This calendar is a listing of webinars, other learning opportunities, online meetings and other upcoming national events related to animal sheltering and related areas of interest.

Only some of these events are produced by the UC Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Program. Most are being created and sponsored by other groups and agencies.  Being listed here does not mean that we have reviewed the material contained.  We are trying to provide a variety of resources to hopefully help make your life a little easier.  For additional information on any of these items before or after the event please contact the organizer directly (listed in the item description).

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Event Series Online Conference – 3/5/21 to 3/7/21 – North American Veterinary Anesthesia Society Virtual Spring Symposium – NAVAS

Online Conference – 3/5/21 to 3/7/21 – North American Veterinary Anesthesia Society Virtual Spring Symposium – NAVAS

Virtual

NAVAS Presents: This is a worldwide virtual conference on clinical veterinary anesthesia practice featuring an outstanding lineup of speakers and topics on veterinary anesthesia continuing education that will be of interest to practitioners, technicians, students, researchers and medical professionals with an interest in advancing veterinary anesthesia and analgesia.

Free
Event Series Online Conference – 3/6/21 to 3/7/21 – UGA Shelter Medicine Symposium – UGA Shelter Medicine Club

Online Conference – 3/6/21 to 3/7/21 – UGA Shelter Medicine Symposium – UGA Shelter Medicine Club

Virtual

UGA Shelter Medicine Club Presents: The 13th annual Shelter Medicine Symposium will be held virtually via ZOOM. This event is focused on best practices for local and regional animal shelters. Veterinary professionals and others who work in animal control facilities and humane societies are encouraged to attend.

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Webinar – 3/6/21 – Neighborhood Cats TNR Certification Workshop – Community Cats Podcast (small fee applies)

Virtual

Community Cats Podcast Presents (small fee applies): Are you ready to be part of the solution for feral and stray cats in your neighborhood? Learn what TNR is, why it works, and how to get started. Our expert instructors will teach you the best practices for Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) and colony management. Plus, you’ll receive a certificate of completion after you attend.

$10
Event Series Online Event – 1/9/21, 2/13/21, or 3/6/21 – SPA Workshop Session 1: Shelter Enrichment and Inter-dog Communication – Shelter Playgroup Alliance

Online Event – 1/9/21, 2/13/21, or 3/6/21 – SPA Workshop Session 1: Shelter Enrichment and Inter-dog Communication – Shelter Playgroup Alliance

Virtual

Shelter Playgroup Alliance Presents: Shelter Enrichment and Inter-dog Communication is the first of a two-part workshop series on the implementation of enrichment and inter-dog playgroups in shelters. During this first session we will review the components of a shelter enrichment program and discuss how inter-dog playgroups play a role. Additionally, we will take a dive into inter-canine communication signals that serve as a foundation for the management of dog playgroups.

Free

Online Course – Starts 3/7/21 – Feline Behavior Solutions: Teaching Foundation Behaviors for Modifying Behavior – IAABC (fee applies)

Virtual

IAABC Presents (fee applies): Modification of any problematic or unwanted behavior requires mechanical skill, knowledge of species-specific behavior, and experience with a variety of strategies and techniques. This course will provide opportunities for anyone who works with cats to gain all of that, and more. Each of the five weeks is packed with information that can be directly and immediately applied to a variety of cat behavior cases, from aggression to anxiety and from fighting to fear.

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Event Series Online Conference – 3/5/21 to 3/7/21 – North American Veterinary Anesthesia Society Virtual Spring Symposium – NAVAS

Online Conference – 3/5/21 to 3/7/21 – North American Veterinary Anesthesia Society Virtual Spring Symposium – NAVAS

Virtual

NAVAS Presents: This is a worldwide virtual conference on clinical veterinary anesthesia practice featuring an outstanding lineup of speakers and topics on veterinary anesthesia continuing education that will be of interest to practitioners, technicians, students, researchers and medical professionals with an interest in advancing veterinary anesthesia and analgesia.

Free
Event Series Online Conference – 3/6/21 to 3/7/21 – UGA Shelter Medicine Symposium – UGA Shelter Medicine Club

Online Conference – 3/6/21 to 3/7/21 – UGA Shelter Medicine Symposium – UGA Shelter Medicine Club

Virtual

UGA Shelter Medicine Club Presents: The 13th annual Shelter Medicine Symposium will be held virtually via ZOOM. This event is focused on best practices for local and regional animal shelters. Veterinary professionals and others who work in animal control facilities and humane societies are encouraged to attend.

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Event Series Online Event – 1/10/21, 2/14/21, or 3/7/21 – SPA Workshop Session 2: Interdog Play and Managing Play the LIMA Way – Shelter Playgroup Alliance

Online Event – 1/10/21, 2/14/21, or 3/7/21 – SPA Workshop Session 2: Interdog Play and Managing Play the LIMA Way – Shelter Playgroup Alliance

Virtual

Shelter Playgroup Alliance Presents: Interdog Play and Managing Play the LIMA Way is the second of a two-part workshop series on the implementation of enrichment and inter-dog playgroups in shelters. During this session we will discuss appropriate inter-dog play and how to manage playgroups using the LIMA ethical standard

Free

Online Certificate Program – Starting 3/8/21 – Animal Shelter Management Certificate Program – Marketing and Development – Humane Network/UOP (fee applies)

Virtual

Humane Network Presents (fee applies): This award-winning online certificate program provides practical information and valuable networking for current sheltering professionals, those looking to advance their career, or move into the field of animal sheltering. The program’s courses include leadership, shelter operations, community program development, animal health/clinic operations, and marketing/development.

