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  • Webinar – 9/2/20 – Triaging Dental and Oral Emergencies – VDOS (fee applies)

    Webinar – 9/2/20 – Triaging Dental and Oral Emergencies – VDOS (fee applies)

    Triaging Dental and Oral Emergencies

    How to determine whether it is TMJ luxation or open-mouth jaw locking? What to do with an avulsed tooth? Any temporary relief for the jaw fracture patient? Know the various dental and oral emergencies and provide emergency care prior to definitive treatment!

    About the Event

    This VDOS webinar focuses on triaging dental and oral emergencies. While it would be of benefit to anybody interested in small animal dentistry and oral surgery, it is specifically designed for clinicians and technicians working in an emergency setting. Various dental and oral emergencies are reviewed as they present to the frontline clinical staff, including orofacial pain, bleeding, swelling, burn, bite, laceration, degloving injury, projectile injury, tooth fracture, tooth luxation/avulsion, jaw fracture, temporomandibular joint luxation, etc. 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/triaging-dental-and-oral-emergencies-2

  • Online Course – Enrollment Opens 9/8/20, Starts 9/15/20 – Cultural Competence and Diversity – VIN/VSPN (fee applies)

    Online Course – Enrollment Opens 9/8/20, Starts 9/15/20 – Cultural Competence and Diversity – VIN/VSPN (fee applies)

    VSPN

    STAF184-0920: Cultural Competence and Diversity

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

    Enroll Now

    Presenter: Heather Howell, RVT, LVT, MBA
    Course Open: September 8, 2020- October 2, 2020
    Real-Time Sessions (RTS): Tuesdays September 15 and 22, 2020 9:30-11:00pm ET (USA)
    Course RTS Times in Your Area: World Clock ConverterLevel and Prerequisites: This basic course will be open to veterinarians, veterinary technicians/technologists, support staff, practice managers, veterinary teams, etc., actively interested in cultural competency, diversity, and inclusion.
    VSPN CE Course: “This program has been approved for 3 hours of continuing education credit in jurisdictions which recognize RACE approval.(22-42966)” This course has been VHMA approved ID20-40.Course Description:
    This course on cultural competency and diversity is meant to examine these topics and create an understanding of the importance of cultural competency in the workplace. During a time when the topics of race, equality and bias are in the news, leaders and team members will benefit from a greater awareness of diversity and inclusion practices.
    Week 1 (Real Time Session September 15): Culture and Cultural Competence
    Objectives: Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to:

    • Define culture and cultural competence.
    • Examine your cultural self-awareness.
    • Understand oppression, privilege, and the importance of cultural awareness.
    • Examine leadership role in individual and organizational cultural competence.

    Week 2 (Real Time Session September 22): Increasing Awareness and Understanding
    Objectives: Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to:

    • Define concepts and terminology related to marginalized groups increase awareness and understanding.
    • Understand workplace policies and expectations regarding non-discrimination.
    • Understand applicable laws and regulations.
    • Explore attitudes and consider the experiences of others.
    • Understand workplace professional communication.

    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: There is no required textbook for this course.About the Presenter:
    Heather Howell, RVT, LVT, MBA is a credentialed veterinary technician in CA and NV. She received her BS in Animal Science at UC Davis and her MBA at the University of Nevada, Reno. Since 1988, she has worked in all capacities of the veterinary hospital including hospital administrator, practice management consultant, speaker, adjunct professor, and instructor. She is currently the Veterinary Services Manager of the largest single-site open admission shelter in the USA, and consultant with Compliance and Training Consultants.
    Total CE Credit: 3
    Tuition: $63 ($57 early bird special if enrolled by August 25, 2020)
    * Students currently enrolled in and taking at least 2 classes or 5 units at an AVMA accredited or CVMA approved Veterinary Technician Program may be eligible to receive a 50% discount off the regular rate for this course (upon verification of student status).
    Prices are listed in US dollars.*To ensure participants are ready and prepared for classes, enrollment will close on September 15, 2020 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.
    To Enroll:

    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. Each person is individually responsible for his/her own registration. To ensure that all information received is secure and correct, please do not enroll for a course on behalf of another individual.
    4. 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.

