This calendar is a listing of webinars, other learning opportunities, online meetings and other upcoming national events related to animal sheltering and related areas of interest.
Only some of these events are produced by the UC Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Program. Most are being created and sponsored by other groups and agencies. Being listed here does not mean that we have reviewed the material contained. We are trying to provide a variety of resources to hopefully help make your life a little easier. For additional information on any of these items before or after the event please contact the organizer directly (listed in the item description).
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Week of Events
Online Certificate Program – Starting 5/16/22 – Animal Shelter Management Certificate Program – Animal Health and Clinic Operations – Humane Network/UoP (fee applies)
Humane Network/UoP Presents (fee applies): This award-winning online certificate program provides practical information and valuable networking for current sheltering professionals, those looking to advance their career, or move into the field of animal sheltering. The program’s courses include leadership, shelter operations, community program development, animal health/clinic operations, and marketing/development.
Online Course – Starts 5/17/22 – Shelter Dog Behavior Mentorship with Trish McMillan – Shelter Behavior Hub (fee applies)
Shelter Behavior Hub Presents (fee applies): This 13 week deep dive into all things shelter behavior will help you create evidence-based policy and procedures for your shelter behavior department. Weekly live mentorship meetings and a discussion community allows us all to help one another!
Webinar – 5/16/22 – AAPI Women Making a Difference – CARE
Webinar – 5/16/22 – AAPI Women Making a Difference – CARE
CARE Presents: What does it take to stay, persist and thrive? CARE’s Marilou Chanrasmi will facilitate a conversation with her friends who have chosen roads less traveled - hear their stories, learn from their journeys, and be inspired.
VIN Rounds – 5/17/22 – Supplements in Pain Management—How Do I Know Which Ones Work? – VIN/VSPN
VIN Rounds – 5/17/22 – Supplements in Pain Management—How Do I Know Which Ones Work? – VIN/VSPN
VIN/VSPN Presents (free for VIN members): Melina Zimmerman DVM, DACVAA, CVPP, CVMA, CCRP, presents this week's Tuesday Topic, "Supplements in Pain Management - How Do I Know Which Ones Work?"
Webinar – 5/17/22 – Attracting and Retaining the RIGHT Team Members – VETGirl (fee applies)
Webinar – 5/17/22 – Attracting and Retaining the RIGHT Team Members – VETGirl (fee applies)
VETGirl Presents (fee applies for non-members): Tune in to explore concepts around attracting new employees, why hiring methods of the past do not work, retaining those team members who support your culture, and technologies that can help share your message.
Webinar – 5/18/22 – How to Generate Impact and Revenue Through Your Nonprofit Brand – Network for Good
Webinar – 5/18/22 – How to Generate Impact and Revenue Through Your Nonprofit Brand – Network for Good
Network for Good Presents: Differentiating oneself is more important than ever before. This session is your step 1-2-3 guide on how to align your brand and your mission for maximum fundraising and donor stewardship impact.
Webinar – 5/18/22 – Helping Your Neighborhood Cats – Community Cats Podcast
Webinar – 5/18/22 – Helping Your Neighborhood Cats – Community Cats Podcast
Community Cats Podcast and Neighborhood Cats Present: Join Bryan Kortis and Susan Richmond of Neighborhood Cats for an introduction into the world of community cats and how to make their lives better by trapping them, having them spayed and neutered, and caring for them in their outdoor homes.
Webinar – 5/18/22 – How Can Science Help You Engage Your Workforce? – The AAWA
Webinar – 5/18/22 – How Can Science Help You Engage Your Workforce? – The AAWA
The AAWA Presents: There are many benefits of establishing an engaged workforce, including higher retention rates, greater job satisfaction, and reduced burnout. In this webinar, scientists from the Shelter Employee Engagement & Development Survey (SeeDS) at UNC Charlotte will discuss some of the reasons why engagement is difficult to foster and provide actionable practices to help you in the pursuit of having more connected employees.
Webinar – 5/18/22 – Case Based, Clinical Approach to Fluid Therapy in Small Animal Practice – VETGirl (fee applies)
Webinar – 5/18/22 – Case Based, Clinical Approach to Fluid Therapy in Small Animal Practice – VETGirl (fee applies)
VETGirl Presents (fee applies for non-members): In this 1.5-hour VETgirl webinar, Dr. Garret Pachtinger, DACVECC will review a case-based approach to fluid therapy in the dog and cat. Before reaching for a random bag of IV fluids, identify what types to use, what electrolytes to monitor for, when to reach for a colloid, and how to monitor your patients on IV fluid therapy.
Webinar – 5/19/22 – Hepatic Havocs: Animal Toxins that Affect the Liver – ASPCAPro
Webinar – 5/19/22 – Hepatic Havocs: Animal Toxins that Affect the Liver – ASPCAPro
ASPCAPro Presents: Join us for a discussion with ASPCA’s Dr. Lisa Paul, DVM, about toxins that affect the liver in pets.
Webinar – 5/19/22 – Pregnancy and Birth: Caring for Pregnant and Nursing Cats and their Kittens – National Kitten Coalition
Webinar – 5/19/22 – Pregnancy and Birth: Caring for Pregnant and Nursing Cats and their Kittens – National Kitten Coalition
National Kitten Coalition Presents: Pregnant queens with their tiny baby kittens are already arriving in many parts of our country – and in some places, the kitten season never stops! Have you thought about fostering a mom with kittens? Have you fostered already, but would like to know more? Join us for this free training!
Virtual Seminar – Thursdays in June – Shelter Behavior with Kelley Bollen – CalAnimals (open to non-members also)
Virtual Seminar – Thursdays in June – Shelter Behavior with Kelley Bollen – CalAnimals (open to non-members also)
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…
Webinar – 5/19/22 – The Association of Genes and Behavior: Finding Relevance for Today – ACVB (fee applies)
Webinar – 5/19/22 – The Association of Genes and Behavior: Finding Relevance for Today – ACVB (fee applies)
ACVB Presents (fee applies): The presentation will give some background on genetics, including parts of a chromosome, including transcription and translation, inheritance, and silencing (epigenetics). To conclude, I will highlight how this information should be interpreted with caution but may help with setting up appropriate environments and expectations of owners, selection of pet vs working dogs, and preventing/treating anticipated behavior problems.
Online Meeting – Fridays – Animal Welfare Leadership Round Up – Hosted by Maddie’s Fund
Online Meeting – Fridays – Animal Welfare Leadership Round Up – Hosted by Maddie’s Fund
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.
Webinar – 5/20/22 – Starting Small Animal Dentistry – VDOS
Webinar – 5/20/22 – Starting Small Animal Dentistry – VDOS
VDOS Presents: This webinar will introduce you to the world of small animal dentistry and oral surgery.
Webinar – 5/20/22 – Starting Small Animal Dentistry – VDOS
Webinar – 5/20/22 – Starting Small Animal Dentistry – VDOS
VDOS Presents: This webinar will introduce you to the world of small animal dentistry and oral surgery.