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  • National Shelter Medicine Rounds – 1/26/21 – Heartworm Disease – UW and UC Davis Shelter Medicine Programs

    National Shelter Medicine Rounds – 1/26/21 – Heartworm Disease – UW and UC Davis Shelter Medicine Programs

    We will kick off 2021 rounds on Tuesday, January 26th from 3-4pm CST with a discussion on Heartworm Disease. Dr. Linda Jacobson and Dr. Karen Ward from Toronto Humane Society will start the discussion with a short presentation on their published work surrounding heartworm. We hope many of you can join for what should be a great presentation and discussion to follow!

    National Shelter Medicine Rounds is held on the same Zoom link for every session:

    https://zoom.us/j/520278731

    Meeting ID: 520 278 731

     

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    +19292056099,,520278731# US (New York)

    +16699006833,,520278731# US (San Jose)

     

    Recordings and shared documents/links info:

    • Recorded rounds can be found at this box link:  https://uwmadison.box.com/s/bdzl9zkkkcy5komx5cvkqc3nsmik9jc1 Some more formalized rounds will be recorded but many discussions will not be recorded in order better facilitate open and honest discussion. If you do not see a previous rounds on this document then it was not recorded.
    • Links/documents shared in the chat during rounds can be accessed at this box link: https://uwmadison.box.com/s/9aafkcezkivmnb569upycuvxjpbgftvx  We will be saving any documents and links that are shared in the chat in this folder called ‘Links shared in chat’
    • You should be able to access these box folders as a guest at any time without a sign in necessary.

     

    COVID-19 Rounds general info:

    We will be more regularly offering National Shelter Medicine Rounds short term to discuss COVID-19 and other current topics that impact shelter medicine on Tuesdays from 3-4pm CT (1pmPT/2pmMT/4pmET. You are welcome to email questions or topics you hope to be discussed during rounds in advance to nationalsheltermedicinerounds@vetmed.wisc.edu and you are always encouraged to come prepared to unmute to ask questions and participate in discussion at any point. I will be sending email reminders of upcoming rounds in advance. Note: Rounds is typically held the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month and will return to that format once the need for more regular discussion passes. Recordings will not be available during COVID-19 discussions but can be accessed from previous regular rounds and will again be available once we return to the usual format.

    This group is made up of shelter veterinarians, shelter vet trainees, and upper level shelter leadership. If you know anyone that would like to be added to the national shelter medicine rounds email list to regularly receive scheduling updates moving forward, please have them email a request to be added to the email group to nationalsheltermedicinerounds@vetmed.wisc.edu.

     

    Web Conference System Details:

    If you have not used Zoom before I’d recommend you join at the zoom link in advance to give it a test run on your computer as you’ll likely need to do a quick download. For audio, you can use either your computer if you have microphone capabilities or you can dial in from your phone. Here is a link to test your audio in advance if you would like to: https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201362283-Testing-computer-or-device-audio  In order to see the visuals that may be shared you must join either through your computer or download the app if joining from a mobile device.

  • Webinar – 1/28/21 – Continuing the Conversation on “The Lives and Deaths of Shelter Animals”: A Q&A with Katja M. Guenther – American Pets Alive!

    Webinar – 1/28/21 – Continuing the Conversation on “The Lives and Deaths of Shelter Animals”: A Q&A with Katja M. Guenther – American Pets Alive!

    As Human Animal Support Services moves our effort toward community involvement, what can social justice and racial justice movements teach us to help people and animals together? How can we ground ourselves in a future of animal sheltering that believes “the project for justice for animals requires justice for people and vice versa?

    Join us January 28 at 5pm CST to continue our conversation with Katja M. Guenther, Ph.D. In this Q&A based webinar, we will continue to unpack Guenther’s latest work, “The Lives and Deaths of Shelter Animals.” An essential book for anyone working in animal shelters and Human Animal Support Services, Guenther writes about her vision for the “Humane Communities Revolution.” Linking animal sheltering to human ideas about race, class, gender, ability, and species, Guenther explores internal hierarchies, breed discrimination, resistance, and agency.

