Webinar - 12/5/21 - It’s Not Just Canned Food and Fluids – A Fresh Look at Chronic Kidney Disease in Cats - VETGirl
2021-12-05 17:00 - 18:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Virtual
Only giving SQF and canned food to your feline CKD patients?
In this complimentary VETgirl–Elanco webinar, where Dr. Natalie L. Marks, CVJ reviews chronic kidney disease, the many facets of case management and the how proactive management of weight and early intervention of appetite regulation can improve case outcomes.
Thanks to sponsorship from Elanco, this webinar is free to all!
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!
WEBSITE LINK: https://vetgirlontherun.com/webinars/december-5-2021-its-not-just-canned-food-and-fluids-a-fresh-look-at-chronic-kidney-disease-in-cats/

Online Meeting - Mondays - Shelter and Rescue Support Call - Hosted by Maddie's Fund
2021-12-06 08:00 - 09:00, 2021-12-13 08:00 - 09:00
MONDAYS: 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM PT
Register for 2021: https://bit.ly/2MwQkz4
You need only register once to attend each recurring meeting throughout the year.
WATCH REPLAYS: https://forum.maddiesfund.org/communityconversations
These calls are for all shelter personnel, paid and unpaid. If you want to connect with colleagues from the US and Canada about how they’re navigating sheltering in a post COVID world, grab a coffee and start your week out with 300 people who have the same questions, ideas and worries as you.
Have someone in mind who would make a great speaker for HASS? Submit this form: https://www.humananimalsupportservices.org/connections-form/
Meeting Link: https://bit.ly/2MwQkz4

Online Conference - 12/7/21 to 12/9/21 - Looking Forward: The Future of Animal Welfare - The AAWA (fee applies)
2021-12-07 10:00 - 14:00, 2021-12-08 10:00 - 14:00, 2021-12-09 10:00 - 14:00 | Virtual
WHAT: A three-day virtual conference to wrap up the year and propel us into 2022… and beyond
WHEN: Tuesday, December 7 – Thursday, December 9; starting at 1pm Eastern Time each day.
FOR WHOM: Anyone in animal welfare who is interested in thinking boldly and strategically to plan and support long-term growth and mission success
WHY: The content and the community. We’ll be looking at the future through various lenses, so three half-days will give us time to absorb these big topics:

Assessing the State of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion in Animal Welfare: Where Do We Go From Here?
COVID’s Lasting Impact on Foster Care Recruitment & Retention
More Positive, Less Punitive: Finding Balance in Humane Law Enforcement
How to Serve Your Whole Community
Technology: Your Mission’s New BFF
The DC Cat Count: What the Kitties Can Tell Us About Population Management
The Future of Work, Post COVID-19: Capitalizing on a Decade of Uncertainty & Disruption

Plus, we’ll serve up opportunities to connect with colleagues for juicy conversations on timely industry topics.
WEBSITE LINK: https://theaawa.org/event/future

Webinar - 12/7/21 - Community Cats: How to Garner Support For and Run a Successful TNR Program - NACA/Justice Clearinghouse
2021-12-07 12:00 - 13:15 | Virtual
This webinar will talk about the history of the Community Cat Program at the Animal Welfare League of Arlington (AWLA) in Arlington, Virginia including where we were, where we are now, and how we got there. We will discuss how to garner successful support and buy-in for a jurisdiction-wide program, how to resolve the most common community cat conflicts, and what supportive needs arise during a TNR program. Since The Community Cat Program’s inception in 2011, Arlington notes a 70% decrease in feral colony size and an 82% decrease in cat euthanasia, as fewer strays mean fewer cats are brought to the shelter. Our program has achieved what everyone ultimately wants to see- a humane solution to the issue of outdoor cats.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.justiceclearinghouse.com/webinar/community-cats-how-to-garner-support-for-and-run-a-successful-tnr-program/

