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Webinar - 2/15/21 - MAC 2021 Webinar Series: Compassion Fatigue in Animal Welfare - Massachusetts Animal Coalition
2021-02-15 15:00 - 16:15 (America/New_York) | Virtual
Lecture Overview
From Happy and Fulfilled to Sad and Angry: How Helping Animals Can Make Your Heart Hurt
The nature of animal work means that we are susceptible to compassion fatigue. This includes the moral stress that is an unavoidable part of this work. And trauma – both personal and occupational – can play a role in how we react to stressful situations. It helps to understand what compassion fatigue is and how it can creep into our daily work.
We will talk about:

the individual and his/her ability to recognize compassion fatigue and learn to mitigate or heal from it, and
the systemic, organizational stressors that affect our work and how the two can feed off of one another – or work toward creating a healthier environment.

Each attendee should come out of this presentation with a better understanding of his/herself and his/her role at the shelter and in the larger animal welfare community. Specific tools will be provided for creating a plan for working toward balance and emotional health in a very difficult field. There will be a 15-minute Q&A discussion at the end.
NOTE: If you would like to assess your current level of compassion fatigue beforehand you can access the Professional Quality of Life Scale’s Compassion Fatigue Self Test at http://proqol.org/ProQol_Test.html. On the right side click on “The ProQOL 5 Self-Score (English)” and it will be scored for you. If you speak another language there are accommodations for you, too.
Speaker Information
Anne Lindsay is the founder of MAC, which was founded in 2000. She was president of a canine rescue organization and learned firsthand about frontline animal welfare issues. After 12 years at a large shelter, she gained valuable experience behind the scenes as a part of the shelter’s management team.
In 2010 Anne earned her Masters degree in Counseling Psychology from Lesley University and has consulted with states, smaller communities, and individual shelters, helping them to form coalitions and work on board development. She has also focused on helping organizations and individuals to address the very real issue of “compassion fatigue.”
Anne is a past president of the board of the New England Federation of Humane Societies and is a board member of the State of Massachusetts Animal Response Team (SMART). She received various awards from the Massachusetts Veterinary Medical Association, the American Veterinary Medical Association and the Animal Control Officers Association of Massachusetts.
Anne and her very patient and tolerant veterinarian husband David share their lives with 2 dogs, 3 cats and 6 hens.
WEBSITE LINK: http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=dmv5lydab&oeidk=a07ehgskstu88fb2ea0%20

Online Conference - 2/16/21 to 2/20/21 - Midwest Veterinary Conference (MVC) - Ohio Veterinary Medical Association (fee applies)
2021-02-16 08:30 - 13:45 (America/Los_Angeles)
In response to our ever-evolving environment, the 2021 MVC is going virtual. But one thing will never change: We are committed to providing the same high-quality CE we always have. The Midwest Veterinary Conference (MVC), hosted by the Ohio Veterinary Medical Association, is a growing, regional veterinary conference packed with educational, networking and social opportunities for every member of the veterinary team. Bringing together highly regarded experts from around the world and hundreds of industry vendors, the MVC is a national-caliber conference—at a Midwest price.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.mvcinfo.org/

Online Course - 5/20/21 - Feline Behavior Pre-Conference Workshop - Shelter Playgroup Alliance (fee applies)
2021-02-16 09:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Learn about feline behavior! Join us a day before the SPA 2021 Shelter Behavior and Enrichment Conference for a special option on Thursday, May 20, 2021.
Immerse yourself in feline behavior during a full day deep dive with Mikel Delgado, PhD. Mikel is a cat behavior consultant and co-founder of Feline Minds. Mikel’s deep knowledge and expertise in feline behavior will include the following topics:

Reducing stress for shelter cats

Problem behaviors​

Litter box blues

Multi cat households

Case studies

​Not to be missed!​
Cost: $50.00
Approved CEUs: CCPDT CEUs TBA | IAABC CEUs TBA
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.shelterdogplay.org/2021-sbec-pre-conference-workshop
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Webinar - 2/17/21 - Recruiting and Retaining Veterinarians - The AAWA
2021-02-17 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Where did all the veterinarians go? As the veterinarian shortage increases, finding a veterinarian is becoming like finding a unicorn. A recent study estimates there will be a shortage of 10,000 veterinarians in the next 10 years in the US. With such stiff competition, it’s even more important to make your organization stand out when hiring.
Join Aimee St. Arnaud of Open Door Veterinary Care in a discussion with Dr. Lucy Fuller of Charleston Animal Society and Dr. Melanie DeHaan of Shelter Outreach Services, where they will cover:

The types of compensation and benefit packages that attract veterinarians
Honest but enticing job descriptions
The most effective places to advertise veterinary opportunities
Interviewing
Setting expectations and goals for new hires
How to retain veterinarians

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 pending approval for:

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

WEBSITE LINK: https://learning.theaawa.org/products/21721-recruiting-and-retaining-veterinarians

