Shelter Learniverse

Online Meeting - Mondays - Shelter and Rescue Support Call - Hosted by Maddie's Fund
2022-02-28 08:00 - 09:00, 2022-02-21 08:00 - 09:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
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 Event - Registration open 2/28/22 to 3/7/22 - We Foster Challenge 2022 - Maddie's Fund
2022-02-28 | Virtual
We all know the incredible bond that humans and pets have and the importance of keeping them together. Foster care is a powerful way to achieve that. That’s what the We Foster Challenge is all about!
By participating in the Challenge this May, you’ll grow your foster base to help keep pets with people and out of the shelter and have a chance at $210,000 in grant prizes. By fostering pets, we also foster community, foster inclusivity and foster love.
The We Foster Challenge is meant to help shelter and rescue organizations create or expand community-based foster programs that will get your neighbors involved and proudly saying, “We foster! So can you!” As we shift towards a more community-centric model of animal welfare, it’s important to get everyone in your area involved. After all, fostering is a job just about anyone can do.
To help you prepare, we will be sharing lots of resources and we will be hosting four informative Huddles. (See more information below.)
So, let’s embrace foster programs that are inclusive and diverse, put people front and center, and help pets from ever having to enter the shelter at all. Whether it’s a temporary foster care program for hospitalized patients, translating your fostering materials into another language or simply recruiting more foster caregivers, we can help foster programs to grow and thrive this spring.
Important Dates:

Registration period: February 28 – March 7, 2022
Prep period (including Huddles): April 1 – 30, 2022
Challenge period: May 1 – 31, 2022
Participation Reports Due: June 14, 2022
Final Report (Zoom Huddle): September 2022

WEBSITE LINK: https://www.maddiesfund.org/we-foster-challenge.htm

Conference - 2/26/22 to 2/27/22 - 2022 Winter Conference - UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine (fee applies)
2022-02-27 08:00 - 17:00, 2022-02-26 08:00 - 17:00 | UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine, 944 Garrod Dr, Davis, CA, 95616, United States
The UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine, Center for Continuing Professional Education (CCPE) is proud to present the 2022 Winter Conference on February 26-27, 2022 onsite at the UC Davis SVM. We look forward to welcoming you all back to campus! We have restructured the format of the conference to allow more time for audience interaction (in person or virtually) as well as offering two onsite laboratories.
This year we are offering a variety of tracks including: Small Animal Clinical Trials: Learn about the latest management for osteosarcoma, polyarthritis , corneal diseases & LUTD, and how our clinically relevant trials in these areas are advancing the science and care for your patients.
The annual event provides opportunities for up to 15 hours of continuing education credit to an individual veterinarians or registered veterinary technicians. Conference registration provides attendees with access to either the in-person lectures or live webinars and conference proceedings.
The Full Conference registration price provides access to all of the tracks during the Winter Conference and conference proceedings.
The Livestock Medicine Only registration price includes the Livestock Medicine Track and Plenary Session on Saturday (up to 8 hours CE credit) and Livestock Medicine proceedings.
The Disaster Medicine/Exotics Only registration price includes the Disaster Medicine/Exotics Track and Keynote Session on Sunday (up to 7 hours CE credit) and Disaster Medicine/Exotic proceedings.
**First responders such as EMTs, paramedics, police, fire, correctional or probation officers**
Advanced Canine Tooth Extraction Lab and Ventilator Lab: Conference registration and attendance to all corresponding lectures are required in order to participate in the hands-on labs. Limited spots available.
UC Davis SVM Employees: Special pricing available upon verification of SVM employment. Select SVM Employee when registering.
WEBSITE LINK: https://ce.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/symposia-article/2022-winter-conference

Online Conference - 2/25/22 to 2/27/22 - 2022 United Spay Alliance Online Conference - Community Cats Podcast (fee applies)
2022-02-27 07:00 - 14:00, 2022-02-26 07:00 - 14:00, 2022-02-25 16:00 - 17:30 | Virtual
Are you looking for information to help you build affordable spay/neuter programs in your community? Join us for the United Spay Alliance Online Conference from February 25-27, 2022. Held in collaboration with our friends at United Spay Alliance, this conference will feature sessions from pioneers within the spay/neuter movement, and empower you to build affordable, sustainable programs in your own community. Registration is available now for $50. Registration will increase to $60 starting 12 p.m. EST on December 24, and $75 on January 25. Click here to register for the United Spay Alliance Online Conference today.
WEBSITE LINK: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/5322493216382035979