Online Seminar - 12/1/21 and 12/7/21 - Menacing Methicillin-Resistant Staph: Getting Under the Skin, How to Manage and Prevent Bacterial Resistance - CVMA (fee applies)
2021-12-07 12:30 - 13:45 | Virtual
This seminar is open to veterinarians, veterinary technicians, veterinary hospital staff, and veterinary students only.
Course Description
With the increase in antibiotic resistance in both humans and animals, especially methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus, we need to be better stewards of antibiotics while still treating pyodermas. In this course, we will discuss when to perform cultures and sensitivities, appropriate antibiotic usage, and alternatives to oral antibiotics to treat resistant infections.
This webinar is geared for small animal practitioners.
This course satisfies the one hour of California CE requirement on the judicious use of medically important antimicrobial drugs.
Speaker
Andrea Cannon, DVM, DACVD
Dr. Andrea Cannon received her DVM degree from UC Davis in 1993 and completed a residency in veterinary dermatology in 1996. She owned Animal Dermatology & Allergy, Inc. until July of 2021 and is now working in Boise, Idaho. Dr. Cannon is a full member of the American Academy of Veterinary Dermatology. She has co-authored several articles and has spoken at numerous lectures, presentations, and conferences throughout the United States and abroad.
Dates and Times
Wednesday, December 1, 2021 | 5:30 PM – 6:45 PM
Registration, cancellation, and substitution deadline: November 26, 2021
Tuesday, December 7, 2021 | 12:30 PM – 1:45 PM
Registration, cancellation, and substitution deadline: December 2, 2021
WEBSITE LINK: https://cvma.net/learning/cvma-ce-programs-2/online-menacing-methicillian-resistant-staph-december-1-7-2021/

Webinar - 12/7/21 - Difficult Clients: Turning them from Snappy to Happy - VETGirl (fee applies)
2021-12-07 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual
Love managing difficult client conversations?
Learn how to turn that frown upside down!
In this VETgirl practice management webinar, Amy Newfield, CVT, VTS (ECC) discusses how to effectively manage through difficult client conversations. In this lecture, learn how to deal with the types of difficult clients and how to handle each one.
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!
WEBSITE LINK: https://vetgirlontherun.com/webinars/december-7-2021-difficult-clients-turning-them-from-snappy-to-happy/

Webinar - 12/7/21 - Helping Our Feline Friends Feel Fear Free - Fear Free
2021-12-07 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual
In this webinar, Tony Buffington, DVM, PhD Clinical Professor UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine, will remind participants “who cats are” and why they are particularly prone to fear in confined situations (i.e., hospitals, shelters, homes, etc.). After defining fear and stress in cats, Dr. Buffington will explain what people can do to minimize their fear, particularly in caged contexts. This will include how to enrich the cat’s surroundings, both inside and outside of the cage, recognize both red and green flags by “asking” the cat. Resources for training staff and where to learn more about effective environmental enrichment for cats will also be provided.
After this presentation, attendees will be able to:
1. Recognize fear in confined cats
2. Identify threats that may be causing the fear response
3. Reduce fear by making changes in the cat’s environment
Join us for this free webinar Tuesday, December 7 at 8 p.m. Eastern Time.
Brought to you by our friends at Virox, makers of Rescue disinfectants.
WEBSITE LINK: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_PhefOVmuQrOVy356-sgedw

Online Conference - 12/8/21 - Last Minute Year-End Fundraising Ideas! A Mini Virtual Conference - Network for Good
2021-12-08 10:00 - 12:15 | Virtual
4 speakers, 2.5 hours to make the last 23 days of the year count.
Did you know that nearly one third (31%) of annual giving occurs in December? 12% of all yearly donations take place in the last three days of the year alone!
We have the last minute fundraising hacks you need to make the most of the final days of 2021. We know you’re busy with your year-end appeals, but trust us: You don’t want to miss this!
Head into 2022 the right way, with more money for your mission. If you can’t make the live conference, register today and we’ll send the full recordings to watch on demand.
Day of schedule:
Session 1 – 1:00 EST – 1:30 EST Last Minute Legacy: How to incorporate planned giving into your year-end appeals
Session 2 – 1:35 EST – 2:05 EST 3 Ways to Transform Your Board Into a Fundraising Powerhouse
Session 3 – 2:10 EST – 2:40 EST Hacks for Better End of Year Emails: Stand out from the crowd!
Session 4 – 2:45 EST – 3:15 EST 3 Steps to Closing $10K+ Gifts by December 31st
WEBSITE LINK: http://www.networkforgood.com/resource/last-minute-year-end-ideas/

