In this complimentary VETgirl–Zoetis webinar, Dr. Ashley Bourgeois, DACVD reviews how to avoid common dermatologic pitfalls and customize an individualized diagnostic and treatment plan for each of your derm cases for the best outcome when it comes to allergic dermatitis! Learn how a dermatology specialist works up cases step-by-step, and how you can apply this to your own pruritic canine patients.

Thanks to sponsorship from Zoetis, free to all!

Not a VETgirl ELITE member? VETgirl ELITE members receive 100+ hours of RACE-approved, online veterinary CE/year ($249). That way, you know that you have flexibility to view any of our webinars (including small animal, large animal, veterinary technician, leadership, practice management) and listen to our podcasts when you have time.

All the webinars are recorded and can be viewed 24/7 after their release date for CE credit. If you’re watching the recording later on, don’t forget to take the CE quiz with it when you’re done to get your CE certificate!

WEBSITE LINK:  https://vetgirlontherun.com/webinars/august-12-2021-avoid-these-dermatology-case-pitfalls-and-succeed-a-case-based-approach/

In this 1-hour, online VETgirl leadership CE webinar, Karlene Belyea, MBA, reviews behavior styles and how they affect leadership traits. One of the most important things a leader can do is to become more aware of their own and other behavioral styles in order to recognize what each style brings to the team. Join us and learn about your own style, recognize the styles of others, and better manage each style for a more productive, enjoyable and efficient workplace with healthy communication.

This 2021 leadership track course is approved by the Certified Veterinary Practice Manager Board as applicable toward the continuing education requirement for the Certified Veterinary Practice Manager (CVPM) program offered by the Veterinary Hospital Managers Association (VHMA), CVPM Course Approval ID# 20-81.

Not a VETgirl ELITE member? VETgirl ELITE members receive 100+ hours of RACE-approved, online veterinary CE/year ($249). That way, you know that you have flexibility to view any of our webinars (including small animal, large animal, veterinary technician, leadership, practice management) and listen to our podcasts when you have time.

All the webinars are recorded and can be viewed 24/7 after their release date for CE credit. If you’re watching the recording later on, don’t forget to take the CE quiz with it when you’re done to get your CE certificate!

*Note: Viewing this webinar is for individual use only; VETgirl webinars are not designed nor meant to be viewed in a group setting due to RACE-CE audit purposes. Inappropriate sharing or viewing of the webinar may result in revoking of membership.

WEBSITE LINK:  https://vetgirlontherun.com/webinars/august-11-2021-5-ways-to-excel-as-a-leader-by-understanding-behavior-styles/

It’s hard to go anywhere in vet med these days without hearing about problems relating to wellness, mental health, and even suicide, but what is really happening? This lecture looks at both veterinary personality types and tendencies as individuals, as well as workplace stressors common in veterinary medicine. For each topic, we will explore the literature surrounding mental wellness and veterinary stressors, with an eye to finding real-world solutions to these problems.

Learning Objectives:

1. Learn common personality traits of veterinarians, as well as how
these might impact job stress and compensating techniques.
2. Discuss psychologic distress versus wellbeing problems in veterinary
medicine.
3. Examine stigmas and hurdles to seeking mental healthcare in our
profession, in addition to solutions.
4. Discuss elevated suicide rates and possible solutions, including crisis
training and limiting access to controlled substances.
5. Understand workplace and organizational stressors common in
veterinary medicine, with potential solutions.

This webinar is sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim. Approved for 1 hour of RACE Continuing Education

WEBSITE LINK:  https://boehringer.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_XYu8VOKaRkOiX5ks8egtKQ

LRS? Saline? Norm-R? Help! In this VETgirl webinar, Dr. Steve DiBartola, DACVIM reviews fluid therapy in veterinary medicine. Tune in because you probably missed it in vet school – things like basic principles, physiology and composition of body fluids, and recognition and characterization of disordered fluid balance. Most importantly, get a review on the types of crystalloid fluids, routes of administration, amounts and rates of fluid administration, plus how to monitor your patients!

Not a VETgirl ELITE member? VETgirl ELITE members receive 100+ hours of RACE-approved, online veterinary CE/year ($249). That way, you know that you have flexibility to view any of our webinars (including small animal, large animal, veterinary technician, leadership, practice management) and listen to our podcasts when you have time.

All the webinars are recorded and can be viewed 24/7 after their release date for CE credit. If you’re watching the recording later on, don’t forget to take the CE quiz with it when you’re done to get your CE certificate!

*Note: Viewing this webinar is for individual use only; VETgirl webinars are not designed nor meant to be viewed in a group setting due to RACE-CE audit purposes. Inappropriate sharing or viewing of the webinar may result in revoking of membership.

WEBSITE LINK:  https://vetgirlontherun.com/webinars/august-10-2021-introduction-to-fluid-therapy/

Animal cases can be very complicated and can overwhelm a small or rural law enforcement agency.  This webinar is going to delve into the best investigation techniques on animal abuse and animal fighting cases.  We will explore unique and large-scale animal cases and how to prepare for them.  We will explore how to prosecute in a small or rural jurisdiction and how to convince conservative rural judges to take animal abuse cases seriously.

Presenters

Richard Samuels has been a deputy in the Spotsylvania County (Virginia) Animal Control Division of the Spotsylvania County Sheriff’s Office for the last 19 years. He has investigated over 200 animal fighting cases — 100 of which were cockfighting investigations. For two years, Richard worked undercover as a cockfighter, witnessing over 2,000 fights. His experience in the field has enabled him to testify as an expert witness on cockfighting numerous times in the Commonwealth and federal courts.

