Maddie’s Fund Presents: Join us for the sixth huddle of the No Place Like Home Challenge on Thursday, February 18 (1pm PST)! This interactive huddle will include a total of 20 minutes of presentation time and 20 minutes for Q&A. Topic: Organization works with community to help facilitate Return to Homes
Best Friends Presents: Join us for a two part discussion on Best Friend Animal Society’s approach to DE&I work. Come with an open mind and leave with actionable next steps for your organization. The discussions will be moderated by José Ocaño, senior director of people and culture for Best Friends, and featuring James Evans, president for CARE, and Julie Castle, chief executive officer for Best Friends. Also joining will be the Best Friends Culture Council Co-Chairs.
Ohio Veterinary Medical Association Presents (fee applies): In response to our ever-evolving environment, the 2021 Midwest Veterinary Conference (MVC) is going virtual. But one thing will never change: We are committed to providing the same high-quality CE we always have. The MVC, hosted by the Ohio Veterinary Medical Association, is a growing, regional veterinary conference packed with educational, networking and social opportunities for every member of the veterinary team. Bringing together highly regarded experts from around the world and hundreds of industry vendors, the MVC is a national-caliber conference—at a Midwest price.
Fear Free and the San Fransisco SPCA Present: Featuring renowned Fear Free founder Dr. Marty Becker, SF SPCA leading Board-Certified Veterinary Behaviorists Dr. Jeannine Berger and Dr. Wailani Sung, and a variety of Fear Free experts from the veterinary and shelter world, this virtual symposium will focus on the practical and environmental concepts of Fear Free as well as the latest strategies and processes demonstrated in veterinary clinics and shelters today.
Ohio Veterinary Medical Association Presents (fee applies): In response to our ever-evolving environment, the 2021 Midwest Veterinary Conference (MVC) is going virtual. But one thing will never change: We are committed to providing the same high-quality CE we always have. The MVC, hosted by the Ohio Veterinary Medical Association, is a growing, regional veterinary conference packed with educational, networking and social opportunities for every member of the veterinary team. Bringing together highly regarded experts from around the world and hundreds of industry vendors, the MVC is a national-caliber conference—at a Midwest price.
Training Matters Presents (fee applies): We have assembled an expert group to talk about how they work with scared animals in a species with which they specialize. In this online seminar, Debbie Jacobs will talk about dogs, Michelle Martiya about horses, Katenna Jones about cats, and Emily Strong about birds. These ladies will discuss the behavioral profile of the fearful animals they often see, that is the behaviors they exhibit and their typical history. The presenters will then talk about how they work through specific behavior challenges, highlighting what may be different about working through the situation with a dog, horse, cat or bird in terms of management, safety, reinforcement delivery, and other aspects of the training process.
Fear Free and the San Fransisco SPCA Present: Featuring renowned Fear Free founder Dr. Marty Becker, SF SPCA leading Board-Certified Veterinary Behaviorists Dr. Jeannine Berger and Dr. Wailani Sung, and a variety of Fear Free experts from the veterinary and shelter world, this virtual symposium will focus on the practical and environmental concepts of Fear Free as well as the latest strategies and processes demonstrated in veterinary clinics and shelters today.
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.
BlackDVM Network Presents: During this panel discussion we will explore the intersectionality between identifying as Black and as part of the LGBTQ+ community. Our panelists will share their perspectives on experiences that have shaped their views and how we can support them as their entire selves.
VIN/VSPN Presents (fee applies): Shock is a complex syndrome with a wide range of etiologies. It is a life-threatening emergency, which requires prompt recognition and intervention. Clinicians will be guided through key pathophysiological processes explaining common clinical presentations in veterinary patients. Step-by-step patient management will be discussed.
Maddie’s Fund Presents: Join us for the seventh huddle of the No Place Like Home Challenge on Tuesday, February 23 (10am PST)! This interactive huddle will include a total of 20 minutes of presentation time and 20 minutes for Q&A. Topic: Regulations and laws encourage Return to Home
NACA/Justice Clearinghouse Presents: From the minute you step into the puppy mill, it is important to capture the images and the cacophony of the living conditions. Large Scale seizures all have the same thing in common; numerous animals. How to document the scene at a puppy mill to make sure you tell the story. As a prosecutor, how do you make it come alive for the judge or jury. There will be tips on how to make the story come alive in Court and making sure you don’t lost your case. Innovative strategies to bring the puppy mill owner to justice will be explored.
CARE Presents: Join James Evans in a discussion about the barriers that face African American students and the pathways that we can create with Dr. Hodges and Dr. Ferguson from The Critter Fixers; Dr. Michael Blackwell DVM, MPH, FNAP, Director of Program for Pet Health Equity at the Center for Behavioral Health Research at UT; and Dr. Tierra Price, DVM, MPH (she/her/hers) Founder, BlackDVM Network, LLC.
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.
Humane Network Presents: Want to prepare your animal shelter or rescue group for the challenges of 2021? We’ve got a free series of six Shelter Success Simplified webinars starting soon to get your organization on the road to success! They will be each Wednesday at 1 p.m. Pacific (4 p.m. Eastern) from Jan. 20 through Feb. 24. You don’t have to attend all, but space is limited so sign up now.
BlackDVM Network and MCVMA Present: In this collaboration, we pay homage to the first Black graduates from each of the accredited veterinary schools.
ASPCA Pro Presents: This webinar will introduce dialysis and the other extracorporeal therapies (ECT) available to treat common poisonings and overdoses in dogs and cats. Dr. Armi Pigott will review toxin-associated indications for hemodialysis, hemoperfusion, hemofiltration, and therapeutic plasma exchange. Attendees will also leave with information on how to find a referral center that provides these services.
Dog iBox Presents (fee applies): This webinar will provide practical information for everyone living with older dogs. You will no longer be a passive bystander watching your dog age. You will be introduced to how to keep aging dogs engaged with you and the environment. We’ll cover how to help them be more active and functional. You’ll learn what you can do to support your dog’s aging process and help them regain strength and confidence. This information is empowering in an area where we often feel helpless. Applying these techniques will make life easier for your aging dog. It will also make caring for them easier, more joyful, and enriching for both of you.
Virox Presents: Veterinary medicine is a team sport, for instance implementing an effective infection prevention program requires the participation of everyone on the roster. So, ensuring our high-performing and highly trained teams work well together is paramount to the success of a veterinary facility. But it sure is not easy! Especially in today’s climate, where pandemic exhaustion is wearing everyone down. Team building requires a ton of hard work, difficult conversations, and alignment around shared goals, values and a clear vision for success. This presentation will discuss the realities of teamwork in the veterinary industry, showcase team dynamics at play and present strategies and techniques to align teams and crush it every day!
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 intake and adoptions, canine behavior evaluations and decisions-making, and behavior modification in the shelter. Each session is 90 minutes, from 11am to 12:30pm Pacific Time […]
