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  • Online Course – Starts 10/18/21 – Compassion Fatigue Strategies – University of Florida – Maddie’s Shelter Medicine Program (fee applies)

    Online Course – Starts 10/18/21 – Compassion Fatigue Strategies – University of Florida – Maddie’s Shelter Medicine Program (fee applies)

    Compassion Fatigue Strategies is a unique online course designed to support people who work with animals. In this four module, self-paced class, you will establish a foundation of knowledge to help you better understand and transform your experience with compassion fatigue. Course begins 10/18/2021–12/12/2021. Register Now!

    The course will help you recognize signs and symptoms of compassion fatigue, learn to manage your stress levels and increase your self-care practices, connect with the rewards of your work, build your resiliency, and commit to making successful changes in your life and in your organization.

    This class is a personal exploration to help you build the self-awareness necessary to manage the impact of compassion fatigue. Please be aware that the class work can be emotionally challenging.

    By the end of class you’ll have six strategies to help you manage and transform your experience with compassion fatigue, your personal mission statement and goals to help you make lasting changes, a better understanding of yourself and how to engage in self-care that works for you, and the tools you need to be well, while you continue to do good work!

    WEBSITE LINK:  https://sheltermedicine.vetmed.ufl.edu/education/continuing-education/compassion-fatigue-strategies/

  • Webinar – 7/6/21 – Fundraising in a Virtual World – Network for Good

    Webinar – 7/6/21 – Fundraising in a Virtual World – Network for Good

    Sector-wide trends are changing the field as we know it!

    In this session, we will explore the big picture, changing donor demographics, the decline in broad-based giving, the impact of virtual events, emphasis on outcomes, and more.

     

    Heidi Webb
    CFRE Fundraiser, Difference-Maker
    GreenKite

    More than 21 years ago, Heidi Webb began her career securing 8(a) minority status for government contract-seeking technology firms helping land these companies multi-million-dollar contracts with the Department of Education and the Department of Defense. She transitioned to the nonprofit world and raised over $36M for nonprofits — from foster care to homelessness and animal rescue causes. She is an Assistant Governor for Rotary International, an Advisor to the Unfunded List, and volunteers extensively for local initiatives.

    WEBSITE LINK:  https://learn.networkforgood.com/20210706-webinar-fundraising-in-a-virtual-world.html

  • Webinar – 7/6/21 – Induction Drugs: Doses, effects, side effects and which should I pick – VETGirl (fee applies)

    Webinar – 7/6/21 – Induction Drugs: Doses, effects, side effects and which should I pick – VETGirl (fee applies)

    In this VETgirl anesthesia track webinar, Dr. Jane Quandt, MS, DACVAA, DACVECC reviews induction drugs used in veterinary medicine. Induction drugs can be used as solo agents or in combination. Which should you consider using, and are there indications or contraindications for each? What are useful combinations and why would you consider using a combination versus a single drug? Learn it with Dr. “Q!”

    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 animallarge animalveterinary technicianleadershippractice 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.

    RACE-CE provider name: VETgirl, LLC
    RACE Provider number: 20
    RACE Program number: 846994/847010

    This program has been approved for continuing education credit in jurisdictions which recognize AAVSB RACE approval; however participants should be aware that some boards have limitations on the number of hours accepted in certain categories and/or restrictions on certain methods of delivery of continuing education. Call VETgirl (858.859.1838) for further questions.

    WEBSITE LINK:  https://vetgirlontherun.com/webinars/july-6-2021-induction-drugs-doses-effects-side-effects-and-which-should-i-pick/

  • Webinar – 6/29/21 – Premedication drugs: Doses, clinical and adverse effects, and the “why” behind it – VETGirl (fee applies)

    Webinar – 6/29/21 – Premedication drugs: Doses, clinical and adverse effects, and the “why” behind it – VETGirl (fee applies)

    Because it’s more than just BAG and kitty magic!

    In this VETgirl anesthesia webinar, Dr. Mike Barletta, DVM, MS, PhD, DACVAA reviews the mechanism of action, doses, and the duration of action of drugs used to premedicate our canine and feline patients. Brush up on the “why” behind certain drugs including phenothiazines, alpha-2 agonists, opioids, and benzodiazepines!

    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 animallarge animalveterinary technicianleadershippractice 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.

    RACE-CE provider name: VETgirl, LLC
    RACE Provider number: 20
    RACE Program number: 846994/847010

    This program has been approved for continuing education credit in jurisdictions which recognize AAVSB RACE approval; however participants should be aware that some boards have limitations on the number of hours accepted in certain categories and/or restrictions on certain methods of delivery of continuing education. Call VETgirl (858.859.1838) for further questions.