    Let’s dive even deeper into this incredible book. Submit your questions ahead of time to webinars@americanpetsalive.org for a thought-provoking conversation with professor and author, Katja M. Guenther.

    WEBSITE LINK:  https://bit.ly/3bFBTTT

  • Webinar – 1/21/21 – Let’s Talk About Cats – American Pets Alive!

    Webinar – 1/21/21 – Let’s Talk About Cats – American Pets Alive!

    Join Monica Frenden, Maddie’s® Director of Feline Lifesaving at American Pets Alive!, and Peter Wolf, Research/Policy Analyst at Best Friends, for an interactive webinar about all things CAT! You had an overwhelming number of questions during their previous webinar, and they can’t wait to address them during this one. Whether it’s community cat practices, the future of cat sheltering, or research and policy. We’ll talk about progress in saving cats, partnering with your communities on programming, the challenges ahead, and answer the tough questions to help you start 2021 with exciting new ideas and plans for cats in your cities.

    Submit your questions to webinars@americanpetsalive.org ahead of time for a lively discussion with the nation’s leading cat experts and fellow cat nerds.

    Can’t make it live? Sign up anyways and we’ll send you the recording!

    WEBSITE LINK:  https://bit.ly/35mIv5C

  • Online Conference – 2/16/21 to 2/20/21 – Midwest Veterinary Conference (MVC) – Ohio Veterinary Medical Association (fee applies)

    Online Conference – 2/16/21 to 2/20/21 – Midwest Veterinary Conference (MVC) – Ohio Veterinary Medical Association (fee applies)

    In response to our ever-evolving environment, the 2021 MVC is going virtual. But one thing will never change: We are committed to providing the same high-quality CE we always have. The Midwest Veterinary Conference (MVC), hosted by the Ohio Veterinary Medical Association, is a growing, regional veterinary conference packed with educational, networking and social opportunities for every member of the veterinary team. Bringing together highly regarded experts from around the world and hundreds of industry vendors, the MVC is a national-caliber conference—at a Midwest price.

    WEBSITE LINK:  https://www.mvcinfo.org/

  • Online Conference – 4/21/21 to 4/23/21 – Animal Care Expo – HSUS

    Online Conference – 4/21/21 to 4/23/21 – Animal Care Expo – HSUS

    Animal Care Expo is an online conference experience from April 21-23, 2021, featuring 40 great sessions on a wide variety of topics including shelter medicine, behavior and global animal issues. Visit our virtual exhibit hall to chat with dozens of vendors and organizations, collect session handouts and vendor resources to save to your computer and join our happy hours and Q&A sessions to network with speakers, exhibitors and other attendees. Advance and group rates available. Don’t miss it!

    Discover the value of Animal Care Expo and check back here for updates. To get timely updates sign up for HumanePro News.

    Register for Expo today!

     

    WEBSITE LINK:  https://humanepro.org/expo

  • Online Conference – 4/6/21 to 4/8/21 – National Animal Welfare Conference – Humane Canada/PetSmart Charities of Canada (fee applies)

    Online Conference – 4/6/21 to 4/8/21 – National Animal Welfare Conference – Humane Canada/PetSmart Charities of Canada (fee applies)

    The National Animal Welfare Conference is a MUST attend event if you are involved in animal welfare. It has been the biggest and best-attended animal welfare conference in Canada since 2014. In 2021 we are expecting to welcome over 1000 attendees online from across Canada and abroad.

    The conference is an annual professional development and community-building event organized by Humane Canada™, the federation of humane societies and SPCAs.

    An online conference format helps you save on travel and accommodation costs, and it allows you to expand your network by meeting and connecting with more people from the animal welfare sector than ever before. Moreover, all sessions will be available in the online conference platform for 3 months post conference. Re-watch your favourite sessions at your own pace and on your own time.

    The COVID-19 pandemic has drastically changed the way we do business, and the animal welfare sector is no exception. On top of hosting NAWC in the spring of 2021, Humane Canada™ is also hosting  mini events in Summer 2021. To learn more please click here.

