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SUMMARY:Webinar - 6/25/24 - Embracing Diversity: Creating Inclusive Spaces in the Pet Professional Industry - Fear Free
DESCRIPTION:At Fear Free\, we believe that everyone deserves to feel welcome\, valued\, respected\, and protected in all aspects of life\, especially at work. A Fear Free work environment strives to promote safety for both people and animals\, allowing them to express themselves authentically and to feel valued\, safe\, and secure while doing so. \nJoin us for our upcoming webinar on June 25\, at 12 p.m. ET hosted by Dr. Adam Christman\, DVM\, MBA\, FFCP to discuss the importance of inclusivity in the workplace and how it leads to better care for pets\, owners\, and professionals in the industry. Our diverse panel of experts will share their experiences and best practices for fostering a culture of acceptance and support within your community\, including support for the LGBTQIA+ community. \nDuring this webinar\, we will discuss: \n\nUnderstanding the importance of recognizing and celebrating diverse identities\nEffective practices and policies that promote a culture of acceptance and support\nHow inclusivity in the workplace leads to better care for pets\nPractical steps to foster a Fear Free environment that values the emotional wellbeing of both people and animals\n\nWEBSITE LINK:  https://fearfreellc.webinargeek.com/embracing-diversity-creating-inclusive-spaces-in-the-pet-professional-industry
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-6-25-24-embracing-diversity-creating-inclusive-spaces-in-the-pet-professional-industry-fear-free/
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SUMMARY:Webinar - 6/25/24 - Data Driven Information on Recruiting and Retaining Shelter Veterinarians - CalAnimals
DESCRIPTION:As follow up to the 2023 Access to Veterinary Care in CA Shelters survey\, which documented the degree and impact of the veterinary shortage on shelter welfare and lifesaving\, Drs. Hurley and Scarlett conducted a follow up survey to understand what factors attract (and repel) veterinarians from working in shelters. In this webinar\, information from both state and national studies will be presented that highlight factors important to shelter veterinarians and provide shelter leaders with actions to improve their ability to recruit and retain veterinary professionals. \nPresenters:  \nJennifer Scarlett\, DVM\, San Francisco SPCA\nKate Hurley\, DVM\, UC Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Program \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_06kG9nJPS-eIrPcLw0RqJQ#/registration
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-6-25-24-data-driven-information-on-recruiting-and-retaining-shelter-veterinarians-calanimals/
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CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240626T120000
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SUMMARY:Webinar - 6/26/24 - Advancements in Neonatal Kitten Care - Maddie's Fund
DESCRIPTION:Neonatal kitten care has seen significant advancements over the last decade. At the same time\, social media had created thousands of influencers sharing information on the best ways to save these little ones. This information is often conflicting. In 2023\, several major shelter medicine programs and animal advocacy groups updated their guidelines for caring for neonatal kittens which added even more confusion and debate about the best ways to care underage kittens. \nJoin Dr. Julie Levy and Marnie Russ for a review of these changes and clarification about feeding schedules\, weaning age\, temperature regulation\, euthanasia rates\, medical interventions\, combining litters\, socialization\, and adoption. Come away knowing how you and your shelter can provide neonatal kittens with the best possible care. \nThis webinar 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. It has also been submitted for approval for 1 hour of continuing education credit in jurisdictions which recognize the Registry of Approved Continuing Education (RACE) approval. \nGuest Speakers: \nDr. @Julie Levy\, Fran Marino Distinguished Professor of Shelter Medicine Education at the\nUniversity of Florida \n@Marnie Russ\, National Kitten College Program Administrator\, National Kitten College/Animal Welfare League of Arlington \nWEBSITE LINK:  http://maddies.fund/WebcastRegistrationNeonatalKittens
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-6-26-24-advancements-in-neonatal-kitten-care-maddies-fund/
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CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:Webinar - 6/26/24 - Caring for the People that Care for Animals: Prioritizing Staff Well-being in Animal Welfare - Best Friends
DESCRIPTION:Mental health is a challenge for shelter and rescue staff\, many struggling with burnout and compassion fatigue\, and the data proves it. Roughly 90% of shelter staff reported high levels of compassion fatigue according to a 2023 Best Friends study titled “Quality of Life Assessment: A study of U.S. animal shelter staff well-being.” \nAs the demands of animal welfare continue to intensify\, it becomes crucial to recognize and address the toll it can take on the people working tirelessly behind the scenes. Often\, organizations make it the individual’s responsibility to solve this challenge by providing self-care tips or meditation apps. While these are helpful tools\, the vital topic of how to find staff well-being solutions organization-wide is often overlooked. We’re addressing exactly that in this live webinar featuring \n\nMichael Keiley\, CAWA\, Vice President of the Animal Protection Division for MSPCA-Angell in Massachusetts\nAlisha Vianello\, Executive Director of Gateway Pet Guardians in Illinois\nAmanda Loellke\, Adoption and Foster Manager\, Gateway Pet Guardians\, East St. Louis\, IL\nLeah Craig Chumbley (Fieser)\, Executive Director of Brother Wolf Animal Rescue in North Carolina\n\nThis panel will be moderated by licensed clinical psychologist Dr. Amanda Weiss\, PsyD\, who consulted with Best Friends staff on the 2023 study. \nThese experts will share their experiences recognizing the need for change in their organizations to prioritize staff well-being and delve deep into the challenges along with practical solutions to achieve it. Register now and join live on June 26 at 5pm ET. \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://bestfriends-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/7117134723360/WN_W91ZBvhUTGqEcUIa9XNgIA#/registration
