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  • Webinar – 1/13/21 – How to Move From the Floor to Supervisor – VETGirl

    Webinar – 1/13/21 – How to Move From the Floor to Supervisor – VETGirl

    In this complimentary, 1.5-hour VETgirl online practice management webinar, Amy Newfield, CVT, VTS (ECC) reviews how to move from the floor to veterinary technician supervisor. Oftentimes, technicians or assistants are given promotions to a supervisor or manager, without any training in the process. What does it mean to be a supervisor? In this lecture, Amy will focus on the key points that separate a supervisor from a floor technician/assistant.

    Thanks to sponsorship from VETgirl, this webinar is 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 animallarge animalveterinary technicianleadership, 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! Don’t see the quiz? Please check our our HELP CENTER for answers for important information, specific quiz information here!

    *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: 785
    RACE Program number: 44801/44802

    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/january-13-2021-how-to-move-from-the-floor-to-supervisor/

  • Online Event – 1/10/21, 2/14/21, or 3/7/21 – SPA Workshop Session 2: Interdog Play and Managing Play the LIMA Way – Shelter Playgroup Alliance

    Online Event – 1/10/21, 2/14/21, or 3/7/21 – SPA Workshop Session 2: Interdog Play and Managing Play the LIMA Way – Shelter Playgroup Alliance

    SPA Workshop Session 2: Interdog Play and Managing Play the LIMA Way

    This is the second of a two-part workshop series on the implementation of enrichment and inter-dog playgroups in shelters. During this session we will discuss appropriate inter-dog play and how to manage playgroups using the LIMA ethical standard

    Click here to choose dates and enroll: https://www.shelterdogplay.org/workshop-dates

    Sunday, January 10, 2021 1:00 PM Pacific (5 hours)
    Sunday, February 14, 2021 6:00 AM Pacific (5 hours)
    Sunday, March 7, 2021 1:00 PM Pacific (5 hours)

    WEBSITE LINK:  https://www.shelterdogplay.org/workshop-dates

  • Online Event – 1/9/21, 2/13/21, or 3/6/21 – SPA Workshop Session 1: Shelter Enrichment and Inter-dog Communication – Shelter Playgroup Alliance

    Online Event – 1/9/21, 2/13/21, or 3/6/21 – SPA Workshop Session 1: Shelter Enrichment and Inter-dog Communication – Shelter Playgroup Alliance

    SPA Workshop Session 1: Shelter Enrichment and Inter-dog Communication

    This is the first of a two-part workshop series on the implementation of enrichment and inter-dog playgroups in shelters. During this first session we will review the components of a shelter enrichment program and discuss how inter-dog playgroups play a role. Additionally, we will take a dive into inter-canine communication signals that serve as a foundation for the management of dog playgroups.

    Join our FREE Shelter Playgroup Alliance workshops and earn CEUs [4 CCPDT (8 total) | 5 IAABC (10 total)]!

    Click here to choose dates and enroll: https://www.shelterdogplay.org/workshop-dates

    Saturday, January 9, 2021 1:00 PM Pacific (5 hours)
    Saturday, February 13, 2021 6:00 AM Pacific (5 hours)
    Saturday, March 6, 2021 1:00 PM Pacific (5 hours)

    WEBSITE LINK:  https://www.shelterdogplay.org/workshop-dates

  • Rehome Cats in the (Slow) Blink of an Eye

    Rehome Cats in the (Slow) Blink of an Eye

    When it comes to bonding with cats, it’s all about the eyes—and a technique called the slow blink. What the heck is a “slow blink”? Give it a try right now (after you read this next sentence). Slowly close your eyes and keep them closed for a couple of seconds, then slowly open them again. That’s all there is to it. Approach a cat slowly and quietly, do a slow blink yourself and the cat may respond in kind (if they’re feeling you).

    Research has already shown that initiating this behavior is a way to calm and connect with a cat. According to a new study focused on cats in shelters, cultivating slow-blink behavior may also help cats find homes faster.

