Webinar - 4/27/22 - Creating a Time Management System that Works: A Workshop for Nonprofit Leaders - Network for Good
2022-04-27 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Virtual
Learn how to get more of the right things done in this time blocking and energy management workshop!
Let’s be clear about one thing, if you don’t control your schedule — it will control you. As a small shop (or big shop), it’s crucial to understand when you need to show up as your best self and then make the most of your time because we know that time is your most valuable asset.
In this workshop, you’ll learn:

3 core areas of time management: time blocking, prioritization & calendar management
3 ways to think about prioritization & mapping strategies for better efficiency

You can expect to be reminded of some things you already know, learn a few things you didn’t know, and work through some of your toughest time management hurdles together.
Speaker: Rachel Bearbower (she/her), Founder + CEO of Small Shop Strategies
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.networkforgood.com/resource/nonprofit-time-management/

Webinar - 4/27/22 - Saving the Smallest: Optimizing Neonatal/Pediatric Kitten & Puppy Care in Shelters - The AAWA
2022-04-27 12:00 - 13:00
If you are among the many shelters who climb “kitten mountain” every year, and see neonatal/pediatric puppies as well, this is the webinar for you!
We all know how difficult this period of care can be for shelters and their foster families. This interactive webinar will give participants actionable steps to help improve the care provided to neonatal/infant puppies and kittens in their shelter’s care. After this webinar, attendees will be able to:

Describe the developmental milestones for puppies and kittens from birth to 8 weeks and recognize what is “normal”
Identify the most common causes of neonatal mortality and steps that can be taken to minimize the risk
Create foster care protocols that optimize live outcomes for neonatal puppies and kittens

Shelter medicine staff and anyone in the shelter who works with fosters or recruits fosters will benefit from this session.
This session is part of the Shelter Medicine series, a collaboration between the Association of Shelter Veterinarians and The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement.
This live and recorded program is approved for:

1 Certified Animal Welfare Administrator continuing education credit

Pending approval for RACE CE.
WEBSITE LINK: https://learning.theaawa.org/p/sheltermed-4-27-22

Webinar - 4/28/22 - Creating Sticky Messages: Your Team Superpower - VETGirl
2022-04-28 17:30 - 18:30
Clients trust Dr. Google more than your team?
In this complimentary, 1-hour VETgirl–Elanco practice management webinar, Dr. Mary Ann Vande Linde discusses building the foundation of effective team communication. Tune in to learn techniques to build client trust with your veterinary health care team.
Thanks to sponsorship from Elanco, this webinar is FREE to all!
WEBSITE LINK: https://vetgirlontherun.com/webinars/april-28-2022-creating-sticky-messages-your-team-superpower/

Webinar - 5/3/22 - The Forgotten Partner in Responding to Animal Abuse: The Veterinarian - NACA/Justice Clearinghouse
2022-05-03 10:00 - 11:15
Shouldn’t the veterinarian be at least as proactive in responding to suspected animal abuse as physicians are in recognizing and reporting suspected child abuse? That’s a question being discussed in veterinary circles as more practitioners receive training in veterinary forensics and learn how to resolve their formidable practice management dilemmas. State laws, national organizational policies, and Veterinary Social Workers are prompting a new look at the veterinarian’s role with abused animals. Growing public interest in animal welfare and the FBI’s inclusion of four types of animal cruelty in the NIBRS data system is resulting in veterinarians being asked to articulate exactly what an abused animal’s condition is. This webinar will describe how veterinarians are an invaluable resource for law enforcement and animal care & control officers in not only reporting, describing, and testifying about animal abuse, but also in the newest frontier – “DV and the DVM,” responses when clients express histories of domestic violence which also affects their animals’ well-being.
This webinar has been certified by the National Animal Care & Control Association and is approved for 1 Continuing Education Unit. Please refer to your NACA membership portal for current CEU submission process. Current NACA Members who attend the live presentation or watch the recording will be able to download a jointly issued attendance certificate that includes the National Animal Care & Control Association logo. Visit the NACA training page for a complete list of future trainings.
Presenter
Internationally acclaimed lecturer, author and educator Phil Arkow is coordinator of the National LINK Coalition – the National Resource Center on The LINK between Animal Abuse and Human Violence – and edits the monthly LINK-Letter. He chairs the Latham Foundation’s Animal Abuse and Family Violence Prevention Project. He teaches at the University of Florida and Harcum College. He has presented over 300 times in 17 countries, 38 states, and 9 Canadian provinces, and has authored over 95 key reference works on human-animal interactions and violence prevention.
He co-founded the National Link Coalition, the National Animal Control Association, and the Colorado and New Jersey humane federations. He has served with the AVMA, the ASPCA, American Humane, the Delta Society, the Animals & Society Institute, the National Sheriffs Association, the National Coalition on Violence Against Animals, the National District Attorneys Association, the Academy on Violence & Abuse, and the American Association of Human-Animal Bond Veterinarians. He received a Lifetime Achievement Award from New Jersey Child Assault Prevention.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.justiceclearinghouse.com/webinar/the-forgotten-partner-in-responding-to-animal-abuse-the-veterinarian/

