Shelter Learniverse

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 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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

Webinar - 12/15/21 - Acute Traumatic Coagulopathy vs Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation - VETGirl (fee applies)
2021-12-15 17:00 - 18:00
In this VETgirl veterinary technician webinar, Amy Newfield, CVT, MS, VTS (ECC) reviews Acute Traumatic Coagulopathy (ATC) vs. Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC). Tune in to learn the differences between ATC and DIC, what the clinical signs are, clinicopathologic findings between the two, and the general approach to treatment.
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/december-15-2021-acute-traumatic-coagulopathy-vs-disseminated-intravascular-coagulation/

Webinar - 12/16/21 - Stranger Danger! Advocating for and Advancing Your Human-Reactive Dogs - Dogs Playing for Life
2021-12-16 10:00 - 12:00
At Dogs Playing for Life’s Stranger Danger webinar, hosted by Aimee Sadler, CEO and Founder of DPFL, you will learn how to work with dogs that are wary of strangers by building their confidence and helping them develop new skills which will enable them to meet new people (and potential adopters) happily and successfully! Even for the private dog trainer or dog owner, the skills taught in this webinar will help support your stranger danger dog to expand their comfort level when meeting new people at home!
This webinar will demonstrate:
— DPFL’s Assess and Progress approach: fluttering between assessing and influencing behavior to determine how a dog might respond WITHOUT proper human support to determine what training is necessary for successful placement
— Comprehensive Tool Selection: determining what tool will best support the dog while keeping the handler and others safe during the learning process
— Principles vs. Methods: determining what approach will teach the dog as efficiently and effectively as possible
— Creative Proofing: conducting training with the goal of solid generalization of new skills so that dogs are able to work for multiple handlers with clarity and confidence
Come learn how to safely and effectively reach this segment of the canine population through in-depth behavior analysis, dynamic video examples, and practical approaches designed for anyone who is trying to find solutions for the dogs who need this extra human support.
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_GZy8oFqfS1eKpgbcMRd5eg

Webinar - 12/16/21 - Denise Fenzi’s Circle Method for Basic Reactivity and Over Arousal - FDSA (fee applies)
2021-12-16 15:00 - 16:00
This webinar is intended to provide advice, interventions, and skills for individuals working with reactive or overexcited dogs. “The circle method of Loose Leash Walking” will be used to help the behavior and emotional state of reactive and over-aroused dogs by allowing them to adjust to their environment, reconnect with their handlers, and become more emotionally comfortable in the presence of specific triggers. The method can be used regardless of food interest and does not require elaborate set-ups.
The information presented in this webinar will build upon the foundation webinar, “The Fenzi Method: Cutting Corners to Loose Leash Walking” (often called the Circle method of loose leash walking), and will assume prerequisite knowledge of that material. To help individuals who are not familiar with that webinar it is available for purchase as a webinar recording at this time. Please see the description below.
This webinar assumes professional or amateur trainers who can assimilate the information with a preexisting basic working knowledge of dog behavior, reactivity and over-aroused behavior.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.fenzidogsportsacademy.com/index.php/self-study/webinars

Webinar - 12/16/21 - Coming Together to Accomplish More: Coalition Building for Animal Care Organizations - HASS
2021-12-16 15:00 - 16:00
When animal care organizations work together, they can create powerful change in their communities. In this live webinar you will hear from Katherine Shenar, executive vice president for The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement, and Shelly Moore, President and CEO for Humane Society of Charlotte, North Carolina. This duo worked together to form a coalition back in 2006, one that is still thriving today. They will teach you how to identify common ground and put aside differences to accomplish more collectively than your organization could individually. Tune in on December 16 at 5pm CT so you can learn to join forces to support more people and pets.
WEBSITE LINK: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/6816373374182/WN_d2bsWGA-TeWmyYEu4Z-KIg