Webinar - 12/8/21 - Leadership and Team Building for Practice Success - VETGirl (fee applies)
2021-12-08 17:30 - 18:30 | Virtual
In this VETgirl leadership webinar, Dr. Peter Weinstein, MBA reviews how to be a leader and build your veterinary team to promote veterinary practice success. In this lecture, learn the differences between leaders and managers and how to identify your personal strengths and weaknesses. Find out why a team is the key to success, and how leaders can bring that team together to ultimate success.
This 2021 leadership track course is approved by the Certified Veterinary Practice Manager Board as applicable toward the continuing education requirement for the Certified Veterinary Practice Manager (CVPM) program offered by the Veterinary Hospital Managers Association (VHMA), CVPM Course Approval ID# 20-81.
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!
WEBSITE LINK: https://vetgirlontherun.com/webinars/december-8-2021-leadership-and-team-building-for-practice-success/

Webinar - 12/9/21 - Don't bite the hand that feeds you: Human-Directed Resource Guarding - Dog iBox (fee applies)
2021-12-09 10:00 - 11:30 | Virtual
Resource guarding (a.k.a. “possessive aggression”) can be easy to spot when a dog shifts gears from their role as a cuddly family member to one that is growling, posturing, or snapping when their access to a valued resource is perceived to be threatened. But why does this happen? This presentation will dive deep into which aspects of this human-directed aggression pattern may be considered “normal” and which may have underlying influences of medical diagnoses or emotional disorders, before taking an even closer look at management and behavior modification strategies that can be used for the prevention of this pattern as well as for intervention. Patterns of behavior that are specific to individual resources will be compared to dogs showing a more “generalized” pattern, and case examples will be provided to discuss when or if medication may be helpful as part of a comprehensive intervention plan.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.dog-ibox.com/market/catalog/live-webinars/live-webinars-english-c-34/human-directed-resource-guarding.html

Webinar - 12/9/21 - DPFL’s Approach to On-Leash Reactivity - Dogs Playing for Life
2021-12-09 10:00 - 12:00 | Virtual
Reactivity on the part of dogs living in shelters is a rampant issue that can contribute to behavioral deterioration, increased length of stay, and even loss of life. From a misdiagnosis of “aggression” to dogs whose reactive behavior escalates to problematic and potentially unsafe levels, learning how to help dogs suffering from reactivity issues is a crucial need shared by our entire industry.
While this webinar can be attended as a standalone course, we will build on our Fancy Footwork approach to handling and training to offer practical training, handling, and safety solutions to on-leash reactivity for dogs living in shelters.
This is a 1.5-hour presentation followed by a Q&A session. This webinar will NOT be recorded and is scheduled on EASTERN TIME.
WEBSITE LINK: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Hq5wRp8uTqyeN5djAXdCFw

Virtual Seminar - Thursdays in June - Shelter Behavior with Kelley Bollen - CalAnimals (open to non-members also)
2021-12-09 11:00 - 12:30
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 every Thursday in June, beginning June 4th.
The topics are:

Advice to Resolve Common Behavior Problems in Dogs and Cats to Prevent Surrender – June 4th

Intake and Adoptions – A Behavior Perspective – June 11th

Canine Behavior Evaluations and Disposition Decision Making – June 18th

Behavior Modification in the Shelter – June 25th

Tuition for entire series:
$40 Staff & Volunteers of CalAnimals Member Organizations – Remember to sign into the Member Portal to receive member discount.
$55 non-members
Complete your registration today. You will be automatically enrolled in ALL 4 sessions. A unique code and password will be emailed to you. The link may not be shared.

