Shelter Learniverse

Conference - 9/6/21 to 9/9/21 - Western Vet Conference 2021 - Viticus Group (fee applies)
2021-09-06 07:30 - 22:30, 2021-09-07 06:30 - 23:00, 2021-09-08 06:30 - 22:00, 2021-09-09 06:30 - 18:25 (America/Los_Angeles) | Las Vegas, NV, Las Vegas, NV, United States
Whether you come to safe, sunny Las Vegas in person or enjoy the supplemental virtual opportunities – experience world-class education, collaboration, and innovation. For the first time ever, we are offering 20+ CE hours online in addition to the in-person conference! This means you can virtually participate in select conference content from anywhere until 11/10/2021.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.viticusgroup.org/wvc-conference

Conference - 9/10/21 to 9/12/21 - Midwest Animal Sheltering Conference - Missouri Coalition of Animal Care Organizations
2021-09-10 08:00 - 16:00, 2021-09-11 06:30 - 15:30, 2021-09-12 06:30 - 12:45 | Stoney Creek Hotel and Conference Center, 2601 S Providence Rd, Columbia, MO, United States
Join Missouri Coalition of Animal Care Organizations for the Midwest’s annual conference designed exclusively for animal rescues and shelters. Whether you’re a rescue volunteer, executive director, foster coordinator, or shelter veterinarian, the conference offers sessions for all levels of engagement. Workshops and sessions feature nationally-renowned speakers that present on hot topics in animal sheltering and rescue. The conference offers an invaluable opportunity to network and form vital relationships with your colleagues that are facing the same challenges as you every day. We come together to celebrate your victories and to find solutions to common problems, because collectively we can save more lives and have happier animals while doing it.
DETAILS
The 2021 Midwest Animal Sheltering Conference will take place at Stoney Creek Conference Center in Columbia, MO on September 10-12, 2021. Hotel rooms will be available at Stoney Creek.
Full details at https://www.missourianimals.org/aboutmasc.
SPONSORS
Please e-mail masc@missourianimals.org if your organization would like to sponsor or exhibit at the conference.
WEBSITE LINK: https://fb.me/e/eprLstWuX

Conference - 10/6/21 to 10/9/21 - Wild West Vet 2021 - Vet Show (fee applies)
2021-10-06 08:00 - 19:00, 2021-10-07 07:00 - 19:00, 2021-10-08 07:00 - 19:00, 2021-10-09 07:00 - 13:00 | Grand Sierra Resort and Casino, 2500 E 2nd St, Reno, NV, United States
Gain up to 36 hours of CE while experiencing new adventures in Reno at Wild West Vet 2021! Enjoy the convenience and fun of learning and staying overnight at the grandiose Grand Sierra Resort and Casino. Meet veterinary professionals like yourself, build on your knowledge, and much more!
WEBSITE LINK: https://us.vetshow.com/wild-west-vet

Conference - 12/2/21 to 12/5/21 - Fetch dvm360® Conference 2021 - dvm360 (fee applies)
2021-12-02 07:30 - 18:00, 2021-12-03 07:30 - 18:00, 2021-12-04 07:30 - 16:45, 2021-12-05 07:30 - 15:30 | San Diego Convention Center, 111 W Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA, 92101, United States
It’s been almost two years since we at dvm360® last saw you in person, and we’ve missed you! We couldn’t be more excited about our upcoming conference in San Diego.
Join us in December for another engaging educational experience, once again face to face. Our safety protocols mean that you can earn CE credits plus interact and network in person with peers, friends, and faculty—all in complete safety!
WEBSITE LINK: https://event.dvm360.com/event/a7455d41-4e95-49fe-9613-0964cffa5dda/summary

Conference - 2/17/22 to 2/19/22 - Midwest Veterinary Conference 2022 - Ohio Veterinary Medical Association (fee applies)
2022-02-17, 2022-02-18, 2022-02-19 | Greater Columbus Convention Center, 400 N. High St., Columbus, OH, 43215, United States
Hosted by the Ohio Veterinary Medical Association, the Midwest Veterinary Conference (MVC) brings together highly regarded expert speakers, hundreds of industry vendors, and thousands of veterinary professionals from across the U.S. and beyond for four days of education and networking. The Midwest Veterinary Conference has three days of shelter medicine lectures and a shelter medicine reception Friday evening, February 18th.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.mvcinfo.org/

