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  • Webinar – 7/25/25 – Breathing Space: Controlling Canine Respiratory Disease Amid Shelter Crowding – UC Davis KSMP

    Webinar – 7/25/25 – Breathing Space: Controlling Canine Respiratory Disease Amid Shelter Crowding – UC Davis KSMP

    Facing increasing intake numbers and the constant threat of infectious disease? If it seems like dogs keep getting sick no matter what you do, join KSMP Outreach Veterinarian Dr. Chumkee Aziz and learn steps you can take today to prevent and manage Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease (CIRD) in your shelter.

    With proven isolation and quarantine protocols, your team can create crucial room to breathe, ensuring more dogs stay healthy and ready for adoption.

    By the end of this webinar, you’ll be ready to:

    • Pinpoint key risk factors that fuel CIRD spread and severity in shelters, and know when and how to use isolation, quarantine, and foster care strategies to manage CIRD effectively.
    • Evaluate and apply the latest vaccination recommendations for CIRD prevention, while recognizing their effectiveness and limitations in shelter settings.
    • Create treatment plans for CIRD cases, focusing on choosing the right antibiotics and using them responsibly, and knowing when to run tests.
    • Understand how managing your shelter’s capacity, using good housing, and reducing stress can help prevent CIRD.

    From RVTs to DVMs and beyond, everyone in the shelter has the power to have a big impact on animal health. CIRD doesn’t have to be status quo!

    This webinar has been approved for 1 hour of continuing education credit in jurisdictions that recognize RACE approval, as well as 1 Certified Animal Welfare Administrator (CAWA) continuing education credit by The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement (AAWA) and National Animal Care and Control Association (NACA).

    Can’t make it live? Register to receive a recording and resources after the event. You can find more free CE in the UC Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Program Shelter Learniverse, #ThanksToMaddie!

    REGISTER NOW: https://sheltermedicine.zoom.us/webinar/register/8617519137298/WN_dNSfttoDTOSSc0OLHdoAmQ

  • Fellowship Opportunity – Deadline 7/18/25 – KSMP California Shelter Medicine Fellowship – UC Davis KSMP

    Fellowship Opportunity – Deadline 7/18/25 – KSMP California Shelter Medicine Fellowship – UC Davis KSMP

    To practice more effective shelter medicine, we need competence, confidence, and community. The new UC Davis KSMP California Shelter Medicine Fellowship is a year-long collaborative engagement opportunity designed to strengthen all three. If you’re a California veterinarian who’s been working in or with an animal shelter for five years or less, this program will help you:

    • Gain practical tools for immediate impact: You’ll receive hands-on resources and guides–including sample pathway planning and disease prevention and treatment protocols–that prepare you to tackle pressing challenges and improve care delivery in your shelter.
    • Activate essential relationship-building skills: You’ll deepen your communication, conflict resolution, and resilience within a shelter medicine context.
    • Join a supportive community and invest in your career at no cost: This professional development program is free for you and your shelter, removing barriers to growing your skillset.

    When and where:

    The Fellowship year will kick off September 9-12, 2025, in Davis with an in-person workshop and orientation event. Weekly one-hour virtual meetings and regional field trips will follow. 

    Thanks to generous support from KSMP donors, the UC Davis KSMP California Shelter Medicine Fellowship is completely free to you and your shelter. All program costs and travel expenses will be covered.

    This fellowship might be for you if:

    • You’re a California veterinarian who’s been working in or with an animal shelter for five years or less.
    • You’re ready to collaborate with a small group of peers who share your commitment to shelter medicine, curiosity, and compassion for humans and animals.
    • You want practical tools to expand your shelter medicine expertise and navigate challenging situations while exploring what holds you—and your shelter—back from achieving shared goals.
    • You’re ready to dig into critical topics at the heart of shelter medicine, like the pros and cons of euthanasia decision-making models.
    • You believe that meaningful change is possible. The focus of this fellowship isn’t to solve every challenge facing your shelter, but to guide you in identifying your sphere of influence and an area of focus that speaks to you.

    How to apply: 

    Complete this short application by July 18. Email clkarsten@ucdavis.edu with any questions.