Webinar - 12/16/21 - Register by 12/15/21 - The Unintended Consequences of Pulling Friendly Community Cats Conference Session - Best Friends
2021-12-16 15:00 - 16:00
Complete the registration form below to receive access via email to this exclusive Best Friends National Conference session on Thursday, December 16th at 6:00 PM Eastern Time.
Targeted trap-neuter-return (TNR) and return-to-field (RTF) programs are becoming the norm in communities across the country, reducing the number of cats admitted to shelters and increasing the number leaving alive. Still, the number of cats killed is more than twice the number of dogs. One remaining challenge is the concerns among some TNR/RTF supporters over “returning friendlies.” Although these concerns are well-intentioned, the policy implications can be disastrous for community cats and the people who care for them. This session will discuss why some outdoor cats are sociable and the importance of returning these community cats to their outdoor homes. You’ll be given the tools you need to advocate for change at your local shelter.
Speaker: Peter Wolf, Policy and Research Analyst, Best Friends Animal Society
Deadline to register for this opportunity is Wednesday, December 15th.
WEBSITE LINK: https://network.bestfriends.org/proven-strategies/best-friends-town-halls

Webinar - 12/16/21 - Anesthesia Complications: The When, the Where, and What to do About That! - VETGirl (fee applies)
2021-12-16 17:00 - 18:00
In this VETgirl anesthesia webinar, Dr. Jane Quandt, DACVAA, DACVECC reviews the when, the where, and what to do about anesthesia complications. What is the time period where it is most likely? In this webinar, she will review how to appropriately monitor for and prevent anesthesia complications.
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/december-16-2021-anesthesia-complications-the-when-the-where-and-what-to-do-about-them/

Webinar - 12/16/21 - Denise Fenzi’s Circle Method: Advanced Techniques for Reactivity, Over Arousal, and Problem Solving - FDSA (fee applies)
2021-12-16 18:00 - 19:00
This webinar is intended to expand upon the webinars: “The Fenzi Method: Cutting Corners to Loose Leash Walking!” and “Denise Fenzi’s Circle Method for Basic Reactivity and Over arousal.” This webinar will provide additional advice, interventions, and problem solving strategies for individuals working with reactive or overexcited dogs who continue to struggle even after application of the basic techniques presented in the prior webinars.
This method is designed to allow dogs to adjust to their environment, reconnect with their handlers, and become more emotionally comfortable in the presence of specific triggers. The method can be used with dogs who are not interested in food when in public, does not require elaborate set-ups, and can also be used as a management technique to get out of uncomfortable situations.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.fenzidogsportsacademy.com/index.php/self-study/webinars

Online Course - 12/17/21 to 12/19/21 - Unwrapping common medical problems - IVS (fee applies)
2021-12-17 06:00 - 11:30
This combination of two internationally recognized Internists will provide you with a practical approach to the management of many common medical problems that you encounter in your daily practice. You are sure to come away with some very helpful tips!
Gary Oswald D.V.M.
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine
Tampa Bay Veterinary Consultants
Oldsmar, FL
Ellen Behrend V.M.D., Ph.D.
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine
Professor emerita
Department of Clinical Sciences
Auburn University
Seminar Topics:

Endocrine

Diabetics: anything new that can help?
Diabetic conundrums: management dilemmas
Trilostane: the latest on how to use it
A case-based approach to diagnosis of pu/pd
Diagnosing canine hypothyroidism: a case-based approach
Feline hyperthyroidism: finding it and helping your patients live longer

Cardiac

When should Atenolol or Diltiazem be considered for feline cardiomyopathy?
Are ACE-inhibitors and Spironolactone necessary in feline CHF ?
Is pimobendan indicated or contraindicated for feline CHF related to HCM ?
What are the two best treatments for feline CHF?
What are the preferred thromboprophylaxis treatments in feline cardiomyopathy patients?
When to initiate and how to dose pimobendan in canine cardiac patients.
Loop diuretic therapy in canine and feline CHF – furosemide of torsemide?
Reducing angiotensin and aldosterone – what role do ACE-inhibitors play in canine CHF?
When did spironolactone become useful in canine CHF patients?
Use of Viagra in canine heart disease.