Webinar Series - 2/26/22, 3/5/22, and 3/12/22 - The Holy Trinity of Behavior, Environment & Sociability Behind the Human-Canine Partnership - Puppyworks (fee applies)
2022-02-26 09:00 - 11:30 | Virtual
How the Holy Trinity of Behavior, Environment & Sociability of dogs and humans creates a unique relationship which you can use to improve your time and activities together.
More than a webinar, we’ll provide an interactive, behind-closed-doors experience for attendees to see the interconnectedness of the Dog, the Human & the Environment, in part from attendee submitted videos.
Session One: Saturday February 26, 2022 ​- HOW YOUR BEHAVIOR MATTERS:
Human Sociability – Behavior, Temperament, Attitudes & Perception.
What do you, as a biological organism, bring to the relationship? How the health and attitudes, including human temperament of the handler (their own sociability) affect their dogs, and how biological differences affect perception: for example: dogs hear many things (high frequency) that we do not; and dogs smell far more than we do, smells that dogs never evolved to, and that distract them or give them information we are not privy to. You see more 3D, and you see colors they do not.
What do you bring to the relationship as the trainer?
Attitudes, biases, and experiences all affect the dog-human relationship: most importantly, confirmation bias; and the brain’s tendency to search for the urgent over the important (crisis survival vs. long term). How human anxiety may inadvertently affect canine behavior. How training timing, reactions and cognition delays, all affect how you and your dog interact.
There is no other interspecies relationship on Earth like that of the dog and the human.
Nothing rivals the dogs’ co-evolution with humans and our species unparalleled willingness to sacrifice for them. That includes the ability to genetically modify dogs, and to know what we can change and what we cannot, money to fix ailing dogs, to modify diets, and to otherwise manipulate the interactions. We also created a partner that actively manipulates us. It is no coincidence that dog parks are at such an annoying frequency and look so darned cute to us.
Session Two: Saturday March 5, 2022 ​- WHY ENVIRONMENT MATTERS:
How Genetics, Perceptions and Behaviors Interact with the Environment.
The environment messes with everything! Dogs and humans each take in the environment differently, and the environment interacts with expression of our dog’s and our own genetic traits.
How the environment affects biology:
What kinds of traits are inheritable and how much does environment affect them? In particular, how much of your dog’s personality is fixed, such as sociability or aggression or curiosity or trainability? How much does the environment affect your dog’s hormones that force its behaviors? Do dogs create pheromones that manipulate us?
Home, Sweet Home—from your dog’s viewpoint and yours.
It is important that your dog has a home, right? But does your dog value or want the same things you want in a home? What would they pick if they had a choice? A place filled with couches? A few boulders with a hole underneath? How do they view their home? How different might your dog be if he or she lived with you in a completely different neighborhood, or moved from a rural environment into the heart of a city or from your city to one on the other side of the globe?
The expanded environment—everything away from home.
Sure, you and your dog love home. What changes when you leave with your dog, and why you should care. Travel to you and travel to your dog are unlikely to be the same. You know you are off to camp in the mountains. How does your dog know it is not another trip to the vet to get stiches or a cast or…
Session Three: Saturday March 12, 2022 – SOCIABILITY IN DOGS:
Canine Biology, Behavior & Sociability.
What limits, capabilities, and opportunities does the dog, as a biological organism, bring to the relationship?

Ages and stages of the dog
Why breed type matters
Why sociability matters.

There are many ways to assess sociability in shelter dogs, but less proven ways of assessing it in owned dogs, since the human-environment so confounds dog behaviors. Sue and Tim hope to get closer to measuring sociability in the owned dog during this webinar series! And there may soon be genetic tests for sociability as well.

Are we prioritizing sociability enough in breeding? How inheritable is sociability? How do we measure it?
How close are we to fully assessing the recent discovery of a dog genomic region matching one in humans who have a syndrome involving hyper-social behavior? Could this lead to more predictability of behavior in the future?
Why sociability is the best insurance policy, given biological limits, environmental uncertainties, and humans…well…being human.