Webinar - 5/3/22 - What’s New with Chronic Feline Pain Control - VETGirl
2022-05-03 17:00 - 18:00
Cats… always the exception to the rule!
In this complimentary, 1-hour VETgirl–Zoetis webinar, Dr. Michael Petty, CVPP, CVMA, CCRT, CAAPM delivers some tips and tricks to help you diagnose and treat osteoarthritis in cats. Tune in to learn about new feline pain therapeutic options you can use!
Thanks to sponsorship from Zoetis, this webinar is FREE to all!
Not a VETgirl ELITE member? Get your learning on with the #1 veterinary CE resource – clinically relevant, practical, and accessible 24/7 on your own time! Don’t miss out – click HERE to join now!
All the webinars are recorded and can be viewed 24/7 after their release date for CE credit. If you’re watching the recording later on, don’t forget to take the CE quiz with it when you’re done to get your CE certificate!
WEBSITE LINK: https://vetgirlontherun.com/webinars/may-3-2022-whats-new-with-chronic-feline-pain-control/

Webinar - 5/4/22 - Raise More Money Through Email with Storytelling - Network for Good
2022-05-04 10:00 - 11:00
Nonprofits know that email is a powerful direct response tool for online fundraising. But it can be hard to write emails that stand out and bring in donations for your cause.
In this webinar, Vanessa Chase Lockshin will show you how to harness the power of storytelling to write irresistible fundraising emails. Her proven strategies have helped one of clients, Variety BC, raise over $1m in 15 months.
What we’ll cover:

Understand the differences between narrative and story in fundraising email, and why each drive fundraising results
The structure of a strong story-driven fundraising email
Quick wins to step up the copy of your next fundraising email

Speaker: Vanessa Chase Lockshin
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.networkforgood.com/resource/raise-more-money-through-email/

Webinar - 5/4/22 - Cats and Wildlife - HSUS
2022-05-04 11:00 - 12:00
With a mission to protect all animals, the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) stands on common ground with those who care about both cats and wildlife. With determination, innovation and collaboration, we believe that human-cat-wildlife conflicts can be humanely resolved. Please join us for this webinar, in which we will discuss the following topics:

The relationship between cats and wildlife
The value of trap-neuter-vaccinate-return (TNVR) programs
Protecting community cats from wildlife
Protecting wildlife from domestic cats
Tips for keeping cats happily indoors

Presenters: Lynsey White & Danielle Bays
WEBSITE LINK: https://humanepro.org/trainings/cats-wildlife-webinar

Webinar - 5/4/22 - Building a Leadership Culture - The AAWA
2022-05-04 12:00 - 13:00
Some organizational gurus contend that culture is the primary job of the CEO and leadership team because all other pillars of a great organization rest upon a healthy culture. A neglected aspect of building an effective and dynamic culture is leadership, especially at the middle supervisory level of the organization. It is a dangerous fallacy that leadership acumen is only necessary at the top. Building a leadership culture begins by recognizing and communicating the expectation of leadership at every level of the organization, coupled with the training and support required to develop each person’s leadership skills.
This session will explore the leader’s responsibility for culture paired with the need for an ongoing effort to provide leadership training and support. Tracy will explain his approach to leadership development in creating a Leadership Academy at each organization he led. The Leadership Academy is a multi-session approach to building leadership capabilities and capacity based on Tracy’s leadership model for the social sector, Leadership From The Heart.
This live and recorded webinar is approved for 1 Certified Animal Welfare Administrator continuing education credit.
This webinar is part 1 in the 5-part A Great Place to Work series.
WEBSITE LINK: https://learning.theaawa.org/products/50422-building-a-leadership-culture

Webinar - 5/5/22 - How Animals Learn - PPG (fee applies)
2022-05-05 11:00
This webinar teaches the basics of dog learning behavior. Do you know why your dog runs to the door and barks at the mailman? Does your dog beg when you eat dinner? Learn how we can use basic theories of dog behavior to teach your dog new things. Also learn why dogs learn these common misbehaviors and how to change them. This 1.5-hour webinar was designed for anyone who loves dogs! Whether you are a veterinarian, a veterinary technician, groomer, a dog parent or just a dog lover this class will help your dog learn faster!
Learning Objectives:

