Webinars for the whole veterinary team
CAVN Webinar Series 2021
Speakers
Shoshana Verton-Shaw
Dr Sarah Dodd
Dr. Erico Ribeiro
Dr. Belén Pérez Márquez
Robin Saar
Dr. Younes Chorfi
Sep 15, 2021
Sep 22, 2021
Oct 6, 2021
Oct 13, 2021
Oct 20, 2021
Oct 27, 2021
The Canadian Academy of Veterinary Nutrition seeks to advocate for evidence-based animal nutrition education across Canada and the world, as a means of improving the health and wellbeing of animals for the benefit of the society at large. Founded by a group of eight Fellows, the CAVN provides an entirely Canadian context for the dissemination of credible nutrition information, while encouraging collaboration within the greater community of veterinary experts throughout Canada. Since its inception, the CAVN has grown to 10 Fellows consisting exclusively of either Board Certified Veterinary Nutritionists®, Doctors of Veterinary Medicine (DVMs) who completed or are completing a clinical nutrition residency, or Registered Veterinary Technicians (RVTs) who have completed their Veterinary Technician Specialty (VTS) in nutrition. For more information please visit: www.CanVetNutrition.ca.
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Shoshana Verton-Shaw
RVT, VTS (Nutrition)
Shoshana graduated from the Veterinary Technology program at University of Guelph, Ridgetown Campus with honours and as the recipient of the Award for Proficiency in Canine and Feline Nutrition in 2007. She became the first Registered Veterinary Technician in Ontario to achieve her Veterinary Technician Specialty in Nutrition in 2015 and has been active with the Academy of Veterinary Nutrition Technicians since. Shoshana enjoys sharing and igniting a passion for veterinary nutrition in her peers, with a special interest in canine and feline obesity management and performance dog nutrition. Along with her dogs, Kinetic and Iron, Shoshana is an active member of the German Shepherd Schutzhund Club of Canada, T.O.P. Working Dog Club, and the Kitchener-Waterloo German Shepherd Club.
When is it?
Time: 19:00 EDT
Time: 09:00 AEST [Sydney] | 11:00 NZST [Auckland]
Sarah Dodd
BVSc, MSc, PhD Student, ECVCN Resident
Dr. Dodd completed her veterinary degree at Massey University in New Zealand. During the course of her studies, she developed a passion for nutrition and jumped straight into a nutrition internship and MSc immediately post grad. Her internship eventually transitioned into a residency, just as the foundations built in her MSc formed the basis for continuing PhD research. Currently, Dr. Dodd is preparing to undertake the board-certifying examination for the European College of Veterinary and Comparative Nutrition and is scheduled to defend her PhD thesis early in the new year.
When is it?
Time: 19:00 EDT
Time: 09:00 AEST [Sydney] | 11:00 NZST [Auckland]
Erico de Mello Ribeiro
MV(DVM), MSc, PhD
Dr. Erico Ribeiro obtained his veterinary degree (MV) at Federal University of Pelotas (UFPel) in Brazil in 2010, where he also completed a residency in small animal medicine in 2012. Following, he completed a residency, a master’s and a PhD in nutrition and clinical nutrition of dogs and cats at Sao Paulo State University (UNESP). He joined the Ontario Veterinary College Clinical Nutrition Team in 2020 as a Doctor of Veterinary Science student and a resident of the European College of Veterinary and Comparative Nutrition. His research focuses on feline fatty acid metabolism.
When is it?