    WEBSITE LINK:  https://vetgirlontherun.com/webinars/june-29-2021-premedication-drugs-doses-clinical-and-adverse-effects-and-the-why-behind-it/

  • Webinar – 8/3/21 – Did They Actually Live Happily Ever After? Debunking Translocation Myths – NACA/Justice Clearinghouse

    Webinar – 8/3/21 – Did They Actually Live Happily Ever After? Debunking Translocation Myths – NACA/Justice Clearinghouse

    It’s commonly thought that removing wild animals from our backyards and neighborhoods and releasing them into seemingly suitable habitat miles away is a humane approach for solving conflicts with wildlife. But is it actually? This webinar will delve into what truly happens to wild animals after they’re trapped and moved out of the home ranges they are familiar with and into unknown habitat. We will also discuss strategies that offer sound alternatives to capture and removal.

     


     

    The National Animal Care & Control Association (NACA) was formed in 1978 for the express purpose of assisting its members to perform their duties in a professional manner. We believe only carefully selected and properly trained animal control personnel can correct community problems resulting from irresponsible animal ownership. NACA’s purpose is to preserve the Human/Animal Bond by insisting on responsible animal ownership.

     

     

     

     

    Founded in 1954, the Humane Society of the United States and its affiliates around the globe fight the big fights to end suffering for all animals. Together with millions of supporters, the HSUS takes on puppy mills, factory farms, trophy hunts, animal testing and other cruel industries, and together with its affiliates, rescues and provides direct care for over 100,000 animals every year. The HSUS works on reforming corporate policy, improving and enforcing laws and elevating public awareness on animal issues.

     


    Presenters:

    Dave Pauli started his animal career in 1979 by opening a wildlife rescue business in Madison, Wisconsin called Humane Animal Controls, Inc.    Since that time he also served as a Superintendent of Animal Control (Billings Animal Shelter), Director of bi-county Humane Society in Eastern Washington (Tri-Cities) and for the past 29 years as a field responder/director for The Humane Society of The United States.

    Dave has responded to domestic animal/exotic/wild animal projects in all 50 states and two dozen countries. Dave currently responds to natural disasters, major cruelty and hoarding cases, and participates in Chemical immobilization, and immunocontraception projects for deer and horses. He also participates in volume capture projects for prairie dogs, feral dogs and cats, and many other species. He also supports and advises all HSUS Wildlife, Animal Rescue Team, Humane Society International and the Wildlife Land Trust teams with field projects or programs.  He is an HSUS point person on Wild Pigs, Prairie Dogs, Turtles and Tortoises, Florida Gopher Tortoises, Trapping Issues and Wildlife Contraception. Dave serves on the boards of six NGO’s and serves on the USDA Wild Pig Task Force and Montana Fish Wildlife & Parks Species Classification and Trapping Advisory committees.

    WEBSITE LINK:  https://www.justiceclearinghouse.com/webinar/did-they-actually-live-happily-ever-after-debunking-translocation-myths/

  • Webinar – 8/3/21 – Top 10 Ways to Screw Up a Case – NACA/Justice Clearinghouse

    Webinar – 8/3/21 – Top 10 Ways to Screw Up a Case – NACA/Justice Clearinghouse

    Have you had too much success with animal cruelty case investigation and prosecution, and just really want to mess one up? Are you tired of keeping track of your evidence, interviewing the right witnesses in the right manner, and keeping up with important case law developments? Would you just love to gain a reputation with your local prosecutor for incompetence? Oregon Animal Cruelty Deputy District Attorney Jake Kamins will tell you the ten best ways to accomplish these dubious goals.

    However, for anybody interested in doing a good job with their investigation and prosecution, Kamins will also show how these all too common mistakes can be avoided! From investigation to live evidence handling and all the way through to trial, you will learn from a prosecutor with years of experience working exclusively with animal cruelty cases what is needed to build a bulletproof animal cruelty case.

    Whether you want to improve or degrade your performance, there is no better webinar!

     

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    The National Animal Care & Control Association (NACA) was formed in 1978 for the express purpose of assisting its members to perform their duties in a professional manner. We believe only carefully selected and properly trained animal control personnel can correct community problems resulting from irresponsible animal ownership. NACA’s purpose is to preserve the Human/Animal Bond by insisting on responsible animal ownership.

     


     

    Presenters:

    Since 2013, Jake Kamins has served as Animal Cruelty Deputy District Attorney (AC-DDA) in the State of Oregon, where he represents the State in criminal animal cruelty cases. To date, Jake has been sworn as a Deputy District Attorney in 21 of Oregon’s 36 counties, prosecuting over 150 individual cases of animal abuse and neglect.

    As AC-DDA, Jake trains and consults with law enforcement, veterinarians, animal rescue workers, and attorneys on animal cruelty issues. He also communicates regularly with the media as a subject matter expert and has been involved in legislative drafting and testimony.