Learn the basics of how dogs learn
Learn how to change misbehaviors

CEUs: PPAB 1.5, CCPDT (pending), IAABC (pending), KPA (pending)
Presenter: Shannon Riley-Coyner
An internationally sought-after speaker, Shannon has been a pet lover all her life and a dog trainer for over 20 years. She has spent her life observing, caring for and training animals of all kinds. She spoke at Pet Professional Guilds Geek Week Australia in 2021, has worked in the Bird Department at Marine World Africa USA, and worked as a handler and trainer for an African Serval Cat at Safari West, a private zoo in Santa Rosa, California. She has participated in behavior studies including observations of bald eagles and addax antelope through the San Francisco Zoo and Safari West.
Her education includes a Biology Degree, specializing in Zoology from Sonoma State. She is a Registered Veterinary Technician, a Certified Professional Dog Trainer, a Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner, a member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers and a member of the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants.
Shannon created Truly Force Free Animal Training in 2015 so that anyone, anywhere could have access to force free, positive reinforcement animal training. In 2018, Shannon published “The Evolution of Dog Training” available in audio, print and Ebook.
Shannon’s dog training philosophy revolves around force free, positive reinforcement; however, her goal is for healthy happy relationships between pets and their people. Diet, exercise, environment, and training all play a significant role in achieving this goal.
Shannon spent many years as the head dog trainer for PAWS for Healing, a pet assisted therapy organization. She performed temperament testing and assisted in the training of therapy dogs who visited hospitals, veteran groups, special educational facilities, and convalescent homes. She believes strongly in the benefits of developing the human animal bond and can assist in coaching for pets and their human companions to develop that connection.
Shannon is a past President for the Society of Veterinary Behavior Technicians.
WEBSITE LINK: https://petprofessionalguild.com/event-4726567

Webinar - 5/5/22 - Leveling Up: Managing Mental Health in the Workplace - VETGirl (fee applies)
2022-05-05 17:00 - 18:00
How do you feel behind your smile?
In this 1-hour VETgirl webinar, VETgirl’s Chief Happiness Officer, Jeannine Moga, MA, MSW, LCSW dives deep into the “need to know” issue of mental health in veterinary practice. In this lecture, she will review guidelines we can use to identify and support mental health awareness and resources in the workplace for our veterinary team members.
Not a VETgirl ELITE member? Get your learning on with the #1 veterinary CE resource – clinically relevant, practical, and accessible 24/7 on your own time! Don’t miss out – click HERE to join now!
All the webinars are recorded and can be viewed 24/7 after their release date for CE credit. If you’re watching the recording later on, don’t forget to take the CE quiz with it when you’re done to get your CE certificate!
*Note: Viewing this webinar is for individual use only; VETgirl webinars are not designed nor meant to be viewed in a group setting due to RACE-CE audit purposes. Inappropriate sharing or viewing of the webinar may result in revoking of membership.
WEBSITE LINK: https://vetgirlontherun.com/webinars/may-5-2022-leveling-up-managing-mental-health-in-the-workplace/

Webinar – 5/7/22 – Neighborhood Cats TNR Certification Workshop – Community Cats Podcast (small fee applies)
2022-05-07 11:00 - 13:30
Are you ready to be part of the solution for feral and stray cats in your neighborhood? Our expert instructors will teach you best practices for Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) and colony management. Learn what TNR is and why it works. We’ll cover getting along with neighbors, preparations for trapping, trapping itself (including entire colonies at once), feeding, providing winter shelter, and more. Take advantage of the interactive format, extensive handouts, and video footage of actual projects. Attendees will receive a certificate of attendance and gain access to an ongoing Facebook group for networking with other TNR activists. Instructed by Susan Richmond, executive director, and Bryan Kortis, national programs director.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.communitycatspodcast.com/events/the-neighborhood-cats-tnr-certification-workshop-may-2022/

Webinar - 5/8/22 - Feline Diabetes Tips and Tricks - VETGirl
2022-05-08 17:00 - 18:00
Sugar rush: Get better control of the highs and lows of diabetes!
In this complimentary, 1-hour VETgirl–Purina webinar, Dr. Andrew Bugbee, DACVIM reviews some tips for the treatment and monitoring of diabetes mellitus in cats. Tune in for an overview of dietary and insulin therapies, as well as a discussion on developing patient-specific monitoring plans.
Thanks to sponsorship from Purina, this webinar is FREE to all!
Not a VETgirl ELITE member? Get your learning on with the #1 veterinary CE resource – clinically relevant, practical, and accessible 24/7 on your own time! Don’t miss out – click HERE to join now!
All the webinars are recorded and can be viewed 24/7 after their release date for CE credit. If you’re watching the recording later on, don’t forget to take the CE quiz with it when you’re done to get your CE certificate!
*Note: Viewing this webinar is for individual use only; VETgirl webinars are not designed nor meant to be viewed in a group setting due to RACE-CE audit purposes. Inappropriate sharing or viewing of the webinar may result in revoking of membership.
WEBSITE LINK: https://vetgirlontherun.com/webinars/may-8-2022-feline-diabetes-tips-and-tricks/

