Veterinarians planning on attending World Small Animal Veterinary Association (WSAVA) World Congress 2018 need to act fast: The deadline for early bird registration rates is June 25. WSAVA World Congress, a gathering of more than 2,000 companion animal veterinarians, will take place Sept. 25-28 in Singapore. Highlights of this year’s congress include: The launch of the association's new Global Guidelines for Companion Animal Welfare A series of outreach programs to enable veterinarians who wish to volunteer their services to gain new experiences and support animal welfare in countries in which companion animal practice is still developing A Donation Drive run by local host, the Singapore Veterinary Association, to help veterinary students and developing associations in South East Asia by asking sponsors and delegates to donate equipment The next steps in the association's campaign to secure equal access to veterinary therapeutics for veterinarians around the world Precongress workshops on aquatic medicine and practical dentistry and a packed scientific program in which global veterinary and business experts will explore cutting-edge thinking in all aspects of companion animal veterinary care. State-of-the art lectures from some of the association's 2018 award winners are also included on the program. “WSAVA World Congress is much more than a congress,” said Nicola Neumann, MVB MRCVS MACVSc, congress liaison officer for the association. “Both during lectures and by participating in the lively social program, it is a unique opportunity to learn, to share experiences and to build friendships with veterinary colleagues from around the world. “Through the outreach programs it is also an opportunity to contribute in a practical way to our global veterinary community. Asia is a fascinating region and one in which veterinary practice is developing at a rapid rate. We are looking forward to another amazing World Congress and to welcoming veterinarians from around the world.” Visit wsava2018.com for more information.
