NACA/Justice Clearinghouse Presents: By understanding and sharing available resources in the community, your organization can provide each person with a more individualized approach to ensure all aspects of their situation are being addressed while furthering your mission. The audience will learn how to connect with other organizations, how to build a database of resources, and more.

MCVMA Presents: Join us on October 14th in celebration of National Veterinary Technician Week as we honor the essential contributions of veterinary technicians and explore how DEI can shape a stronger, more inclusive future for the profession. We’ll be chatting with Stephen Niño Cital, RVT, SRA, RLAT, VTS-LAM co-founder a leading veterinary technician specialist recognized for his expertise in anesthesia, pain management, and cannabinoid medicine and Camia Tonge, CVT, VTS (Small Animal Internal Medicine), MS president-elect of the Academy of Internal Medicine for Veterinary Technicians and Director of Licensed Veterinary Technicians and Assistants at Schwarzman Animal Medical Center.

CalAnimals Present: Join Morris & Garritano for a lively session that takes the mystery (and the stress!) out of workers’ compensation. We’ll show you how to build a safer workplace, understand your experience modification (Ex Mod), best practices for claims reporting, and design return-to-work programs that keep your team protected and your costs under control.

Best Friends Presents: Learn how to best harness the lifesaving power of community cat programs, where we’ll dive into the medical strategies that keep cats healthy and thriving. From anesthesia to aftercare, this webinar is packed with practical tips for shelter staff and vets committed to saving the lives of cats in our shelters and in our communities.

HumaneVMA Presents: It is essential to limit fear, anxiety, and stress in cats by providing positive and gentle human-to-cat interactions. This session will focus on recognizing signs of fear, anxiety, and stress in cats and provide participants with practical, effective handling strategies.

ASPCAPro Presents: The spectrum of care in the management of toxicities refers to the range of strategies used to recognize, assess, prevent and treat adverse effects. The primary goal is to ensure patient safety while maintaining treatment efficacy. This session will demonstrate the value of establishing key goals for veterinary care, while emphasizing the critical role of communication, evidence-based medicine and client-centered decision-making in the treatment of toxicities.

Open Door Veterinary Collective Presents: In this 30-minute Lunch & Learn webcast—part of our 4-part series—we spotlight Doug Plant and his transformative work as COO of Michigan Humane. Discover how Doug is weaving together Clinic and Shelter Operations, Facilities, Field Services, Volunteer Services, and Community Solutions into a cohesive strategy to increase access to care. Learn how this integrated approach is breaking silos, streamlining services, and ultimately improving outcomes for pets and the people who love them.

The AAWA Presents: Participants will learn how to envision strategies that center accountability, community partnerships, and systemic change. We will also discuss common pitfalls that keep organizations stuck and provide actionable steps towards justice. Whether you lead a shelter, work with diverse teams, or engage in community-based animal care, this session will equip you with ideas and tools to take the next step toward making meaningful, long-term change.

Besty BnB Presents: In recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, this webinar will explore how domestic pets cope with trauma and how we, as caregivers and advocates, can support their healing. This webinar will feature a special guest, Andria Gibbon, Founder & President of Protecting Paws for Life – an organization dedicated to supporting survivors of domestic violence and their beloved pets. Learn how trauma-informed care can be extended to the entire family, pets included.

The CVMA and SF SPCA Present: 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, while also gaining valuable experience not always seen in private practice.

Program for Pet Health Equity Presents: We’re excited to invite our One Health colleagues and community partners to join a special live session with the authors of Access to Veterinary Care: Barriers and Insights from Pet Families. This conversation will explore the key findings of the report, the barriers families face in accessing veterinary services, and how these challenges impact both human and animal health. Together, we’ll look ahead at what’s next — and how One Health collaboration can help drive lasting solutions.

Maddie’s Fund Presents: Effective and respectful partnerships with Tribal Nations require more than good intentions, they demand a foundational understanding of history, law, and culture. Join us for a two-hour webinar designed for animal welfare professionals working alongside and in partnership with Tribal communities. There will be plenty of time for your questions after the presentation.

NACA/Justice Clearinghouse Presents: Drs. Abby Sage and Jennifer LaPlume will use forms they have developed to walk you through the pre-planning steps for an equine cruelty investigation, including on-site assessments and triage and the formation of an action plan backed up with owner resources. They will then use case examples to illustrate how to utilize these forms.

The National Kitten Coalition Presents: Are you a veterinary student or faculty member with a passion for feline health and welfare? Join the National Kitten Coalition this February for our RACE® CE-Approved Neonatal and Early Kittenhood Emergencies webinar tailored especially for you!

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HASS Presents: In many communities, animal services rise and fall with the priorities of local government—and if you’re not part of the conversation, you’re likely missing out on funding, partnerships, and critical support. Whether you’re operating under a city contract, connected to law enforcement, or simply the only game in town for animal welfare, knowing how to work with your local leaders is key. Join Mike Wheeler, Director of Cabot Animal Support Services, as he shares his straightforward, proven approach to building relationships with decision makers—and how you can do it, too.

Maddie’s Fund Presents: Discover how the Animal Welfare Assessment Grid (AWAG) turns everyday animal care records into powerful, visual evidence of welfare over an animal’s entire life. This innovative, cloud-based tool scores physical, behavioral/psychological, environmental, and procedural factors—revealing trends, pinpointing key events, and helping you take targeted action to improve quality of life.

Open Door Veterinary Collective Presents: Join us for a 30-minute panel discussion introducing the Social Work Guidelines in Animal Welfare Settings, a groundbreaking new resource created by and for social workers working in animal welfare organizations across North America. Whether your organization already employs a social worker, you are exploring how social work can enhance your mission, or you are simply curious about how social work skills fit into animal welfare, this panel conversation is for you.

Shelter Animals Count Presents: In this session, we’ll highlight strategies that organizations are using to overcome the challenges of placing big dogs, from innovative foster programs to targeted adoption promotions and community partnerships. You’ll also hear how data is helping shelters identify what works, where gaps remain, and how to adapt programs for greater impact.