Welcome to our Shelter Industry Events Calendar! Here, you’ll find a variety of webinars, learning opportunities, online meetings, and national events focused on animal sheltering and related interests. While some events are hosted by the UC Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Program, most are organized by other groups and agencies. Please note that being listed here doesn’t mean we’ve reviewed the material.

We’re here to provide you with a range of resources to help make your life easier. For more details about any event, feel free to contact the organizer directly (you’ll find their info in the event description). Know of any event that we are missing that you think should be shown here? EMAIL US at events@sheltermedportal.com

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Online Event – 7/18/23 – Diagnosing Abdominal Torsions: Twisted in Every Way – VETGirl (fee applies)

Virtual

VETGirl Presents (fee applies for non-members): In this 1-hour, VETgirl small animal webinar, Dr. Marc Seitz, DACVR, DABVP reviews the radiographic features of gastric dilatation and volvulus (GDV), 360-degree GDV, colonic torsion, splenic torsion, and mesenteric torsion. Tune in to improve your radiographic confidence with abdominal torsions!

Free – $50

Webinar – 7/23/23 – Fear Free Vaccination Experience – VETGirl

Virtual

VETGirl Presents: In this complimentary, 1-hour, VETgirl–Elanco webinar, Natalie Gruchow, CVPM, SHRM-CP will provide a basic overview of Lyme, leptospirosis, and feline leukemia vaccines with the focus on how to clearly explain the benefits to pet owners. There are many lifestyle factors that influence the decision to vaccinate or not vaccinate, and we must learn to be proactive about addressing potential concerns that may arise.

Free

Webinar – 9/17/23 – It’s a Zoo Out There! Canine Parasite Zoonotic Risks – VETGirl

Virtual

VETGirl Presents: In this complimentary, 1-hour VETgirl–Elanco webinar, Dr. Susan E. Little, DVM, PhD, DACVM (Parasitology) reviews important parasites and vector-borne pathogens of dogs that can also infect people and explains strategies for minimizing public health risks. Dr. Little will also discuss parasites that are not zoonotic despite common misimpressions. Join us as we sort through the zoo of companion animal zoonoses!

Free

Webinar – 11/14/23 – Shelter Medicine Population Management in Animal Shelters: Intake, Wellness, Flow-through, and Outcomes – VETGirl (fee applies)

Virtual

VETGirl Presents (fee applies for non-members): In this 1-hour, VETgirl small animal webinar, Dr. Lena DeTar, DACVPM, DABVP-SMP reviews how animals move through shelters, what the critical control points are, the important metrics to track, and how we can optimize this movement to provide better care for animals, people, and our communities!

Free – $50

Online Event – 11/28/23 – YouTube LIVE: Case-Based Approach to the Sneezing Cat – VETGirl

Virtual

VETGirl Presents: In this complimentary, 30-minute VETgirl–Merck Animal Health YouTube LIVE event, Dr. Petra Cerna, MRCVS, AFHEA, AdvCertFB will provide a case-based approach to different feline upper respiratory diseases. Tune in as she discusses how to approach these cases, including differential diagnosis and what to consider for your diagnostic workup for upper respiratory tract signs in cats!

Free

Webinar – 1/31/24 – The Vomiting Dog – VETGirl

Virtual

VETGirl Presents: In this complimentary, 1-hour VETgirl – Ceva Animal Health webinar, Dr. Harry Cridge, MVB, MS, PG Cert Vet Ed, DACVIM (SAIM), DECVIM-CA, FHEA, MRCVS reviews emesis and management of vomiting in dogs and cats. Tune in as he reviews differentials, recognition of dehydration and treatment!

Free

Webinar – 1/31/24 – The Vomiting Dog – VETGirl

Virtual

VETGirl Presents: In this complimentary, 1-hour VETgirl – Ceva Animal Health webinar, Dr. Harry Cridge, MVB, MS, PG Cert Vet Ed, DACVIM (SAIM), DECVIM-CA, FHEA, MRCVS reviews emesis and management of vomiting in dogs and cats. Tune in as he reviews differentials, recognition of dehydration and treatment!