    Enroll Now“This program has been approved for 3 hours of continuing education credit in jurisdictions which recognize RACE approval.(22-42966)” This course has been VHMA approved ID20-40.

    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 VSPN’s upcoming CE courses, check the VSPN Course Catalog.

    Lisa Kernaghan, LVT, RVT, CVT, VTS (ECC)
    VSPN CE CoordinatorVSPN 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/STAF184-0920.htm

  • Online Certificate Program – Starting 9/14/20 – Animal Shelter Management Certificate Program – Humane Network/UOP (fee applies)

    Online Certificate Program – Starting 9/14/20 – Animal Shelter Management Certificate Program – Humane Network/UOP (fee applies)

    University of the Pacific Animal Shelter Management

    Certificate Program

    This award-winning online certificate program provides practical information and valuable networking for current sheltering professionals, those looking to advance their career, or move into the field of animal sheltering.

    ​The program’s courses include leadership, shelter operations, community program development, animal health/clinic operations, and marketing/development. 

    Next session starting Sept. 14 – Leadership Training

    Program Content

    The five courses are:

    • Leadership covering strategic planning, analyzing operations, decision-making, managing people and processes to achieve results, organizational responsibilities, and working with a board of directors.
    • Shelter Operations covering adoptions, animal care, and sheltering fundamentals, animal behavior and enrichment, and customer service.
    • Community Program Development covering volunteers, foster care, spay/neuter, pet retention, events, and community relations.
    • Animal Health and Clinic Operations covering understanding shelter medicine, basic animal health considerations and care, euthanasia decisions, and clinic operations.
    • Marketing and Development covering development fundamentals, fundraising strategies, marketing fundamentals, adoption promotion, social media and websites, and media relations.

    Each of these courses includes live video conference sessions with top experts in the field providing students valuable contacts within the field. Additionally, alumni have access to exclusive networking opportunities and receive notification of employment opportunities.

    Who will benefit from the program?
    • Professionals seeking a career change to something more personally fulfilling.
    • New shelter directors.
    • Shelter directors or managers wishing to improve their organization’s live release rate and sustainability.
    • People working in the animal welfare field who wish to advance into management roles.
    • Board members of animal shelters.
    Credit for program/courses

    Upon completion of all five courses, you will receive a Certificate in Animal Shelter Management from the University of the Pacific.

    Each course earns:

    • Continuing Education Units (CEUs) from the University of the Pacific
    • Association of Animal Welfare Advancement CAWA Continuing Education (CE) credits
    Schedule and Registration
    Each of the five online courses are six weeks long and are offered sequentially. The entire program is approximately seven months long and a new round starts again after a short break. More information on start dates of each course and how to register can be found on the University of the Pacific website.

    1. Leadership Training

    • Strategic Planning for Impact
    • Analyzing Operations and Decision Making
    • Managing People & Processes to Achieve Results
    • Organizational Responsibilities, Structure, and Board of Directors

    Date: 9/14/20 – 10/25/20
    Instructor: Bonney Brown
    Course Code: UNSM 005 51 (6 CEUs)

    2. Shelter Operations

    • Adoptions
    • Animal Care Fundamentals
    • Enrichment
    • Animal Behavior
    • Customer Service

    Date: 10/26/20 – 12/6/20
    Instructor: Denise Stevens
    Course Code: UNSM 010 51 (6 CEUs)

    3. Community Program Development

    • Community Relations
    • Volunteers
    • Foster Care
    • Spay/Neuter
    • Help Desk
    • Events

    Date: 12/7/20 – 1/24/21
    Instructor: Diane Blankenburg
    Course Code: UNSM 015 51 (6 CEUs)

    4. Animal Health and Clinic Operations

    • Understanding Shelter Medicine
    • Basic Animals Health Considerations and Care
    • Euthanasia Decisions
    • Clinic Operations