WEBSITE LINK: https://www.puppyworks.com/partnership

Webinar - 2/25/22 - DPFL’s Approach to On-Leash Reactivity - Dogs Playing for Life
2022-02-25 09:00 - 10:30 | 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 highly recommend attending our Fancy Footwork webinar first. 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://dogsplayingforlife.com/webinars/

Online Meeting - Fridays - Animal Welfare Leadership Round Up - Hosted by Maddie's Fund
2022-02-25 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 - 2/24/22 - Helpful Tips for Performing a Feline Orthopedic Exam - VETGirl (fee applies)
2022-02-24 17:30 - 18:30 | Virtual
Who doesn’t love an ortho exam on a cat?!?
In this 1-hour VETgirl webinar, Dr. Michael Jaffe, DVM, MS, CCRP, DACVS reviews the challenges of performing orthopedic exams on cats. Tune in to learn several of the most common orthopedic injuries seen in our feline friends, including osteoarthritis, cranial cruciate ligament injuries, patellar luxations, and traumatic injuries.
Not a VETgirl ELITE member? VETgirl ELITE members receive 150+ hours of RACE-approved, online veterinary CE/year ($269). 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!
*Note: Viewing this webinar is for individual use only; VETgirl webinars are not designed nor meant to be viewed in a group setting due to RACE-CE audit purposes. Inappropriate sharing or viewing of the webinar may result in revoking of membership.
RACE-CE provider name: VETgirl
RACE Provider number: 20
RACE Program number: 894138/894172
WEBSITE LINK: https://vetgirlontherun.com/webinars/february-24-2022-helpful-tips-for-performing-a-feline-orthopedic-exam/

Webinar - 2/24/22 - Dentistry for Patients with Underlying Conditions - Think Anesthesia
2022-02-24 16:00 - 17:00 | Virtual
This presentation covers the importance of performing anesthetic dental procedures in patients with underlying conditions. Veterinary patients frequently present with periodontal or endodontic disease, oral masses, or other dental conditions while having one or more medical conditions. Since dentistry in veterinary patients requires anesthesia, the veterinary clinician must perform an assessment on the risk versus benefit. Understanding the benefits of treatment of common dental conditions and discussing potential risks associated with anesthesia in high-risk patients may help.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.thinkanesthesia.education/live-webinar/2022/01/dentistry-for-patients-with-underlying-conditions

Webinar - 2/24/22 - Expanding your walls: Maximize lifesaving with a community-based foster program - Best Friends
2022-02-24 15:00 - 16:00 | Virtual
Having a well-run foster program reduces the number of animals within your shelter, providing a less stressful environment for those living there. Foster programs are also a great way to engage with your community and increase lifesaving exponentially. During this town hall our expert panel will discuss ways to build up your foster program using recruitment and retention strategies, and share tips on how to utilize your fosters in unique ways to maximize lifesaving. We’ll also share details about the Maddie’s Fund We Foster Challenge, kicking off later this month.
Following the discussion, there will be a Q&A. Submit your questions ahead of time during registration or live during the event using the chat box. If you are interested in this event but unable to attend live, you can register and you will receive the recording when it’s available.
Moderator: Christine Colvin – National Community Engagement Coordinator, Best Friends Animal Society
Panelists:

Amanda Graus – Foster Coordinator, Cincinnati Animal CARE Humane Society
Carolyn Fitzgerald – Senior Manager, Lifesaving Programs, Best Friends Animal Society
Kelly Duer – Foster Care Specialist, Maddie’s Fund

WEBSITE LINK: https://network.bestfriends.org/proven-strategies/best-friends-town-halls