Webinar – 5/9/22 – Maintenance of Equipment in Dentistry: Part 2 – VDOS (fee applies)
2022-05-09 10:00 - 11:45
This VDOS webinar will review the role of veterinary technicians, nurses and dental hygienists in the maintenance of equipment, instruments, and materials used in small animal dentistry and oral surgery. The focus of the second part is on routine maintenance and emergency repair of the dental machine, handpieces, etc. The didactic lecture will last 1.5 hours, but the webinar is designed so that there is extra time for interactive participation and answering your questions.
Speaker: Jeanette Eliason, CVT, RDH, VTS (Dentistry)
Moderator: Alexander M. Reiter, Dipl. Tzt., Dr. med. vet., Dipl. AVDC, EVDC, FF-AVDC-OMFS
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.vdos.org/event-details/maintenance-of-equipment-in-dentistry-part-2-1-00-pm-et

Webinar - 5/10/22 - The Future Is Four: The Right Care - Maddie’s® Million Pet Challenge
2022-05-10 12:00 - 13:00
Offering the Right Care means animals are not left in dangerous circumstances to cause harm, suffer, or die because the shelter can’t admit them; nor are they are admitted to a crowded shelter when there are better options within the community. You’re doing this work because you want to serve animals and people in the shelter and in the community, but in order to provide the best care, you have to know—and make sure you’re operating within—your capacity for care. Within the shelter’s walls, the Right Care encompasses staffing, housing and programs to meet each animal’s basic needs. In this webinar, Drs. Chumkee Aziz and Denae Wagner will share how to provide humane housing and match community need to community capacity and shelter services to ensure all animals receive the care that is right for them.
This webinar is part 3 of “The Future Is Four: The Right Care in the Right Place at the Right Time to the Right Outcome Right Place” series. Register once for these four sessions, which will be recorded.
The webcast has been pre-approved for 1.0 Certified Animal Welfare Administrator continuing education credits by The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement and by the National Animal Care & Control Association.
Presenters
Denae Wagner, DVM, MPVM, Assistant Director and Chief Portalizer
In her work for the Koret Shelter Medicine Program, Dr. Wagner has helped shelters from Florida to Vancouver. Her contributions have ranged from Capacity for Care (C4C) calculations and population health to full facility design consultations. After initially fashioning them by hand, Dr. Wagner oversaw the design and manufacture of the Kat Portal for the Koret Shelter Medicine Program. Over 5,000 of her hand-made and manufactured portals have been installed in animal shelters throughout North America and beyond, earning Dr. Wagner the nickname, The Portal Queen. The portals safely and cleanly couple pairs of existing cat cages, transforming cramped housing into roomier double-compartment condos. Dr. Wagner’s current interests include evidence based shelter design and the effects of housing and the shelter environment on animal health and well-being.
Mehnaz (Chumkee) Aziz, DVM, Outreach Veterinarian
Chumkee obtained her DVM degree at Tufts Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine in 2012. She then completed an internship at the ASPCA’s Bergh Memorial Animal Hospital in NYC in 2013, which included experience in anti-cruelty work and shelter medicine. Chumkee was a resident at the KSMP from 2013-2016.She headed the Northern Tier Shelter Initiative and served as Senior Director of Shelter Medicine Services at the ASPCA before returning to the KSMP in January, 2022 as an outreach veterinarian. Her current interests include the role of community collaboration in mitigating pet homelessness, proactive shelter population management, and infectious disease prevention in shelters.

WEBSITE LINK: https://maddiesfund-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_9UHVkuKcQbumXhwr-Y9puw