    Humane Canada™ understands the financial challenges brought on by COVID-19. In order to make this online conference affordable and inclusive for everyone, we have significantly lowered the conference registration fees.

    Moreover, when you attend this online event you are also saving on accommodation and travel costs. Special registration fees are available for Humane Canada™ members, associates and students. To find out if your organization is a Humane Canada™ member click here. To find out if your organization is a Humane Canada™ associate click here.

    WEBSITE LINK: https://humanecanada.swoogo.com/nawc2021/ 

  • Webinar – 1/27/21 – Increasing Access to Emergency Care for Pyometra by Leveraging HQHVSN Clinics – Maddie’s Fund

    Webinar – 1/27/21 – Increasing Access to Emergency Care for Pyometra by Leveraging HQHVSN Clinics – Maddie’s Fund

    Did you know that most (83%) of High Quality High Volume Spay-Neuter (HQHVSN) clinics are willing to accept referrals for emergency pyometra surgery and can generally see patients the same day (50%) or next day (42%)? This webinar will provide details regarding pricing, treatment, and self-reported outcomes of pyometra management in the HQHVSN environment as described in the recently published paper “Pyometra Management Practices in the High Quality High Volume Spay-Neuter (HQHVSN) Environment”. It will also explore opportunities for partnership between HQHVSN and private practice clinics. The webinar will be followed by a Q&A panel that represents a range of practitioners.

    Date: Wednesday, January 27, 2021

    Time: 11:00 am Pacific (1 hour) 

    Register here

    The full manuscript of the pyometra article can be downloaded for free at Science Direct until 1/21/21, at which time it will be available to subscribers of Topics in Companion Animal Medicine only.

    Presenters

    Ashlee McCallin, 2nd year Veterinary Student and co-author of Pyometra Management Practices in the High Quality High Volume Spay-Neuter (HQHVSN) Environment

    Rachael Kreisler, VMD, MSCE, DACVPM (Epidemiology), Associate Professor of Shelter Medicine and Epidemiology, Midwestern University College of Veterinary Medicine; co-author of Pyometra Management Practices in the High Quality High Volume Spay-Neuter (HQHVSN) Environment

    Makenzie Kurth, DVM

    Tanya D. Patterson, DVM, Virginia Beach SPCA

    Ariella Samson, DVM

    This webcast is one hour and will be recorded. This webcast has been pre-approved for 1 Certified Animal Welfare Administrator continuing education credit by The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement.

    WEBSITE LINK:  https://university.maddiesfund.org/products/increasing-access-to-emergency-care-for-pyometra-by-leveraging-hqhvsn-clinics

  • CASCAR Zoom Call for California Shelters – 1/21/21 – How LA County Launched Managed Intake – CASCAR – UC Davis KSMP

    CASCAR Zoom Call for California Shelters – 1/21/21 – How LA County Launched Managed Intake – CASCAR – UC Davis KSMP

    LA County had already begun discussing a strategic rollout of Managed Intake, but Covid came along and forced so many of our hands. Last spring, seemingly overnight, Managed Intake was launched countywide at all seven Animal Care Centers in LA County. While there wasn’t time for the communication or implementation runway they had hoped for, the team had already done their research, knew a streamlined process served more animals and people, and they were committed to their decision. Come hear about how they did it—the challenges, surprises, and the celebrations—and how they are going all-in on a larger plan for Managed Sheltering.

    CASCAR room link: https://sheltermedicine.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJQtdO-srDItyMz7xy-ZsncbcFa6s8kKZg

     

     

  • Online Course – Registration open until full – 3/11/21 to 3/25/21 – Canine and Feline Pediatrics – VIN/VSPN (fee applies)

    Online Course – Registration open until full – 3/11/21 to 3/25/21 – Canine and Feline Pediatrics – VIN/VSPN (fee applies)

    The lectures for this course will be presented in an audio format using a webinar platform.