Conference - 2/26/22 to 2/27/22 - 2022 Winter Conference - UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine (fee applies)
2022-02-26 08:00 - 17:00, 2022-02-27 08:00 - 17:00 | UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine, 944 Garrod Dr, Davis, CA, 95616, United States
The UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine, Center for Continuing Professional Education (CCPE) is proud to present the 2022 Winter Conference on February 26-27, 2022 onsite at the UC Davis SVM. We look forward to welcoming you all back to campus! We have restructured the format of the conference to allow more time for audience interaction (in person or virtually) as well as offering two onsite laboratories.
This year we are offering a variety of tracks including: Small Animal Clinical Trials: Learn about the latest management for osteosarcoma, polyarthritis , corneal diseases & LUTD, and how our clinically relevant trials in these areas are advancing the science and care for your patients.
The annual event provides opportunities for up to 15 hours of continuing education credit to an individual veterinarians or registered veterinary technicians. Conference registration provides attendees with access to either the in-person lectures or live webinars and conference proceedings.
The Full Conference registration price provides access to all of the tracks during the Winter Conference and conference proceedings.
The Livestock Medicine Only registration price includes the Livestock Medicine Track and Plenary Session on Saturday (up to 8 hours CE credit) and Livestock Medicine proceedings.
The Disaster Medicine/Exotics Only registration price includes the Disaster Medicine/Exotics Track and Keynote Session on Sunday (up to 7 hours CE credit) and Disaster Medicine/Exotic proceedings.
**First responders such as EMTs, paramedics, police, fire, correctional or probation officers**
Advanced Canine Tooth Extraction Lab and Ventilator Lab: Conference registration and attendance to all corresponding lectures are required in order to participate in the hands-on labs. Limited spots available.
UC Davis SVM Employees: Special pricing available upon verification of SVM employment. Select SVM Employee when registering.
WEBSITE LINK: https://ce.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/symposia-article/2022-winter-conference

Hybrid Conference - 4/19/22 to 4/22/22 - Animal Care Expo 2022 - HSUS (fee applies)
2022-04-19, 2022-04-20, 2022-04-21, 2022-04-22 | Virtual
Animal Care Expo is the largest international educational conference and trade show for animal welfare professionals and volunteers. Over 2,500 attendees are expected to join us in Orlando in 2022. Experts from all aspects of animal welfare will come together from across the globe to learn about the latest programs, share best practices, gain inspiration and build lasting connections. The conference features an international trade show promoting the latest animal care products and services from a wide range of exhibitors. With eleven workshop tracks, learning labs, networking opportunities and social events, Animal Care Expo has something for everyone who cares about companion animals.
We are excited to host our first-ever hybrid experience April 19-22, 2022, in Orlando, Florida, at the Orlando World Center Marriott. Animal Care Expo 2022 will feature over 80 professional development sessions in-person and select livestreamed sessions for a virtual audience. These broadcasted sessions will be recorded and available to both in-person and virtual participants for on-demand viewing after the conference.
WEBSITE LINK: https://humanepro.org/expo

Conference - 6/2/22 to 6/5/22 - 2022 Pacific Veterinary Conference - CVMA (fee applies)
2022-06-02 06:30 - 19:30, 2022-06-03 07:00 - 21:30, 2022-06-04 07:00 - 19:00, 2022-06-05 07:30 - 11:50 | Hilton San Francisco Union Square, 333 O'Farrell Street, San Francisco, CA, 94102, United States
The Pacific Veterinary Conference brings great continuing education to a world-class vacation destination. The four-day conference gives you the opportunity to earn CE with plenty of time to spend with family and friends.
One hour of continuing education (CE) is defined as 50 minutes of presentation and a 10-minute break. Question and answer time is included as presentation time.
VETERINARY CE
Earn up to 28.5 CEUs from over 200+ sessions.
TECHNICIAN-SPECIFIC CE
The conference provides over 26.5 hours of technician-specific CE. These hours will be applicable toward alternate route certification in California.
WEBSITE LINK: https://pacvet.net/san-francisco/

Conference - 6/10/22 to 6/12/22 - 2022 Shelter Behavior and Enrichment Conference - Shelter Playgroup Alliance (fee applies)
2022-06-10 09:30 - 16:30, 2022-06-11 09:30 - 16:30 | Waterfront Hotel, 10 Washington St., Oakland, CA, 94607, United States
Our annual Shelter Behavior and Enrichment Conference will be held in-person at the Waterfront Hotel in historic Jack London Square in Oakland, CA & virtually!
June 10, 11 & 12, 2022
Times: 9:30 am – 4:30 pm Pacific each day
Pre-Conference workshop on June 9th
Learn about shelter animal welfare, enrichment, and playgroups!
This conference will not be recorded.
Who should attend? Shelter staff, shelter volunteers, and shelter leadership. Animal daycare staff, dog walkers, and animal trainers would also benefit from the topics presented.
What will be presented? Leaders in behavioral science, animal welfare, enrichment, and inter-animal interactions will present research and strategies for enhancing animal welfare and animal interactions, including play.
Content & Speakers:

Pre-conference canine behavior foundations with Michelle Mullins
Low-stress handling for cats and dogs with Tabitha Kucera
Behavior medications commonly used in shelters & the impact of early socialization and trauma on behavior with Dr. Chris Pachel
Managing arousal for shelter animals with Mara Velez & Fernando Diaz
Shelter risk assessment with Mara Velez, Fernando Diaz, Dot Baisly, Amanda Kowalski & Marissa Martino
Discussing euthanasia with Marissa Martino

Approved CEUs: CCPDT TBD | IAABC TBD
In-person cost**: $350 for 3-day in-person conference ticket; $75 for in-person pre-conference workshop
Save $25 by registering for all four days!
** must show proof of vaccination to participate in the in-person event **
Live stream cost: $150 for 3-day virtual conference ticket; $50 for virtual pre-conference workshop
Save $25 by registering for all four days!
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.shelterdogplay.org/2022-conference