Webinar - 5/10/22 - Proactive Responses to the Community’s Concerns: Successes in the Field for Today’s ACO’s - NACA/Justice Clearinghouse
2022-05-10 12:00 - 13:15
How many times have you received a call for service and you recognized the address before you even responded? This happens far too often. However, how often are you trying a different approach to address the issue? If we want a different outcome, we need to try different approaches. The community has come to rely upon the services provided by public health and animal welfare agencies. This is especially true with the recent pandemic affecting our communities. This session will focus on proactive ways Animal Welfare Organizations can address calls for service at their core. We will explore some new and innovative ways Volusia County Animal Services has been addressing common animal welfare issues in Daytona Beach, Florida.
This webinar has been certified by the National Animal Care & Control Association and is approved for 1 Continuing Education Unit. Please refer to your NACA membership portal for current CEU submission process. Current NACA Members who attend the live presentation or watch the recording will be able to download a jointly issued attendance certificate that includes the National Animal Care & Control Association logo. Visit the NACA training page for a complete list of future trainings.
Presenter:
Based out of Daytona Beach, Florida, Adam Leath is the Director of Volusia County Animal Services. He investigates and responds to situations involving animal victims of natural disasters and animal cruelty cases in Volusia County. Leath was formerly a Regional Director of the Field Investigations and Response Team at the ASPCA where he led one of the largest operations in ASPCA history with the seizure of over 1,000 animals in August of 2016. Leath has responded to multiple dogfighting operations throughout his time at the ASPCA, including the second-largest dogfighting bust in U.S. history in 2013, resulting in the seizure of more than 400 dogs.
Leath holds a bachelor’s degree in animal science from the University of Tennessee and a Graduate Certificate in Veterinary Forensic Science from the University of Florida. He is a courtesy Assistant Professor for the Department of Comparative, Diagnostic, and Population Medicine at the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine. He is a Director on the Board of Directors for the National Animal Care and Control Association. Leath is a Past President of the International Veterinary Forensic Sciences Association and is a Certified National Animal Cruelty Investigator through the University of Missouri. He has also been certified in Equine Cruelty Investigation through the University of Colorado. Leath has been certified as an expert witness in animal fighting and animal cruelty in the states of Florida and New York.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.justiceclearinghouse.com/webinar/proactive-responses-to-the-communitys-concerns-successes-in-the-field-for-todays-acos/

Webinar - 5/11/22 - Key Changes in Donor Behavior (& What Nonprofits Should Do About Them) - Network for Good
2022-05-11 10:00 - 11:00
Featuring new research from the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy
Over the past two decades, Americans have significantly changed their giving behavior. Most notably, participation in charitable giving of American households and individuals has been declining since 2000.
In 2020, the onset of the ongoing global pandemic has presented numerous challenges and shifts for the philanthropic sector. The Giving Environment series, produced by researchers at the IU Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, looks at pre-pandemic trends in charitable giving, understanding donor decisions in recent years, new models of giving such as subscription giving, and the growing significance of engaging donors.
Join us to explore and reflect on various insights from recent studies, including:

An overview of the declining trend of giving among American households and individuals
Charitable giving in response to recent socio-political and global events
Insights on donor preferences and characteristics for the subscription giving model
Experimental findings on donor resonance with different fundraising messages and materials
Key takeaways for fundraising practitioners on donor engagement

WEBSITE LINK: https://www.networkforgood.com/resource/key-changes-in-donor-behavior/

Webinar - 5/11/22 - Investing in Your People - The AAWA
2022-05-11 12:00 - 13:00
Who are you responsible for leading and developing? What do those people most need from you for their growth and development? Imagine if you could transform the way you invested in the development and performance of others around you. Dr. Rob McKenna and Dr. Daniel Hallak from WiLD Leaders will take you through a process of asking 10 key development questions that create intentional developmental feedback and insight for others you lead or serve. You’ll leave this session with the tools to increase the adaptive performance and direction of others around you.
This live and recorded webinar is approved for 1 Certified Animal Welfare Administrator continuing education credit.
This webinar is part 2 in the 5-part A Great Place to Work series.
WEBSITE LINK: https://learning.theaawa.org/products/51122-investing-in-your-people

Webinar - 5/11/22 - From Manager to Leader: Steps for Success - VETGirl (fee applies)
2022-05-11 17:00 - 18:00
Want to know the steps for success?
In this 1-hour VETgirl leadership webinar, Dr. Peter Weinstein, MBA, will discuss the steps in going from manager to leader, as they are not easy. There must be a clear understanding of the difference between the two roles and a real desire to take on leadership. Tune in to learn how to navigate the path, and you’ll be well on your way to becoming a leader.
This 2022 leadership track course qualifies as continuing education applicable to the Certified Veterinary Practice Manager (CVPM) certification program offered by the VHMA, CVPM Course ID#21-123.
Not a VETgirl ELITE member? Get your learning on with the #1 veterinary CE resource – clinically relevant, practical, and accessible 24/7 on your own time! Don’t miss out – click HERE to join now! All the webinars are recorded and can be viewed 24/7 after their release date for CE credit. If you’re watching the recording later on, don’t forget to take the CE quiz with it when you’re done to get your CE certificate!
*Note: Viewing this webinar is for individual use only; VETgirl webinars are not designed nor meant to be viewed in a group setting due to RACE-CE audit purposes. Inappropriate sharing or viewing of the webinar may result in revoking of membership.
WEBSITE LINK: https://vetgirlontherun.com/webinars/may-11-2022-from-manager-to-leader-steps-for-success/