Webinar - 2/24/22 - Why Human Animal Support Services? An Interactive Introduction - HASS
2022-02-24 15:00 - 16:00 | Virtual
Animal sheltering is changing. Community-focused animal services are the future, and the Human Animal Support Services project is a way for you to be a part of that future. But what is the HASS project and is it right for your organization? Whether you’re thinking about joining the project, have no idea what it’s all about, or are simply looking for a refresher, this event is for you. There is no better time for your team and volunteers to learn about how HASS is transforming animal services across the globe through innovative programs and services built to support people and pets.
Bring your questions and join Kristen Hassen, Maddie’s® Director of American Pets Alive!; Bobby Mann, Maddie’s® Pilot Director; Diaz Dixon, System Vice President, Strategic Philanthropy Initiatives for CommonSpirit; and Esteban Rodriguez, Executive Director of Seattle Animal Shelter on February 24 at 5pm CT for this interactive webinar.
In a time of great challenges—in animal welfare, and beyond—HASS provides a collaborative, community-centric path for preserving families and saving animals’ lives. Learn how you can be a part of it.
WEBSITE LINK: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_DD1zeTgPTPCUdrdTa_Me-g

Virtual Seminar - Thursdays in June - Shelter Behavior with Kelley Bollen - CalAnimals (open to non-members also)
2022-02-24 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 - 2/24/22 - Learn How Shelters/Rescues Can Use Empathy To Improve The Emotional States of Dogs - Virox and Shelters United
2022-02-24 11:00 | Virtual
With protocols from recent research on empathy, shelters/rescues can keep pets happy, make them more adoptable, and with a greater chance of achieving a forever home that’s happy as well as healthy.
In this webinar, you will learn:

Information about a new science that shows dogs and humans respond the same physiologically to a human infant crying and why it’s critically important to the interaction between dogs and people (staff, volunteers, and adopters).
How understanding and harnessing empathy can make dogs more adoptable and increase their chances of finding a forever home.
How you can dramatically reduce dog bites both in the shelter and at home by learning to communicate via emotional cues.

WEBSITE LINK: https://event.webinarjam.com/register/257/wy6vktnz

Webinar - 2/24/22 - Community Cat Complaint Mitigation - CalAnimals
2022-02-24 10:00 - 11:30 | Virtual
Successfully resolving community cat complaints is important for permanently solving the root cause of the issue, for the success of a community cat program and for building relationships with the community. We’ll discuss strategic placement of deterrents, de-escalation techniques and information sharing regarding the long-term effectiveness of managing populations of community cats after sterilization. Attendees will leave this session with talking points to the most common complaints and solutions for scenarios in which cats are causing a nuisance. Relevant for: Supervisors, intake, staff handling returns, staff taking calls from the public, field staff.
Presenters:
Susie Aguilar and Jenn Stone
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.calanimals.org/on

Webinar - 2/24/22 - Pets and Evictions: Keeping Families Intact in a Crisis - NACA/Justice Clearinghouse
2022-02-24 10:00 - 11:15 | Virtual
The COVID-19 crisis has drawn into sharp focus the many difficulties that renters face, including those who have pets. Unprecedented housing hardships are being felt throughout the country and not unlike past economic recessions, news of sweeping evictions is becoming disturbingly familiar. There are tens of millions of families facing housing insecurity and who are at risk of homelessness due to lack of affordable and available housing for low-income renters as well as being severely housing cost-burdened, meaning they spend more than 50% of their income on housing costs.
Today, an estimated 30–40 million renters are at risk of being evicted when moratoriums lift and with 72% of renters owning pets, the number of animals displaced with their people could be catastrophic. For most, pets are considered family members yet in many ways our society does not consider that important relationship in times of crisis. The human-animal bond offers countless mental and physical benefits, and at a time when people are at risk of losing so much, it’s critical for those tasked with enforcing an eviction to do everything within their power to help preserve and protect that relationship.
In this session, you will learn about what considerations to make for pets when preparing eviction notices and enforcing eviction orders, about the importance of companion animals for many families and stability they can provide for at-risk people in times of uncertainty, and how to utilize your community’s resources to help keep pets and their families together.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.justiceclearinghouse.com/webinar/pets-and-evictions-keeping-families-intact-in-a-crisis/

Webinar - 2/23/22 - ER Procedures for Veterinary Technicians - VETGirl (fee applies)
2022-02-23 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual
An emergency! What do I do?
In this VETgirl veterinary technician webinar, Courtney Waxman, MS, CVT, RVT, VTS (ECC), reviews common procedures performed in the emergency and critical care setting that should be performed by veterinary technicians/technologists. Tune in to learn when and how to do these common ER procedures including nasal oxygen cannula placement, nasal feeding tube placement, urinary catheterization, central venous access, and arterial access.
Want to learn more? Check out our other veterinary technician webinars HERE.
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/february-23-2022-er-procedures-for-veterinary-technicians/

