Upcoming Events
We are happy to have the return of the Ernie Heikkila Memorial Curling Bonspiel on February 21, 2026 at the Idylwylde Curling Club. We are delighted to have Dr. Kelly St. Denis, M.Sc, DVM, DABVP (feline practice) providing CE to attendees. Dr. St. Denis is a northerner and one of only six Canadian board certified feline medicine specialists.
Register yourself or your team for a day of fun and some great information from our speaker!
The annual fall conference hosted by NOVA is like no other in Canada!
Our conference celebrates connecting with colleagues and industry partners in a relaxed quiet setting, surrounded by water, pine trees, and a sky full of stars. Our guest speakers are (likewise) always stellar! The 2026 NOVA conference will be in Temagami from September 17th – 20th, 2026.
NOVA at the OVMA Conference
The NOVA Hospitality Suite is a fun way to connect with colleagues and friends! Watch this space for details on where to find us at the Toronto Conference in January.
NOVA Curling Bonspiel
Our next curling bonspiel will be February 21, 2026. Dr. Kelly St. Denis will be providing some purrrfect CE! Out of town guests can contact Hampton Inn Sudbury.
Annual NOVA Conference
We are excited to announce Temagami as our destination for our 2026 vet conference! September 17 – 20th
NOVA Sponsorship OVC students
Our charity auction raised over $6000 this year, with all proceeds going to first year OVC vet students from Northern Ontario.
Industry Friends
We are lucky to have so many industry partners that consistently (and enthusiastically!) support NOVA. Thank You!
NOVA Executive 2025
Dr. Neil Lawrence – President
Dr. Alana Santagapita – Vice President
Dr. Courtney Andrews – Secretary – Treasurer
Dr. Andrea Danyluk
Dr. Lisa Chamberland
Dr. Sherri Rea – Ontario Wildcard rep
We’d love to hear from you!
Veterinarians, vet students, or industry partners — You all play an active part in making NOVA an organization that makes a positive impact on the North!