Webinar - 5/12/22 - Shelter Behavior Roundtable: Embracing Behavior in Capacity for Care Planning - ASPCAPro
2022-05-12 12:00 - 13:00
Providing behavioral support throughout an animal’s stay in your shelter is vital to meeting the Five Freedoms and the ASV Guidelines for Standards of Care in Animal Shelters. As shelters care for more animals with medical and behavioral needs, it’s essential for organizations to reassess their capacity for care to ensure these needs are met.
Join us on Thursday, May 12th, from 3 p.m. – 4 p.m. ET, for a live Q&A session with our expert panel representing medical, behavior, operations, and leadership. Participants will gain new ideas and resources to provide essential behavioral care and avoid exceeding capacity.

Takeaways

Tips and tools to build behavior into daily care and capacity planning
Strategies for effective organizational alignment and collaboration
Techniques for adjusting operations and capacity with the resources on hand

Suited For
Animal behavior and shelter professionals and volunteers

WEBSITE LINK: https://www.aspcapro.org/training/webinar/shelter-behavior-roundtable-embracing-behavior-capacity-care-planning

Webinar - 5/12/22 - Helping Your Sound Sensitive Dog with Amy Cook - FDSA (fee applies)
2022-05-12 15:00 - 16:00
Many dogs struggle with the sounds of living in our modern life, whether it’s fireworks, delivery trucks, electronic beeping or even neighbors and dogs walking past your house! But helping them take sounds in stride isn’t always straightforward, and myths are everywhere!
Fortunately, working with sound sensitivity can be straightforward, and there are very specific things you can do to help your dog learn new meanings for the sounds that worry them. Whether they’re too alert to normal outdoor sounds, or want to hide away from the big ones, there’s a step by step approach you can take that will shift things for your dog.
In this webinar Dr. Cook will give you a 4 step procedure to give new meaning to sudden sounds, starting with safe sounds and then progressing, so you know it works before you apply it to the real thing. Time to throw a Noise Party!
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.fenzidogsportsacademy.com/index.php/self-study/webinars

Webinar - 5/16/22 - AAPI Women Making a Difference - CARE
2022-05-16 16:00 - 17:00
What does it take to start a non-profit, or enter a profession when you don’t see someone who looks like you and the odds and the system are against you? What does it take to stay, persist and thrive? CARE’s Marilou Chanrasmi will facilitate a conversation with her friends who have chosen roads less traveled – hear their stories, learn from their journeys, and be inspired.
Presenters
Christina V. Tran, DVM is a first generation Filipino-American raised outside of Chicago, Illinois and received her veterinary degree from University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. She has worked as a small animal veterinarian as well as in shelter medicine and academia. Dr. Tran is currently on faculty at University of Arizona College of Veterinary Medicine. She is passionate about volunteering and currently serves in several veterinary medical organizations including the Multicultural Veterinary Medical Association (past president and founding board member), Veterinary Virtual Care Association (Board of Directors), American Veterinary Medical Association’s Animal Welfare Committee, Arizona Veterinary Medical Association (Board of Directors), and AVMA’s Council on Education (site visitor). Dr. Tran and her dog Marley are a registered pet therapy team with Pet Partners.
Esther Lam is a veterinary student at the University of Minnesota, class of 2025 and serves on the board of the University of Minnesota vet student group SIRVS (Student Initiative for Reservation Veterinary Services). She was born and raised in Guam. Snakes are the reason why at 6 years old she knew she wanted to become a veterinarian.
Dr. Serena Nayee is a Medical Director at Vet Check Pet Urgent Care Center in Carmel, Indiana, and a 2020 graduate of the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine. After graduating high school in Fishers, Indiana, she completed her Bachelor of Science in Microbiology at Ohio State University, before heading to veterinary school. Serena’s interests in the veterinary profession are focused on urgent care medicine and development of accessible clinical healthcare and health policy to diversify the veterinary field, with a commitment to the value of One Health. In 2020 she founded Chapter VIII: Veterinary Inclusion and Intersectionality Initiative, to empower underrepresented groups within veterinary medicine by way of advocacy, accessibility, and art.
You must register ahead for this event. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
About this series:
In recognition of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage month, CARE will be hosting a series of open discussions, sharing resources and offering a invitation to do some new thinking during the month of May.
WEBSITE LINK: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYpdOurqjkuEt21MoxS0I_qkL6tBDeb7OiU

