The AAWA Presents: While many animal welfare organizations have made great advancements for dog and cat adoption and safety net programming, in general, equines have received less attention and resources. If there are equines at risk in your community, join us for a conversation about elevating equines in the sheltering world.
FDSA Presents (fee applies): This webinar aims to answer the question of how dog trainers can improve accessibility and accommodations for everyone — be they pet dog owners, sports enthusiasts or service dog handlers. We begin by diving into different types of disabilities and medical conditions that you may encounter as a trainer and appropriate etiquette when interacting with people with disabilities.
VETGirl Presents: In this complimentary VETgirl practice management CE webinar, Amy Newfield, MS, CVT, VTS (ECC) reviews how to convert negativity to positivity in the veterinary clinic. How do you deal with toxic veterinary team members, which is all too common? Tune in to learn how to foster the best team and create a welcoming and productive team environment.
SICSA Presents: When a crisis hits, it often affects the entire family, including pets. The humans involved shouldn’t have to choose between their personal needs and safety, and those of the animals they love and support. Fill out the application to apply to participate in an 11-week apprenticeship and gain many of the tools which have helped SICSA’s Safe Pets Program be so successful.
Think Anesthesia Presents: Amanda M. Shelby, BSc, RVT, VTS (Anesthesia & Analgesia) will review capnography for respiratory monitoring of intubated patients, the normal capnogram and present real, abnormal capnograph waves forms for interpretation. We will review their potential causes and optimal treatments. Breathe easier following this interactive webinar focused on interpretation of capnography waveforms.
PuppyWorks Presents (fee applies): In this two-part webinar series, we will look at the major systems that make our dogs so special, and then look at how to make those systems work well together, and for a very long time. Participants will learn some amazing things about their dogs, but will also learn how to use that information to enhance the relationship and to maximize the precious time together. We will include opportunities to discuss common issues and for questions.
VETGirl Presents: Join us for a complimentary VETgirl–Elanco webinar, where Dr. Tammy Grubb, DACVAA, PhD reviews how to best utilize local anesthetics in our veterinary patients. Learn the importance of using local anesthetics, including the impact on patient behavior. Review all of the local anesthetic drugs and engage in a step-by-step ‘how to’ for some of the most commonly used local anesthetic blocks in our feline and canine patients.
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.
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.
NACA/Justice Clearinghouse Presents: Tammy Thies and Tanya Smith will present valuable information for officers who respond to cases when the presence of wild cats (and other exotic animals) is known and when officers encounter captive wildlife including wild cats unexpectedly. In addition, they will discuss identifying wild cat species/hybrids, relevant laws, proper response procedures when you encounter a wild cat, and resources available to you as first responders including transport, rehoming, and placement with proper facilities after the seizure of wild cats.
VETGirl Presents: In this complimentary VETgirl–Zoetis webinar, Dr. George Moore, DVM, PhD, DACVIM reviews the importance of preventative medicine when it comes to canine leptospirosis. Leptospirosis is a vaccine-preventable disease but remains a common cause of renal and/or hepatic disease in dogs due to the lack of vaccination.
Network for Good Presents: In this webinar, fundraising event experts from Swaim Strategies will talk about the current state of nonprofit events, what’s currently working, and what considerations your organization should weigh when deciding how you can make the biggest impact. We’ll provide you with tools and resources to successfully serve your mission and meet your donors where they are.
NACA/Justice Clearinghouse Presents: This webinar is going to delve into the best investigation techniques on animal abuse and animal fighting cases. We will explore unique and large-scale animal cases and how to prepare for them. We will explore how to prosecute in a small or rural jurisdiction and how to convince conservative rural judges to take animal abuse cases seriously.
CVMA Presents: The veterinary profession is one of the least diverse professions in the United States with regard to underrepresented and historically marginalized populations. This webinar will highlight historic and current trends in the veterinary profession. Participants will appreciate why creating more diverse and inclusive veterinary teams is critical to the profession’s endurance and to the people and patients it serves.
CalAnimals Presents: Attorney Shelby Clark will review what’s happening with federal laws, our state regulations, touch on local ordinances and share information about court decisions with regard to service animals. This is an important topic and as animal welfare professionals working in shelters or in the field, the public expects us to have answers.
This 4 session VIRTUAL workshop designed for all levels of shelter staff will cover advice to resolve common dog and cat behavior problems to prevent surrender, a behavior perspective on […]
The AAWA Presents: Join a conversation about the importance of planning for a disaster event in your community before you and your agency are thrust into a response.
FDSA Presents (fee applies): Join aggression specialist Michael Shikashio CDBC in part one of this two-part series where he will dispel the myths about resource guarding, discuss common mistakes made that can actually create a “resource guarder,” and highlight key concepts to modify this behavior.
HASS Presents: The old way of animal services is transforming as we speak but change comes with challenges and success. Hear from innovative shelter directors why they want to change the way they run their shelters, how their perceptions have changed, and so much more.
Fear Free Presents: In this session, Robin Downing, DVM, MS, DAAPM, DACVSMR, CVPP, CCRP, will explore ways to “unwind” the peripheral and central sensitization that occurs in the wake of P3 amputation, both in the feet, and downstream from altered biomechanics.