  • Online Event – 11/4/25 – All Call: Connecting Shelter Medicine and Mobile Outreach – California for All Animals

    Online Event – 11/4/25 – All Call: Connecting Shelter Medicine and Mobile Outreach – California for All Animals

    After nearly four years and 71 calls, we hope you’ll be a part of our final All Call conversation on the intersection of shelter medicine and community outreach.

    On Tuesday, November 4, at 12 p.m. PT, Shelter Outreach Veterinary Assistant Ehani Hunter will share her journey from San Diego Humane Society’s shelter medicine team to their traveling HQHVSN clinic. Whether you’re curious about community-based veterinary work or exploring different pathways in shelter medicine, this conversation will offer inspiration for how vet professionals can adapt and grow within the field.

    Invite a colleague and gather in gratitude for this community we’ve made together!

    The All Call is a California community call for animal well-being professionals. The one-hour call is a dedicated space to share and learn from each other. Popular topics include initiatives that create a more inclusive culture for both staff and community, programs that keep pets with their people, industry trends, research studies, as well as the hard stuff, like what’s not working or what is particularly difficult during times of scarcity. The call is a mix of presentations, storytelling, open discussion, and Q&A time.

    The All Call is hosted by the California for All Animals team, Nadia Oseguera-Ramón, Ivy Ruiz, and Allison Cardona.  You only need to register one time. Calls are sometimes recorded; recap emails with supplemental resources are sent post-call. Find past call resources and recordings, including the recent Multicultural Engagement Community of Practice series, at the Cal for All Animals website.

    Register here: https://tinyurl.com/all-call

  • Online Event – 10/7/25 – All Call – Meeting Challenges Together: Lessons from Fresno Animal Center’s Evolution – California for All Animals

    Online Event – 10/7/25 – All Call – Meeting Challenges Together: Lessons from Fresno Animal Center’s Evolution – California for All Animals

    Connect with your California colleagues—only two All Calls left!

    Central Valley animal welfare organizations and pet owners are meeting shared veterinary challenges with innovation and collaboration to make sure animals get the care they need. Fresno Animal Center Director Alma Torres and her team have built powerful local and regional partnerships—and they’re seeing real results.

    At the October 7 All Call, Alma and colleagues Candace Krider, DVM, (Medical Director, Fresno Animal Center) and Samantha Yang (Division Manager, City of Fresno) will walk us through key strategies that have helped the shelter and community navigate difficult times and keep moving forward.

    You’ll learn how they’ve:

    • Established a medical clinic and coordinated with partner organizations to expand spay/neuter access
    • Launched new community programs to provide free microchips, vaccines, and pet food
    • And reduced barriers through initiatives like fee-waived reclaims and free adoptions to keep and bring more pets and people together.

    Bring your questions to the conversation and leave with lessons you can adapt for your own shelter. Register for the All Call.

    The All Call is a California community call for animal well-being professionals. The one-hour call is a dedicated space to share and learn from each other. Popular topics include initiatives that create a more inclusive culture for both staff and community, programs that keep pets with their people, industry trends, research studies, as well as the hard stuff, like what’s not working or what is particularly difficult during times of scarcity. The call is a mix of presentations, storytelling, open discussion, and Q&A time.

    The All Call is hosted by Nadia Oseguera-Ramón and Ivy Ruiz.  You only need to register one time. Calls are sometimes recorded; recap emails with supplemental resources are sent post-call. Find past call resources and recordings, including the recent Multicultural Engagement Community of Practice series, at the Cal for All Animals website.

    Register here: https://tinyurl.com/all-call

  • Online Event – 9/2/25 – All Call: Lessons from Growing Front Street’s HOAP Program – California for All Animals

    Online Event – 9/2/25 – All Call: Lessons from Growing Front Street’s HOAP Program – California for All Animals

    Since the Homeless Outreach and Assistance Program (HOAP) launched in May 2022, Sacramento’s Front Street Animal Shelter has managed to not only sustain but also grow partnerships with pet owners and community organizations. In its first two years alone, the HOAP team supported 1,510 people experiencing homelessness, helped 2,713 animals, administered over 7,908 treatments and coordinated $380,000 in emergency veterinary services. Now they’re making care even more accessible with a new mobile veterinary clinic.

