The Ontario Association of Veterinary Technicians (OAVT) is proud to present the annual OAVT Conference in a virtual format. With best-in-class speakers from across North America, the OAVT 2021 Conference features over 40 hours of CE!
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Online Event – 2/17/21 – Being a Black Woman Entrepreneur in the Veterinary Profession with Dr. Tosha Starke – BlackDVM Network
Join us for a Q&A hosted by Dr. Tierra Price. Dr. Starke will take questions from the audience and discuss her experiences and challenges in the professional world as a Black Woman Entrepreneur.
Dr. Starke grew up on a grain and livestock farm in Brunswick County, Virginia. Pursuing her passions of caring for and healing animals she received her DVM degree from Virginia Tech in 2004. Since then she has been practicing in Northern Virginia. Dr. Starke’s experience is varied and well rounded. She has practiced as a Chief of Staff in two hospitals, provided medical care to shelter pets as well as worked as associate veterinarian. Her interests include dentistry and surgery and she loves the interaction and relationships that she builds with patients and clients.
Dr. Starke lives in Northern Virginia with her husband, her children Christopher and Gabby and three dogs: Dozer, Bruce and Kettle. Starting All Four PAWS Veterinary Relief was a wonderful way for her to balance her passion as a mom and as a veterinarian and spend more time with her family.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.blackdvmnetwork.com/event-details/being-a-black-woman-entrepreneur-in-the-veterinary-profession-with-dr-tosha-starke
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Town Hall – 2/18/21 – Activating Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Animal Welfare: Part 2 – Best Friends
Join us for a two part discussion on Best Friend Animal Society’s approach to DE&I work. Come with an open mind and leave with actionable next steps for your organization.
The discussions will be moderated by José Ocaño, senior director of people and culture for Best Friends, and featuring James Evans, president for CARE, and Julie Castle, chief executive officer for Best Friends. Also joining will be the Best Friends Culture Council Co-Chairs.
WEBSITE LINK: https://network.bestfriends.org/tools-and-information/best-friends-town-halls
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Town Hall – 2/11/21 – Activating Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Animal Welfare: Part 1 – Best Friends
Join us for a two part discussion on Best Friend Animal Society’s approach to DE&I work. Come with an open mind and leave with actionable next steps for your organization.
The discussions will be moderated by José Ocaño, senior director of people and culture for Best Friends, and featuring James Evans, president for CARE, and Julie Castle, chief executive officer for Best Friends. Also joining will be the Best Friends Culture Council Co-Chairs.
WEBSITE LINK: https://network.bestfriends.org/tools-and-information/best-friends-town-halls
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CARE Kicks Off Black History Month with Scholarship Fund
Pet ownership in the US is growing, AVMA data shows, and owner demographics are increasingly diverse: 61% of Hispanic households and nearly 37% of African American households have pets. The veterinary profession, though, has a long way to go in reflecting the diversity of the communities it serves: over 90% of vets in the US are white. As VIN News Service reporter Lisa Wogan notes, there are so few Black veterinarians, “they don’t even register as a percentage of the profession in federal data.” Over the past year they have shared their experience in the field through YouTube videos and Zoom conversations, and individuals and organizations have come together to demand change—not just talk about diversity, equity and inclusion, but action.
Founded in March 2020, Companions and Animals for Reform and Equity (CARE) is one of many organizations working to make the animal welfare industry more inclusive. This month CARE is partnering with Black DVM Network, the National Association for Black Veterinarians and other animal welfare organizations to start a scholarship fund aimed at breaking down barriers for African American students pursuing careers in veterinary medicine.
The Dr. Jodie G. Blackwell Scholarship Fund, named in honor of the late pioneering veterinarian, has already received support from Maddie’s Fund in the form of an initial $50,000 grant, as well as from New York Giants Cornerback Logan Ryan, founder of the Ryan Animal Rescue Foundation (RARF). As of February 4, CARE had raised over $71,000.
To celebrate Black History Month and the launch of the endowment, CARE is hosting CARE Caucus, a weekly series of panel discussions exploring issues people of color face in animal welfare. This Thursday, February 11, the series continues with the topic “Diverse Workforce Creates Unique Solutions,” featuring CARE president James Evans in conversation with guests Logan Ryan (RARF) and Akisha Townsend Eaton, Senior Pro Bono Manager at the Animal Legal Defense Fund.
All donations made at careawo.org/donate this month will go toward the scholarship fund. Check out the full list of CARE’s upcoming events, register to join the conversation and donate to keep this essential seed fund growing for future students.
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Online Event – 2/23/21 – Pathways to Veterinary School – CARE
The CARE Caucus Black History Month Series continues with Week 4 – Pathways to Veterinary School. Join James Evans in a discussion about the barriers that face African American students and the pathways that we can create with Dr. Hodges and Dr. Ferguson from The Critter Fixers; Dr. Michael Blackwell DVM, MPH, FNAP, Director of Program for Pet Health Equity at the Center for Behavioral Health Research at UT; and Dr. Tierra Price, DVM, MPH (she/her/hers) Founder, BlackDVM Network, LLC.