6/4/2020 to 6/25/2020

When:
All Thursdays in June
11am-12:30pm

Where:
VIRTUAL – 4 ZOOM WEBINARS

Presenter:
Kelley Bollen, MS, CABC

Contact:
Kathy Anderson
Kathy@CalAnimals.org

REGISTER HERE: https://calanimals.site-ym.com/event/KelleyBollenWorkshopJune

Webinar - 12/9/21 - Relaxation versus Anticipation: Understanding and Training Release Cues with Jane Ardern - FDSA (fee applies)
2021-12-09 15:00 - 16:00 | Virtual
This webinar will cover training different release cues for different situations.
We will be looking at the differences between relaxation and anticipation. Understanding where these are helpful and where they can be counter productive.
The webinar will contain both theory and video on training different release cues.
Owning 7 field bred working spaniels has taught me a lot about helping high drive dogs to relax, switch off and wait patiently when working.
At the end of the webinar you will have:

A better understanding of how reinforcement and its timing impacts arousal.
Ways to train different release cues for both settling and waiting in anticipation.
Varying reinforcement to support arousal and learning.

WEBSITE LINK: https://www.fenzidogsportsacademy.com/index.php/self-study/webinars

Webinar - 12/9/21 - Register by 12/8/21 - Reducing Length of Stay at Your Shelter Conference Session - Best Friends
2021-12-09 15:00 - 16:00 | Virtual
Complete the registration form below to receive access via email to this exclusive Best Friends National Conference session on Thursday, December 9th at 6:00 PM Eastern Time.
An optimal length of stay (LOS) for pets in shelters is one that’s short but as safe as possible, and it’s something every shelter should strive for. That means ensuring that lost pets return home quickly, while those who need medical care or training have a longer LOS. In this session, we discuss how to revamp your organization’s operations to safely reduce a pet’s stay, whether that pet is highly adoptable, has medical or behavioral challenges, or is returned to the field. We’ll also talk about the benefits of shortening the LOS, including reduced incidence of disease, decreased expenses for the shelter and increased well-being for pets.
Speaker: Kate Hurley, DVM, MPVM, UC Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Program Director Deadline to register for this opportunity is Wednesday, December 8th.
WEBSITE LINK: https://network.bestfriends.org/proven-strategies/best-friends-town-halls

Webinar - 12/9/21 - A Clear View: Management of Cataracts in Dogs & Cats - VETGirl (fee applies)
2021-12-09 17:30 - 19:30 | Virtual
Is your mental picture of cataracts a little hazy?
Join us for this 2-hour, VETgirl ophthalmology CE track webinar where Dr. Shelby Reinstein, DACVO will provide an update on the current management of cataracts in dogs. In this lecture, she’ll review how to accurately diagnose cataracts, the devastating secondary complications, and appropriate therapy, including both medical and surgical treatment options.
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!
WEBSITE LINK: https://vetgirlontherun.com/webinars/december-9-2021-a-clear-view-management-of-cataracts-in-dogs-cats/

Online Meeting - Fridays - Animal Welfare Leadership Round Up - Hosted by Maddie's Fund
2021-12-10 08:00 - 09:00 | Virtual
Register for 2021: https://bit.ly/3s2SYgi
You need only register once to attend each recurring meeting throughout the year.
WATCH REPLAYS: https://forum.maddiesfund.org/communityconversations
These calls are for executive and leadership level staff. 150 to 200 shelter professionals, national leaders and shelter veterinarians typically participate and we discuss everything from disaster and emergency relief planning, to creating more diverse, equitable and inclusive organizations, to addressing the realities of budget reductions and the need to pivot to better serve people and animals.
Have someone in mind who would make a great speaker for HASS? Submit this form: https://www.humananimalsupportservices.org/connections-form/
MEETING LINK: https://bit.ly/3s2SYgi

Webinar - 12/10/21 - Understanding Pain and Nociception: Pathway and Assessment - Think Anesthesia
2021-12-10 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual
An understanding of pain physiology is fundamental to pain assessment and management. Join our next live Think Anesthesia® event, Understanding Pain and Nociception: Pathway and Assessment, on Friday, December 10th at 10am PST | 12pm CST | 1pm EST. Michele Barletta, DVM, MS, PhD, DACVAA will discuss the physiological processes of transduction, transmission, modulation, and perception, as well as the process and consequences of peripheral and central sensitization. The importance of the use of available pain scoring systems to aid in the recognition of pain and assessment of response to therapy will be discussed.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.thinkanesthesia.education/live-webinar/2021/11/think-anesthesiar-understanding-pain-and-nociception-pathway-and-assessment

