dedicated to animal nutrition
Canadian Academy of Veterinary Nutrition
We are veterinary professionals with advanced training in animal nutrition for healthy animals and animals with medical conditions.
Our Mission
To advocate for evidence-based animal nutrition and veterinary nutrition education across Canada.
Our Goals
Enhance veterinary nutrition programs and services within Canada through academic institutions, research, industry and private practice.|Use nutritional expertise to improve the health and wellbeing of animals as a way to benefit society.|Disseminate credible nutrition information to stakeholders.|Encourage collaboration of the community of Veterinary Nutritionists in Canada.|Promote the practice and teaching of evidence-based animal nutrition through encouragement of clinical research.
Our Values
About CAVN
Who are we?
Canadian Academy of Veterinary Nutrition consists exclusively of either Board-Certified Veterinary Nutritionists®, Doctors of Veterinary Medicine (DVMs) who have completed or are completing a clinical nutrition residency, and Registered Veterinary Technicians (RVTs). They have completed their Veterinary Technician Specialty (VTS) in nutrition.
Interested in lending support?
CAVN Sponsorships
The CAVN is seeking collaboration with numerous sponsors to share a unified message of veterinary nutrition. We invite all interested parties to participate and to help contribute to the important work of the CAVN.
Interested in lending support?
CAVN Sponsorships
The CAVN is seeking collaboration with numerous sponsors to further share a unified message of veterinary nutrition. We invite all interested parties to participate and to help contribute to the important work of the CAVN. To ensure impartiality and to service the industry as a whole, the CAVN has taken the decision not to endorse or promote any individual products or services.
CAVN Fellows
dedicated to animal nutrition
The Canadian Academy of Veterinary Nutrition (CAVN) is composed of Active Fellows and Fellows (non-voting members) who have dedicated their veterinary careers to animal nutrition.
Helpful resources
View our helpful resources to enhance your veterinary nutrition programs and services.