Online Event - 2/17/21 - The Power of Animals: A Look into Mental Health and the Animal Bond - CARE
2021-02-17 16:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Join the CARE Caucus Black History Month Series: Week 3 – The Power of Animals: A look into Mental Health and the Animal Bond. James Evans will be in a discussion with Noah Haislah, @NoahandMilo, Certified Personal Trainer, and Candace Croney, PhD, Professor, Animal Behavior and Well-being; Director, Center for Animal Welfare Science. They will talk about the positive power that animals can have over humans and the mental health issues that plague Black and Brown people professionally and personally.
Register in advance for this meeting: us02web.zoom.us
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. This event is free. If you would like to make a donation in lieu of a registration free, please donate to www.careawo.org/donate
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.facebook.com/events/474692793530502

Online Event - 2/17/21 - Being a Black Woman Entrepreneur in the Veterinary Profession with Dr. Tosha Starke - BlackDVM Network
2021-02-17 16:00 - 17:40 (America/Los_Angeles)
Join us for a Q&A hosted by Dr. Tierra Price. Dr. Starke will take questions from the audience and discuss her experiences and challenges in the professional world as a Black Woman Entrepreneur.
Dr. Starke grew up on a grain and livestock farm in Brunswick County, Virginia. Pursuing her passions of caring for and healing animals she received her DVM degree from Virginia Tech in 2004. Since then she has been practicing in Northern Virginia. Dr. Starke’s experience is varied and well rounded. She has practiced as a Chief of Staff in two hospitals, provided medical care to shelter pets as well as worked as associate veterinarian. Her interests include dentistry and surgery and she loves the interaction and relationships that she builds with patients and clients.
Dr. Starke lives in Northern Virginia with her husband, her children Christopher and Gabby and three dogs: Dozer, Bruce and Kettle. Starting All Four PAWS Veterinary Relief was a wonderful way for her to balance her passion as a mom and as a veterinarian and spend more time with her family.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.blackdvmnetwork.com/event-details/being-a-black-woman-entrepreneur-in-the-veterinary-profession-with-dr-tosha-starke

CASCAR Zoom Call for California Shelters - 2/18/21 - Riverside County Field Services Update - CASCAR - UC Davis KSMP
2021-02-18 09:30 - 10:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
This coming Thursday, in addition to the usual hellos and whatever is pressing on people’s minds, we will hear a quick update from Chris Mayer, the Commander of Field Operations for the Riverside County Dept. of Animal Services, on how the various changes of the past year have been integrated into the work of their field services team. I heard him speak on a recent Maddie’s Friday leadership call and asked him to give a reprise for us as the field service perspective is such an important one to include. We are eager to hear from you as well – field officers are on the front lines of communication, often on their own in the moment. What has worked well, what challenges have you run across in terms of supporting officers and bringing the whole shelter team along with new programs and policies?
CASCAR room link: https://sheltermedicine.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJQtdO-srDItyMz7xy-ZsncbcFa6s8kKZg

Webinar - 2/18/21 - Huddle 6: Working with the Community - Maddie's Fund
2021-02-18 13:00 - 13:40 (America/Los_Angeles)
Join us for the sixth huddle of the No Place Like Home Challenge on Thursday, February 18 (1pm PST)! This interactive huddle will include a total of 20 minutes of presentation time and 20 minutes for Q&A.
Hosted by: Bethany Colonnese (San Antonio Animal Care) and Ann Dunn (Oakland Animal Services)
Topic: Organization works with community to help facilitate Return to Homes
– Partnerships exist with local businesses (veterinarians, pet supply stores), community centers and churches
– Volunteers in high stray intake areas foster lost animals and help look for owners
– Utilities companies help find contact information for owners
WEBSITE LINK: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYqcuChqzorGdQp48KWjlACSfXJYvzO7yoz

Town Hall - 2/18/21 - Activating Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Animal Welfare: Part 2 - Best Friends
2021-02-18 15:00 - 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Join us for a two part discussion on Best Friend Animal Society’s approach to DE&I work. Come with an open mind and leave with actionable next steps for your organization.
The discussions will be moderated by José Ocaño, senior director of people and culture for Best Friends, and featuring James Evans, president for CARE, and Julie Castle, chief executive officer for Best Friends. Also joining will be the Best Friends Culture Council Co-Chairs.
WEBSITE LINK: https://network.bestfriends.org/tools-and-information/best-friends-town-halls

Online Conference - 2/20/21 to 2/21/21 - Fear Free Pet Behavior Symposium - San Francisco SPCA
2021-02-20
You are invited to the virtual Fear Free Pet Behavior Symposium Hosted by the San Francisco SPCA.
Over two days, the best minds in veterinary medicine will present to three focused audiences: Shelter Personnel, Pet Guardians, and Veterinary Professionals.
Featuring renowned Fear Free founder Dr. Marty Becker, SF SPCA leading Board-Certified Veterinary Behaviorists Dr. Jeannine Berger and Dr. Wailani Sung, and a variety of Fear Free experts from the veterinary and shelter world, this virtual symposium will focus on the practical and environmental concepts of Fear Free as well as the latest strategies and processes demonstrated in veterinary clinics and shelters today; RACE CE credit will be available for both the shelter and veterinary sessions. Pet Guardian audiences will be treated to insights on how Fear Free practices can elevate animal interactions at home and in pet care environments.
Join us to learn about the most relevant veterinary, shelter, and pet care practices and innovations happening today.

