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  • Webinar – 10/22/25 – Enhancing and Expanding Your Veterinary Career: Job Opportunities in Shelter Medicine – CVMA & SF SPCA

    Webinar – 10/22/25 – Enhancing and Expanding Your Veterinary Career: Job Opportunities in Shelter Medicine – CVMA & SF SPCA

    California shelters are in urgent need of veterinary support. Many lack regular access to veterinary care, creating a critical gap in animal welfare services. And shelters provide unique on-the-job experience that will increase your value to all of your clients and patients.

    This webinar will explore how veterinarians and RVTs can play a vital role in improving outcomes for shelter animals—whether as a full-time career path, an occasional volunteer, or a supplement to private practice.

    Join the San Francisco SPCA and the California Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA) for a two-hour session featuring:

    • Dr. Grant Miller, DVM, Director of Regulatory Affairs, CVMA
    • Bruce Wagman, Keith C. Wetmore Shelter Policy and Legal Services Special Counsel, SF SPCA
    • Dr. Zarah Hedge, DVM, Chief Medical Officer & VP of Shelter Medicine, San Diego Humane Society

    Expanding Your Veterinary Practice’s Horizons: The Multifaceted Values of Working with California’s Shelters in Need
    Wednesday, October 22, 2025, Noon–2 p.m. PT

    This session will showcase how veterinarians and registered veterinary technicians (RVTs) can make a meaningful difference in people’s and animals’ lives in their own communities while also gaining valuable experience not always seen in private practice.

    What You’ll Learn:

    • Flexible career pathways in shelters, from full-time positions to part-time or consultative roles.
    • How shelter medicine provides opportunities for advanced medicine, surgery, and dentistry outside of the scope of most private practice work.
    • The unique fulfillment of helping animals most in need.
    • How remote and on-site flexibility for the shelters makes contributing more important and accessible than ever.
    • Don’t miss this chance to discover how shelter medicine can increase your career satisfaction while transforming animal lives.

    Register Now

    This course has been RACE approved for 2 hours of live-interactive continuing education credit in jurisdictions that recognize RACE approval.

    This course will be available on-demand for self-guided/ non-interactive CE credit after October 24. To view additional RACE approved on-demand webinars click here and here.

    SF SPCA’s advocacy work is made possible in part by the generous support of the Barbara Wolfe Advocacy Fund.

    WEBSITE LINK: https://events.zoom.us/ev/AlhvPjr8vNeqnVsHNx6AbO5HPwsxZki7UM8_09e1RI1pa8NG_ejE~AidBi0LCK4BG03y3F5c9ks_34mfyIAJ-Nr4XnprmMQxCbIs9MSz6S-CzbA

  • Online Event – 9/9/25 – One Health Clinic Quarterly Coffee Hour – One Health Clinic

    Online Event – 9/9/25 – One Health Clinic Quarterly Coffee Hour – One Health Clinic

    One Health Clinic Quarterly Coffee HourWhen: Sep 9, 2025 from 02:30 PM to 03:30 PM (PT)

    We will have our quarterly One Health Clinic coffee hour on September 9th, 2:30-3:30 Pacific. Please join us if you want to talk about your One Health Clinic activities, ask questions about how to set up a Clinic in your region, and to learn from others.

    We can also discuss the new publication looking at 4 years of data from the flagship One Health Clinic in Seattle

    If you have joined our free Toolkit , you will receive an email with the zoom link, but the Zoom link is here:

    Join Zoom Meeting
    https://washington.zoom.us/j/99200444453?pwd=aFQwOGJJRG1xeUFLYm93S3BXNlMwUT09

    Meeting ID: 992 0044 4453

    Passcode: 051009

  • Webinar – 9/4/25 – Mike Shikashio – Arousal and Aggression – FDSA (fee applies)

    Webinar – 9/4/25 – Mike Shikashio – Arousal and Aggression – FDSA (fee applies)

    What does “arousal” have to do with aggressive behaviors in dogs? In some cases, arousal can be the catalyst for an intense, aggressive response, and can be directed at something a dog may not even be focused on. We may also see cases where a dog in a highly aroused state “spills over” into aggressive behavior.

    Mike will first define this often-controversial topic and discuss why it is crucial to consider arousal as a factor in aggression cases. Prevention, management, and behavior change strategies will be highlighted!