    Animal behavior researchers at the Universities of Sussex and Portsmouth gathered data from interactions with 18 cats at the The National Cat Adoption Centre (NCAC), the UK’s largest cat rehoming center. The cats were divided into two groups: anxious cats that needed more time with employees and volunteers in order to increase their confidence around humans, and cats in a non-desensitization group.

    The study found:

    • Shelter cats participate in slow blinking interactions with humans, and cats that showed an increased number of and longer eye closures in response to human slow blinks were rehomed faster.
    • Nervous cats may spend more time slow blinking than relaxed cats, providing supporting evidence that this behavior may act as both a positive signal and a submissive display.

    “Since the slow blink is becoming increasingly recognised as a form of communication employed by cat owners and non-cat owners alike,” the researchers note, “these findings may have practical implications for shelters by introducing strategies to promote positive social interactions between potential adopters and shelter cats, particularly for cats that might be more likely to spend a longer time in care (e.g., inactive cats or black cats).”

    In other words, a few (slow) blinks could go a long way in reducing adoption length of stay. Check out the full study, “Slow Blink Eye Closure in Shelter Cats Is Related to Quicker Adoption,” and start purr-fecting your blink.

  • CASCAR Zoom Call for California Shelters – 12/17/20 – Holiday Party – CASCAR – UC Davis KSMP

    CASCAR Zoom Call for California Shelters – 12/17/20 – Holiday Party – CASCAR – UC Davis KSMP

    Join us for one whole agenda-less hour of reflection and merry-making!

    2020 has been a doozy, but we’ve made it through with a little help from our friends. Let’s take an hour to celebrate the power of community, good intentions and terrible drawing skills (just a prediction).

    Bad holiday sweaters and early morning imbibing is encouraged, but not required.

     

    To Join the Zoom Meeting

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  • Webinar – 1/26/21 – New Employment Laws for 2021 – CVMA

    Webinar – 1/26/21 – New Employment Laws for 2021 – CVMA

    Register by January 21, 2021

    CVMA Online Seminars are convenient interactive presentations offering CEUs held in real-time. This learning platform allows you to participate from anywhere with internet access—from your practice, your home, or anywhere you have an internet connection. Attending is as easy as a few mouse clicks. You will only need internet access and either, computer audio, a headset, or a telephone.

    This seminar is open to veterinarians, veterinary technicians, veterinary hospital staff, and veterinary students only.

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    Course Description

    New Laws in 2021
    With the enactment of several new employment laws taking effect in 2021, most businesses, including veterinary practices, will be affected. This talk will introduce several new and important laws that all employers and employees should be aware of moving forward. This talk is free to CVMA members and qualifies as continuing education credit for the purpose of California veterinarian and registered veterinary technician license renewal.

    The following will be discussed during this webinar:

    • Employer requirements due to COVID-19
    • COVID state tax relief
    • Changes to California sick leave, medical leave, and kin care
    • Changes to workers’ compensation law
    • And more

    Speakers

    Dan Baxter, CVMA Executive Director

    Mr. Baxter recently joined the California Veterinary Medical Association as its new executive director after 20 years as the CVMA’s outside legal counsel. In the latter capacity, he worked with the CVMA’s executive staff, Board of Governors, and membership on a variety of issues large and small, ranging from legislative and regulatory work to litigation. In his new role with the CVMA, Mr. Baxter looks forward to furthering the work of the association in support of the veterinary profession, including maintaining the CVMA’s status as a significant player in shaping veterinary-relevant statutes and regulations.



    Grant Miller, DVM, CVMA Director of Regulatory Affairs

    Dr. Grant Miller serves as the Director of Regulatory Affairs for the California Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA). As director, Dr. Miller assists California veterinary professionals with compliance issues and regulatory matters involving various local, state, and federal agencies. In addition, Dr. Miller heads the California Veterinary MedicalReserve Corps, a volunteer organization devoted to assisting animals with sheltering and veterinary care during disasters and emergencies.