Respiratory disease

How to determine whether a coughing dog has chronic bronchitis vs airway collapse.
Which drugs are considered preferred cough suppressants in dogs?
Are bronchodilators helpful in coughing dogs? Which one?
When to consider surgical intervention or tracheal stenting in airway collapse.
Coughing cats – How do I tell if it is feline asthma or some other respiratory disease?
Do I have to give corticosteroids to feline asthma patients?
What are the preferred corticosteroids options for asthmatic cats?
When would bronchodilator treatment be useful in asthmatic cats?
Are human asthma drugs helpful in feline asthma patients?
Should cyproheptadine or Cerenia be considered in feline asthma patients?
Is immunotherapy helpful in treating asthmatic cats?

Chronic Kidney Disease

Serum creatinine, SDMA, AI – which is the preferred means of diagnosing CKD?
Should quantitative urine protein values be determined routinely in geriatric patients?
Is blood pressure determination really that important in renal patients?
Which antihypertensive treatment is preferred in CKD – amlodipine, ACE-Is or ARBs?

When should renal biopsy be considered?

What are the realistic goals in treating chronic kidney disease?
When should a therapeutic renal diet be started in CKD patients?

Are vitamin D, calcium and PTH important in CKD?

This dog/cat doesn’t like oral phosphorus binders. How important is this drug?
Appropriate use of erythropoeitin analogs in anemic CKD patients.
Appropriate use of fluid therapy and appetite stimulants in hyporexic CKD patients.

Urinary Tract Infection

What are the preferred antibiotics in sporadic (uncomplicated) UTI patients?
How long should antibiotic therapy be administered in sporadic (uncomplicated) UTI?
What predisposing disorders should I look for in patients with recurrent (complicated) UTI?
How do I select an appropriate antibiotic in recurrent UTI patients?
What do I do when asymptomatic bacteruria is present?
Is oral cranberry effective? What about other drugs or supplements?
Does improving vulvar and vaginal health help reduce UTIs?
When to consider Phenylpropanolamine treatment in UTI patients.

WEBSITE LINK: https://www.ivseminars.com/seminars/how-i-manage-common-medical-problems-in-practice-live-online-interactive-course/

Webinar - 12/19/21 - New and Emerging Targets for Pain Management – What You Want (and need) to Know - VETGirl
2021-12-19 17:00 - 18:00
Tune in to let the healing begin!
In this complimentary VETgirl–Zoetis webinar, Dr. Mark E. Epstein, DABVP reviews pain pathophysiology with a focus on pathways and targets new and emerging analgesic therapeutics.
Thanks to sponsorship from Zoetis, 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!
*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/december-19-2021-new-and-emerging-targets-for-pain-management-what-you-want-and-need-to-know/

Webinar - 12/20/21 - Gastrointestinal Health and the Holidays: Barley to HumBUGS! - VETGirl
2021-12-20 17:00 - 18:00
GI’itis help, STAT!
In this complimentary VETgirl–Blue Buffalo webinar, Dr. Joseph J. Wakshlag, PhD, DACVN, DACVSMR reviews gastrointestinal maladies, including inflammatory bowel disorders, chronic colitis and gastritis. Tune in to tailor your dietary approach (including novel proteins, hydrolyzed diets, and home-prepared diets) to ameliorate the clinical signs and treat the underlying disease.
Thanks to sponsorship from Blue Buffalo, 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-20-2021-gastrointestinal-health-and-the-holidays-barley-to-humbugs/

VIN Rounds - 12/21/21 - Identifying Signs of Animal Abuse, Part 2 - VIN/VSPN
2021-12-21 09:00 - 10:00
Jennifer Woolf, DVM, MS, presents this week’s Tuesday Topic, Identifying Signs of Animal Abuse, Part 2. Click the green button on the session page or the top right corner of the Student Center to attend.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.vin.com/doc/?id=10545720

Webinar - 12/22/21 - Nonprofit Leadership Hacks for Breakthrough Growth in 2022 - Network for Good
2021-12-22 10:00 - 11:00
The new year is around the corner (I know how did we get here?!), which means it time to start reflecting on 2021 and looking ahead to 2022.
In this webinar, you’ll uncover hidden growth blockers and walk away with big ideas and practical next steps for rapidly growing your awareness, audience size, and fundraising results.
Learning Objectives:

Participants can evaluate their brand message, delivery, fundraising strategies, and team.
Participants can discover hidden barriers that are secretly stealing resources from their mission.
Participants can identify opportunities for significant growth in awareness and giving through next-level audience engagement.
Participants can immediately take action to grow marketing and fundraising results.