Michelle Welch is a Senior Assistant Attorney General in the Virginia Attorney General’s Office.  She is the Director of the Animal Law Unit at the Attorney General’s Office.  She is charged with taking all animal law questions in Virginia.  She is called on by agencies all over the Commonwealth to act as a special prosecutor in animal cruelty and animal fighting cases.  Ms. Welch has also been appointed a Special Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Virginia to aid in animal fighting prosecutions.

Ms. Welch frequently gives advice to law enforcement authorities and prosecutors all over Virginia, the nation and internationally.   She trains prosecutors, animal control and law enforcement officers on the state of Virginia animal law and testified before a U.S. Congressional Caucus examining the enforcement of animal laws and the cooperation between state and federal partners.  She is a speaker at many conferences including Virginia Animal Control Association and the Association of Prosecuting Attorneys’ National Animal Cruelty Conference.

WEBSITE LINK:  https://www.justiceclearinghouse.com/webinar/investigating-and-prosecuting-animal-crimes-in-small-rural-and-tribal-communities-part-2/

The captive wildlife crisis is a largely unknown and dangerous problem throughout the United States. The private ownership of wildlife including, but not limited to, wild cats poses a significant risk to law enforcement officers in various law enforcement agencies. In addition, limited public knowledge for identifying some wild cat species and hybrids serves as a barrier to properly enforcing the limited laws on the federal and state levels regarding private ownership of wildlife. Tammy Thies of The Wildcat Sanctuary in Sandstone, Minnesota, and Tanya Smith of Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge in Eureka Springs, Arkansas, work alongside the various law enforcement agencies when captive wild cats must be seized or are willfully surrendered. They will present valuable information for officers who respond to cases when the presence of wild cats (and other exotic animals) is known and when officers encounter captive wildlife including wild cats unexpectedly. In addition, Ms. Thies and Ms. Smith will discuss identifying wild cat species/hybrids, relevant laws, proper response procedures when you encounter a wild cat, and resources available to you as first responders including transport, rehoming, and placement with proper facilities after the seizure of wild cats.

Presenters

Tanya Smith serves as the President/ Co-Founder of Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge (TCWR).

The non-profit organization was formed in 1992 when Tanya and her parents purchased 459 acres 7-miles south of Eureka Springs, Arkansas with the goal of saving and providing lifetime homes for unwanted and neglected exotic cats.

TCWR started an innovative college graduate intern program in 1996 and has trained more than 500 biologists and zoologists now employed at zoos, sanctuaries, and veterinary clinics around the world.

Tanya currently serves on other Boards of Directors: Turpentine Creek Foundation, Inc., Arvest Community Bank Board, Arkansas Hospitality Foundation Board, Northwest Arkansas Tourism Association (NATA), and the Rogers-Lowell Area of Chamber of Commerce.

Tanya is an active member on the Rescue and Finance Committee of the Big Cat Sanctuary Alliance (BCSA), a member of Eureka Springs, Bentonville/ Bella Vista, Rogers/ Lowell, Springdale, Fayetteville, Harrison, and Branson Chamber of Commerce.

Tanya’s family has been caring for Big Cats since 1978. She is married to Scott Smith, who works for the refuge as Vice President and together have raised 4 children and has 7 grandchildren.

Tammy Thies is the founder of the Wildcat Sanctuary, a non-profit, accredited sanctuary that provides a safe home to felid species including, cougar, tiger, lynx and other wild cats in need of shelter.

Thies has a marketing and journalism degree from the University of St. Thomas.  After graduation, she developed and managed advertising campaigns for clients such as Coca-Cola, BMW, Holiday Inn and Timberland.

She is a native Minnesotan and during her advertising career became aware of the need for a sanctuary through her exposure to big cats during photo shoots. She learned that, throughout the United States, tens of thousands of these animals are privately owned as pets and used as performers or for-profit breeding.

Thies made a mid-life career change to become a voice for these animals.  She began The Wildcat Sanctuary in 1999. Now, years later, the Sanctuary houses over 120 residents on 85 acres in Sandstone, MN.  Animals are not bought, sold, bred or traded. Each resident is given every opportunity to behave naturally in a wonderful free-roaming environment and receive the best vet care at the on-site animal hospital.

The Wildcat Sanctuary provides educational outreach seminars to educate the public about the captive wildlife crisis across the United States, as well as supporting legislative efforts banning these practices.

Thies was very instrumental in testifying on behalf of the Minnesota Exotic Animal Law that bans the ownership of dangerous exotic animals as pets. She has assisted local law enforcement, United States Department of Agriculture and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife on cases involving wild cats.

Thies has appeared as an expert on the captive wildlife crisis across national media outlets such as the History Channel, Animal Planet and the CNN iReport.

The sanctuary is accredited by The American Sanctuary Association, Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries, a member of the Big Cat Sanctuary Alliance, and awarded a 4-star rating by Charity Navigator. The Wildcat Sanctuary is the only big cat sanctuary in the upper Midwest. Tammy serves on the steering committees for the Big Cat Sanctuary Alliance.

 

WEBSITE LINK:  https://www.justiceclearinghouse.com/webinar/the-captive-wildlife-crisis-responding-to-cases-involving-wild-cats/