Join us for the first Woof Up Night of 2026! Where we’re celebrating the learning journey of veterinary staff!

Are you ready for candid discussions, heartwarming tales, and our memorable “woof-ups”?

06:00 PM – 07:00 PM Mix & Mingle with the Pack
Networking, Food & a Kick Off Cheers Sponsored by Antech Canada.

07:00 PM – 07:30 PM WOOF UPS
Time to Celebrate the Messy Side of Vet Med!

07:30 PM – 08:30 PM: CE Presentation: The Four P’s of Woof-Ups: What Actually Gets Hurt?
In veterinary medicine, not all Woof-Ups hurt a pet… but almost all hurt a person. Steve Horner will discuss how the principles of psychological first aid can be used in veterinary medicine to help clients and staff. Steve Horner grew up on a purebred Hereford farm in Eastern Ontario around animals of all sizes. His farming life created a lifelong attachment to our furry and feathered friends and a healthy respect for the veterinary profession. He moved on to a 32 year career in policing. Part of his policing career was spent as a member of the York Region Critical Incident Stress Management team. In retirement, he has continued this work, offering training and program development around peer support, psychological crisis intervention, and suicide intervention. His family has one cat who thinks she is a dog and has fostered about 40 rescue dogs.

8:30 PM – 09:00 PM Wrap Up Remarks with PAWSITIVE Socialization