About the speaker:
Jesse Lane is the founder of Branches Mission Lab and creator of the online course “The Marketing Anatomy of a Growing Nonprofit.” He is known for his passion for helping the helpers and his ability to drive results. He has launched countless communications campaigns and helped raise over $100 million working with hundreds of different nonprofits.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.networkforgood.com/resource/nonprofit-leadership-hacks/

Webinar - 12/23/21 - Register by 12/17/21 - Social Media 101: The Basics and Beyond Conference Session - Best Friends
2021-12-23 15:00 - 16:00
Complete the registration form below to receive access via email to this exclusive Best Friends National Conference session on Thursday, December 23rd at 6:00 PM Eastern Time.
It can be hard to keep up with Facebook and Instagram, let alone Twitter and TikTok. And these are only a handful of the social media outlets for sharing our lifesaving journey. This session will cover social media basics, including what channels you should join, what makes posts effective and what times you should post to reach your best engagement rates. Emily will show you how to engage your staff and volunteers to share content and how to organize that content into a comprehensive social strategy. You’ll learn how to navigate the algorithms to make sure your content is noticed in a cluttered landscape and what metrics you should be measuring to gauge your social success.
Speaker: Emily Tolliver, Social Communities and Content Manager, Best Friends Animal Society
Deadline to register for this opportunity is Friday, December 17th.
WEBSITE LINK: https://network.bestfriends.org/proven-strategies/best-friends-town-halls

Webinar - 12/29/21 - How to Conquer Year-End Stress and Start the New Year Strong - Network for Good
2021-12-29 10:00 - 11:00
Mindfulness for Nonprofit Professionals
Whether you’re new to mindfulness and meditation, a skeptic, a lifelong practitioner, or somewhere in between, join us for an informal meditation session. We’ll do a brief practice together and talk about what mindfulness is (and isn’t) and how it can help combat the stressors of living in a hyperconnected world as we close out the year-end giving season.
Learning Intentions:

Learn what mindfulness is and is not.
Practice putting mindfulness into action.
Make a commitment to try one new mindful approach to work, life, and technology.

Note: This session has been pre-recorded via Zoom!
About the Facilitator:
Meico helps changemakers create work-life and tech-life balance so they can do their best work better while living their best lives. He is the founder and CEO of Mindful Techie, author of the Intention Planner, and a certified trauma-informed mindfulness teacher.
Through speaking, training, and coaching, he facilitates transformative experiences that foster wellbeing in a hyperconnected and distracted world. He’s also a former triathlete, loves salsa dancing, and makes the world’s best vegan chili!
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.networkforgood.com/resource/conquer-year-end-stress/

Webinar - 12/30/21 - Register by 12/17/21 - The Road Map to Creating a No-Kill Country by 2025 Conference Session - Best Friends
2021-12-30 15:00 - 16:00
Complete the registration form below to receive access via email to this exclusive Best Friends National Conference session on Thursday, December 30th at 6:00 PM Eastern Time.
To make the entire country no-kill by 2025, we must know the state of animal sheltering and lifesaving in every state, community and shelter. That’s why, a few years ago, Best Friends launched the biggest data collection effort in the history of animal welfare, and it’s why we continue to keep the data as current as possible. In this session, we’ll take a deep dive into the Best Friends national dataset, providing attendees with key insights on progress toward achieving no-kill nationwide and, most important, ways that shelters and rescue groups can get involved and save more lives.
Speaker: Brent Toellner, Senior Director, National Programs, Best Friends Animal Society
Deadline to register for this opportunity is Friday, December 17th.
WEBSITE LINK: https://network.bestfriends.org/proven-strategies/best-friends-town-halls