Online Event - 2/23/22 - The Power of Sankofa - CARE
2022-02-23 16:00 - 17:00 | Virtual
The “Sankofa” is a metaphorical symbol used by the Akan people of Ghana, generally depicted as a bird with its head turned backward taking an egg from its back. It teaches us we must reach back to value past knowledge in order to move forward.
Join James Evans and colleagues talk about things we could have learned from previous Civil rights movements and leaders to truly make progress.
And like last year, we are raising awareness around changing the 2% Black Veterinarian figure and raising funds for our Dr. Jodie G Blackwell Scholarship. ALL donations for January and February will go towards Veterinarian Scholarships for Black Students. (Photo Credit: Greenwood Cultural Center)
WEBSITE LINK: https://fb.me/e/2RAtMKKtE

Webinar - 2/23/22 - Heartworm Help Desk: Maximizing Impact through Strategic Decision-Making - The AAWA
2022-02-23 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
The American Heartworm Society and the Association of Shelter Veterinarians are developing a canine heartworm management decision-making tool. This webinar will provide an overview of and rationale for portions of this new tool. We will focus on the components most relevant to shelter medicine and operations staff. Shelter leadership wishing to start or enhance their programs to care for dogs with heartworm disease will greatly benefit from attending. Attendees will leave with a strategy for answering the following questions:

What should my organization consider prior to admitting a heartworm positive dog?
What resources are needed to provide treatment for heartworm positive dogs?
What are the housing and husbandry considerations for heartworm positive dogs?
How can we safely promote behavioral health of heartworm positive dogs during their shelter stay?

This session is part of the Shelter Medicine series, a collaboration between the Association of Shelter Veterinarians and The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement.

This live and recorded program is:

Approved for 1 Certified Animal Welfare Administrator continuing education credit
Pending approval for 1 hour of continuing education credit in jurisdictions which recognize RACE

WEBSITE LINK: https://learning.theaawa.org/p/sheltermed-2-23-22

Webinar - 2/23/22 - Managing the Cushingoid Dog - VETGirl
2022-02-23 09:00 - 09:30 | Virtual
In this complimentary, 30-minute YouTube LIVE VETgirl webinar, Dr. Cynthia Ward, PhD, DACVIM reviews the Cushingoid dog. Tune in for the latest updates in diagnosis, how to start adrenolytic drugs, and how to monitor these patients.
NOTE: There is no registration required for this CE opportunity. Simply go to our YouTube Page where the webinar will be held – LIVE! – at the time of the event!
Thanks to sponsorship from Zomedica, this YouTube LIVE event is free to all! Earn RACE-approved CE when you watch it LIVE!
Not a VETgirl ELITE member? VETgirl ELITE members receive 150+ hours of RACE-approved, online veterinary CE/year ($269). That way, you know that you have flexibility to view any of our webinars (including small animal, large animal, veterinary technician, leadership, and listen to our podcasts when you have time.
*Note: Viewing this webinar is for individual use only; VETgirl webinars are not designed nor meant to be viewed in a group setting due to RACE-CE audit purposes. Inappropriate sharing or viewing of the webinar may result in revoking of membership.
RACE-CE provider name: VETgirl
RACE Program number: 20-894138/894172
WEBSITE LINK: https://vetgirlontherun.com/webinars/february-23-2022-managing-the-cushingoid-dog/

Webinar - 2/22/22 - Beyond the Globe: Orbital Disease in Dogs & Cats - VETGirl (fee applies)
2022-02-22 17:30 - 19:30 | Virtual
Is that bulged or enlarged? Glaucoma or orbital tumor?
Join us for this 2-hour, VETgirl ophthalmology CE track webinar where Dr. Shelby Reinstein, DACVO reviews orbital diseases causing exophthalmos and enophthalmos. The causes, diagnostics and treatment options for orbital cellulitis, orbital abscesses, and orbital neoplasia will be presented. Tune in to learn all about enophthalmos too – with keys to differentiate them from phthisis bulbi and microphthalmos!
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!
*Note: Viewing this webinar is for individual use only; VETgirl webinars are not designed nor meant to be viewed in a group setting due to RACE-CE audit purposes. Inappropriate sharing or viewing of the webinar may result in revoking of membership.
WEBSITE LINK: https://vetgirlontherun.com/webinars/february-22-2022-beyond-the-globe-orbital-disease-in-dogs-cats/

