Brought to You by
The Edmonton Association of
Small Animal Veterinarians
Welcome to
EdVetCon 2026!
November 8, 2026
About EdVetCon
Welcome to EdVetCon, the premier Edmonton veterinary conference & trade show hosted by The Edmonton Association of Small Animal Veterinarians!
EdVetCon is designed to bring together the veterinary community in Edmonton and beyond for a dynamic experience focused on professional growth and industry connection.
Join us for a comprehensive day featuring:
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Cutting-Edge Continuing Professional Development (CPD): Dive deep into the latest advancements in anesthesiology and feline medicine across two dedicated educational rooms. Our curated sessions are designed to provide valuable, actionable knowledge for DVM's and RVT's.
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The Trade Show: Network and explore the newest products and services from leading industry suppliers in our bustling Ballroom Trade Show. This dedicated space is the perfect opportunity to connect with vendors, discover innovative solutions, and support the businesses that support our practice.
EdVetCon is your essential annual event for advancing your skills, building collegial relationships, and staying at the forefront of small animal veterinary science. We look forward to welcoming you this November!
Location: Sandman Signature Edmonton Downtown
10235 101 St NW, Edmonton AB
Proudly Supported By
Platinum Sponsors
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Keynote Speakers
Dr. Susan Little
DVM, DABVP
Dr. Susan Little received her BSc from Dalhousie University (Nova Scotia, Canada) and her DVM from the Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph. She has been in feline practice since 1990 and achieved board certification in Feline Practice in 1997. Dr. Little is part owner of two feline specialty practices in Ottawa, Canada. She is a board member and Past President (2015) of the American Assoc. of Feline Practitioners, as well as being a past board member and Past President of the Winn Feline Foundation. Dr. Little also serves on the board of the International Council for Veterinary Assessment (formerly NBVME). She is the editor and co-author of The Cat: Clinical Medicine and Management, published by Elsevier in 2012. Dr. Little is also the editor and co-author for volume 7 of August’s Consultations in Feline Internal Medicine, published by Elsevier in 2015.
Dr. Daniel Pang
BVSc, MSc, PhD, DACVAA,DECVAA, FRCVS
Dr. Daniel Pang is a Professor of veterinary anesthesiology at the University of Calgary (UCVM) and an adjunct Professor at the Université de Montréal. He received his veterinary degree in 2000 from the University of Bristol and completed a MSc and residency in veterinary anaesthesia at the University of Montreal after a year in small animal practice and an internship (University of Glasgow). He received his PhD in neuroscience (molecular mechanisms of volatile anaesthetics) from Imperial College, London (2011). Daniel is a Diplomate of the European and American Colleges of Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia, and a Fellow of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons. He is Editor-in-Chief of the journal, Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia. Daniel has an active research group and his research interests include pain assessment, perioperative safety and improving clinical practice.
Dr. Jessica Pang
BSc(Hons), DVM, MVetSc
Dr. Jessica Pang completed her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (2003), Master of Veterinary Science (2006), and Anesthesia Residency (2006) at WCVM. Since that time, Jessica has worked in both academic and private practice in Canada and the UK, and held faculty positions at the Université de Montréal and the University of Calgary. Jessica joined Alberta Veterinary Dentistry in 2021 and became a partner in 2023. She currently works full-time at AVD as lead anesthetist and provides sessional teaching at UCVM as an adjunct assistant professor.
Conference Schedule
08:30 AM
Registration & Welcome Breakfast
Kick off EdVetCon 2026 with an opportunity to network at our Trade Show and enjoy breakfast with collegues.
09:30 AM
First CPD Session
Room 1 - Dr. Susan Little with Feline Medicine
Room 2 - Dr. Jessica Pang with Anesthesia
11:30 AM
Networking Luncheon
Connect with peers, vendors, and industry sponsors while enjoying a casual lunch featuring a variety of sandwiches and wraps.
12:30 PM
Second CPD Session
Room 1 - Dr. Susan Little with Feline Medicine
Room 2 - Dr. Daniel Pang with Anesthesia
02:30 PM
Break
Take advantage of the afternoon coffee break to connect with peers, vendors, and industry sponsors while enjoying a selection of refreshments.
03:00 PM
Third CPD Session
Room 1 - Dr. Susan Little with Feline Medicine
Room 2 - Dr. Daniel Pang with Anesthesia
05:00 PM
Sponsor Spotlight
Join us in the Ballroom for our platinum sponsors' product presentations, followed by door prize draws.