This VDOS webinar will discuss power tools and hand instruments (scalers and curettes) needed to perform a professional dental cleaning (scaling and polishing). Closed periodontal therapy (root planing and gingival curettage) and perioceutic treatment (local administration of medications) will be reviewed. Instrument sharpening will be briefly explained. The didactic lecture will last 1 hour, but the webinar is designed so that there is extra time for interactive participation and answering your questions.
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Webinar – 5/13/21 – Maintenance of Equipment in Dentistry: Part 1 – VDOS (fee applies)
This VDOS webinar will review the role of veterinary technicians, nurses and dental hygienists in the maintenance of equipment, instruments, and materials used in small animal dentistry and oral surgery. The focus of the first part is on instrument identification and sharpening. The didactic lecture will last 1.5 hours, but the webinar is designed so that there is extra time for interactive participation and answering your questions.
Speaker: Jeanette Eliason, CVT, RDH, VTS (Dentistry)
Moderator: Alexander M. Reiter, Dipl. Tzt., Dr. med. vet., Dipl. AVDC, EVDC, FF-AVDC-OMFS
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.vdos.org/event-details/maintenance-of-equipment-in-dentistry-part-1-6-00-pm-et
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Webinar – 5/2/21 – Dental Radiography and Interpretation – VDOS (fee applies)
Is your dental x-ray machine unused because nobody knows what to do with it? Let us show you the profitability of dental radiography by demystifying the many shades of gray! See what is going on below the gum line!
This VDOS webinar will review equipment/material needs to perform dental radiography in dogs and cats. Benefits and disadvantages of digital and non-digital options are outlined. Parallel and bisecting angle techniques and the most common positioning mistakes are discussed. Anatomy and pathology on numerous dental radiographs obtained from the upper and lower jaws with various lesions are explained in a systematic fashion. The didactic lecture will last 1.5 hours, but the webinar is designed so that there is extra time for interactive participation and answering your questions.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.vdos.org/event-details/dental-radiography-and-interpretation-1-00-pm-et
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Online Course – 5/7/21 – Animal Fire Training Evacuation and Rescue (AFTER) – Code 3 Associates (fee applies)
This one day course will provide animal responders with the basic knowledge and safety skills needed to integrate with firefighters within the urban interface of Wildland Fire. It will also give seasoned firefighters insight for dealing with animal rescue during fire events.
This course was created for fire, rescue, and law enforcement personnel; animal control officers; livestock professionals and veterinary professionals; and anyone else who might be called upon to assist with .
Upon successful completion of this curriculum (cumulative average score of 80% or above) students will receive a certificate of completion and are eligible to apply for continuing education credits (CEUs) from Colorado State University. Veterinary professionals are eligible to apply for CEUs from Colorado State University Veterinary Teaching Hospital.
AFTER Instruction includes:
- Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior with focus on the Interface
- The Human Aspect of Fire Awareness
- Scene Assessment for Animal Rescue Evacuation and Safety
Tuition, Registration & Payment
The tuition for AFTER is $150.
Training participants will be assessed a 25% fee on any cancellation made two weeks or less prior to class date, no refunds will be issued if the cancellation is made 0-5 days prior to the training. Exceptions may be made for extenuating circumstances and/or credits could be applied to future Code 3 training, please contact us regarding all cancellations.
This is a virtual class and refunds will not be provided for any internet or technology related issues. If issues arise the student may be provided with the option to attend another scheduled training session to complete any instruction missed due to connectivity issues.
As a result of pandemic related uncertainties, we are currently not accepting payment at the time of registration. We will invoice you before the start of class, and you may bring payment with you to class or submit payment upon receipt of an invoice.
Please email us, info@code3associates.org, with any questions.
Details on Virtual Class
- The virtual AFTER class is taken via computer with the ability for students to interact with each other and the instructors.
- Computer with webcam, microphone and reliable internet access are required for attendance.
- 100% attendance is required with participation options available through the student’s microphone and/or through type-written communications.
- Class materials will be emailed in advance in pdf form – students are expected to download the pdf before the start of class.
- Class will be held May 7, 2021 from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm MOUNTAIN STANDARD TIME
WEBSITE LINK: https://code3associates.org/events/after-may-7-virtual/?
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Online Event – 4/23/21 to 4/24/21 – Virtual Animal Law Symposium – Animal Legal Defense Fund
The Animal Legal Defense Fund invites you to attend the virtual Animal Law Symposium! This event is free & open to the public.
All symposium sessions with be hosted on our virtual event platform. Instructions on how to access the virtual event platform will be provided upon completion of registration.