Saturday, 02/20/2021
Shelter Personnel $149.00
Pet Guardians $9.99

Sunday, 02/21/2021
Veterinary Professionals $295.00

The shelter and veterinary track sessions will all be submitted for RACE approval. The Shelter Personnel track will be approved for 8 RACE-approved CE hours and the veterinary professional track will be approved for 16 RACE-approved CE hours. All registrants will have on-demand access to their registered track sessions for 90 days following the live event.

WEBSITE LINK: https://conferenceondemand.net/spca/fearfree2021

Webinar - 2/20/21 - An Introduction to Fear-based Behaviors Across Species: Dogs, Horses, Cats, Birds - Training Matters (fee applies)
2021-02-20 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
With Debbie Jacobs, CPDT-KA, RBT; Michelle Martiya, equine trainer; Katenna Jones, ScM, ACAAB,CCBC, CDBC, CPDT-KA; Emily Strong, CDBC, CPDT-KA, SBA.
February 20, 2021, noon to 3 p.m. eastern time
The science of how animals learn and overcome fear-based behavior challenges such as fear of people, discomfort with being handled, fear of other animals, terror in particular environments, is the same across species. What is not the same is how trainers work with different species because of the animals’ particular needs and safety considerations for the humans working with them.
We have assembled an expert group to talk about how they work with scared animals in a species with which they specialize. In this online seminar, Debbie Jacobs will talk about dogs, Michelle Martiya about horses, Katenna Jones about cats, and Emily Strong about birds. These ladies will discuss the behavioral profile of the fearful animals they often see, that is the behaviors they exhibit and their typical history. The presenters will then talk about how they work through specific behavior challenges, highlighting what may be different about working through the situation with a dog, horse, cat or bird in terms of management, safety, reinforcement delivery, and other aspects of the training process.
The intent is to take a comparative approach. What is the same and what is different about working with traumatized animals of these different species, as well as to highlight the particular considerations with each species. In addition to giving presentations, the presenters will be available for a Q&A session afterwards. This promises to be a very interesting and educational event with some of the best trainers in the business, and certainly some of the best at handling fear-based behavior including aggression and reactivity.
CEUs are available. Three from IAABC; 2.5 from CCPCT for trainers and .5 for behavior consultants.

WEBSITE LINK: http://mattersdogtraining.com/events/

Online Event - 2/22/21 - All Black Lives: The Intersection Between Being Black and LGBTQ+ - BlackDVM Network
2021-02-22 16:00 - 17:40 (America/Los_Angeles)
During this panel discussion we will explore the intersectionality between identifying as Black and as part of the LGBTQ+ community. Our panelists will share their perspectives on experiences that have shaped their views and how we can support them as their entire selves.
Join Us on Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEsce6uqD4uGtIq2AYJURRhsKk6HjMKsgCD
About our panelists:
Marquis Harper is a 1st-year veterinary student at Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary medicine from Henderson, NC. He found his passion for animal wellbeing while volunteering at his local animal shelter, which eventually led him to working at the local animal hospital while in high school. After high school, he studied at the illustrious North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, where he acquired both his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Animal Science. After vet school, his goal is to become a Large Animal Veterinarian and eventually settling down back in his hometown to open up a low-cost veterinary clinic.
Dr. Dane Whitaker has been practicing veterinary medicine in the San Francisco area for over 25 years. He completed his Masters in Preventive Veterinary Medicine at UC Davis in 2017 and is currently providing small animal clinical relief services across central California. He is also a relief veterinarian at the Marine Mammal Center in Sausalito CA, and in non-pandemic times he has provided clinical as well as field support for marine mammal research projects. Although a Bay Area native, he grew up in Florida and graduated from the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine in 1994. After graduation, he completed a small animal medicine and surgery internship at the Santa Cruz Veterinary Hospital. His veterinary interests include small animal medicine, clinical pathology, marine mammal medicine and One Health. Dr. Whitaker is the president of the Pride Veterinary Medical Community and takes an active role in promoting the ideas of inclusion and acceptance for all members of the community in the veterinary profession.
Kenneth Burris is a 3rd year veterinary medical student at The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine. Born in the District of Columbia and raised in Silver Spring, Maryland. He earned his Bachelor’s degree from Tufts University in Biomedical Engineering and Sociology (w/ a Minor in Africana Studies) and earned a Master of Medical Science degree from Hampton University (HBCU). Kenneth completed a Graduate Business Minor in Health Sciences at The OSU Fisher College of Business and is currently on student government at The OSU College of Veterinary Medicine as a Class of 2022 Diversity Committee Representative.
My name is Donja Pettiford. I received my BS in Animal Science and MS in Food Science from NCA&TSU.I am currently working full-time with the USDA-FSIS in NC as a technical trainer. As a technical trainer I train new and established employees on food safety in the meat and poultry division.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.blackdvmnetwork.com/event-details/all-black-lives-the-intersection-between-being-black-and-lgbtq

