The American College of Veterinary Anesthesiologists was founded in 1975 to promote the advancement of veterinary anesthesiology and to assist the veterinary profession in providing exceptional service to all animals.
The ACVA is currently composed of over 220 members who practice veterinary anesthesia across the globe.
The goals of the ACVA include establishing, evaluating and maintaining the highest standards in the practice of veterinary anesthesiology by promoting the establishment of educational facilities and clinical and research training in veterinary anesthesiology. Additionally, the ACVA establishes the criteria of fitness for the designation of a specialist in the practice of veterinary anesthesiology.
Upcoming Events
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Wed
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AVA Spring Meeting 2012 in Davos
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
AVA Spring meeting 2012, Davos Switzerland
March 21st - 24th
Programme
21st March Resident Day - veterinary cardiology
22nd & 23rd March AVA Main Conference -
22nd - Blood Skills: monitoring coagulation, hemostasis, transfusion; abstracts
23rd - Opioid Therapy - Friend or Foe: hazards, opium, controversies
24th March Practitioners Day - Chronic pain - physiology and management
Venue
Hotel Schatzalp
7270 Davos Platz
Switzerland
http://www.schatzalp.ch
It is a pleasure for us to invite you to the spring meeting of the Association of Veterinary Anaesthetists (AVA) 2012 held in Davos, Switzerland at the Schatzalp Hotel.
The main congress will be held on the 22nd and 23rd of March 2012. The main topics will be ‘News on blood transfusions’ and ‘Opioid controversies’. Recognised and well known speakers from all over Europe are invited to speak on these ‘hot’ topics.
The resident day will be held on the 21st of March 2012. The topic will be ‘Small animal and equine cardiology’ with a focus on ECG evaluation.
A practitioners day will follow on the 24th of March 2012. The topic of the practitioners day will be ‘Chronic pain – Physiology and Management’.
The congress venue is located in the Swiss alps in the middle of a skiing and winter walking area. Davos itself is one of the biggest skiing resorts in the alps. A fantastic social program is planned including sledging, the traditional congress dinner and a fondue dinner.
We are looking forward to see you all in Davos in March 2012!
The AVA Davos Organizing Team