This two-day online event will feature panels on zoonotic diseases and COVID-19, factory farming and the realities of our food system, our problematic relationship with animals in captivity, and COVID-19 policy recommendations.
Over the past year, the Animal Legal Defense Fund has developed a series of papers outlining policy strategies designed to reduce specific zoonotic risks. Read the first two papers in the series here.
View the full agenda here and speaker bios here.
CLE Credits: the symposium has been approved for 3.5 continuing legal education (CLE) credits by the Oregon State Bar Association. Credits are included with registration and attorneys must watch all sessions, either live or on-demand, to receive full credit.
Anyone seeking credit in other states should submit approval paperwork to their local bar association CLE boards or retain the certificate of attendance which we will be providing to attorneys who register for the symposium, if their state has a reciprocal agreement with Oregon.
Most states will accept credits from other mandatory CLE states such as Oregon, but please check with your local bar association to confirm.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/animal-law-symposium-2021-registration-141483728641
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Online Event – 4/18/21 to 4/24/21 – Let’s Talk About Volunteer Programs Call Series – American Pets Alive!
In honor of volunteer appreciation week, we’re hosting 8 unique calls to discuss a variety of volunteer related programs with several organizations. Register now to join in on the discussion, ask questions, and connect with animal sheltering professionals like you. Register once and pick which calls you’d like to attend!
Sunday, April 18 at 10am CT – Nose Work at Ventura County Animal Services, CA with volunteer “Dog Genie” Genie Tuttle, CPDT-KA
Sunday, April 18 at 4pm CT – Safety Net Fostering through the nonprofit Paws Between Homes in Atlanta, GA with founder Cole Thaler
Monday, April 19 at 4pm CT – Nursery to Neonatal Foster with Austin Pets Alive!’s Neonatal Foster Program Manager, Jennifer Parks
Tuesday, April 20 at 5:30pm CT – Urgent Dog Task Force at Pima Animal Care Center, AZ with team lead Rachel Jones and key volunteer Christy Holliger
Wednesday, April 21 at 3pm CT – Top Dog Training Team at Pima Animal Care Center, AZ with volunteers Lynne Stott, Jan Pede, and Gail Smith (all certified CCPDT)
Thursday, April 22 at 6pm CT – Unicorn Foster Squad at Gateway Pet Guardians, IL with Program Coordinator Brittany Fleming and special unicorn guest
Friday, April 23 at 4pm CT – Jackson Galaxy Cat Pawsitive Training Program at Five Acres Animal Shelter, MO with Feline Manager Nikki Lowe
Saturday, April 24 at 4pm CT – Fostering 4 Rockstars at Cat Adoption Team, OR with Foster Coordinator Mary Chambers
WEBSITE LINK: https://bit.ly/3gcWZet
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Webinar – 5/4/21 – Hydration Fixation: Beyond the Water Bowl – VETGirl
In this complimentary, 1-hour VETgirl–Purina webinar, Dr. Jason Gagne, DACVN reviews the importance of hydration in our feline patients. But just how much do our cats need? Tune in to learn about water intake, loss, and relevant physiologic idiosyncrasies of these fascinating creatures! In this webinar, Dr. Gagne will discuss strategies for increasing water intake including a novel nutrient enriched water supplement that has been shown to lead to increased fluid intake, increased urine volume, and decreased urine specific gravity. Help keep your feline patients hydrated!
Thanks to sponsorship from Purina, this webinar is free to all!
WEBSITE LINK: https://vetgirlontherun.com/webinars/may-4-2021-hydration-fixation-beyond-the-water-bowl/
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Webinar – 4/22/21 – Walking with Reactive Dogs! – Amy Cook, PhD – FDSA (fee applies)
Do you have a dog who barks and lunges on walks, overreacting to the other dogs and people in the world? Maybe he’s enthusiastic and frustrated and wants to greet, or maybe she’s feeling pressured and defensive and wants everyone to go away! It can be hard to walk a dog that is triggered into a reaction by so many things in the world. In this webinar, you’ll learn the skills that will get you through the rough spots without the blow up, and master the fine art of the magnet walk and while you develop strategy that can help get you back out and about! Let’s get your dog walking with you again!
Registration required PRIOR to scheduled presentation time.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.fenzidogsportsacademy.com/index.php/self-study/webinars
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Webinar – 5/20/21 – Yes, you CAN Perform a Fear Free Canine Orthopedic Exam – Fear Free
In this webinar, Kristin Kirkby Shaw, DVM, MS, PhD, DACVS-SA, will review the importance of diagnosing osteoarthritis (OA), how to perform canine exams, and pain management. In support of May Arthritis Month, Dr. Shaw will provide resources from the New Science of OA Pain website which has canine and feline OA checklists, feline exam videos, and chronic pain teaching tools that can be provided for pet owners.
