The CVMA-SBCV Chapter provides a coordinated voice to advocate for the veterinary profession within the province of British Columbia. Our aim is to support and advance the collective interests of veterinarians in the province through representation efforts with provincial legislators, veterinary regulators, animal welfare organizations, and other stakeholders in the animal health care industry.

April 19, 2011
CVMA-SBCV Representation at Urban Animal Strategies Summit in Vancouver
CVMA-SBCV Chapter Director, Dr. Sarah Armstrong, represented the veterinary profession at the Pacific Urban Animal Strategies Summit held in Vancouver. Leaders in the companion animal industry gathered at the Summit to discuss current issues. For more information see Dr. Armstrong’s article on the summit in the June/11 issue of West Coast Veterinarian magazine.

April 7, 2011
CVMA Representation on B.C. Sled Dog Task Force
The Sled Dog Task Force that was struck by the British Columbia government in response to the Whistler mass dog killing incident has released its report.  The CVMA was represented by Dr. Carol Morgan on the Task Force to bring the views of the veterinary community and the CVMA Animal Welfare Committee.