    On September 2, join Program Coordinator Jenna Topper for behind-the-scenes insights into the program as it heads into year four. You’ll discover how the HOAP team:

    • Built and sustained partnerships with pet owners and community organizations to deepen impact.
    • Balanced program growth and sustainability while handling a large volume of services.
    • Overcame challenges to expand access to care delivered with respect and dignity.

    Bring your questions to the conversation and take away real-world strategies you can apply in your own shelter. Connect with your colleagues—only three calls left! Register for the call.

    The All Call is a California community call for animal well-being professionals. The one-hour call is a dedicated space to share and learn from each other. Popular topics include initiatives that create a more inclusive culture for both staff and community, programs that keep pets with their people, industry trends, research studies, as well as the hard stuff, like what’s not working or what is particularly difficult during times of scarcity. The call is a mix of presentations, storytelling, open discussion, and Q&A time.

    The All Call is hosted by Nadia Oseguera-Ramón and Ivy Ruiz. You only need to register one time. Calls are sometimes recorded; recap emails with supplemental resources are sent post-call. Find past call resources and recordings, including the recent Multicultural Engagement Community of Practice series, at the Cal for All Animals website.

    Register here: https://tinyurl.com/all-call

  • Online Event – 1st Tuesdays – All Call – California for All Animals

    Online Event – 1st Tuesdays – All Call – California for All Animals

    The All Call is a twice-monthly, California community call for animal well-being professionals. The one-hour call is a dedicated space to share and learn from each other. Popular topics include initiatives that create a more inclusive culture for both staff and community, programs that keep pets with their people, industry trends, research studies, as well as the hard stuff, like what’s not working or what is particularly difficult during times of scarcity. The call is a mix of presentations, storytelling, open discussion, and Q&A time.

    The All Call is hosted by the California for All Animals team, Nadia Oseguera-Ramón, Ivy Ruiz, and Allison Cardona.  You only need to register one time. Calls are sometimes recorded; recap emails with supplemental resources are sent post-call. Find past call resources and recordings, including the recent Multicultural Engagement Community of Practice series, at the Cal for All Animals website.

    Register here: https://tinyurl.com/all-call

  • Online Event – 7/15/25 – All Call – Shelter Solidarity: Supporting People, Pets and Communities During ICE Actions – California for All Animals

    Online Event – 7/15/25 – All Call – Shelter Solidarity: Supporting People, Pets and Communities During ICE Actions – California for All Animals

    Don’t miss the last call before our August break!

    Join us on July 15 at 12 p.m. PT as we explore how mass family separations are impacting our work, and how we can take action together. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is disrupting the safety and stability of our communities by targeting our neighbors and co-workers. When individuals face unexpected detention or move out of the U.S. to seek sanctuary, pets are often surrendered—and people become less likely to engage with organizations requiring identification for adoptions, RTO, or  volunteer work. As ICE drives distrust, engagement with vaccination, spay/neuter clinics or other community events may drop.

    Panelists will offer unique perspectives and practical strategies for supporting families and pets in our communities. This critical conversation will help us understand the changing landscape and develop responsive approaches so that we can act with care instead of fear, and protect each other.

    Panelists:

    • Alessandra Navidad (Arizona Animal Welfare League)
    • Ruby Montana (Bridge Pups Rescue)
    • Ki (Community Organizer, Los Angeles)

    Find past call resources and recordings, including the recent Multicultural Engagement Community of Practice series, at the Cal for All Animals website.

    The All Call is a California community call for animal well-being professionals. The one-hour call is a dedicated space to share and learn from each other. Popular topics include initiatives that create a more inclusive culture for both staff and community, programs that keep pets with their people, industry trends, research studies, as well as the hard stuff, like what’s not working or what is particularly difficult during times of scarcity. The call is a mix of presentations, storytelling, open discussion, and Q&A time.

