Step into a hands-on learning experience and build confidence practicing local block techniques commonly used in general practice.

 

Open to RVTs, this cadaver lab, focusing on companion animals, is designed to build practical skills and confidence, with:

  • Dental blocks
  • Interdigital blocks
  • Epidurals
  • Femoral blocks
  • Incisional blocks
  • Intra-testicular blocks.

 

This session is approved for 3 hours of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) credit for RVTs by the ABVMA.

 

Location: UCVM Spy Hill Campus
                 Clinical Skills Building
                 Small Animal Surgery Suite (160C) & Small Animal Multi-purpose Room (160G)

                 11877 85th Street NW
                 Calgary, Alberta

 

Accomodations: Please click here for accomodation suggestions.

Date: May 23, 2026

Time: 8:45 am to 11:45 am

Arrival Time: Registrants should arrive and be ready 15 minutes prior to the session start. 

Please note: ABVTA Wet Lab Session 1 will be capped at 20 participants. If this session is full be sure to check out sessions 2 or 3.
 

Registration Closes:  Wednesday, May 20, 2026 

ABVTA Member Fee: $65.00
Non-Members (RVTs) Fee: $100.00

Registration is open exclusively to RVTs.

A full (100%) refund will be provided for cancellations received on or before May 7, 2026. Cancellations after this date are non-refundable.

 

Speaker: Alayne Madill, RVT, VTS (Anesthesia & Analgesia)

Graduating from Olds College AHT program and being a board-certified Veterinary Technician Specialist by the Academy of Veterinary Technician in Anesthesia & Analgesia for 15 years, Alayne brings over 25 years of clinical experience in Veterinary Medicine. Practicing primarily in busy emergency and specialty practice throughout her career, Alayne has spent considerable time training veterinarians, RVTs and support staff. Alayne currently is self-employed offering her anesthesia specialty services to practices looking for staff training and individual patient anesthesia case management. Alayne enjoys a busy home life with her family and competing with her purebred dogs.

 

This Wet Lab is in partnership with UCVM

ABVTA Wet Lab, Session 1 - Practical Blocks for General Practice

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  • Saturday May 23 2026, 8:45 AM - 11:45 AM
  • UCVM Spy Hill Campus, Clinical Skills Building, CSB Small Animal Surgery Suite (160C) and Small Animal Multi-purpose Room (160G)
    11877 85th Street NW
    Calgary, Alberta
    Canada
    T3R 1J3