Online Course - Registration open until 2/23/21 or until full - 2/23/21 to 3/12/21 - Shock - VIN/VSPN (fee applies)
2021-02-23
Shock is a complex syndrome with a wide range of etiologies. It is a life-threatening emergency, which requires prompt recognition and intervention. Clinicians will be guided through key pathophysiological processes explaining common clinical presentations in veterinary patients. Step-by-step patient management will be discussed.
Presenter: Guillaume Hoareau, DVM, PhD
Course Open: February 23-March 12, 2021
Real Time Sessions (RTS): Tuesday, March 2, 2021; 9:00-11:00 pm ET (USA) World Clock Converter
Total CE Credit: 2
RACE Category: 2 hours Medical
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of the course, the participant should be able to

understand the clinical importance of shock
review shock types classification
describe the steps of diagnosing shock
review the clinical management of shock
discuss specific clinical scenarios: hemorrhagic shock, traumatic brain injury
present clinical indications for the use of vasopressors

Level and Prerequisites: This intermediate VIN CE course is open for enrollment to veterinarians actively interested in the management of trauma patients.
RACE Accreditation: This course is approved for 2 hours of continuing education credit by RACE for veterinarians. (RACE 20-766519)
Course Agenda:
Week 1 (Real Time Session March 2, 2021): Shock
Presenter: Guillaume Hoareau, DVM, PhD
Successful completion (scoring 80% or better) on the end-of-course test is required to earn a certificate of completion for the course. To learn more about the requirements for earning a CE certificate, please refer to Receiving Your CE Credit and Course Completion Certificate.
Course Materials: Course materials will be available in the course library prior to each Real Time Session.
Required Textbook(s): There is no required textbook for this course.
Tuition: Member $46 ($41 early bird special if enrolled by February 9, 2021)
Non-Member $110 ($99 early bird special if enrolled by February 9, 2021)
Prices are listed in US dollars.
*To ensure participants are ready and prepared for classes, enrollment will close on February 23, 2021 at 5 pm ET (USA) or when the maximum number of participants is reached.
*For more information on how online CE works, see the Participant Resource Center.

Enrollment qualifications: VIN CE courses are open to VIN member and non-member veterinarians. Veterinarians enrolling in a VSPN CE course must be a VIN member. Veterinary support staff must be a VSPN member to enroll in a VSPN CE or a VIN CE course open to VSPN member enrollment.
Each enrollee must be able to receive emails from @vspn.org and @vin.com addresses. Email is our major form of communication with participants; personal emails are highly recommended rather than clinic/hospital email addresses.
For further assistance call 800-846-0028 ext. 797 or email CEonVIN. Please include the course title, your full name, and contact information in your correspondence.

Course withdrawal and refund policy: A complete refund of the paid course price will be issued when your withdrawal request is received prior to the listed start date of the course. If you wish to withdraw after the start date please contact the VIN office 800-846-0028 ext. 797 to discuss eligibility for a pro-rated refund.
*For more information on VIN’s upcoming CE courses, check the VIN Course Catalog.
Katherine James, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM)
VIN Education Director
VIN CE Services: CEonVIN
800-846-0028 or 530-756-4881; ext. 797
or direct line to VIN/VSPN from the United Kingdom: 01 45 222 6154
or direct line to VIN/VSPN from Australia: 02 6145 2357
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.vin.com/ce/EMRG201-0221.htm

Webinar – 2/23/21 – Huddle 7: Laws and Regulations – Maddie’s Fund
2021-02-23 10:00 - 10:40 (America/Los_Angeles)
Join us for the seventh huddle of the No Place Like Home Challenge on Tuesday, February 23 (10am PST)! This interactive huddle will include a total of 20 minutes of presentation time and 20 minutes for Q&A.
Hosted by: Adam Ricci (Palm Valley) and Chris Fitzgerald (City of Rochester)
Topic: Regulations and laws encourage Return to Home
– Redemption fees can be waived or reduced; if not possible offer affordable payment plans; donation-based fund for redemption; mandatory spay/neuter for redemption can be waived
– Review state and local ordinances against internal policies to ensure what is truly required by law and what is aiding or hampering Return to Home
– Team works with owners to fix problems that lead to lost animals (i.e. – mending doors and fences)
– Encourage microchipping over mandatory licensing

WEBSITE LINK: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMpfuGsrTsiH9QbJ1i3PI236tFjdCkO8ZPz

Webinar - 2/23/21 - What ACO’s Need to Know about Puppy Mills - NACA/Justice Clearinghouse
2021-02-23 12:00 - 13:15 (America/Los_Angeles)
From the minute you step into the puppy mill, it is important to capture the images and the cacophony of the living conditions. Large Scale seizures all have the same thing in common; numerous animals. How to document the scene at a puppy mill to make sure you tell the story. As a prosecutor, how do you make it come alive for the judge or jury. There will be tips on how to make the story come alive in Court and making sure you don’t lost your case. Innovative strategies to bring the puppy mill owner to justice will be explored.