    The All Call is hosted by the California for All Animals team, Nadia Oseguera-Ramón, Ivy Ruiz, and Allison Cardona.  You only need to register one time. Calls are sometimes recorded; recap emails with supplemental resources are sent post-call.

    Register here: https://tinyurl.com/all-call

  • Webinar – 7/29/25 – Caring for Each Other: What to do if ICE comes to your vet clinic – MCVMA and AAVMP

    Webinar – 7/29/25 – Caring for Each Other: What to do if ICE comes to your vet clinic – MCVMA and AAVMP

    In the current tumultuous political climate, knowing our rights and caring for our communities is more important than ever. The increased abductions and deportations happening by Immigration and Customs Enforcement have been tearing apart families and communities. These deportations are targeting BIPOC, primarily affecting Latinx and Asian-American communities. Veterinary medicine is not immune to the impacts. Our colleagues, employees, clients, and patients can all be affected. Aside from the devastating human impacts, pets could be separated from their family members with no warning or ability to plan for their care. This could lead to increased strain on shelters and rescues, increase barriers to accessing veterinary care, and lead to the loss of some of our most vulnerable veterinary colleagues. Knowing our rights can help us protect each other.

    Join us for a live presentation by the Northwest Immigrant Rights Project, hosted by the Multicultural Veterinary Medical Association and the Association of Asian Veterinary Medical Professionals:

    Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/6317513410672/WN_2QsiDAgfQXypMQhisY3mVg

  • Hybrid Conference – 7/18/25 to 7/22/25 – AVMA Convention 2025 – AVMA (fee applies)

    Hybrid Conference – 7/18/25 to 7/22/25 – AVMA Convention 2025 – AVMA (fee applies)

    AVMA is proud to host the 40th World Veterinary Association Congress in conjunction with AVMA Convention 2025. We’ll be bringing together the global veterinary community for an experience unlike any other: high-quality education, exciting events, and the incredible opportunity to meet colleagues from all over the world. Join us July 18-22, in Washington, D.C. at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. It’s the premier veterinary event you don’t want to miss!

    Early-bird rates have been extended!
    In order to make AVMA Convention and the WVA Congress more accessible to the whole veterinary community, we’ve dropped the cost of regular registration by $100! That means everyone can attend the veterinary event of the summer at the lowest possible rates. Don’t miss out on these savings.

    Virtual program
    Can’t make it to Washington, D.C.? The virtual program lets you stream up to 200 hours of select CE sessions from the comfort of your home. Sessions can be viewed live or on demand and will be available through the end of the year. To see which sessions are included, visit the CE schedule and filter by “Live Stream/On-Demand Sessions.”

    WEBSITE LINK: https://www.avma.org/events/avma-convention

  • Online Course – 7/30/25 – Return to Home Certification Workshop – Community Cats Podcast (small fee applies)

    Online Course – 7/30/25 – Return to Home Certification Workshop – Community Cats Podcast (small fee applies)

    Leave all your assumptions about ‘dumped, abandoned, or unwanted’ stray cats at the door! Imagine if every stray cat entering our shelters was treated as a beloved pet with a family searching for them. How can we streamline the process of reuniting lost pets with their owners—without overburdening our dedicated staff and volunteers or filling up shelter space with lengthy stray holds?

    In this session, we’ll explore straightforward, effective strategies and processes you can implement to support the owners of lost cats, become a valuable resource for those who find stray cats, and boost the rates at which cats in our shelters are joyfully reunited with their families.

    Take advantage of the interactive format and earn your certificate of completion after passing a short quiz. Plus gain access to an exclusive Facebook group to network with other cat-focused volunteers and professionals.

    This workshop is presented by Corinne Bourgoin, Shelter Operations Supervisor at the Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (MSPCA), and lasts 1.5 hours, including an optional 15-minute Q&A session. Registration is just $10.00.

    This course/webinar/series/conference has been approved for Continuing Educational Units by the National Animal Care & Control Association (NACA). National certificate holders can submit for credit consistent with the NACA CEU policy located https://nacatraining.org/continuing-education-recertification/

    WEBSITE LINK: https://register.gotowebinar.com/rt/1212988267258063447