Webinar - 5/17/22 - Attracting and Retaining the RIGHT Team Members - VETGirl (fee applies)
2022-05-17 17:00 - 18:00
Where have all the good employees gone?
In this 1-hour VETgirl practice management webinar, Bill Schroeder will address the staffing problem crippling many veterinary practices across the country. The focus needs to be on hiring those that best align with your culture and need. Tune in to explore concepts around attracting new employees, why hiring methods of the past do not work, retaining those team members who support your culture, and technologies that can help share your message.
This 2022 practice management track course qualifies as continuing education applicable to the Certified Veterinary Practice Manager (CVPM) certification program offered by the VHMA, CVPM Course ID#21-124.
Not a VETgirl ELITE member? Get your learning on with the #1 veterinary CE resource – clinically relevant, practical, and accessible 24/7 on your own time! Don’t miss out – click HERE to join now! All the webinars are recorded and can be viewed 24/7 after their release date for CE credit. If you’re watching the recording later on, don’t forget to take the CE quiz with it when you’re done to get your CE certificate!
*Note: Viewing this webinar is for individual use only; VETgirl webinars are not designed nor meant to be viewed in a group setting due to RACE-CE audit purposes. Inappropriate sharing or viewing of the webinar may result in revoking of membership.
WEBSITE LINK: https://vetgirlontherun.com/webinars/may-17-2022-attracting-and-retaining-the-right-team-members/

Webinar - 5/18/22 - How to Generate Impact and Revenue Through Your Nonprofit Brand - Network for Good
2022-05-18 10:00 - 11:00
This session is your step 1-2-3 guide on how to align your brand and your mission for maximum fundraising and donor stewardship impact.
Differentiating oneself is more important than ever before. In a noisy and vast sea of email campaigns, direct mail appeals and social media overload, getting the attention of donors can feel quite challenging and exhausting.
Once you have their attention, how do you keep it and create engagement opportunities that steward donor relationships and move your mission forward. It might just be time for an intervention, a good look at your brand and a plan to cut through the noise.
Branding is a critical component to fundraising sustainability, and it is a practice that is either often overlooked or confused with marketing. Yet, a strong brand is critical to financial health, building meaningful and long-lasting donor relationships, and hosting successful events at your organization.
In this thought-provoking and step-by-step presentation, Taylor Shanklin will guide you through a branding journey.
You will walk away with a methodology and tools to:

Differentiate yourself and standout
Get clear on why your brand matters for your mission
How to think of brand as a stewardship tool
Create a brand guideline for your nonprofit

Speaker: Taylor Shanklin, CEO of Barlele
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.networkforgood.com/resource/nonprofit-brand/

Webinar - 5/18/22 - How Can Science Help You Engage Your Workforce? - The AAWA
2022-05-18 12:00 - 13:00
There are many benefits of establishing an engaged workforce, including higher retention rates, greater job satisfaction, and reduced burnout. However, creating and maintaining high engagement levels is an ongoing struggle for many organizations.
In this webinar, scientists from the Shelter Employee Engagement & Development Survey (SeeDS) at UNC Charlotte will discuss some of the reasons why engagement is difficult to foster and provide actionable practices to help you in the pursuit of having more connected employees. Learn how to:

Understand common pitfalls of establishing engagement and connectivity
Develop a toolkit of techniques and ideas to foster and maintain employee engagement

These practices are based on data from hundreds of animal welfare organizations and thousands of their employees over the past 20 years of SeeDS assessments and research.
This session, both live and the recording, has been approved for 1 Certified Animal Welfare Administrator continuing education credit.
WEBSITE LINK: https://learning.theaawa.org/p/engage

Webinar - 5/18/22 - Helping Your Neighborhood Cats - Community Cats Podcast
2022-05-18 12:00 - 13:00
You see one dashing under a bush on your way home, another lying in a driveway, or picking food out of a trash can. They live on the streets, in the park, and behind the warehouse. Their kittens are cute but elusive fluff balls and you worry about how they’ll survive. You know they can be annoying when they yowl in the middle of the night or the males spray the backyard and you worry how your neighbors will feel. You want to help them. But how?
Join Bryan Kortis and Susan Richmond of Neighborhood Cats for an introduction into the world of community cats and how to make their lives better by trapping them, having them spayed and neutered, and caring for them in their outdoor homes. By the session’s end, you’ll know what to do next and where to go to learn more.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.communitycatspodcast.com/events/helping-your-neighborhood-cats-may-18-2022/