Other Upcoming Webinars with this Speaker include:

Feb 4: What ACO’s Need to Know about Puppy Mills (this webinar)
April 29: Making the Call: Simple, Gross Neglect or Animal Cruelty?
Sept 9: What ACO’s Need to Know about Exotics and the Law

Or click here to view and register for other upcoming NACA webinars on the JCH Platform.

The National Animal Care & Control Association (NACA) was formed in 1978 for the express purpose of assisting its members to perform their duties in a professional manner. We believe only carefully selected and properly trained animal control personnel can correct community problems resulting from irresponsible animal ownership. NACA’s purpose is to preserve the Human/Animal Bond by insisting on responsible animal ownership.

** This webinar has been certified by the National Sheriffs’ Association and may be eligible for Continuing Education Units through your POST. Please consult your local certification processes for additional details. Paid subscribers that attend will be able to download a jointly issued attendance certificate that includes the National Sheriffs’ Association logo.

Presenters:

Michelle Welch is a Senior Assistant Attorney General in the Virginia Attorney General’s Office. She is the Director of the Animal Law Unit at the Attorney General’s Office. She is charged with taking all animal law questions in Virginia. She is called on by agencies all over the Commonwealth to act as a special prosecutor in animal cruelty and animal fighting cases. Ms. Welch has also been appointed a Special Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Virginia to aid in animal fighting prosecutions.
Ms. Welch frequently gives advice to law enforcement authorities and prosecutors all over Virginia, the nation and internationally. She trains prosecutors, animal control and law enforcement officers on the state of Virginia animal law and testified before a U.S. Congressional Caucus examining the enforcement of animal laws and the cooperation between state and federal partners. She is a speaker at many conferences including Virginia Animal Control Association and the Association of Prosecuting Attorneys’ National Animal Cruelty Conference.

WEBSITE LINK: https://www.justiceclearinghouse.com/webinar/what-acos-need-to-know-about-puppy-mills/

Online Event - 2/23/21 - Pathways to Veterinary School - CARE
2021-02-23 16:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
The CARE Caucus Black History Month Series continues with Week 4 – Pathways to Veterinary School. Join James Evans in a discussion about the barriers that face African American students and the pathways that we can create with Dr. Hodges and Dr. Ferguson from The Critter Fixers; Dr. Michael Blackwell DVM, MPH, FNAP, Director of Program for Pet Health Equity at the Center for Behavioral Health Research at UT; and Dr. Tierra Price, DVM, MPH (she/her/hers) Founder, BlackDVM Network, LLC.
Register in advance for this meeting: us02web.zoom.us
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. This event is free. If you would like to make a donation in lieu of a registration free, please donate to www.careawo.org/donate
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.facebook.com/events/1107784322982170

Online Event - 2/24/21 - The First, but Not the Last: Honoring Black Veterinarians - BlackDVM Network and MCVMA
2021-02-24 16:00 - 17:40 (America/Los_Angeles)
In this collaboration with the MCVMA, we pay homage to the first Black graduates from each of the accredited veterinary schools.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.blackdvmnetwork.com/event-details/the-first-but-not-the-last-honoring-black-veterinarians

Webinar - 2/25/21 - Extracorporeal Therapies for Pets in Toxicology: Dialysis for Toxicants and Beyond - ASPCA Pro
2021-02-25 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
This webinar will introduce dialysis and the other extracorporeal therapies (ECT) available to treat common poisonings and overdoses in dogs and cats. Dr. Armi Pigott will review toxin-associated indications for hemodialysis, hemoperfusion, hemofiltration, and therapeutic plasma exchange. Attendees will also leave with information on how to find a referral center that provides these services.

Takeaways

Basic knowledge of how dialysis, hemoperfusion, hemofiltration, and therapeutic plasma exchange remove toxins from the body
Familiarity with common drugs and toxins that can be removed from the body using these treatments
Understanding of which patients should be considered candidates for ECT treatment for toxicity

Suited For

Veterinarians and veterinary technicians

Bonus

The live webinar and post-webinar online course are RACE-approved and good for one hour of free CE for veterinarians and veterinary technicians. Courses meet the requirements of RACE hours of continuing education credit for veterinarians and veterinary technicians in jurisdictions that recognize AAVSB’s RACE approval.

