Speaker Bios
Name: Dr. Matt Read
Affiliation: DVM, MVSc, DACVAA Associate Professor Faculty of Veterinary Medicine University of Calgary
Biography:

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Dr. Matt Read is a 1998 graduate of the WCVM. Following graduation, he completed a residency in veterinary anesthesiology and a Master's of Veterinary Science. He became board-certified with the American College of Veterinary Anesthesia and Analgesia (ACVAA) in 2002 and served as a member of the ACVAA’s Board of Directors from 2010 to 2014. Matt taught at the University of Georgia for two years and developed anesthesia services in two referral practices in Toronto and Calgary from 2003-2010. In 2010, Matt joined the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Calgary where he teaches veterinary students across all four years of the DVM program. Matt’s professional interests include regional anesthesia and veterinary medical education and admissions practices. He primarily performs clinical anesthesia at Western Veterinary Specialist Centre in Calgary and also provides anesthesia expertise to local clinics on request. Matt is always available to answer questions by phone or email, and enjoys the opportunities to work closely with practicing veterinarians and their staff to make anesthesia safer and more fun.