Canadian Association for Laboratory Animal Medicine/

L’association canadienne de la médecine des animaux de laboratoire

CALAM Coffee House Hour - Save the date!

Topic: Understanding On-Call Responsibilities Across Canadian Institutions

Date: Wednesday 28 January 2026

Time: 1:00-2:00pm ET

On-call responsibilities are a reality for many laboratory animal veterinarians, yet the structure, expectations, and supports in place can vary widely between institutions. This Coffee House discussion will offer a collegial space to share experiences and gain perspective on how on-call programs are organized across Canada.

We’ll explore themes including:

• How responsibilities and after-hours tasks are allocated among veterinary and technical staff

• Frequency of on-call rotations

• Typical number of hours per month

• Compensation models

• Strategies and lessons learned to help reduce the impact of on-call duties on the remainder of the work week

Whether you’re currently part of an on-call rotation or looking to refine your program, we hope you’ll join us for an open and supportive conversation.

Don’t forget to secure your spot!

To register for the Coffee House, click here.