Online Event - 12/30/21 - Panel Discussion on Goal Planning for 2022 with Megan Foster, Petra Ford, and Sharon Carroll - FDSA
2021-12-30 18:00 - 19:00
Join Megan Foster, Petra Ford, and Sharon Carroll to talk about setting goals for dog training and planning out your dog sports year!
WEBSITE LINK: https://fenzidogsportsacademy.clickmeeting.com/12-30-2021-panel-discussion-on-goal-planning-for-2022-with-megan-petra-and-sharon/register

Online Course - Enrollment open 1/1/22 to 1/20/22 - Spring Cohort 2022 - Shelter Playgroup Alliance
2022-01-01
Program overview: This series of educational modules will prepare participants to manage playgroups using the LIMA ethical standard and use conspecific interactions for behavior modification.
Cohort structure: Learners will be invited to join a cohort that will meet virtually for four months via the Litmos LMS platform. Each cohort will be invited to twice-monthly (bi-weekly) hour-long, live meetings via Zoom webinar so that questions can be answered live. The bi-weekly meetings will feature video analysis and discussion of relevant topics.
Registration process: Individuals interested in joining each cohort must submit an “e-mail of interest” to the executive director, Mara Velez requesting to be added to the upcoming cohort. Each person must login at least twice a month and complete modules in order to continue.
Completion timeframe: Learners will be expected to complete one module per week, which will require 60-90 minutes per week. The program consisting of Foundation and Intermediate modules will be expected to be completed within a four month time-frame. The total seat time per week is estimated to be two to two and a half hours, which is a combination of reviewing the modules and completing assessments and assignments.
Other requirements: In order to complete the assignments, learners must have access to at least two species of animals during the cohort period (e.g., dogs, cats, rabbits, birds, horses). Application of knowledge and demonstration of skill are key components of this educational program.
CPDT: 36 CEUs | IAABC: 36 CEUs
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD MORE INFORMATION
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.shelterdogplay.org/workshops

Online Course - Starts 1/6/22 - Fundamentals of Ethology - IAABC (fee applies)
2022-01-06
True expertise requires going beyond instrumental and classical conditioning, and understanding everything possible about each individual animal and species we’re training.
Ethology is the study of animal behavior and its evolution, and is a key factor in having the deepest possible understanding of animals.

How do animals see and interact with their world?
What does this mean in terms of how they behave?
How will this change and enhance your understanding of behavior?
How can this understanding dramatically improve your ability to help animals?

This course, and the exploration of these questions will forever change how you think about the animals we live and work with.
Course Begins: January 6, 2022
Duration: 4 weeks
Instructor: Kristina Spaulding, PhD, CAAB
** IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT ONLINE WEEKLY MEETINGS **

Auditors do not attend online meetings
Meetings for this session take place on Thursdays at 1:00 pm Eastern (first meeting January 13th)
Meetings are not recorded

WEBSITE LINK: https://iaabcfoundation.org/courses/fundamentals-of-ethology/

Online Event – 1/6/22 – Live from the Ranch with Ken Ramirez, Susan G. Friedman, Ph.D., and Sarah Owings – Karen Pryor Academy
2022-01-06 12:00 - 13:00
Join Ken Ramirez, KPCT’s Chief Training Officer, Susan G. Friedman, Ph.D., and Sarah Owings for a free virtual event live from The Ranch on Thursday, January 6, at 12:00 pm (PT). The episode will include live training demos, audience Q & A, and so much more!
WEBSITE LINK: https://theranch.clickertraining.com/live/#next

Webinar - 1/6/22 - How Understanding Lost Cat Behavior Can Keep Them Out of the Shelter and Get Them Back Home Faster - HASS
2022-01-06 15:00 - 16:00
At a significant 75%, the majority of cats brought into the shelter are classified as “stray.” Too many of these cats are lost but never reunited with their families because lost cat psychology is poorly misunderstood. Lost cats behave differently than lost dogs and by understanding how they think, we can reduce unnecessary intake and get cats back home where they belong.
Join Monica Frenden-Tarant, Maddie’s® Director of Feline Lifesaving, and cat finder extraordinaire, Kimberley Freeman, for this live webinar where they will dispel myths, explain the science behind lost cats, and teach you what you need to know to reunite more lost cats with their families.
WEBSITE LINK: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/3516397803265/WN_DJD-0dvdQyKZ1AhWP2viHA