Online Course - Starts 2/22/22 - Cat Behavior Consulting Mentorship with Katenna Jones - IAABC (fee applies)
2022-02-22 | Virtual
Wherever you are in your cat behavior consulting career, we are pleased to offer a first-ever opportunity in the industry: a cat behavior consulting mentorship. This program will traverse the process of seeing private clients and evaluating and managing problem feline behaviors. You will also explore the logistical side: taking a client history, tracking success, client compliance and retention, and more. Through guided online discussions, sample case studies, useful handouts, and homework assignments, you will leave this mentorship with the knowledge necessary to become a consultant.
This course is designed for those who:

have a general knowledge of feline behavior
are familiar with basic behavior modification (any species)
are thinking of becoming a cat behavior consultant but aren’t sure how, where or when to begin
are currently seeing a limited number of clients but are looking for advice on taking more advanced cases
are looking for a place to share, bounce, and develop ideas for building a private cat consultation business

Some of the topics to be addressed include:

taking effective case histories, writing reports, and tracking progress
client communication, compliance and retention
building your consulting toolbox and organizing your processes
conducting in-person and remote consults
tips for protecting yourself physically, legally, and financially
case study review
discussion of a wide variety of unwanted feline behaviors
an opportunity to share your own cases and questions

… and more!
Working with mentor Katenna Jones, you will develop your own process that works for you when seeing clients.
WEBSITE LINK: https://iaabcfoundation.org/courses/cat-behavior-consulting-mentorship/

Online Certificate Program - Starting 2/21/22 - Animal Shelter Management Certificate Program - Shelter Operations - Humane Network/UoP (fee applies)
2022-02-21 | Virtual
Society’s relationship to pets continues to evolve. The majority of people consider their pets to be beloved family members and expect their local animal shelter to work diligently to save the lives of the dogs and cats that enter the facility. This program will provide the knowledge you need to assume a management or leadership role at an open-admission animal shelter. You’ll learn how to maximize a shelter’s lifesaving potential through program management, community engagement, and shelter operations while at the same time preparing yourself for an exciting career.
The five courses are:

Leadership covering strategic planning, analyzing operations, decision-making, managing people and processes to achieve results, organizational responsibilities, and working with a board of directors.
Shelter Operations covering adoptions, animal care and sheltering fundamentals, animal behavior and enrichment, and customer service.
Community Program Development covering volunteers, foster care, spay/neuter, pet retention, events, and community relations.
Animal Health and Clinic Operations covering understanding shelter medicine, basic animal health considerations and care, euthanasia decisions, and clinic operations.
Marketing and Development covering development fundamentals, fundraising strategies, marketing fundamentals, adoption promotion, social media and websites, and media relations.

Each of these courses include live video conference sessions with top experts in the field providing students valuable contacts within the field. Additionally, alumni have access to exclusive networking opportunities and receive notification of employment opportunities.
You can sign up for individual courses or all five for a discount. All five must be completed to get a certificate.
Who will benefit from the program?

Professionals seeking a career change to something more personally fulfilling.
New shelter directors.
Shelter directors or managers wishing to improve their organization’s live release rate and sustainability.
People working in the animal welfare field who wish to advance into management roles.
Board members of animal shelters.

Credit for program/courses
Upon completion of all five courses, you will receive a Certificate in Animal Shelter Management from the University of the Pacific.
Each course earns:

Continuing Education Units (CEUs) from the University of the Pacific
Association of Animal Welfare Advancement CAWA Continuing Education (CE) credits

Schedule and Registration
Each of the five online courses are six weeks long and are offered sequentially. The entire program is about seven months long, and a new round starts again after a short break. More information on start dates of each course and the registration form can be found on the University of the Pacific website.
​WEBSITE LINK: https://education.pacific.edu/education/professional-development/certificate-programs/leadership-health-certificates