Register in advance for this meeting: us02web.zoom.us
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. This event is free. If you would like to make a donation in lieu of a registration free, please donate to www.careawo.org/donate
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.facebook.com/events/1107784322982170
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Online Event – 2/17/21 – The Power of Animals: A Look into Mental Health and the Animal Bond – CARE
Join the CARE Caucus Black History Month Series: Week 3 – The Power of Animals: A look into Mental Health and the Animal Bond. James Evans will be in a discussion with Noah Haislah, @NoahandMilo, Certified Personal Trainer, and Candace Croney, PhD, Professor, Animal Behavior and Well-being; Director, Center for Animal Welfare Science. They will talk about the positive power that animals can have over humans and the mental health issues that plague Black and Brown people professionally and personally.
Register in advance for this meeting: us02web.zoom.us
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. This event is free. If you would like to make a donation in lieu of a registration free, please donate to www.careawo.org/donate
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.facebook.com/events/474692793530502
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Online Event – 2/11/21 – Diverse Workforce Creates Unique Solutions – CARE
Join the CARE Caucus Black History Month Series: Week 2, Thursday, February 11th. James Evans will be discussing how a diverse workforce creates unique solutions with Logan Ryan of The Ryan Animal Rescue Foundation and Akisha Townsend Eaton of the Animal Legal Defense Fund.
Thursday, February 11, 2021 at 4 PM PST – 5 PM PST
Register in advance for this meeting: us02web.zoom.us
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. This event is free. If you would like to make a donation in lieu of a registration free, please donate to www.careawo.org/donate
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.facebook.com/events/321737615897033
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Online Course – Registration open until 2/23/21 or until full – 2/23/21 to 3/12/21 – Shock – VIN/VSPN (fee applies)
Shock is a complex syndrome with a wide range of etiologies. It is a life-threatening emergency, which requires prompt recognition and intervention. Clinicians will be guided through key pathophysiological processes explaining common clinical presentations in veterinary patients. Step-by-step patient management will be discussed.
Presenter: Guillaume Hoareau, DVM, PhD
Course Open: February 23-March 12, 2021
Real Time Sessions (RTS): Tuesday, March 2, 2021; 9:00-11:00 pm ET (USA) World Clock Converter
Total CE Credit: 2
RACE Category: 2 hours MedicalLearning Objectives:
Upon completion of the course, the participant should be able to- understand the clinical importance of shock
- review shock types classification
- describe the steps of diagnosing shock
- review the clinical management of shock
- discuss specific clinical scenarios: hemorrhagic shock, traumatic brain injury
- present clinical indications for the use of vasopressors
Level and Prerequisites: This intermediate VIN CE course is open for enrollment to veterinarians actively interested in the management of trauma patients.
RACE Accreditation: This course is approved for 2 hours of continuing education credit by RACE for veterinarians. (RACE 20-766519)Course Agenda:
Week 1 (Real Time Session March 2, 2021): Shock
Presenter: Guillaume Hoareau, DVM, PhDSuccessful completion (scoring 80% or better) on the end-of-course test is required to earn a certificate of completion for the course. To learn more about the requirements for earning a CE certificate, please refer to Receiving Your CE Credit and Course Completion Certificate.
Course Materials: Course materials will be available in the course library prior to each Real Time Session.
Required Textbook(s): There is no required textbook for this course.Tuition: Member $46 ($41 early bird special if enrolled by February 9, 2021)
Non-Member $110 ($99 early bird special if enrolled by February 9, 2021)
Prices are listed in US dollars.*To ensure participants are ready and prepared for classes, enrollment will close on February 23, 2021 at 5 pm ET (USA) or when the maximum number of participants is reached.
*For more information on how online CE works, see the Participant Resource Center.
- Enrollment qualifications: VIN CE courses are open to VIN member and non-member veterinarians. Veterinarians enrolling in a VSPN CE course must be a VIN member. Veterinary support staff must be a VSPN member to enroll in a VSPN CE or a VIN CE course open to VSPN member enrollment.
- Each enrollee must be able to receive emails from @vspn.org and @vin.com addresses. Email is our major form of communication with participants; personal emails are highly recommended rather than clinic/hospital email addresses.
- For further assistance call 800-846-0028 ext. 797 or email CEonVIN. Please include the course title, your full name, and contact information in your correspondence.
Course withdrawal and refund policy: A complete refund of the paid course price will be issued when your withdrawal request is received prior to the listed start date of the course. If you wish to withdraw after the start date please contact the VIN office 800-846-0028 ext. 797 to discuss eligibility for a pro-rated refund.
*For more information on VIN’s upcoming CE courses, check the VIN Course Catalog.
Katherine James, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM)
VIN Education DirectorVIN CE Services: CEonVIN
800-846-0028 or 530-756-4881; ext. 797
or direct line to VIN/VSPN from the United Kingdom: 01 45 222 6154
or direct line to VIN/VSPN from Australia: 02 6145 2357WEBSITE LINK: https://www.vin.com/ce/EMRG201-0221.htm
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Webinar – 2/11/21 – CalAnimals Finding Rover On-boarding – CalAnimals & Petco Foundation
Come learn more about Finding Rover and how you can help reunite more lost pets to bring them home!WEBSITE LINK: https://petco.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYtdeispzgvG9YXxPQ5h-LJcSXeWbkYZQwY