    Date:  1/25/21 – 3/7/21
    Instructor: Bonney Brown
    Course Code: UNSM 020 51 (6 CEUs)

    5. Marketing and Development

    • Development Fundamentals
    • Fundraising Strategies
    • Marketing Fundamentals
    • Adoption Promotion
    • Social Media and Websites
    • Media Relations

    Date: 3/8/21 – 4/18/21
    Instructor: Diane Blankenburg
    Course Code: UNSM 025 51 (6 CEUs)

    Individual courses (6 CEUs):  $299
    Certificate/all courses (30 CEUs): $1,395, special bundle pricing if you register for ALL courses up front ($100 discount)
    **This certificate program is not eligible for financial aid.**

  • Online Certificate Program – Starting 10/26/20 – Animal Shelter Management Certificate Program – Shelter Operations Course – Humane Network/UOP (fee applies)

    Online Certificate Program – Starting 10/26/20 – Animal Shelter Management Certificate Program – Shelter Operations Course – Humane Network/UOP (fee applies)

    University of the Pacific Animal Shelter Management

    Certificate Program

    This award-winning online certificate program provides practical information and valuable networking for current sheltering professionals, those looking to advance their career, or move into the field of animal sheltering.

    ​The program’s courses include leadership, shelter operations, community program development, animal health/clinic operations, and marketing/development. 

    Next session starting October 26, 2020 – Shelter Operations

    Program Content

    The five courses are:

    • Leadership covering strategic planning, analyzing operations, decision-making, managing people and processes to achieve results, organizational responsibilities, and working with a board of directors.
    • Shelter Operations covering adoptions, animal care, and sheltering fundamentals, animal behavior and enrichment, and customer service.
    • Community Program Development covering volunteers, foster care, spay/neuter, pet retention, events, and community relations.
    • Animal Health and Clinic Operations covering understanding shelter medicine, basic animal health considerations and care, euthanasia decisions, and clinic operations.
    • Marketing and Development covering development fundamentals, fundraising strategies, marketing fundamentals, adoption promotion, social media and websites, and media relations.

    Each of these courses includes live video conference sessions with top experts in the field providing students valuable contacts within the field. Additionally, alumni have access to exclusive networking opportunities and receive notification of employment opportunities.

    Who will benefit from the program?
    • Professionals seeking a career change to something more personally fulfilling.
    • New shelter directors.
    • Shelter directors or managers wishing to improve their organization’s live release rate and sustainability.
    • People working in the animal welfare field who wish to advance into management roles.
    • Board members of animal shelters.
    Credit for program/courses

    Upon completion of all five courses, you will receive a Certificate in Animal Shelter Management from the University of the Pacific.

    Each course earns:

    • Continuing Education Units (CEUs) from the University of the Pacific
    • Association of Animal Welfare Advancement CAWA Continuing Education (CE) credits
    Schedule and Registration
    Each of the five online courses are six weeks long and are offered sequentially. The entire program is approximately seven months long and a new round starts again after a short break. More information on start dates of each course and how to register can be found on the University of the Pacific website.

    1. Leadership Training

    • Strategic Planning for Impact
    • Analyzing Operations and Decision Making
    • Managing People & Processes to Achieve Results
    • Organizational Responsibilities, Structure, and Board of Directors

    Date: 9/14/20 – 10/25/20
    Instructor: Bonney Brown
    Course Code: UNSM 005 51 (6 CEUs)

    2. Shelter Operations

    • Adoptions
    • Animal Care Fundamentals
    • Enrichment
    • Animal Behavior
    • Customer Service

    Date: 10/26/20 – 12/6/20
    Instructor: Denise Stevens
    Course Code: UNSM 010 51 (6 CEUs)

    3. Community Program Development

    • Community Relations
    • Volunteers
    • Foster Care
    • Spay/Neuter
    • Help Desk
    • Events

    Date: 12/7/20 – 1/24/21
    Instructor: Diane Blankenburg
    Course Code: UNSM 015 51 (6 CEUs)

