Maddie’s Fund Presents: This Maddie’s Candid Conversation is an open, informal 60-minute conversation and Q+A with Dr. Lila Miller, DVM,  a groundbreaking and trailblazing visionary! As the recipient of the 2021 Avanzino Leadership Award for her bold ideas and innovative work in the field of veterinary shelter medicine, it is no wonder she is the mother of shelter medicine. 

VIN/VSPN Presents: In this presentation for VIN members, Lynn Hendrix, DVM, CHPV, discusses “How Do You Know When? Approaching Death with Dignity.”

VIN/VSPN Presents: Anne Katherman, DVM, MS, DACVIM discusses “Diagnostic Imaging: What, How, and Why.”

Karen Pryor Academy Presents: Join Ken Ramirez, KPCT’s Chief Training Officer, for a free virtual event live from The Ranch on Thursday, September 2, at 12:00 pm (PT). Ken will be joined by special guests Zazie Todd, Ph.D. and Laurie C. Williams.  The episode will include live training demos, audience Q & A, and so much more!

The Bridge Club Presents: What impact does the cost of care have on clients at your veterinary practice? How can we help clients prepare for and understand the cost of care over their pet’s lifetime? Join us & ASPCA® Pet Insurance as we dive into this important conversation and offer NEW tools to make the discussion easier.

VIN/IVAPM Presents: Attend this session presented by Robin Downing, DVM, MS, DAAPM, DACVSMR, CVPP, CCRP, to earn 1 hour free CE credit.

ACVB Presents (fee applies): Canine elimination problems may not be in the lime-light as often as feline ones, but they can be signs of anxiety and welfare concerns, are distressing to the client and may fracture the human animal bond. This case-based talk covers a variety of canine elimination problems.

Community Cats Podcast Presents (fee applies): Join us as we explore what “home” means to a kitty, as well as the ways the animal welfare community can help cats find homes, stay in homes, and get back to their homes when they’ve wandered too far from the caretakers that love them.

Maddie’s Fund Presents: In this discussion with Maddie’s Fund Executive Leadership Team member Mary Ippoliti-Smith, Akisha Townsend Eaton shares her story from multiple angles. She speaks of how the work of animal lifesaving and animal protection policy are interwoven and how ultimately all social policy can work together – especially in removing barriers created by systemic bias.

Humane Canada Presents (fee applies): Join us on September 15 to learn from experts from across the country on the important connection between the global climate change crisis and animal welfare.

The Bridge Club Presents: For all those students who are seeking an internship, a shadowing experience or looking for that first job, we are joined by Dr. Andrea Gentry-Apple of North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University to understand and the dos and don’ts to getting the perfect opportunity.

VIN/VSPN Presents: Attend this session presented by B. Duncan X. Lascelles, BSc, BVSC, PhD, FRCVS, CertVA, DSAS(ST), DECVS, DACVS, and Margaret E. Gruen, DVM, MVPH, PhD, DACVB, to earn 1 hour CE credit.

Maddie’s Fund Presents: Each Open Arms Challenge Zoom Huddle will consist of two 10-minute presentations followed by a 20-minute Q&A. About this huddle: Providing welcoming and inclusive practices in animal welfare can be achieved in many ways. This kickoff Huddle will provide an overview and engage in a discussion of how a trauma informed approach to your work can make a foundational impact.