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-6-26-24-caring-for-the-people-that-care-for-animals-prioritizing-staff-well-being-in-animal-welfare-best-friends/
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SUMMARY:Webinar - 6/26/24 - Circle of Care: Amputation Pain Solutions & Home Recovery Insights for Amputee Pets & Their People - HSVMA
DESCRIPTION:Amputations are major surgeries that are painful not only intraoperatively\, but can also be painful for a fairly long time post-operatively. The longer recovery time from pain is due to the large areas of soft tissue involvement at the surgery site and the severing of numerous\, some fairly large\, nerves. The latter initiates neuropathic pain\, which can be difficult to control. If the amputation is done because of a painful lesion\, the pre-existing pain will exacerbate the intra- and post-operative pain. Dr Grubb will discuss pre-\, intra-and post-operative analgesic strategies. \nAttendees will learn about the most immediate concerns that pet parents have when their dog or cat has had a limb amputation. The goal is to encourage discussion before and after surgery\, in order to facilitate a smoother recovery with less emotional burden on the pet parent as well as the veterinary team. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nReview the normal pain pathway\nDiscuss the changes in the pain pathway with pre-existing pain\nDefine neuropathic pain and the role in post-amputation pain\nExplore pre-\, intra-and post-operative analgesic strategies\nDevelop tools to address the important discussion points for the pet parent such as potential mobility challenges and realistic expectations during and after recover\n\nThis webinar is FREE for all attendees.\n1.5 hours of RACE CE credits (medical) will be available for HSVMA members only (pending approval).\nNot yet a member? Join HERE! \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://hsvma.memberclicks.net/webinar-circle-of-care-amputations
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-6-26-24-circle-of-care-amputation-pain-solutions-home-recovery-insights-for-amputee-pets-their-people-hsvma/
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SUMMARY:Webinar - 6/27/24 -  Animal Disaster Response & Preparedness: An Overview - CalAnimals
DESCRIPTION:Disasters come in a variety of forms and can have wide-ranging implications for the communities we serve. Taught by CalAnimals Disaster Program Manager Ryan Soulsby and Principal Consultant John Peaveler of Humane Innovations\, this course provides an overview of preparedness and response\, including the unique challenges faced by Animal Care and Control Professionals. \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_8hShtDlPS-WklTIf9EKPsw#/registration
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-6-27-24-animal-disaster-response-preparedness-an-overview-calanimals/
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SUMMARY:Webinar - 6/27/24 - Recognizing and Understanding Bias for the Animal Welfare Professional - NACA/Justice Clearinghouse
DESCRIPTION:Our brains are amazing at making connections\, doing work\, and making decisions without us ever realizing it. Like when you drive home and realize as you’re parking that you don’t really remember the drive – yup – your unconscious brain played navigator so you could zone out a bit. However\, these unconscious connections and processes can have a lasting effect on how you do your job. \nJoin us as we discuss different types of bias and how they unconsciously invade your decisions and actions on and off the job. \n\nLearn to identify 5-8 different bias types\nUnderstand how bias and cynicism can play off of each other;\nThat bias\, while often thought of as a negative\, is actually an evolutionary necessity that we can earn to identify and work on\nAnd how to create a shared language around bias so your entire team can work on being more aware of these unconscious traps.\n\nAbout the Presenter \nOfficer Jace Huggins has been an enforcement officer and animal care professional for more than 15 years\, serving in a diverse set of roles with agencies throughout California.  As an Animal Care Manager for Placer SPCA\, he oversaw the husbandry and care of all animals in the shelter. He then became an animal control officer for the City of Sacramento and in time\, earned the title of Chief Animal Control Officer. He recently took on the role of Vice President and Chief of Humane Law Enforcement at San Diego Humane Society. His team services a population of just over 2\,500\,000. Jace directs\, coordinates\, and evaluates Humane law activities including the enforcement of laws related to animal protection and the sheltering of animals; develops and implements animal control programs and field enforcement policies; and assists with the coordination of division activities with the 13 cities that SDHS contracts with. One of his proudest accomplishments is the development of the Sacramento P.A.W.S. (Promoting Animal Welfare and Safety) program\, which includes volunteer field responders for low-risk/high-education need kitten calls\, a no barrier resource program for owners\, and a door-to-door resource program led by officer/volunteer teams. He works diligently on innovative programs that focus on keeping pets in their homes and providing owners with non-judgmental\, low/no barrier access to resources. Jace prioritizes inclusion in animal welfare\, serving on multiple DEI committees. He was a trainer for the City Of Sacramento Police Academy\, serves as a board member for NACA\, and is a law enforcement trainer with the Humane Society of the United States. \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://www.justiceclearinghouse.com/webinar/recognizing-and-understanding-bias-for-the-animal-welfare-professional/
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-6-27-24-recognizing-and-understanding-bias-for-the-animal-welfare-professional-naca-justice-clearinghouse/
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