    Jake worked as a Deputy DA at the Multnomah County District Attorney’s Office from 2009-2013. He received his B.A. in 2004 from Brandeis University in Waltham, Massachusetts, and his J.D. in 2009 from Lewis & Clark Law School in Portland, Oregon. At Lewis & Clark, Jake was an Associate Editor of the Lewis & Clark Law Review and clerked at the Clackamas County District Attorney’s Office. While at Multnomah County, Jake developed a passion for working on animal cruelty cases. In 2012, he was named one of the nation’s Top 10 Animal Defenders by the Animal Legal Defense Fund.

    Jake lives in Portland, Oregon with his wife, his two children, and Sophie and Scarf, the family cats.

    WEBSITE LINK:  https://www.justiceclearinghouse.com/webinar/top-10-ways-to-screw-up-a-case/

  • Webinar – Solving Problems with Raccoons – 7/13/21 – HSUS

    Webinar – Solving Problems with Raccoons – 7/13/21 – HSUS

    Our cities and communities provide near-perfect habitat for these wildlife generalists and while perspectives about raccoons will range from charming inhabitant to source of conflict, raccoons will remain a quintessential part of urban living. This webinar will discuss the life cycle and yearly patterns of raccoons, including mating, raising young, and seasonal foraging that will help better equip you to address and resolve the conflicts that people experience with them. Learn through video examples from the field about raccoon behaviors- like their incredible climbing skills and their ability to utilize buildings as denning opportunities -along with the other traits that have helped them not only adapt, but flourish in urban areas.

    WEBSITE LINK:  https://humanepro.org/trainings/solving-problems-raccoons

  • Webinar – 8/5/21 – The Roundtable: Building Stronger Communities for Pets and People – The AAWA

    Webinar – 8/5/21 – The Roundtable: Building Stronger Communities for Pets and People – The AAWA

    Frustrated by stories of housing-related pet surrenders? Looking for ways your organization can help advocate for pet-inclusive housing solutions? Join our panel of policy professionals to learn about how various stakeholders are advancing initiatives to make cities more pet-friendly. Discover how your organization can take actions in your community.

    Moderated by Jim Tedford, President and CEO, The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement

    The Roundtable Guests:

    • Susan Riggs, Senior Director of State Legislation – Western Division, Government Relations, ASPCA
    • Ingrid Seggerman, Director of Regulatory Policy, Government Relations, ASPCA
    • Vince Wong, Director of Government Relations, Michelson Philanthropies & Michelson Center For Public Policy; Director of Collective Impact, Michelson Found Animals Foundation
    • Cori Menkin Herbig, U.S. States Public Policy Director, Mars

    WEBSITE LINK:  https://learning.theaawa.org/products/the-roundtable-building-stronger-communities-for-pets-and-people

  • Online Course – 8/6/21 to 8/7/21 – The role of nutrition in practice today – IVS (fee applies)

    Online Course – 8/6/21 to 8/7/21 – The role of nutrition in practice today – IVS (fee applies)

    Dr. Stan Marks is also board certified in nutrition and oncology and so is exceptionally qualified for this course. Dr. Deb Greco is an endocrinologist that has spent years studying diabetes mellitus in dogs and cats and pioneered many studies on managing Type II diabetic cats. Deb currently works for Nestle Purina and has a great perspective on nutritional management of many other medical conditions. Dr. Mike Lappin has been working with infectious causes of gastrointestinal disease and urinary tract diseases in cats his whole career. He has completed many studies associated with diarrhea, in particular, those where probiotics were used. Deb, Stan, and Mike have collaborated on many research projects together and have lectured together all over the world and IVS believes you will love their interactive skills while providing you valuable information to use in your practices.

    Stan Marks B.V.Sc., Ph.D.

    Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (internal medicine and oncology)
    Diplomate American College of Veterinary Nutrition
    Professor of Medicine
    U.C. Davis

    Deborah Greco D.V.M., Ph.D.

    Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine
    Senior Medical Consultant
    Nestle Purina Petcare

    Michael Lappin D.V.M., Ph.D.

    Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine
    Professor of Medicine
    Colorado State University

  • Town Hall – 7/7/21 – HASS Leadership Town Hall – HASS

    Town Hall – 7/7/21 – HASS Leadership Town Hall – HASS

    Curious about what’s going on with Human Animal Support Services? Join us to hear the latest on this innovative project from Dr. Ellen Jefferson and Kristen Hassen, two members of the HASS Executive Team. What has the HASS team been doing over the last year? What plans does HASS have for the next 6 months? Tune in to get the answers to these questions, status updates, and an inside look at Human Animal Support Services. Be a part of this exciting live webinar on Wednesday, July 7 at 6pm CT.

    WEBSITE LINK:  https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/7416246587777/WN_gjtAVSa9RayUbJXIz7TX3w