Dr. Shaw will:
• Explain the concepts of fear, anxiety, and stress, and how they may impact completing a good canine orthopedic exam
• Discuss ways to accomplish a complete and useful orthopedic exam in dogs without adding to the FAS burden
• Demonstrate practical methods for performing a useful orthopedic exam in painful dogsThis program has been submitted, but not yet approved, for 1 hour of continuing education credit in jurisdictions that recognize AAVSB RACE approval.
Brought to you by Zoetis Petcare.
About the Presenter
Dr. Kristin Kirkby Shaw is an accomplished and highly skilled double board-certified veterinary surgeon who has done extensive research in soft tissue surgery and rehabilitation. She has published numerous journal articles and textbook chapters, received several awards and has spoken at national and international conferences.
Dr. Shaw received her DVM from the University of Florida in 2003, and to UF for a four-year small animal surgical residency, becoming a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons in 2008.
In 2010, Dr. Shaw moved to Seattle and began working in private practice. She became board certified in Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation in 2013.
WEBSITE LINK: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_i0snWxI8QpeoDliEsfW3_w
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Webinar – 5/13/21 – Tools, Tips and Tricks for the ACO: Lessons Learned from the Field – NACA/Justice Clearinghouse
As an Animal Control Officer, have you said to yourself, “I wish I’d seen that coming?” What if there was a short course on expecting the unexpected, specifically designed for today’s Animal Control Officer? In this course, we will explore the common tools utilized by ACO’s in the field today along with the not so common uses of everyday items the ACO should never leave home without. This session with also explore the use of these tools in real-life cases responded to by today’s Animal Control Officer. Officers Alicia Dease and Madisen Taylor will share the tips and tricks they have learned in their more than a decade of experience in the field.
Other Webinars with This Speaker
- Feb 4: Video Testimony: The Virtual Courtroom for the ACO
- May 13: Tools, Tips and Tricks for the ACO: Lessons Learned from the Field (this webinar)
- Nov 9: Critical Incident Stress Management for the ACO
Or click here to view and register for other upcoming NACA webinars on the JCH Platform.
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:
Based out of Deltona, Florida, Madisen Taylor is the Field Training Officer for Volusia County Animal Services. She is trained to investigate local and state cases involving animal cruelty, neglect, rescuing animals in distress, blood sports, and natural disasters. She has responded to hundreds of calls for service in her community, providing resources and conflict resolution to people and their pets. Officer Taylor’s role as FTO with Volusia County Animal Services enables her to teach the next generation of Animal Control Officers on industry standards and best practices. Madisen was formerly a veterinary technician for 4 ½ years, and has served her community as an Animal Control Officer with Volusia County since 2018. Prior to her work as an Animal Control Officer, she was also a 911 dispatcher, rendering aid to people and pets in crisis.
Based out of Osteen, Florida Alicia Dease is the Field Supervisor of Volusia County Animal Services. She investigates and responds to situations involving animals, natural disasters, and animal cruelty cases in Volusia County. Dease was formerly the Field Training Officer for Volusia County Animal Services and has served her community as an Animal Control Officer and Code Enforcement Officer since 2003. Dease has successfully investigated and persued the prosecution of offenders resulting in justice for animal victims in Volusia County.
Based out of Daytona Beach, Florida, Adam Leath is the Director of Volusia County Animal Services. He investigates and responds to situations involving animal victims of natural disasters and animal cruelty cases in Volusia County. Leath was formerly a Regional Director of the Field Investigations and Response Team at the ASPCA where he led one of the largest operations in ASPCA history with the seizure of over 1,000 animals in August of 2016. Leath has responded to multiple dogfighting operations throughout his time at the ASPCA, including the second-largest dogfighting bust in U.S. history in 2013, resulting in the seizure of more than 400 dogs.
Leath holds a bachelor’s degree in animal science from the University of Tennessee and a Graduate Certificate in Veterinary Forensic Science from the University of Florida. He is a courtesy Assistant Professor for the Department of Comparative, Diagnostic, and Population Medicine at the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine. He is a Director on the Board of Directors for the National Animal Care and Control Association. Leath is a Past President of the International Veterinary Forensic Sciences Association and is a Certified National Animal Cruelty Investigator through the University of Missouri. He has also been certified in Equine Cruelty Investigation through the University of Colorado. Leath has been certified as an expert witness in animal fighting and animal cruelty in the states of Florida and New York.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.justiceclearinghouse.com/webinar/tools-tips-and-tricks-for-the-aco-lessons-learned-from-the-field/