Time: 19:00 EDT
Time: 10:00 AEDT [Sydney] | 12:00 NZDT [Auckland]
Belén Pérez Márquez
DVM (MVZ)
Dr. Belén Márquez, is originally from Mexico City and completed her veterinary degree at the National Autonomous University of Mexico in 2018. As part of her graduation requirements, she worked for the Department of Animal Nutrition and Biochemistry, and published a thesis focused on the evaluation of minerals in pet food. Nutrition was already a passion for her and decided to pursue this specialty. After graduation, Dr. Márquez headed to Ames, Iowa to complete a Small Animal Rotating Internship at Iowa State University where she was mainly working on ER. This internship helped her grow personally and professionally to improve her veterinary practice. The next step to become a nutrition specialist consisted of completing a Small Animal Clinical Nutrition Residency. Dr. Márquez finished this year her residency program at the University of California, Davis and is currently working at a private practice in the California Bay Area, where she can continue having direct contact and developing relationships with pets and clients. She is also getting ready to complete her requirements and become a Board-Certified Veterinary Nutritionist through the American College of Veterinary Nutrition (ACVN).
When is it?
Time: 19:00 EDT
Time: 10:00 AEDT [Sydney] | 11:00 NZDT [Auckland]
Robin Saar
RVT, VTS (Nutrition)
Robin graduated from the now TRU University, and completed the Veterinary Technician National Exam
in 1996. Robin’s professional experience includes working in small and mixed animal practices as an
RVT and Practice Manager, along with managing a large canine, feline, and equine boarding facility.
She successfully completed her Veterinary Technician Specialty in Nutrition (June 2019), and a certificate
in both Small Business Human Resources, and Small Business Management . Her current role as the
National Nutrition Ambassador at Vetstrategy is a one of a kind role for an RVT. She looks forward to
sharing her passions as an RVT with others. “Nutrition is a part of every pet, every day”.
When is it?
Time: 19:00 EDT
Time: 10:00 AEDT [Sydney] | 12:00 NZDT [Auckland]
(1) les éléments de la diète qui affecte la fonction cardiaque
(2) les chiens affectés
(3) relation entre la nourriture et la cardiomyopathie dilatée chez le chien
Younes Chorfi
DVM, MSc, PhD
Le Dr Younes Chorfi a obtenu son diplôme de vétérinaire en 1994, il est diplômé de l'Institut agronomique et vétérinaire de Rabat, au Maroc. Il a ensuite complété une maîtrise en 1999 et un doctorat en 2005 en sciences vétérinaires à la Faculté de médecine vétérinaire de l'Université de Montréal où il est professeur titulaire de «nutrition, alimentation et production animale». Le Dr Chorfi est actuellement directeur du Département de biomédecine vétérinaire à la Faculté de médecine vétérinaire de l'Université de Montréal.
When is it?
Time: 19:00 EDT
Time: 10:00 AEDT [Sydney] | 12:00 NZDT [Auckland]
Speakers
Shoshana Verton-Shaw
RVT, VTS (Nutrition)
Shoshana graduated from the Veterinary Technology program at University of Guelph, Ridgetown Campus with honours and as the recipient of the Award for Proficiency in Canine and Feline Nutrition in 2007. She became the first Registered Veterinary Technician in Ontario to achieve her Veterinary Technician Specialty in Nutrition in 2015 and has been active with the Academy of Veterinary Nutrition Technicians since. Shoshana enjoys sharing and igniting a passion for veterinary nutrition in her peers, with a special interest in canine and feline obesity management and performance dog nutrition. Along with her dogs, Kinetic and Iron, Shoshana is an active member of the German Shepherd Schutzhund Club of Canada, T.O.P. Working Dog Club, and the Kitchener-Waterloo German Shepherd Club.
Sarah Dodd
BVSc, MSc, PhD Student, ECVCN Resident
Dr. Dodd completed her veterinary degree at Massey University in New Zealand. During the course of her studies, she developed a passion for nutrition and jumped straight into a nutrition internship and MSc immediately post grad. Her internship eventually transitioned into a residency, just as the foundations built in her MSc formed the basis for continuing PhD research. Currently, Dr. Dodd is preparing to undertake the board-certifying examination for the European College of Veterinary and Comparative Nutrition and is scheduled to defend her PhD thesis early in the new year.
