A National Resource for Canadian Shelter and Community Medicine
Canadian Animal Shelter & Community Medicine Association
The Canadian Animal Shelter and Community Medicine Association, CASCMA, (formerly the Ontario Shelter Medicine Association) is a National organization, aiming to promote networking among shelter and community medicine professionals across Canada, while working co-operatively with other veterinary organizations.
CASCMA was born of the recognition that, despite the wonderful work being done by the ASV and others, shelter and community medicine in Canada needs its own voice. We focus on, advocate for and provide continuing education on shelter medicine, community medicine and issues surrounding access to veterinary care.
Shelter Medicine
Shelter medicine is a rewarding, vibrant and growing field of veterinary medicine, and the original basis of our organization.
Community Medicine
Often based in a ‘One Health’ approach, Community Veterinary Medicine is an emerging field that CASCMA is dedicated to contributing to.
Access to Vet Care
Strategies to address barriers in access to veterinary care is a recurring theme in our ongoing continuing education efforts.
Continued Education
Educational webinars, monthly blogs, round-table discussions and conference track curation are the pillars of CASCMA’s Continuing Education work.
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