Free

Webinar – 4/3/24 – Vector Vigilance: Understanding and Managing Vector-borne Pathogens of Dogs and Cats – VETGirl

Virtual

VETGirl Presents: Ticks, fleas, heartworm, and Lyme may be things your practice sees every day, but new products, diagnostics, and medical recommendations might have muddied your plans. We’ll clear it up with up-to-date information on best diagnostic, treatment, and management practices! Don’t see these issues very often?? You’re in luck, but maybe not for long! We’ll talk about where these vectors are moving so you can begin to assess which patients might be at risk in your practice!

Free

Webinar – 5/28/24 – Diagnostic Testing in Shelters and Low-Resource Situations – VETGirl

Virtual

VETGirl Presents: In this 1-hour, VETgirl small animal webinar, Dr. Lena DeTar, DACVPM, DABVP-SMP will talk about the philosophical approach to diagnostic testing and options that are commonly available in animal shelters or low-resource environments. Tune in as Dr. DeTar draws from her experience in shelters, field clinics, and access to care scenarios to provide practitioners with the tools necessary to refine/re-define their “basic” database!

Free

Webinar – 6/2/24 – What’s New with Feline Constipation: Acute & Chronic Treatment Modalities – VetGirl

Virtual

VETGirl Presents: In this complimentary, 1-hour VETgirl – Royal Canin webinar, Dr. Ashlie Saffire, DVM, DABVP (Feline Practice) will discuss management strategies for acute and chronic constipation in cats. Tune in as Dr. Saffire reviews techniques you can use for acute obstipation and therapeutic options for managing and preventing chronic constipation cases!

Free

Webinar – 6/9/24 – The Cats Out of the Bag! What You Need to Know About Feline Dentistry – VetGirl

Virtual

VETGirl Presents: In this complimentary, 1-hour VETgirl–Elanco webinar, Dr. Jessica Johnson, DAVDC will use case examples to discuss common oral pathologies in cats. Tune in as she reviews tooth resorption, periodontal disease, and buccal bone expansion, as well as the recommended treatments, which include multimodal pain control for your feline patients!

Free

Webinar – 6/18/24 – Navigating the Employment Landscape: Understanding Agreements, Bonuses, and Corporate Contracts for Employee Success – VETGirl (fee applies)

Virtual

VETGirl Presents (fee applies for non-members): Whether you’re an employee seeking clarity or an employer aiming to enhance your workforce management practices, this webinar promises valuable insights into optimizing the employee experience within the realm of contractual obligations.

Free – $50

Online Event – 7/9/24 – YouTube Live: Management of Skin Lesions in Chronic Allergic Disease – VETGirl

Virtual

VETGirl Presents: In this complimentary, 30-minute VETgirl–Elanco YouTube LIVE event, Dr. Michael Rossi, DVM, MNS, DACVD will review some of the understanding behind the management of skin lesions in chronic allergic disease. Tune in as Dr. Rossi focuses on strategies to reduce these lesions for a better long-term outcome in clinical management.

Free

Webinar – 8/27/24 – Emerging Zoonotic Fungal Infections You Need to Know – VetGirl (fee applies)

Virtual

VETGirl Presents (fee applies for non-members): In this 1-hour, VETgirl small animal webinar, Dr. Jeremy Gold, MD, MS will review several emerging zoonotic fungal infections that veterinarians may encounter in their clinics. Tune in as Dr. Gold reviews the epidemiology and clinical features of antimicrobial-resistant ringworm, cat-transmitted sporotrichosis, and other fungal infections of public health importance!

Free – $50

Webinar – 12/18/24 – Top Poisons That Kill – VETGirl (fee applies for non-members)

Virtual

VETGirl Presents (fee applies for non-members): In this 1-hour, VETgirl small animal webinar, Dr. Justine Lee, DACVECC, DABT will review the top poisons that kill small animal patients. While these poisons aren’t common, they have a higher rate of fatality compared to other more commonly seen toxicants in dogs and cats.

Free – $50