Armi Pigott
DVM, DACVECC
Dr. Pigott was born in Pretoria, South Africa, and grew up in South Texas. He completed his veterinary degree at Western University of Health Sciences in Pomona, CA; rotating internship at Pet Emergency Clinics in Ventura, CA; and Emergency and Critical Care residency at Animal Emergency Center (now Lakeshore Veterinary Specialists) in Milwaukee, WI. Professional interests include emergency resuscitation, extracorporeal therapies, and trauma/wound management. He is passionate about teaching. He is a certified RECOVER CPR instructor, chairs the IVECCS Resident Focus program, and currently works as a Criticalist and training program supervisor at Lakeshore Veterinary Specialists in Milwaukee, WI. In his spare time, he watches rugby and enjoys the great outdoors with his wife Carol, three noisy beagles (Sam, Penny, and Howie), and Labrador retriever Madeline

WEBSITE LINK: https://www.aspcapro.org/training/webinar/extracorporeal-therapies-pets-toxicology-dialysis-toxicants-and-beyond

Webinar - 2/25/21 - Your Aging Dog Wants To Do More Than You Think—And Will Thrive For It! with Lori Stevens - Dog iBox (fee applies)
2021-02-25 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
This webinar will provide practical information for everyone living with older dogs. You will no longer be a passive bystander watching your dog age. You will be introduced to how to keep aging dogs engaged with you and the environment. We’ll cover how to help them be more active and functional. You’ll learn what you can do to support your dog’s aging process and help them regain strength and confidence. This information is empowering in an area where we often feel helpless. Applying these techniques will make life easier for your aging dog. It will also make caring for them easier, more joyful, and enriching for both of you.
As dogs age, they slow down just as we do. They typically lose hind-end strength and proprioception. Mental and sensory functioning often decline as well. As the aging process continues, many dogs lose the ability to function in life’s daily activities, e.g. going up and down stairs. This loss can be due to a variety of factors, which we will cover some of. One example is muscle weakness. Weak muscles can be strengthened by doing simple exercises resulting in older dogs being able to function again. This webinar will cover exercises as well as other useful tools and techniques specifically for supporting older dogs.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.dog-ibox.com/market/catalog/live-webinars/live-webinars-english-c-34/your-aging-dog.html

Webinar - 2/25/21 - It took a TEAM to beat Thanos! Why Veterinary Medicine (and the Avengers) is a team sport - Virox
2021-02-25 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Veterinary medicine is a team sport, for instance implementing an effective infection prevention program requires the participation of everyone on the roster. So, ensuring our high-performing and highly trained teams work well together is paramount to the success of a veterinary facility. But it sure is not easy! Especially in today’s climate, where pandemic exhaustion is wearing everyone down. Team building requires a ton of hard work, difficult conversations, and alignment around shared goals, values and a clear vision for success. This presentation will discuss the realities of teamwork in the veterinary industry, showcase team dynamics at play and present strategies and techniques to align teams and crush it every day!

David Liss

David Liss is a distinguished veterinary business leader holding an MBA, the Certified Veterinary Practice Manager (CVPM) and Professional in Human Resources certifications. David has served as the ER Department Manager and Hospital Manager of two different 24-hour veterinary practices and led the Platt College Veterinary Technology Program as the Program Director. In a past life, David was a veterinary technician specialist working on the floor as an ER-ICU Technician for more than 10 years. Winner of the Speaker of the Year award at WVC and the RVT of the Year Award from the Southern California Vet Medical Association, David enjoys presenting to veterinary teams and has done so internationally since 2009. David currently is the Regional Operations Director for Amerivet Veterinary Partners Management and resides in Los Angeles, CA.

WEBSITE LINK: https://event.webinarjam.com/register/204/oy8lpt65

Webinar - 2/25/21 - Introduction to RAT (Relationship Assessment Tool) - Suzanne Clothier (fee applies)
2021-02-25 11:00 - 12:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
Take one person, add one dog, and you get a third entity: the relationship between the person and the dog. Successful and humane training needs to include the relationship as the dynamic ground on which skills, behavior changes and improvements can take root. Join live or watch the recording at your convenience for an introduction to RAT™: Relationship Assessment Tool. Developed by Suzanne Clothier, RAT™ provides a new perspective on understanding of the dog/human relationship.
RAT™ can be used to:

Assess what is contributing to behavior, training and/or performance challenges
Identifying the strengths & weaknesses of the relationship
Assess suitability for a purpose, such as therapy dog team, AAI/AAT
Assess for best match adoptions or placements o Identify handler skills (ideal for training staff & volunteers)
Track changes and improvements over time

