Shelter Learniverse and Industry-Wide Calendar

PPG Presents (fee applies): We had so much fun, learned so much and you told us what a great experience Geek Week 2020 was for you that we’ve hit the replay button to bring you Geek Week 2021 in November. But this won’t be just a repeat of last year. We asked, you spoke and we heard what you wanted so Geek Week 2021 will include the fantastic upgrades you asked for.

VETGirl Presents (fee applies for non-members): In this VETgirl veterinary technician webinar, Amy Cardwell, CVT, VTS will review how to perform a variety of non-manual restraint techniques for imaging small animal veterinary patients. Tune in to brush up on all you need to know about x-ray technique!

PPG Presents (fee applies): We had so much fun, learned so much and you told us what a great experience Geek Week 2020 was for you that we’ve hit the replay button to bring you Geek Week 2021 in November. But this won’t be just a repeat of last year. We asked, you spoke and we heard what you wanted so Geek Week 2021 will include the fantastic upgrades you asked for.

Maddie’s Fund Presents: Maddie’s Fund, in concert with American Pets Alive!, hosts a weekly hour-long Zoom call for animal welfare workers and volunteers. While these calls started out as a response to COVID-19, it’s grown into so much more. These calls are a safe place to discuss uncomfortable topics, all while sharing a common goal of preserving the human-animal bond.

IVS Presents (fee applies): Drs. Michael Lappin and Susan Little are two of the well-known feline interested veterinarians in North America. Dr. Little is board certified in feline medicine by the ABVP and owns two feline only practices in Ottawa, Canada. Dr. Lappin in an internal medicine specialist has been involved with feline clinical research ever since reporting the Toxoplasma gondii IgM and IgG tests in 1989.

PPG Presents (fee applies): We had so much fun, learned so much and you told us what a great experience Geek Week 2020 was for you that we’ve hit the replay button to bring you Geek Week 2021 in November. But this won’t be just a repeat of last year. We asked, you spoke and we heard what you wanted so Geek Week 2021 will include the fantastic upgrades you asked for.

IVS Presents (fee applies): Drs. Michael Lappin and Susan Little are two of the well-known feline interested veterinarians in North America. Dr. Little is board certified in feline medicine by the ABVP and owns two feline only practices in Ottawa, Canada. Dr. Lappin in an internal medicine specialist has been involved with feline clinical research ever since reporting the Toxoplasma gondii IgM and IgG tests in 1989.

VIN/VSPN Presents: Will Sander, DVM, MPH, ACVPM will discuss “What Does it All Mean: Predictive Values and Repeat Testing.”

HASS Presents: Hear from Maddie’s® American Pets Alive! Director Kristen Hassen about her experience helping former fighting roosters over the past five years. This webcast is designed for animal control, animal sheltering, and rescue professionals and participants will learn the proven steps to saving and rehoming former fighting roosters and will learn from real-life case studies.

PPG Presents (fee applies): We had so much fun, learned so much and you told us what a great experience Geek Week 2020 was for you that we’ve hit the replay button to bring you Geek Week 2021 in November. But this won’t be just a repeat of last year. We asked, you spoke and we heard what you wanted so Geek Week 2021 will include the fantastic upgrades you asked for.

IVS Presents (fee applies): Drs. Michael Lappin and Susan Little are two of the well-known feline interested veterinarians in North America. Dr. Little is board certified in feline medicine by the ABVP and owns two feline only practices in Ottawa, Canada. Dr. Lappin in an internal medicine specialist has been involved with feline clinical research ever since reporting the Toxoplasma gondii IgM and IgG tests in 1989.

Network for Good Presents: Since nonprofit board members are constantly told they should participate in fundraising, but “hate asking for money,” they are the perfect candidates to help with your campaign. Come away with actionable steps to take that will actually get your board to participate!

The Bridge Club Presents: What does 2022 look like, what will the hottest topics be? Join us in a casual conversation with Mark Cushing, one of the industry’s insiders and founder of the Animal Policy Group.

VETGirl Presents (fee applies for non-members): n this VETgirl leadership webinar, Dr. Sally Ryan will review key leadership principles that will help you lead your veterinary team effectively regardless if you have a bad boss or not! In this webinar, learn how to appreciate and understand your boss even when he or she causes you immense frustration.

Dog iBox Presents (fee applies): Food is generally considered to be a primary reinforcer, which means that it is something that the majority of animals find inherently rewarding, even without prior training or experience. With that said, there are several good reasons why using food in training may not always be a great idea. This presentation will cover these reasons, as well as extensive information about how to use positive reinforcement based training methods without the use of food.

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 […]

NACA/Justice Clearinghouse Presents: The training will cover customer service, radio use, and priorities, information collection and problem-solving over the phone, as well as tips and tricks on handling some of the commonly received complaint calls, and will challenge the traditional model of animal control dispatch and encourage a more proactive, engaged, and community-focused approach to the call-takers of the field service industry.

Best Friends Presents: Join us for this town hall to learn how to break down barriers and build new possibilities for the pets most often overlooked. You’ll hear from Caitlin Quinn, Director of Operations at HeARTs Speak, and Tori Fugate, Chief Communications Officer at KC Pet Project.

VETGirl Presents (fee applies for non-members: In this VETgirl anesthesia webinar, Dr. Jane Quandt, DACVAA, DACVECC reviews the importance of fluid therapy in the anesthetized patient. Does it matter what bag of IV fluids you grab, and does each patient need to be on fluid therapy? What fluid rate should you use, and what should you monitor for in your anesthetized patient on IV fluid therapy?

Maddie’s Fund Presents: Maddie’s Fund, in concert with American Pets Alive!, hosts a weekly hour-long Zoom call for animal welfare leaders. While these calls started out as a response to COVID-19, it’s grown into so much more. These calls are a safe place to discuss uncomfortable topics, all while sharing a common goal of preserving the human-animal bond.