Webinar - 12/11/21 - Small Animal Medicine Mini Boot Camp Series: Canine Epilepsy - UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine (fee applies)
2021-12-11 08:30 - 11:30 | Virtual
In this session the instructors will discuss the recent developments regarding the pathophysiology and management of canine epilepsy including:

Classifications of seizures
Appropriate drugs for seizure management
Expectations of therapy
What to do with the patient is refractory to treatment

We are so thrilled to host two world renowned neurologists who will provide their insights on this disease.
Our featured speakers are Peter Dickinson BVSc (Hons), PhD DACVIM (neurology) and Holger Volk DVM PhD PGCAP DipECVN
Date: Saturday, December 11, 2021
Time: 8:30 am – 11:30 am (PST)
CE Credit: Up to 3.0 hours (pending approval)
LIVE WEBINAR: The webinar will be live (PST) and interactive via Aventri Virtual Platform. The live sessions will be available as a recording to all registered attendees. If you do not attend the event live, you will not be able to receive CE credit.
UC Davis SVM Employees and Students: Special pricing available. Select SVM Employee or SVM student when registering.
WEBSITE LINK: https://ce.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/symposia-article/small-animal-medicine-mini-boot-camp-series-canine-epilepsy

Webinar - 12/12/21 - Can a Blood Test Really Detect Cancer in Dogs? - VETGirl
2021-12-12 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual
Yes, a blood test really can detect cancer!
In this complimentary VETgirl–PetDx webinar, Dr. Andi Flory, DACVIM (Oncology) reviews how a blood test can detect cancer in dogs. The term “liquid biopsy” broadly refers to the sampling and analysis of analytes from biological fluids, including blood. Tune in to find out more about this cutting-edge diagnostic approach that can be added to your arsenal for the detection and characterization of cancer.
Thanks to sponsorship from PetDx, this webinar free to all!
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!
WEBSITE LINK: https://vetgirlontherun.com/webinars/december-12-2021-can-a-blood-test-really-detect-cancer-in-dogs/

CASCAR Zoom Call for California Shelters – 12/14/21 – Holiday Hurrah, CASCAR-Style – UC Davis KSMP
2021-12-14 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
We heard you loud and clear, and we wholeheartedly agree: to properly close out 2021 and prepare to usher in our next chapter with California for All Calls (CA4AC) in the New Year, we need to come together!
We hope you’ll bring your lunch (or cat-shaped Christmas cookies, intact or otherwise) and join us next Tuesday, December 14, at noon. We’ll gather around ye olde Zoom room for a holiday tradition: commiserating, celebrating, and singing out of tune.
Can we top last year’s jingle? Will our collective voices soar ever higher, intertwining in shocking harmony as we channel the excitement of California for All Animals? There’s only one way to find out. Fill your newly-collectible CASCAR mugs with hot chocolate or champagne, don your festive sweater and novelty hat—we promise a prize for who wears it best!—and dial in.
See you there!
CASCAR room link: https://sheltermedicine.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJQtdO-srDItyMz7xy-ZsncbcFa6s8kKZg

Webinar - 12/14/21 - How to Rebuild Trust and Strengthen the Human-Animal Bond - Fear Free
2021-12-14 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual
In this webinar presented by Natalie L. Marks, DVM, CVJ, veterinarians will learn more about the caregiver burden, how that transfers to veterinary teams and patients, and how stress reduction for the patient can improve and strengthen the human-animal bond as we care for chronically ill patients.
After the webinar, attendees will understand the concept of caregiver burden and the impact that has on our clients, our patients, and our own mental health. Specific examples will be given on ways to help pet parents and veterinary teams guide reduction of fear, anxiety, and stress at home to lessen the strain on the human-animal bond.
Brought to you by our friends at Vetoquinol, makers of Zylkene.
WEBSITE LINK: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Ph9S2AEaRtWJmSM6QjXmdQ