In each relationship, the handler brings his/her habits, personalities, needs and style to interact with the dog, who also brings his/her own personality, patterns of response, needs and style. With an emphasis on patterns of behaviors found on both ends of the leash, RAT is a powerful tool for assessing the dynamics of the dog/human relationship.
For those who work with training issues and behavior problems, RAT™ clearly identifies the strengths and weaknesses of any dog/handler team. Practical and effective, RAT™leads to Training Triage & Plan for a customized approach that addresses & supports the specific needs of that dog/handler relationship.
PLEASE NOTE: – All webinars will be recorded and a link will be sent to you 48 hours after the completion of the webinar for you to access the recording. – If you need CEUs for IAABC or PPAB, instructions on how to get them will be given during the webinar. – If this is your first time using GoToWebinar, they offer a test webinar so you can trouble shoot ahead of time. You can find some tips and tricks at the link below provided by GoToWebinar: https://support.goto.com/webinar?c_prod=g2w&c_name=plogin
WEBSITE LINK: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/8935800680495108365

Webinar – 2/25/21 – Huddle 8: Anything Else? – Maddie’s Fund
2021-02-25 13:00 - 13:40 (America/Los_Angeles)
Join us for the final huddle of the No Place Like Home Challenge on Thursday, February 25 (1pm PST)!
This interactive huddle will be your chance to discuss anything else that wasn’t covered in the previous 7 huddles regarding Return to Home.
Hosted by: Gina Knepp (Michelson Found Animals Foundation)

WEBSITE LINK: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwvce6grTMtHNWX2f1k1YRHnprWSSbwNLdv

Webinar - 2/25/21 - Taming Student Debt - The Bridge Club
2021-02-25 17:00 - 18:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Join us for a conversation with special guest Meredith Jones on how to tackle the high levels of student debt facing many recent graduates of veterinary school.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.thebridgeclub.com/events/taming-student-debt

Webinar - 2/25/21 - Leptospirosis: Why Awareness and Diagnosis is Crucial to the Health of your Patients, Clients and Practice - VETGirl
2021-02-25 17:30 - 18:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
Join us for a complimentary 1-hour, online VETgirl–Merck Animal Health CE webinar, where Dr. Natalie Marks reviews leptospirosis and “myth busts” some common misconceptions about the disease in canine medicine. Tune in to learn the current epidemiology and clinical presentations of leptospirosis, diagnostic options and treatment of acute and chronic leptospirosis (yes, I said chronic Lepto!), and learn how to establish a safety protocol in veterinary hospitals to avoid zoonosis.
Thanks to sponsorship from Merck Animal Health, 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, 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! Don’t see the quiz? Please check our our HELP CENTER for answers for important information, specific quiz information here!
*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, LLC
RACE Provider number: 785
RACE Program number: 39433/39434
This program has been approved for continuing education credit in jurisdictions which recognize AAVSB RACE approval; however participants should be aware that some boards have limitations on the number of hours accepted in certain categories and/or restrictions on certain methods of delivery of continuing education. Call VETgirl (858.859.1838) for further questions.

WEBSITE LINK: https://vetgirlontherun.com/webinars/february-25-2021-leptospirosis-why-awareness-and-diagnosis-is-crucial-to-the-health-of-your-patients-clients-and-practice/

Webinar - 2/26/21 - Shelter PALS CA Shelter Law Webinar: Community Cats - CalAnimals
2021-02-26 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Interested in operating a legally compliant community cat program (CCP) in California? Then join us as lead attorneys from the San Francisco SPCA’s Shelter PALS (Shelter Policy and Legal Services) program, Brandy Kuentzel and Bruce Wagman, walk us through the legalities of community cats in California.

When it comes to community cats in California, the sheltering industry is much stronger together. It is essential that we work together to standardize CCPs across the state so that we can lift up communities who do not yet have them, avoid legal challenges in communities who already have CCPs, and best position the movement to defend CCPs if they are ever legally challenged.
In this one-hour webinar, attendees will learn the legal basics and also how to sign up your shelter for free legal support to set up or shore up the CCP in your own community.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.calanimals.org/on

Online Conference - 2/26/21 to 2/28/21 - United Spay Alliance (USA) Conference - Community Cats Podcast and USA (fee applies)
2021-02-26 16:00 - 17:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
A virtual convention for anyone who’d like to help make spay/neuter services affordable and accessible in their community!
Join CCP and United Spay Alliance as they partner up to offer a three-day virtual conference that will focus on all aspects of spay/neuter. You’ll see presentations from all sorts of animal welfare experts on topics ranging from starting a low-cost spay/neuter program and funding spay/neuter services, to raising awareness in the community and more! You’ll have opportunities to ask questions, hear what works and didn’t work for professionals and volunteers from the community, and you’ll come away with new ideas to help you control the pet population in your area.

Get your tickets now!
Don’t wait! Tickets are $60 through February 1st. After that, tickets will be available for $75. Your ticket also includes access to our private Facebook group where conference attendees can network and share ideas, plus you will have access to recordings of all the 2021 United Spay Alliance Conference sessions to review whenever you’d like. (P.S.: Before you sign up, consider our Community Cats Pass for a discount on access to ALL 2021 CCP events.)