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Event Series Online Conference – 3/8/21 to 3/9/21 – 2021 Great Lakes Animal Welfare Conference – Michigan Humane (fee applies)

Online Conference – 3/8/21 to 3/9/21 – 2021 Great Lakes Animal Welfare Conference – Michigan Humane (fee applies)

Virtual

Michigan Humane Presents (fee applies): The 2021 Great Lakes Animal Welfare Conference (GLAWC) is moving online March 8-9 to keep everyone safe. Just because you can’t gather with all of your animal welfare industry peers doesn’t mean the sharing of knowledge stops. GLAWC 2021 will feature two days full of virtual sessions hosted by the brightest minds in our industry.

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Event Series Online Meeting – Mondays – Shelter and Rescue Support Call – Hosted by Maddie’s Fund

Online Meeting – Mondays – Shelter and Rescue Support Call – Hosted by Maddie’s Fund

Maddie's Fund Presents: Maddie’s Fund, in concert with American Pets Alive!, hosts a weekly hour-long Zoom call for animal welfare workers and volunteers. While these calls started out as a response to COVID-19, it’s grown into so much more. These calls are a safe place to discuss uncomfortable topics, all while sharing a common goal of preserving the human-animal bond.

Free

Webinar – 3/8/21 – Kitten Bottle-Feeding 101 – The National Kitten Coalition

Virtual

The National Kitten Coalition Presents: How much do I feed a kitten? How often? How much? How do I mix the formula? There are so many things to learn when it comes to feeding a tiny kitten. In this free webinar we will teach you the basics on how to safely bottle-feed a neonatal kitten and help it grow!

Free

Webinar – 3/8/21 – Closed and Open Tooth Extraction – VDOS (fee applies)

Virtual

VDOS Presents (fee applies): This VDOS webinar will review the indications, biomechanics, equipment/instrument/material needs, and techniques of tooth extraction in dogs and cats. Closed and open techniques will be described step-by-step, including the creation of flaps in one jaw quadrant and the use of high-speed tools for sectioning of teeth and removal of alveolar bone. Tips will be shared on how to make tension-free flaps for wound closure. 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.

$39.99
Event Series Online Conference – 3/8/21 to 3/9/21 – 2021 Great Lakes Animal Welfare Conference – Michigan Humane (fee applies)

Online Conference – 3/8/21 to 3/9/21 – 2021 Great Lakes Animal Welfare Conference – Michigan Humane (fee applies)

Virtual

Michigan Humane Presents (fee applies): The 2021 Great Lakes Animal Welfare Conference (GLAWC) is moving online March 8-9 to keep everyone safe. Just because you can’t gather with all of your animal welfare industry peers doesn’t mean the sharing of knowledge stops. GLAWC 2021 will feature two days full of virtual sessions hosted by the brightest minds in our industry.

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National Shelter Medicine Rounds – 3/9/21 – The POVBR Approach for Behavior Problems in Shelter Animals – Dr. Jeannine Berger – UW and UC Davis Shelter Medicine Programs

Virtual

UW and UC Davis Shelter Medicine Programs Present: Dr. Jeannine Berger, San Francisco SPCA, VP Rescue and Welfare, will be sharing “The POVBR Approach for Behavior Problems in Shelter Animals." The Problem Oriented Veterinary Medical Record (POVMR) or problem-oriented approach is not new to the practitioner. However, in this lecture we will discuss how it is applied for behavioral health in the shelter environment. Cases will be discussed while the approach will be practiced.

Free

Webinar – 3/10/21 – Pharmaceutical Challenges in Sheltering – The AAWA

Virtual

The AAWA Presents: Medications, including compounds, are often necessary to treat our patients. But the cost of medications can add up quickly and the record keeping requirements can become challenging. This session will cover considerations when using compounded medications, including preparing them in-house. We will also discuss controlled substance record keeping for compounded and commercial products, as well as how COVID-19 has impacted medication access.

Free
Event Series Online Event – Wednesdays – The Wednesday Summit #ThankstoMaddie – AmPa!

Online Event – Wednesdays – The Wednesday Summit #ThankstoMaddie – AmPa!

Virtual

AmPa! Presents: The AmPA! weekly Maddie's Instructor Summit offers shelters and rescues a chance to talk through the most current animal sheltering challenges! Topics will change each week. You'll join AmPA! and HASS Staff and industry leaders, but, more importantly, you'll be able to engage face to face (digitally!) with people like you. Because not feeling alone makes this work a lot easier.

Free

Webinar – 3/10/21 – Managing Tooth Extraction Complications – VDOS (fee applies)

Virtual

VDOS Presents (fee applies): This VDOS webinar will review the management of the most common complications that can occur during tooth extraction in dogs and cats, including fractured roots, hemorrhage, trauma to adjacent structures, fracture of the alveolus or jaw, oronasal fistula, trauma from opposing teeth, emphysema and air embolism, and local and systemic infection. 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.

$29.99

Online Course – Registration open until full – 3/11/21 to 3/25/21 – Canine and Feline Pediatrics – VIN/VSPN (fee applies)

Virtual

VIN/VSPN Presents (fee applies): Appropriate pediatric care and client education is critical part of companion animal practice. It helps set the stage for lifelong health, enhances the bond between owner and pet, and helps avoid common preventable diseases. This course will discuss important topics that need to be covered during wellness visits, vaccination and deworming protocols, and common health conditions encountered during the pediatric period. We will focus exclusively on those patients between the ages of about 6-16 weeks of age. A separate class on VIN focuses on the care of the neonate.

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