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
Holiday – July 10 – Dr. Lila Miller Shelter Medicine Day – Maddie’s Fund
Maddie's Fund Presents: Help us in celebrating Dr. Lila Miller's impact on Shelter Medicine every July 10th! Dr. Miller has long been a pioneer and leading voice in veterinary shelter medicine. She transformed the lives of countless pets, developing the first veterinarian-written guidelines for shelter animal care, which are now used in shelters across the country to ensure the humane treatment of shelter pets.
Webinar – 7/10/22 – Otitis Externa Help – VETGirl
Webinar – 7/10/22 – Otitis Externa Help – VETGirl
VETGirl Presents: In this complimentary, 1-hour VETgirl–Merck Animal Health webinar, Dr. Mike Canfield, DACVD reviews the anatomy of the ear. Tune in to learn what equipment and procedures to use and how to effectively treat otitis externa.
Webinar – 7/11/22 – Antimicrobial Stewardship: What Does that Change to my Daily Practice? – VETGirl (fee applies)
Webinar – 7/11/22 – Antimicrobial Stewardship: What Does that Change to my Daily Practice? – VETGirl (fee applies)
VETGirl Presents (fee applies for non-members): Tune in to learn when and which drugs to use for certain diseases, how to maximize antimicrobial efficacy based on their pharmacological properties, when and how to de-escalate treatment, and how to decide on duration of antimicrobial therapy.
Online Event – 7/12/22 – YouTube LIVE: Keep Moving Down the Path of Effective Pain Management: The Importance of Long(er) Duration Drugs – VETGirl
Online Event – 7/12/22 – YouTube LIVE: Keep Moving Down the Path of Effective Pain Management: The Importance of Long(er) Duration Drugs – VETGirl
VETGirl Presents: In this complimentary, 30-minute, YouTube LIVE VETgirl webinar, Dr. Tammy Grubb, PhD, DACVAA will review the importance of pain pathway knowledge in building effective analgesic protocols, discuss the biggest gap in our current analgesic drugs and introduce a new, longer-duration opioid for post-operative pain relief.
Webinar – 7/12/22 – Stranger Danger! Advocating for and Advancing Your Human-Reactive Dogs – Dogs Playing for Life
Webinar – 7/12/22 – Stranger Danger! Advocating for and Advancing Your Human-Reactive Dogs – Dogs Playing for Life
Dogs Playing for Life Presents: In this 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!
Webinar – 7/12/22 – Overcoming Leadership Obstacles to Strengthen Fear Free Culture – Fear Free
Webinar – 7/12/22 – Overcoming Leadership Obstacles to Strengthen Fear Free Culture – Fear Free
Fear Free Presents: Looking for practical ways to improve happiness and productivity while decreasing burnout and dysfunction in your practice? Join Natalie Gruchow, CVPM, SHRM-CP, Elite FFCP (Veterinary) who will explore ways to overcome leadership obstacles and strengthen a Fear Free culture.
Webinar – 7/13/22 – Triage: A Skill That Goes Beyond Intuitive – VETGirl (fee applies)
Webinar – 7/13/22 – Triage: A Skill That Goes Beyond Intuitive – VETGirl (fee applies)
VETGirl Presents (fee applies for non-members): In this 1-hour VETgirl veterinary technician webinar, Tiffany Gendron, CVT, VTS (ECC) reviews the principles of triage. Tune in to learn how to use your exam and triage assessment to get the patient the care they need when they need it!
Webinar – 7/14/22 – What Not to Pair: Changing the Value of Reinforcers & Punishers – Dog iBox (fee applies)
Webinar – 7/14/22 – What Not to Pair: Changing the Value of Reinforcers & Punishers – Dog iBox (fee applies)
Dog iBox Presents (fee applies): After this webinar, you will notice many examples in everyday situations of these accidental side-effects of training and will have alternative strategies to prevent them.
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 – 7/15/22 – Anesthesia & the Kidney – Think Anesthesia
Webinar – 7/15/22 – Anesthesia & the Kidney – Think Anesthesia
Think Anesthesia Presents: Learn how to recognize the patient with renal concerns in the pre-anesthetic planning and evaluation process, learn how to prepare them for an anesthetic or sedation event, and learn how to help avoid incidences of acute kidney injury associated with the anesthetic or sedation event in this 1-hour RACE approved presentation for veterinarians and veterinary technicians.
Hybrid Conference – 7/15/22 to 7/17/22 – Taking Action for Animals – HSUS (fee applies)
Hybrid Conference – 7/15/22 to 7/17/22 – Taking Action for Animals – HSUS (fee applies)
HSUS Presents (fee applies): Join the leading national conference in animal advocacy. Taking Action for Animals (TAFA) brings together Humane Society of the United States volunteers, advocates and animal welfare organizations from across the country for one shared goal: to better the lives of animals and people alike.
Hybrid Conference – 7/15/22 to 7/17/22 – Taking Action for Animals – HSUS (fee applies)
Hybrid Conference – 7/15/22 to 7/17/22 – Taking Action for Animals – HSUS (fee applies)
HSUS Presents (fee applies): Join the leading national conference in animal advocacy. Taking Action for Animals (TAFA) brings together Humane Society of the United States volunteers, advocates and animal welfare organizations from across the country for one shared goal: to better the lives of animals and people alike.
Online Event – 7/16/22 – Online Feline Leukemia Day – Community Cats Podcast (fee applies)
Online Event – 7/16/22 – Online Feline Leukemia Day – Community Cats Podcast (fee applies)
Community Cats Podcast Presents (fee applies): Speakers from a wide range of fields from veterinarians to shelter specialists will bring you the latest information on Feline Leukemia studies, improvements in care, and suggestions to help you start and maintain policies and programs that will help you find homes for these special kitties.
Training – 7/16/22 to 7/17/22 – The Power of Choice And How It Can Decrease Stress in Dogs – Loose Leash Academy (fee applies)
Training – 7/16/22 to 7/17/22 – The Power of Choice And How It Can Decrease Stress in Dogs – Loose Leash Academy (fee applies)
Loose Leash Academy Presents (fee applies): Join Irith Bloom (CPDT-KSA, CBCC-KA, CDBC, CSAT, KPA CTP, VSPDT, CBATI, TAGteacher, VSDTA Faculty, DWA Faculty) and Kristina Spaulding (PhD, CAAB) for two days of in-person interactive learning with working spots for 12 dogs.
Online Conference – 7/16/22 – Dogs with Big Feelings – FDSA (fee applies)
Online Conference – 7/16/22 – Dogs with Big Feelings – FDSA (fee applies)
FDSA Presents (fee applies): "Dogs with Big Feelings" will take place on July 16th from 9am PT - 5pm PT, and you can join us from the comfort of your living room! Instructors and panelists include Sharon Carroll, Dr. Amy Cook, Julie Daniels, Karen Deeds, Denise Fenzi, and Sophie Liu, DVM.