    Date and Time

    Tuesday, January 26, 2021 | 12:30 PM-1:45 PM
    Registration, cancellation, and substitution deadline: January 21, 2021

    Price 

    CVMA Members CVMA Non-Members
    DVM: Complimentary DVM: Complimentary
    RVT/Veterinary Staff: Complimentary RVT/Veterinary Staff: Complimentary
    DVM/RVT Student: Complimentary DVM/RVT Student: Complimentary

    Registration

    Registration is required for both member and non-member attendees.

    3 ways to register:

    • Register Online
    • Download the PDF form for faxing or mailing
    • Call 800.655.2862 to register by phone

    This course qualifies for 1.5 hours of interactive learning. Each paid registrant will be allowed access via one phone line and one log-in and will receive a certificate upon completion. An email will be sent to the registered attendee with login information on how to begin the webinar. CVMA reserves the right to invoice those individuals and/or organizations that are logged in or connected from telephone numbers that don’t correspond to a paid registration. This course is open to veterinarians, technicians, and hospital staff.

    If multiple registrants intend to view the online seminar together under one log-in, please contact the CVMA office for an attendance form at 800.655.2862 or email staff@cvma.net.

    Terms and Conditions

    Cancellation/Refund Policy: All cancellation requests must be made in writing and submitted by fax, email, or regular mail no later than the date advertised above to receive a full refund, less a 10 percent administration fee. No refunds will be issued for cancellations received after the above cancellation date.

    Attn: Meetings & Events Department
    California Veterinary Medical Association
    1400 River Park Dr, Ste 100
    Sacramento, CA 95815
    By fax: 916.646.9156
    By email: staff@cvma.net

    • Webinar login is for use by the attendee only and login/passwords provided by CVMA should not be shared with others; doing so may hinder your own access, as webinar entry is by pre-registration only.
    • Course materials provided by CVMA is for use by the registered attendee only and should not be reproduced or shared with others.
    • The virtual platform CVMA uses allows audio, documents, materials, chat and Q & A exchanged or viewed during the session may be recorded. By joining a session, you automatically consent to such recordings.
    • CVMA and its service provider of audio and online conferencing services are not responsible for unauthorized access to such information by hackers or others that obtain access through illegal measures.

    If you have any questions, please call the CVMA office at 800.655.2862.

     

    WEBSITE LINK: https://cvma.net/learning/cvma-ce-programs-2/online-seminar-new-employment-laws-for-2021-january-26-2021/

  • Lifesaving Legal Advice from Shelter PALS

    Lifesaving Legal Advice from Shelter PALS

    Quiz time! Take a minute to see if you know the answers to these common questions:

    • Can vaccines be administered during holding periods?
    • Do veterinarians have to administer rabies vaccines or can that be delegated?
    • Does your shelter need a premise permit?
    • When is a VCPR necessary for treatment?
    • How do protocols change if you’re treating an animal without an identifiable owner?

    If you’re confused about the legalities involved when shelter staff and volunteers take on certain medical tasks, you’re not alone! Luckily, attorneys Brandy Kuentzel and Bruce Wagman of San Francisco SPCA Shelter PALS are here to help you understand foundational law basics and optimize your shelter’s medical team.

    Last week the legal expert duo demystified these questions and others in a presentation for CASCAR, the California Animal Shelter COVID Action Response group, and we’re excited to share it with you.

    In this one-hour video, Brandy and Bruce clarify what registered vet technicians, vet assistants, and volunteers can—and can’t—do, guide you through optimizing care during intake, emergency treatment scenarios, and public vaccination clinics, and reveal why having SOPs and standing orders in place can be your shelter’s superpower.

  • Webinar – 1/21/21 – Beyond Covid: Planning and Forecasting Your 2021 Fundraising Revenue – The AAWA

    Webinar – 1/21/21 – Beyond Covid: Planning and Forecasting Your 2021 Fundraising Revenue – The AAWA

    2020 will be a memorable year for countless reasons. For fundraising, and specifically animal welfare fundraising, this year presented both a dose of reality and a strategic opportunity.  Many animal welfare organizations saw an increase in the demand for their services, an increase in their level of recognition in the community and an increase in their fundraising.  For others, the demand and recognition increased while the fundraising did not.

