosmetic procedure. read more
Changes to OVMA Member Service: SafePet Program

The SafePet Program is a joint program designed by OVMA, the Ontario Association of Interval and Transition Houses (OAITH), and Action ontarienne contre la violence faite aux femmes (AOcVF) and is administered by Ontario’s Violence Against Women (VAW) Shelters. read more

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