Online Course - Starts 2/21/22 - Compassion Fatigue Strategies - University of Florida - Maddie's Shelter Medicine Program (fee applies)
2022-02-21 | Virtual
Compassion Fatigue Strategies Plus is a unique online course designed to support people who work with animals. In this four module, self-paced class, you will establish a foundation of knowledge to help you better understand and transform your experience with compassion fatigue (aka empathy strain), burnout, and stress. Course begins 02/21/2022–04/18/2022; registration closes 2/18/21.
The course will help you recognize signs and symptoms of compassion fatigue, burnout, and vicarious trauma, learn how to reduce stress injury, increase your self-care and team-care practices, build compassion satisfaction, restore resiliency, and make successful changes in your life and in your organization.
In live calls and recorded modules, you will learn critical resilience skills, such as: self-awareness, self-regulation + grounding techniques, intentional perspective + cognitive reframing, self-care and setting limits, social support and debriefing, and how/when to seek mental health help.
This class is a personal exploration to help you build the self-awareness necessary to manage the impact of compassion fatigue and other workplace stressors. Please be aware that the class work can be emotionally challenging.
By the end of class you’ll have a variety of practical strategies to help you manage and transform your experience with compassion fatigue and reduce overall stress. You’ll have a better understanding of yourself and how to engage in self-care that works for you, as well as how to support your staff using vicarious-trauma informed approaches, so that you can be well, while you continue to do good work!
WEBSITE LINK: https://sheltermedicine.vetmed.ufl.edu/education/continuing-education/compassion-fatigue-strategies/

Conference - 2/17/22 to 2/19/22 - Midwest Veterinary Conference 2022 - Ohio Veterinary Medical Association (fee applies)
2022-02-19 | Greater Columbus Convention Center, 400 N. High St., Columbus, OH, 43215, United States
Hosted by the Ohio Veterinary Medical Association, the Midwest Veterinary Conference (MVC) brings together highly regarded expert speakers, hundreds of industry vendors, and thousands of veterinary professionals from across the U.S. and beyond for four days of education and networking. The Midwest Veterinary Conference has three days of shelter medicine lectures and a shelter medicine reception Friday evening, February 18th.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.mvcinfo.org/

Webinar - 2/18/22 - Cal for All Animals Grant Applicants Informational Webinar - UC Davis KSMP
2022-02-18 12:00 - 12:30 | Virtual
We’re kicking off the California for All Animals program with two grants focused on making an immediate impact in shelters across the state. $5,000 Welcome Grants are available to all municipal or private shelters with municipal contracts, and the deadline to apply is March 31, 2022. Additionally, all shelters are invited to apply for a Portal Grant; Portal Grant applications will be evaluated on a rolling basis and will be prioritized based on need and impact.
Register for the grant applicants informational webinar and join us on Friday, February 18, at 12 p.m. PT. We’ll walk through each step of the process and answer your questions.
WEBSITE LINK: https://sheltermedicine.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUlduqprz0vGdd3QvvcNYFFxXHSW58Qp0iK

Webinar - 2/18/22 - Fancy Footwork: Practical Handling And Training Solutions For The Entire Shelter - Dogs Playing for Life
2022-02-18 09:00 - 10:30 | Virtual
While playgroups are the foundation of our shelter training program, teaching shelter teams how to implement a generalized, effective, and enjoyable way to handle and train their dogs is another essential aspect of our canine programming! In this webinar, we will teach the fundamentals of our “Fancy Footwork” techniques that focus on achieving good leash manners through the use of your FEET instead of your hands. Come learn this unique and highly effective approach that promotes dogs happily walking softly by your side, offering tons of eye contact, and wowing adopters! This new approach to leash work will enhance your handling skills and increase your ability to train ALL dogs, even those that are highly aroused, stressed, fearful, or not motivated by food, all in an effort to improve quality of life and lifesaving for dogs living in shelters.
Additionally, we will teach you how to implement our critically important kennel routines. The kennel areas of our nation’s shelters can be one of the most challenging and distressing environments that dogs–and their handlers–ever face. DPFL kennel routines have been developed and taught to shelters across the country in an effort to combat these challenges and to provide safer and more successful ways for dogs and people to maneuver through the kennels.
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://dogsplayingforlife.com/webinars/
