38th Annual World Small Animal Veterinary Association Congress

The Companion Animal Society of the New Zealand Veterinary Association is the host for the World Small Animal Veterinary Association and Federation of Asian Small Animal Veterinary Associations Congress in 2013. This will be the first time that this premier international veterinary event has come to New Zealand.

We are delighted to invite all veterinarians and veterinary nurses to join your kiwi colleagues from March 6th to 9th at the Sky City Convention Centre, Auckland.

Our scientific programme features over 60 experts in all aspects of small animal medicine. There will be something for everyone with 8 concurrent streams and over 180 hours of continuing professional development hours on offer. We have internationally recognized speakers from all over the world, including Australia, UK, US, Europe and Canada and New Zealand.

No matter what your area of interest, we have something to please everyone, from dermatology, oncology, orthopaedic surgery, ophthalmology, anaesthesia, nutrition, dentistry and endocrinology to name only a little of what will be available. In addition, to the general programme we have added 6 State of the Art lectures where true experts in their fields will be presenting the very latest research.

To see our full programme please go to our website www.wsava2013.org.

Registration is now available. Be in early to obtain the Early Bird Specials. Be in quick to ensure your place at the Pre-Congress events that have limited numbers.

This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to come to New Zealand and experience a world class small animal veterinary conference at the same time. March is summer in New Zealand; a perfect time to visit. Auckland’s International Airport is the gateway to New Zealand. Getting to New Zealand is easier than you may think.

Auckland is an exciting, vibrant city nestled between bush covered hills and sparkling harbours. It is deserving of the name “City of Sails”. You will be able to experience Polynesian culture and sample our fabulous food and wine. Plan to spend extra time in New Zealand and take the opportunity to see the thermal wonderland of Rotorua, magnificent rainforests and the remote fiords where Lord of the Rings was filmed.

WSAVA 2013, Auckland March 2013……….See you there!

Pieter Verhoek
Chairman local Organising Committee
WSAVA FASAVA 2013