ABVTA Exotics Track, Part Two: Introduction to Companion Birds

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Part Two of a Three Track Series: An Introduction to Companion Birds.

This two-hour session will review the most common companion bird species in practice: Their care, nutrition, suitability as pets, grooming and preventative care needs, as well as a review of some common diseases and disorders.

This session is pending approval for 2 hours of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) credit for RVTs by the ABVMA.

This webinar will be recorded.

Date: January 29, 2026
Time: 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. MST

Registration Closes: January 28, 2026

Fee changes for 2026:

Track Series Registration Fees

ABVTA’s Track Series are specialized, multi-session learning experiences designed to support deeper skill development and focused professional growth.

To help sustain these programs, a small registration fee applies to Track Series events for both members and non-members, whether attending live or accessing on-demand recordings.

This contribution helps offset program costs and allows ABVTA to continue offering high-quality speakers, meaningful content, and engaging continuing professional development for our community. All other ABVTA webinars continue to be complimentary for members. We appreciate your understanding and support.

Members: $10.00
Non-Members: $30.00

Speaker: Christina Miller, AHT, RVT, BSc (Ag. Env. Sci.), VTS (CP- Exotics)

Christina has worked in the veterinary industry since 2004 and has extensive experience in general practice, emergency and critical care, as well as zoo collection management, shelter medicine, and laboratory animal medicine. Currently, she's working in clinical practice at Coastal Care Veterinary Emergency and Referral Hospital (Halifax, NS) as the Exotic Companion Animal department lead, the first service of its kind in Nova Scotia. An avid educator since 2007, Christina has been teaching specialty topics in exotic animal medicine domestically and internationally, and engages in educational and volunteer efforts through various organizations such as AEMV, ARAV, and Exotic365 (formerly ExoticsCon). She is a peer-reviewed author, and maintains a social media presence for the education of both pet owners and veterinary professionals (@csm_rvt).

ABVTA Exotics Track, Part Two: Introduction to Companion Birds

Thursday Jan 29 2026, 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Zoom
Canada

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