    Either way, during this webinar we will share insight and thoughts on how 2021 may shape up and provide you tools and strategies to retain your 2020 donors while also projecting fundraising revenue in 2021.  Participants will leave the webinar with a formula to forecast revenue as well as applicable strategies to increase individual and corporate support in 2021.

    This webinar is geared towards animal welfare professionals who seek to sustain or increase the current level of fundraising at their organization.

    This live and recorded program is approved for 1 Certified Animal Welfare Administrator continuing education credit and pending approval for CFRE.

     

    WEBSITE LINK:  https://learning.theaawa.org/products/12121-beyond-covid-planning-and-forecasting-your-2021-fundraising-revenue

  • Webinar – 1/14/21 – Placing Behaviorally Challenged Dogs – The AAWA and NEFHS

    Webinar – 1/14/21 – Placing Behaviorally Challenged Dogs – The AAWA and NEFHS

    Should you or shouldn’t you? When it comes to placing behaviorally challenged dogs, that is the question.

    The unintended consequence of reduced shelter populations has been an increase in placements of challenging dogs. We see success stories on social media and television shows, but is there more to the story? What is their quality of life – and that of their owners? Learn more about what effect these dogs are having on the families that love them and the communities they live in.

    This panel will bring together research from Seana Dowling-Guyer about what happens to dogs after adoption, with post-adoption case studies from professional dog trainer Melissa McCue-McGrath, and shelter trends and perspectives from Mike Keiley from MSPCA.

    This 90-minute panel and Q&A is part of a 3-part series from The New England Federation of Humane Societies (NEFHS) hosted by The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement.

    This session has been pre-approved for 1.5 Certified Animal Welfare Administrator continuing education credits.

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    WEBSITE LINK:  https://learning.theaawa.org/products/11421-placing-behaviorally-challenged-dogs

  • Webinar – 1/13/21 – The Veterinary-Client-Patient Relationship (VCPR) within Shelter Systems – The AAWA and ASV

    Webinar – 1/13/21 – The Veterinary-Client-Patient Relationship (VCPR) within Shelter Systems – The AAWA and ASV

    The VCPR (Veterinarian-Client-Patient Relationship) has become an especially important consideration in animal sheltering as we navigate the challenges posed by the current pandemic. In this webinar, we will learn what the VCPR is, why it is important legally and ethically, and how to define it within shelter systems. Case examples will consider specific situations such as telemedicine, transport, and health certificates. The information presented in this webinar will benefit all types of animal welfare organizations (including shelters large and small, rescue, foster-based, transport, temporary); any shelter professional who is involved in medical decision-making (including executive directors, medical directors, foster coordinators); and veterinarians (including full-time shelter veterinarians, contract and relief shelter veterinarians, private practice veterinarians that work with animal welfare organizations).

    This session is part of the Shelter Medicine series, a collaboration between the Association of Shelter Veterinarians and The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement.

     

    This live and recorded program is pending approval for:

    • 1 hour of continuing education credit in jurisdictions which recognize RACE approval
    • 1 Certified Animal Welfare Administrator continuing education credit
    • 1 CE towards ACO CE requirements per Ch. 829 of the Texas Health and Safety Code by the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS)

    BONUS!:

    – Members of The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement who are vets or vet students may receive a free 1-year membership with the Association of Shelter Veterinarians (ASV).

    – Members of the Association of Shelter Veterinarians who are professionals may receive a 1-year Professional membership with The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement for only $1. Veterinary students are not eligible for this promotion as they have their own Student Membership option.

    >> Membership instructions will be sent after you attend your first webinar in full.

    WEBSITE LINK:  https://learning.theaawa.org/products/11321-the-veterinary-client-patient-relationship-vcpr-within-shelter-systems