Webinar - 12/15/22 - 9 Steps to Crafting a More Effective Email Appeal - Network for Good
2021-12-15 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual
Writing emails can be difficult. Writing emails that stand out in the sea of your donors’ inboxes is even harder, especially when you’re deep in the trenches of year-end!
That’s why it’s crucial to lean into the data to tell you what’s going to work better in your email appeals to bring in more donations this giving season and build lasting donor relationships.
In this webinar, you’ll learn 9 steps to craft a highly effective email appeal. The tactics you’ll learn include:

Choosing the right sender
Optimizing your email subject line & preview text
Structuring your donation appeal copy
Crafting a call-to-action to increase donation

About the speaker:
Nathan Hill, Vice President of Marketing at NextAfter
Having worked in both large and small nonprofits, Nathan Hill has seen the way that optimization can influence and transform the work of an organization in fundraising and beyond.
He believes that by sharing the learnings of NextAfter’s digital research library on a larger scale, nonprofits – no matter their budget or resources – can be equipped through the learnings of others to raise more names, donors, and dollars. And if they can grow names, donors, and dollars, they can grow their impact in the world.
Prior to joining NextAfter, Nathan managed the direct and outbound digital marketing for a major nonprofit involved in the broadcasting, higher education, and publishing industries. He oversaw enterprise marketing automation platforms, directed both creative and technical marketing communications staff, and developed multi-channel campaigns fundraising.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.networkforgood.com/resource/more-effective-email-appeal/

Webinar - 12/15/21 - Northern Tier Shelter Initiative #4: The Organizational Petri Dish: How a Healthy Work Culture Grows Impact - ASPCAPro
2021-12-15 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Yearning for a positive and optimistic workplace but finding it lacking at your agency? While everyone talks about workplace culture, what does it really mean, and how do we shape it? Join us to learn how to keep your team’s culture healthy and forward-focused. We’ll dig into the keys to employee satisfaction and engagement, articulating purpose, and cultivating space for people to thrive.
Takeaways

Learn how to put the key elements in place to set the stage for cultivating a healthy work culture (think beliefs, values, mission).
Get practical tips on how your agency can engage staff in developing, embracing, and maintaining a positive culture.
Gain insights into that old saying that “culture eats strategy for breakfast” and why it’s important to put intention into practice when creating a healthy culture at your shelter, rescue, or clinic.

Suited For
Animal welfare leaders, staff, and volunteers
Credits
The ASPCA is an approved provider of content which enhances professional competence and aligns with the 5 domains of the CAWA Exam specifications.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.aspcapro.org/training/webinar/northern-tier-shelter-initiative-4-organizational-petri-dish-how-healthy-work

Webinar - 12/15/21 - Feline Leukemia Testing: One and Done for Everyone - Million Cat Challenge and Maddie’s Fund
2021-12-15 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
In 2020, the AAFP released new retrovirus testing guidelines that recommend one quality point of care test then moving forward with a live-outcome pathway. In accordance, Austin Pets Alive!, home of the most robust FeLV adoption program in the world, changed its FeLV testing protocols. No more serum testing. No more “confirmation” testing. What does this mean in practice, how do we pathway plan for cats with different diagnoses, and why is this the new recommendation? Join Monica Frenden-Tarant and Dr. Julie Levy as they break down the latest guidelines and tell you everything you need to know about testing for feline leukemia.
This webinar will be recorded and 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.
This program has been submitted (but is not yet approved) for 1 hour of continuing education credit in jurisdictions which recognize RACE approval.
WEBSITE LINK: https://maddiesfund-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_rDqqlMv6ScSoL6xYNitVDg

Online Event - 12/15/21 - Annual Veterinary Student Holiday Party - The Bridge Club
2021-12-15 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual
Do you want to laugh hard and get a real break? Join us for our exclusive Veterinary Student Holiday Party! This event is for all veterinary and veterinary technician students.
Our sponsors: IDEXX and Vetcetera are primed and ready to give out great swag! So grab your spot early!! We promise to have your cheeks hurt from smiling so much!
We will share even more details soon. But grab your spot quick. This will sell out.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.thebridgeclub.com/events/annual-veterinary-student-holiday-party