Webinar - 5/18/22 - Case Based, Clinical Approach to Fluid Therapy in Small Animal Practice - VETGirl (fee applies)
2022-05-18 17:00 - 18:30
LRS? Norm-R? Saline? HELP!
Does it really matter what bag of fluids you reach for?
In this 1.5-hour VETgirl webinar, Dr. Garret Pachtinger, DACVECC will review a case-based approach to fluid therapy in the dog and cat. Before reaching for a random bag of IV fluids, identify what types to use, what electrolytes to monitor for, when to reach for a colloid, and how to monitor your patients on IV fluid therapy.
Not a VETgirl ELITE member? VETgirl ELITE members receive 100+ hours of RACE-approved, online veterinary CE/year ($249). That way, you know that you have flexibility to view any of our webinars (including small animal, large animal, veterinary technician, leadership, practice management) and listen to our podcasts when you have time.
All the webinars are recorded and can be viewed 24/7 after their release date for CE credit. If you’re watching the recording later on, don’t forget to take the CE quiz with it when you’re done to get your CE certificate!
*Note: Viewing this webinar is for individual use only; VETgirl webinars are not designed nor meant to be viewed in a group setting due to RACE-CE audit purposes. Inappropriate sharing or viewing of the webinar may result in revoking of membership.
WEBSITE LINK: https://vetgirlontherun.com/webinars/may-18-2022-case-based-clinical-approach-to-fluid-therapy-in-small-animal-practice/

Webinar - 5/19/22 - Hepatic Havocs: Animal Toxins that Affect the Liver - ASPCAPro
2022-05-19 10:00 - 11:00
Join us for a discussion with ASPCA’s Dr. Lisa Paul, DVM, about toxins that affect the liver in pets. This webinar covers recommendations for diagnosis and treatment of toxic exposures in dogs and cats due to the following substances: aspirin, Acetaminophen, Aflatoxin, Blue green algae, colchicine/autumn crocus, Cycads/sago/ Zamia sp., Palms, Glucosamine joint chews, Iron, and xylitol. All these substances are the toxins most commonly called into ASPCA that affect the liver.
Takeaways

Learn how to treat toxins that most commonly affect the liver.
Take a look at the pathology of the liver and the way that the liver is affected by these common toxicities.
Become familiar with these toxicities and how to best treat them.

Suited For
Veterinarians and Veterinarian Technicians
Credits
This webinar is pending AAVSB RACE approval for 1 credit hour.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.aspcapro.org/training/webinar/hepatic-havocs-animal-toxins-affect-liver

Webinar - 5/19/22 - Pregnancy and Birth: Caring for Pregnant and Nursing Cats and their Kittens - National Kitten Coalition
2022-05-19 11:00 - 12:00
Pregnant queens with their tiny baby kittens are already arriving in many parts of our country – and in some places, the kitten season never stops! These moms and their babies need trained fosters to save their lives.
Have you thought about fostering a mom with kittens? Have you fostered already, but would like to know more? Join us for this free training!
Presenter: Susan Spaulding, AKA “Kitten Mom”
WEBSITE LINK: https://kittencoalition.org/event/pregnancy-and-birth-caring-for-pregnant-and-nursing-cats-and-their-kittens/

Webinar - 5/19/22 - The Association of Genes and Behavior: Finding Relevance for Today - ACVB (fee applies)
2022-05-19 16:00 - 17:00
The presentation will give some background on genetics, including parts of a chromosome, including transcription and translation, inheritance, and silencing (epigenetics). I will go into association studies (pros and cons) to provide the audience with some foundation information. I will then discuss the implications coat color (in dogs and cats) may have on temperament, and present a series of studies of breed heritage (genetics) associated with various traits (i.e. shyness, boldness, trainability, etc). I also intend to touch on some genetic markers associated with behavior problems, and try to round out the discussion with some information on environmental factors that contribute to behavior. To conclude, I will highlight how this information should be interpreted with caution but may help with setting up appropriate environments and expectations of owners, selection of pet vs working dogs, and preventing/treating anticipated behavior problems.
About the Presenter
Dr. Lena Provoost currently works at Penn Vet in Philadelphia, PA as a clinician and lecturer in Small Animal Behavior & Welfare. She enjoys educating students, her clients, and treating companion animals afflicted with anxieties, fears, and frustrations. Her major interests include all aspects of cognition, effects and management of pain on behavior, behavioral genetics, and the human animal bond. Dr. Provoost admits that most of her spare time is spent running after her two young sons, but enjoys every minute of it.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.dacvb.org/page/webinarseries

Webinar – 5/20/22 – Starting Small Animal Dentistry – VDOS
2022-05-20 11:00 - 12:15
This webinar will introduce you to the world of small animal dentistry and oral surgery. It will explain what equipment, instruments, materials, knowledge and practical skills are needed to become profitable in the most lucrative discipline of veterinary medicine. The didactic lecture will last 1 hour, but the webinar is designed so that there is extra time for interactive participation and answering your questions.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.vdos.org/vets-and-techs
