Meetings &
Upcoming Events
Learning, Training & Networking Opportunities
Upcoming Events
20
JAN 2027
Toronto, ON
Canadian Veterinary Cardiology Network (CVCN) Meeting
Part of the broader OVMA (Ontario Veterinary Medical Association) True North Veterinary Conference.
24-26
JUN 2027
Montreal, QC
ACVIM forum
Join us in Montreal, Quebec, as we celebrate excellence in education in La Belle Province! Many Canadian cardiology enthusiasts will attend in-person lectures and social events from Jun 24-26, while Diplomats and Candidates (ACVIM, ECEIM, ECVIM-CA, ECVN) are encouraged to also register for the Pre-Congress Specialty Symposium on Jun 23.
8
SEP 2027
Rimini, Italy
ESVC pre-congress day
Main subject: “Anaesthesia, analgesia and risk stratification in veterinary cardiology”
9-11
SEP 2027
Rimini, Italy
ECVIM congress
Join us in Rimini, Italy, as we celebrate excellence in education with our European friends! Network with members of the European Society of Veterinary Cardiology on Sep 23-25 where the Cardiology Stream main subject will be “AI in veterinary cardiology”, and don’t miss out on the Pre-Congress Specialty day focusing on “Anaesthesia, analgesia and risk stratification in veterinary cardiology” on Sep 08.
Future Meetings
Current
Annual In-Person Meeting
Held annually – and eventually biannually – across various Canadian provinces.
Proposed
Cardiology Lectures and Discussions (IN-PERSON)
Annually on the Wednesday before the January OVMA conference (Thursday-Saturday) in Toronto, Ontario.
Open to members and non-members with an interest in cardiology (see below for previous years’ topics).
Current
Virtual meetings
Held every 2-3 months.
Proposed
Advanced Cardiology Topic Discussions (VIRTUAL)
Every 2-3 months. Brief topic presented by a cardiologist, followed by open discussion of clinical relevance and current practices.
Open to cardiologists, cardiology residents, and cardiology interns. Please contact info@cvcn.ca to request attendance.
Past Meetings
CVCN at OVMA 2026 – 2nd meeting
Date: Wednesday January 28, 2026
Time: 14:00 to 17:00
Venue: Westin Harbour Castle, Toronto
Meeting Room: Dockside 3 R
Schedule (each session includes 10 min for questions)
14:00-14:10 Welcome – Dr Sonja Fonfara
14:10-14:40 Tachyarrhythmia – Dr Andrew Chong
14:40-15:10 Bradyarrhythmia – Dr Lynne O’Sullivan
15:10-15:40 ECG approach and examples – Dr Michelle Colpitts
15:40-16:00 Coffee Break
16:00-16:30 Emergency imaging, how can it help – Dr Shari Raheb
16:30-17:00 Neurology’s approach to collapse – Dr Shirine Cano, Dr Alex Chan
17:00-17:10 Closing remarks – Dr Sonja Fonfara
CVCN at OVMA 2025 – inaugural meeting
Date: Wednesday January 29, 2025
Time: 14:00 to 17:00
Venue: Westin Harbour Castle, Toronto
Meeting Room: Dockside 3 R
Schedule (each session includes 10 min for questions)
14:00-14:10 Welcome – Dr Sonja Fonfara
14:10-14:40 Classification of feline cardiomyopathies – Dr Sonja Fonfara
14:40-15:10 Challenges in echocardiographic diagnosis of feline hypertrophic cardiomyopathy – Dr Ananda Pires
15:10-15:45 Arterial thromboembolism: Prediction and prevention – Dr Michelle Colpitts
15:45-16:05 Coffee Break
16:05-16:50 Biomarkers for feline heart disease: Pros and Cons – Dr Shari Raheb, Dr Lynne O’Sullivan
16:50-17:00 Closing remarks – Dr Sonja Fonfara
Discussion Forum
Our discussion forum is a space to engage with our cardiology community. Please feel free to participate by asking questions, sharing perspectives and experiences, and exchanging insights.
A Dedicated Discussion Area to Support Collaboration & Learning