Sarah Abood
DVM, PhD
Dr. Sarah Abood is a veterinary nutritionist and educator who is consulting with the pet food industry and veterinary health care teams. She performs regular contract work for Veterinary Nutritional Consultations, Inc. and also offers nutritional coaching for members of health care teams. From 2018 to 2020, Dr. Abood taught small animal nutrition and supervised the Clinical Nutrition Service at the Ontario Veterinary College (University of Guelph). Dr. Abood served from 1999 to 2016 as Assistant Dean of Student Programs at the Michigan State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine. In that capacity she also taught small animal nutrition, communication skills, animal welfare and veterinary leadership. Between 1994 and 1999, she worked in Research and Development at Ralston Purina in St. Louis, MO. Sarah completed her nutrition residency and PhD at The Ohio State University, a large animal rotating internship at the University of Minnesota, and her DVM degree at Michigan State University. Sarah enjoys teaching and speaking, as well as writing with colleagues; she has co-authored several dozen scientific articles and book chapters.
Erico de Mello Ribeiro
MV(DVM), MSc, PhD
Dr. Erico Ribeiro obtained his veterinary degree (MV) at Federal University of Pelotas (UFPel) in Brazil in 2010, where he also completed a residency in small animal medicine in 2012. Following, he completed a residency, a master’s and a PhD in nutrition and clinical nutrition of dogs and cats at Sao Paulo State University (UNESP). He joined the Ontario Veterinary College Clinical Nutrition Team in 2020 as a Doctor of Veterinary Science student and a resident of the European College of Veterinary and Comparative Nutrition. His research focuses on feline fatty acid metabolism.
Belén Pérez Márquez
DVM (MVZ)
Dr. Belén Márquez, is originally from Mexico City and completed her veterinary degree at the National Autonomous University of Mexico in 2018. As part of her graduation requirements, she worked for the Department of Animal Nutrition and Biochemistry, and published a thesis focused on the evaluation of minerals in pet food. Nutrition was already a passion for her and decided to pursue this specialty. After graduation, Dr. Márquez headed to Ames, Iowa to complete a Small Animal Rotating Internship at Iowa State University where she was mainly working on ER. This internship helped her grow personally and professionally to improve her veterinary practice. The next step to become a nutrition specialist consisted of completing a Small Animal Clinical Nutrition Residency. Dr. Márquez finished this year her residency program at the University of California, Davis and is currently working at a private practice in the California Bay Area, where she can continue having direct contact and developing relationships with pets and clients. She is also getting ready to complete her requirements and become a Board-Certified Veterinary Nutritionist through the American College of Veterinary Nutrition (ACVN).
Robin Saar
RVT, VTS (Nutrition)
Robin graduated from the now TRU University, and completed the Veterinary Technician National Exam
in 1996. Robin’s professional experience includes working in small and mixed animal practices as an
RVT and Practice Manager, along with managing a large canine, feline, and equine boarding facility.
She successfully completed her Veterinary Technician Specialty in Nutrition (June 2019), and a certificate
in both Small Business Human Resources, and Small Business Management . Her current role as the
National Nutrition Ambassador at Vetstrategy is a one of a kind role for an RVT. She looks forward to
sharing her passions as an RVT with others. “Nutrition is a part of every pet, every day”.
Younes Chorfi
DVM, MSc, PhD
Le Dr Younes Chorfi a obtenu son diplôme de vétérinaire en 1994, il est diplômé de l'Institut agronomique et vétérinaire de Rabat, au Maroc. Il a ensuite complété une maîtrise en 1999 et un doctorat en 2005 en sciences vétérinaires à la Faculté de médecine vétérinaire de l'Université de Montréal où il est professeur titulaire de «nutrition, alimentation et production animale». Le Dr Chorfi est actuellement directeur du Département de biomédecine vétérinaire à la Faculté de médecine vétérinaire de l'Université de Montréal.