Webinar - 12/15/21 - Climbing Mt. Debt: Navigating Your Veterinary Student Loan Repayment Options - HSVMA
2021-12-15 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual
HSVMA is partnering with VIN Foundation to bring you this special webinar!
Non-profit veterinarians and support professionals — Do you know the best way to handle your student loans?
Conventional wisdom says you should pay your loans back as fast as possible. However, federal income-driven repayment (IDR) options and Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) are often a much better strategy for many veterinarians and support professionals.
Choosing the right student loan repayment strategy for your situation can save you a ton of time, money, and stress — a concept VIN Foundation calls Repay Wiser.
Join Dr. Tony Bartels (a leading authority on U.S. veterinary student debt) for this special Climbing Mt. Debt session to see if you are doing all you can as a non-profit employee veterinarian or support professional to save money and reduce your student debt stress. Special guest Heather Schrader, RVT, MCJ will also join to share how she received forgiveness under the Temporary Expanded PSLF program! Heather is the Program Manager of Student Outreach for HSVMA.
In this webinar Tony demystifies the most difficult aspects of loan repayment:
1) What’s the “best” way to repay your student loans?
2) How can you use your debt to income ratio to create a plan?
3) What is PSLF and how do I make sure I’m on track for forgiveness
4) How do I make sense of all the PSLF changes: TEPSLF, waivers, loan servicers quitting?
5) How do you know when to adjust your repayment strategy?
This webinar has a suggested Student Debt & Income Signalment short “homework” assignment to compete prior to the session. The secure form should take only about 10 minutes to complete and will help with customizing the session content: https://surveys.vin.com/s3/HSVMA-MtDebt-Dec2021.
Completing the pre-session homework also helps with receiving personalized assistance after the session.
This webinar is approved for 1.5 hours of RACE CE credits for veterinarians and veterinary technicians (non-medical/interactive category). CE credits will be provided FREE to current HSVMA members ONLY. If you are not yet an HSVMA member or need to renew your membership, please visit the HSVMA website HERE.
This webinar is FREE for all attendees. This webinar is approved for 1.5 hours of RACE CE for veterinarians and veterinary technicians. RACE CE will be provided to current HSVMA members ONLY.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.hsvma.org/webinar_studentloans2

Webinar - 12/15/21 - Help! Fluffy is Urinating Outside of the Litter Box Again! - ACVB (fee applies)
2021-12-15 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual
Some of the first clinical signs of discomfort in felines manifest behaviorally, including hiding, biting, eliminating outside the box, and grooming leading to hair-loss. While there are a plethora of behavioral differential diagnoses for the above clinical signs, it is not uncommon for medical causes to be left undiagnosed. Behavioral treatment for these covert physical diseases often prove unsuccessful, leaving pet parents dissatisfied and cats remaining uncomfortable. This lecture will delve into the most common chief complaints to general practitioners that present behaviorally but are not truly behavioral in origin. We will then discuss the appropriate diagnostic steps to take and at which point to refer to a veterinary behaviorist, if at all. We will end with an applied discussion on a real-life pica case!
About the Presenter

Dr. Vanessa Spano, DVM is a resident with the American College of Veterinary Behaviorists under the mentorship of Dr. E’Lise Christensen, DVM, DACVB. Having finished the clinical portion of her residency, she has seen 600+ primary behavioral cases to date in companion animal private practice. Dr. Spano graduated from the Atlantic Veterinary College at the University of Prince Edward Island in Canada in 2017 and completed her Small Animal Internal Medicine & Surgical Rotating Internship at the ASPCA Bergh Memorial Animal Hospital in NYC.
When she is not in the clinic, Dr. Spano engages in research and lecturing. She is currently conducting research on low-stress handling in sheltered felines through a Fear Free(TM) grant. She has lectured for numerous veterinary hospitals and universities on behavioral psychopharmacology and the intersection of behavior and welfare and is a recurring lecturer for the New York State Veterinary Medical Society. Dr. Spano also provides behavioral consultation for a variety of shelters in the Tri-State Area, including the ASPCA.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.dacvb.org/page/webinarseries