    WEBSITE LINK:  https://www.fenzidogsportsacademy.com/index.php/self-study/webinars

  • Webinar – 9/11/25 – Data Basics – From Intake to Insight: Buiding a Smarter Strategy with Data – HASS

    Webinar – 9/11/25 – Data Basics – From Intake to Insight: Buiding a Smarter Strategy with Data – HASS

    A webinar featuring Dr. Josh Fisher, Director, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Care & Control

    WEBSITE LINK: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_XBs3-LokQU2ZJ8FYceRFLg#/registration

  • Online Event – 9/10/25 – Turning the Tide for Big Dogs: Proven Strategies That Work – The AAWA

    Online Event – 9/10/25 – Turning the Tide for Big Dogs: Proven Strategies That Work – The AAWA

    Across the country, shelters are facing one of today’s biggest adoption challenges—finding loving homes for large dogs. But there’s hope, and there are solutions.

    Join the Arizona Humane Society for an energizing Lunch & Learn that will show how big changes can start with bold ideas. You’ll discover how their team has not only increased big dog adoptions, but also dramatically reduced length of stay—transforming outcomes for some of their most overlooked companions.

    Through a mix of:

    • Creative adoption incentives that spark interest
    • High-impact marketing campaigns that tell unforgettable stories
    • Innovative programs that meet both dogs’ and adopters’ needs

    …the AHS team is creating a blueprint any shelter can adapt.

    This special Lunch & Learn will take place on Wednesday, September 10, from 2-2:30 ET. Bring your questions—there will be time for a Q&A so you can take actionable ideas back to your own organization. Because every big dog deserves a big story—and a happy ending.

    WEBSITE LINK: https://learning.theaawa.org/p/9-10-25

  • Webinar – 9/10/25 – Medical and Behavioral Data in Animal Shelters: A Lifesaving Tool – Best Friends

    Webinar – 9/10/25 – Medical and Behavioral Data in Animal Shelters: A Lifesaving Tool – Best Friends

    Learn how medical and behavioral data can be transformed into powerful tools to prevent disease, improve welfare, reduce length of stay, and guide evidence-based decisions. Discover practical strategies to turn numbers into impact — and data into lives saved.

    Presented by: Dr. Becca Boronat, MV, CAWA, National Shelter Medicine Veterinarian; Best Friends Animal Society

    WEBSITE LINK: https://bestfriends-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/4717437859110/WN_iRsWQsmFS4aikwy3tfGwsg#/registration

  • Webinar – 9/15/25 – Effective, Efficient, Economical: How to Step Up Your Sanitation Game – UC Davis KSMP

    Webinar – 9/15/25 – Effective, Efficient, Economical: How to Step Up Your Sanitation Game – UC Davis KSMP

    Strong sanitation is the backbone of healthy shelters—it protects animals, safeguards staff, and saves lives. But doing it right can be resource-intensive, stretching time, people, and budgets thin. That’s why Dave Hachey, President of Ogena Solutions, first brought us Accel/Rescue, and why he’s now doubled down with Sheltr-Partners.org, a not-for-profit created to negotiate better prices specifically for animal shelters and rescues.

    At this conversation with Cynthia Karsten, DVM, of the UC Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Program, you’ll hear the story behind Sheltr-Partners.org, how free membership works, and the benefits shelters are already seeing. You’ll also get an inside look at the newest, most economical hydrogen peroxide-based disinfectant. Join us to discover innovative sanitation tools that are helping organizations save major time and money, and plug in your own numbers to see what resource savings are possible for your team.

    This webinar has been approved for 1 hour of Certified Animal Welfare Administrator (CAWA) continuing education credit by The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement (AAWA) and National Animal Care and Control Association (NACA).

    Can’t make it live? Register to receive the recording and resources after the event, accessible through the UC Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Program Shelter Learniverse, #ThanksToMaddie!

    Register here: https://www.shelterlearniverse.com/webinars

  • Webinar – 9/17/25 – Veterinarians Are the Heart: Your Role in Addressing Animal Cruelty in Your Community – HumaneVMA

    Webinar – 9/17/25 – Veterinarians Are the Heart: Your Role in Addressing Animal Cruelty in Your Community – HumaneVMA

    Presented by: Dr. Kris Otteman, DVM, ABVP, CAWA and Linda Fielder, CAWA

    This webinar session will equip veterinary professionals with the knowledge and tools to recognize, document, and respond to signs of animal cruelty. Led by experts in veterinary forensics, animal welfare, and legal advocacy, the presentation explores the vital link between animal abuse and human violence and how veterinarians can play a pivotal role in protecting both animals and people. Don’t miss this opportunity to make a meaningful impact in your community.