WEBSITE LINK: https://www.communitycatspodcast.com/united-spay-alliance-conference-2021/

Webinar - 1/28/21 - Genetics of Dog Aggression - Dr. Jessica Hekman, DVM, PhD - PPG (fee applies)
2021-02-28 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
What do (and don’t) we know about how genetics affects canine aggression?
In this webinar, Jessica Hekman will take a deep dive into her own area of research – how genetics affects personality in dogs. How much of canine personality is due to genetics and how much to environment? How do researchers track down genes related to personality? Have any such genes yet been found? Can we expect a genetic test for dog reactivity any time soon? In this webinar, Jessica will particularly address examples from human literature about traits that are similar to reactivity and aggression in dogs, why they are so hard to understand from a genetics viewpoint, and what the future holds for us.
As always, there will be something for everyone, so come listen and ask questions, whether you are just starting to wrap your head around genetics or whether you’re a confirmed science geek!

CEUs: PPAB 1, CCPDT 1, IAABC (pending), KPA 1

About The Presenter

Dr. Jessica Hekman, DVM, PhD

Jessica is a veterinary researcher who is fascinated by dog behavior. After eleven years working as a computer programmer, she decided to go back to school to research the causes of behavior problems in dogs. She received her veterinary degree in 2012 from the Tufts Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine in Massachusetts, where she also received a Master’s degree for her work on stress behaviors in hospitalized dogs. After graduation, she completed a year-long internship specializing in shelter medicine at the University of Florida Maddie’s Shelter Medicine Program. She received her PhD in genetics at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, studying a group of foxes (often known as the “Siberian silver foxes”) which have been bred over many generations to be friendly to humans. She is currently working at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard as a postdoctoral associate, studying the genetics of behavior in pet dogs through the Darwin’s Ark project and the Working Dogs Project. Her ultimate goal is to find genetic causes of fearfulness in dogs, to work with behaviorally challenged shelter dogs, and to help people better understand the science behind dog behavior. She also frequently teaches online classes and webinars about canine genetics and behavior. Jessica lives in Raymond, NH with her husband and three dogs. You can follow her on Twitter @dogzombieblog or on Facebook at facebook.com/dogzombieblog.

WEBSITE LINK: https://petprofessionalguild.com/event-4077083

Online Conference - 2/28/21 to 3/5/21 - OAVT 2021 Conference - OAVT (fee applies)
2021-02-28 16:00 - 18:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
The Ontario Association of Veterinary Technicians (OAVT) is proud to present the annual OAVT Conference in a virtual format. With best-in-class speakers from across North America, the OAVT 2021 Conference features over 40 hours of CE!
WEBSITE LINK: https://conference.oavt.org/

Online Course - Starts 3/1/21 - RAT™: Relationship Assessment Tool - Certification Course with Suzanne Clothier (fee applies)
2021-03-01
RAT™ is a rapid assessment tool that provides clear information about each relationship. Whoever they may be, in every relationship the handler brings his or her habits, personalities, needs and style to interact with the dog, who also brings his own personality, patterns of response, needs and style. We need to work with the whole package.
RAT™ clearly identifies the strengths and weaknesses of any dog/handler team. Training Triage helps you prioritize and develop a sensible, targeted training plan for improving and strengthening the relationship. Put your training time, energy and resources into addressing the actual issues, not following a one-size-fits-all training plan. RAT™ is a must-have tool that streamlines your training so that you can be as effective, humane and customized as possible.
Grounded in detailed observations, RAT™ can be used for initial assessment as well as for monitoring progress over time or situations. RAT™ can be done in almost any setting to gather critical information about the dog/handler team.
RAT™ is ideal for trainers, instructors, shelter workers, rescue groups, veterinarians, vet techs, breeders, service dog trainers, AAI/AAT and anyone interested in understanding and enhancing the dog/human relationship.
Suzanne Clothier, Instructor
Begins March 1, 2021
CEUs pending
WEBSITE LINK: https://relationshipcenteredtraining.thinkific.com/courses/rat-assessment

Webinar - 3/1/21 - Dental Nerve Blocks (Regional Analgesia) - VDOS (fee applies)
2021-03-01 17:00 - 18:50 (America/Los_Angeles)
Feeling uncomfortable about sticking a needle through oral mucosa near a neurovascular bundle? Don’t worry, here you learn everything you need to know about nerve blocks for your dental and oral surgical patients!

Time & Location

Mar 01, 8:00 PM – 9:50 PM EST
Webinar

About the Event

This VDOS webinar will review local and regional anesthesia/analgesia for dental and oral surgical procedures in dogs and cats. Suitable local anesthetics and needed equipment will be discussed. Techniques for commonly performed dental nerve blocks (including maxillary, infraorbital, major palatine, inferior alveolar, and middle mental) will be described step-by-step. The didactic lecture will last 1.5 hours, but the webinar is designed so that there is extra time for interactive participation and answering your questions.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.vdos.org/event-details/dental-nerve-blocks-regional-analgesia-8-00-pm-et
