Welcome to PEIVMA

The Prince Edward Island Veterinary Medical Association (PEIVMA) is the regulatory body for veterinarians and the practice of veterinary medicine in Prince Edward Island. Veterinarians must be members of the PEIVMA and licensed by the PEIVMA in order to practice veterinary medicine in the province.

The PEIVMA and veterinarians in Prince Edward Island strive for excellence in the practice of veterinary medicine and the setting of practice standards. We endeavor to do this through our support of continuing education programs, and the work of the PEIVMA Council, committees and members. The veterinary profession is deeply committed to promoting animal health, animal care and welfare, food safety and responsible animal stewardship, and preventing public health problems related to animal disease. If you have any specific questions about your animal, please consult your local veterinarian. There are qualified members in your area that would be glad to assist you. Kindly refer to this site or your local telephone book under veterinarian.

We are pleased that you have visited us and encourage you to check out our website in more detail, as well as to connect with our links.

PEIHS and AVC at Confederation Center Library - October 2 at 7pm
To celebrate “Animal Health Week” members of the PEI Humane Society and the Atlantic Veterinary College will be presenting a fun and informative discussion about the facts and fictions of responsible pet ownership. The presentation will be happening on Oct 2 at the Confederation Center Library starting at 7pm. All are welcome to attend this free and informative event. http://www.peihumanesociety.com/

NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Members of the Prince Edward Island Veterinary Medical Association are cordially invited to attend their Annual General Meeting Saturday, November 2, 2013 3.00 pm at the Rodd Charlottetown Hotel
Watch this space for topics to be discussed at this meeting.

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 Inviting You to Join The Canadian Veterinary Reserve!

The Canadian Veterinary Reserve (CVR) is a volunteer membership of over 400 veterinarians who are "on call" to respond to large-scale emergencies affecting animals in Canada (including animal disease outbreaks; natural and manmade disasters). The CVR is activated at the request of federal/provincial/territorial governments and CVR members are paid for their services while deployed in an emergency response*.  

Wanted: 50 veterinarians from across Canada with large and mixed animal practice experience!

The CVR, in partnership with the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), is currently looking for the specific expertise of veterinarians in large animal and mixed animal practices, with a particular focus on food animals. As a veterinarian, you have specific knowledge and skills to respond to disease outbreaks affecting food animals. Upon receipt and approval of your application, you will be considered for inclusion in the CVR training sessions that are necessary to prepare you to respond to various types of emergencies, including foreign animal disease response. 

How do you apply to become a CVR member?

1.    Visit the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association's website at:

http://canadianveterinarians.net/veterinary-reserve.aspx

2.   *Review the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for more information,

3.    Complete the Canadian Veterinary Reserve Veterinarian Application form, and

4.    Mail or fax your application to the CVR before March 31, 2011 to be considered for the next training opportunity (mail and fax information provided below).  

Thank you for considering this opportunity!

Sincerely,

Jost am Rhyn

Executive Director

Canadian Veterinary Medical Association

Attention: Canadian Veterinary Reserve 

339 Booth Street, Ottawa, ON K1R 7K1

Tel: 613.236.1162, ext. 130   Toll free: 1.800.567.2862   Fax: 613.236.9681 

Email: reserve@cvma-acmv.org

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THE COSMETIC SURGERY BYLAW
WAS GIVEN APPROVAL BY THE
GOVERNMENT OF PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND
SEPTEMBER 15, 2010

The text of the bylaw follows:

It is considered unprofessional conduct for a veterinarian in Prince Edward Island to perform cosmetic surgery on any animal. Cosmetic surgery is defined as non-therapeutic surgical procedures (i.e. of no medical benefit) which are performed purely to alter the appearance of an animal. Surgery performed due to injury or for reasons of animal health is not considered to be cosmetic surgery.

The following are examples of cosmetic surgery:

- Tail docking in the canine, equine and bovine species

- Tail nicking and setting in the equine species

- Ear cropping in the canine species.

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New Fees

Annual membership fees were increased in 2011.

Regular membership: $550.00 (plus 14% hst - $77.00) (effective April 1, 2013).

Short-term fees were also adjusted accordingly: $263.50 (plus 14% hst - $36.90) (effective April 1, 2013) ($138.50 membership, $25 application fee, $100 license fee)

Fees are due in October of each year. An invoice will be sent to each member annually. Delinquent accounts will result in termination of membership and license to practice veterinary medicine in PEI.