    Learning Objectives:

    • Understand the connection between animal cruelty and interpersonal violence
    • Alleviate concerns voiced by others about reporting animal cruelty including safety concerns
    • Articulate the differences between forensic veterinary medicine and traditional veterinary medicine
    • Identify what is considered relevant evidence in animal cruelty cases
    • Review resources available to find and understand laws in a specific geographic area
    • Create policies and procedures to prepare the practice to respond and report and be prepared when a case is suspected, or you are asked to assist in your community

    WEBSITE LINK: https://humanevma.memberclicks.net/webinar-veterinarians-are-the-heart

  • Webinar – 9/30/25 – Before Four Weeks: Updated Vaccination Recommendations for Neonatal Puppies and Kittens – UC Davis KSMP

    Webinar – 9/30/25 – Before Four Weeks: Updated Vaccination Recommendations for Neonatal Puppies and Kittens – UC Davis KSMP

    We know that the single best way to protect neonatal and juvenile animals from infectious disease is to care for them in an environment where exposure to disease is low, but those environments can be hard to find! Despite efforts to find low-risk housing options for these vulnerable animals, underage puppies and kittens still sometimes end up being housed in animal shelters or other environments where exposure risk is real. Previous recommendations have been to wait until 4 weeks of age to begin vaccination, potentially missing opportunities to provide protection as early as possible.

    In this webinar, we’ll explore updated recommendations for early vaccination of neonatal and juvenile puppies and kittens in environments that present meaningful risk. We’ll cover the science, the supporting literature, and most importantly, how to apply these new guidelines in a shelter setting.

    By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

    • Describe the immunological basis for vaccine protocols in neonatal animals
    • Summarize the literature supporting early vaccination in high‑risk environments
    • Identify scenarios where early vaccination is recommended due to disease risk
    • Apply updated vaccine protocols in animal shelters
    • Adapt vaccination strategies for use in other high‑exposure settings

    This webinar has been approved for 1.5 hours of continuing education credit in jurisdictions that recognize RACE approval, as well as 1.5 Certified Animal Welfare Administrator (CAWA) continuing education credit by The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement (AAWA) and National Animal Care and Control Association (NACA).

    Can’t make it live? Register to receive a recording and resources after the event.

    Presenters: Kate Hurley, DVM, and Sandra Newbury, DVM

    Register now: http://www.shelterlearniverse.com/webinars

  • Training – 9/19/25 to 9/21/25 – G2Z2025 Feline HQHVSN Workshop – Getting 2 Zero (fee applies)

    Training – 9/19/25 to 9/21/25 – G2Z2025 Feline HQHVSN Workshop – Getting 2 Zero (fee applies)

    Created specifically to fill a gap for veterinary professionals, the G2Z2025 Feline HQHVSN Workshop is the only event of its kind in Australia.

    We are delighted to be welcoming Dr Becky Morrow (DVM, Grad Cert Veterinary Forensics, Grad Cert Shelter Medicine, MS, CAWA), Assistant Teaching Professor (Penn State University), Adjunct Assistant Professor (University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine) and President and Medical Director of Frankies Friends, to Australia, to deliver the Feline HQHVSN Workshop.

    The Feline HQHVSN Workshop consists of one dry lab day on 19th September with all participants. The day includes theory and some practical skills such as ties and knots.

    Depending on numbers (up to 100 participants total) the group will split into two groups to undertake the wet lab days on 20th September and 21st September. Each participant team attends one day of the two. The wet lab will be focussed on desexing cats – 50 each day so one male and one female per team.

    The goal is to have 100 participants that are made up of 50 veterinarians and 50 nurses/techs/practice manager. We are aiming for a ‘team’ (or more) from each workplace so that there is more than one person taking the knowledge and skills back to the workplace and because much of the value of HQHVSN lies in the processes and non-surgical aspects of the model.

    WEBSITE LINK:  https://www.accelevents.com/e/g2z2025