    Presenter: Thomas Hansen, DVM, DABVP
    Course Open: March 4-April 4, 2021
    Real Time Sessions (RTS): Thursdays, March 11, 18 and 25, 2021; 9:00-11:00 pm ET (USA) World Clock Converter
    Total CE Credit: 6
    RACE Category: 6 hours Medical 

     

    Learning Objectives:

    Upon completion of the course, the participant should be able to

    • recall the most important components of a pediatric visit which include husbandry, behavior, nutrition, preventative care, and vaccination.
    • understand the most recent pediatric vaccination recommendations.
    • respond to common client questions.
    • discuss the etiology, pathophysiology, diagnosis, and management of common conditions seen in pediatric patients.

     

    Level and Prerequisites: This basic VIN CE course is open for enrollment to veterinarians actively interested in an overview of pediatric care (puppies and kittens), including important pediatric wellness visit topics, vaccination protocols, and common health conditions.
    RACE Accreditation: This course is approved for 6 hours of continuing education credit by RACE for veterinarians. (RACE 22-41999)

     

    Course Agenda: 
    Week 1 (Real Time Session March 11, 2021): Optimizing the Pediatric Visit
    The first week will review the most common items to cover during the pediatric visit, including husbandry, behavior, nutrition, preventative care, and the spay/neuter discussion

    Week 2 (Real Time Session March 18, 2021): Pediatric Vaccination
    This week will focus on the history and science of vaccination and then discuss the most current vaccination recommendations for the pediatric patient.

    Week 3 (Real Time Session March 25, 2021): Common Pediatric Health Conditions
    The course will conclude with a presentation on the diagnosis and management of common health concerns that arise during the pediatric period.

    Successful 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 $138 ($124 early bird special if enrolled by February 18, 2021)
    Non-Member $231 ($208 early bird special if enrolled by February 18, 2021)
    Prices are listed in US dollars.*To ensure participants are ready and prepared for classes, enrollment will close on March 11, 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.

    1. 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.
    2. 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.
    3. For further assistance call 800-846-0028 ext. 797 or email . 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 Director

    VIN CE Services: 
    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 2357

    WEBSITE LINK:  https://www.vin.com/ce/MULT117-0321.htm

  • Online Course – Registration opens 2/9/21 – Course starts 2/16/21 – Respiratory Distress – VIN/VSPN (fee applies)

    Online Course – Registration opens 2/9/21 – Course starts 2/16/21 – Respiratory Distress – VIN/VSPN (fee applies)

    The lectures for this course will be presented in an audio format using a webinar platform.

    Course Open: February 9-26, 2021
    Real Time Sessions (RTS): Tuesday, February 16, 2021; 9:00-11:00 pm ET (USA) World Clock Converter
    Total CE Credit: 2
    RACE Category: 2 hours Medical

     

    Learning Objectives:
    Upon completion of the course, the participant should be able to

    • review basic respiratory physiology.
    • present obvious and subtle signs of respiratory distress.
    • outline various diagnostic measures for the patient in respiratory distress.
    • discuss the range of therapeutic measures needed to stabilize those patients.

     

    Level and Prerequisites: This intermediate VIN CE course will be open for enrollment to veterinarians actively interested in management of trauma patients.
    RACE Accreditation: This course is approved for 2 hours of continuing education credit by RACE for veterinarians. (RACE 22-41939) This course does not qualify for AAVSB RACE approval.

     

    Course Agenda:

    Week 1 (Real Time Session February 16, 2021): 2020: Respiratory Distress
    Presenter: Guillaume Hoareau, DVM, PhD

     

    Successful 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 January 26, 2021)
    Non-Member $110 ($99 early bird special if enrolled by January 26, 2021)
    Prices are listed in US dollars.

     

    *To ensure participants are ready and prepared for classes, enrollment will close on February 9, 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.

     

    1. 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.
    2. 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.
    3. For further assistance call 800-846-0028 ext. 797 or email . 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 Director

     

    VIN CE Services: 
    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 2357

     

    WEBSITE LINK:  https://www.vin.com/ce/EMRG206-0221.htm