    4. Animal Health and Clinic Operations

    • Understanding Shelter Medicine
    • Basic Animals Health Considerations and Care
    • Euthanasia Decisions
    • Clinic Operations

    Date:  1/25/21 – 3/7/21
    Instructor: Bonney Brown
    Course Code: UNSM 020 51 (6 CEUs)

    5. Marketing and Development

    • Development Fundamentals
    • Fundraising Strategies
    • Marketing Fundamentals
    • Adoption Promotion
    • Social Media and Websites
    • Media Relations

    Date: 3/8/21 – 4/18/21
    Instructor: Diane Blankenburg
    Course Code: UNSM 025 51 (6 CEUs)

    Individual courses (6 CEUs):  $299
    Certificate/all courses (30 CEUs): $1,395, special bundle pricing if you register for ALL courses up front ($100 discount)
    **This certificate program is not eligible for financial aid.**

  • Million Cat Challenge: Kitten Care in the Shelter – August 27, 2020

    Million Cat Challenge: Kitten Care in the Shelter – August 27, 2020

    Date: August 27, 2020

    Presenter: Dr. Cynthia (Cindi) Delany, DVM

    In this webinar, the fourth of a five-part series presented in partnership with Royal Canin and hosted by Maddie’s Fund, we’ll go inside the shelter to find out what’s new in the world of kitten care, pathway planning, wellness, and pediatric spay/neuter. We’ll discuss which shelter protocols are impacting flow-through and length-of-stay, which kittens should stay in the shelter and for how long, what you should consider when modernizing your sterilization protocols, and how technology is advancing our shelters by maximizing our efficiency. Still have questions? Stay for the Q&A!

    Join us on Thursday, August 27 at 12n Pacific / 3pm Eastern 

    The webinar is 90 minutes long with about 60 minutes dedicated to presentations and panel interviews and an additional 30 minutes reserved for Q&A. This webinar will be recorded.

    What will I learn? This is the third webinar in a five part series covering all things kitten management. In this episode we’ll:

    • Review kitten medical care in the shelter – intake care and wellness care protocols and intervals.
    • Understand the goals for kitten flow through the sheltering system and how our policies and protocols impact length of stay and lifesaving capacity.  
    • Which kittens should stay in the shelter and for how long.
    • Using technology and advances in sheltering to maximize efficiency of providing care to kittens in the shelter and in foster (protocols, templates, email lists, appointment scheduling software, telemedicine, automated reminders, website resources for fosters/staff, LMS use)
    • Take a deep dive into pediatric spay/neuter – what age/weight is the “right” age/weight and why  
    • Understand special considerations for pediatric spay neuter to minimize morbidity/mortality
    • Communicating programs and protocols to stakeholders for understanding and support
    • Develop a clear picture of what each kittens pathway will look like through the shelter

    What did I miss? Each of these webinars is designed to be stand-alone, but together they make up a series that starts at intake decisions and ends at positive outcomes and adoption. To catch what you missed, please visit: Million Cat Challenge: Kitten Intake in Animal Shelters , Million Cat Challenge: Support for Kittens in the Field , and/or Million Cat Challenge: Foster Greatness.

    Join us on Thursday, August 27 at 12n Pacific 3pm Eastern for a 60-minute presentation and plenty of time for Q&A.

  • Webinar – 8/30/20 – Herd Health and Respiratory Disease: Does it Work for CIRD – Vet Girl and Merck

    Webinar – 8/30/20 – Herd Health and Respiratory Disease: Does it Work for CIRD – Vet Girl and Merck

    Join us for a complimentary 1-hour, online VETgirl–Merck Animal Health CE webinar, where Dr. Cassidy Rist, DVM, MPH, DACVPM reviews historical and current patterns of canine infectious respiratory disease complex (CIRDC) and canine influenza viruses (CIV) in the United States. Consider how large-scale phenomena such as globalization, human social networks, and natural disasters have influenced the emergence and spread of canine respiratory pathogens within the United States. Learn a multi-pronged approach to prevent and control canine respiratory pathogens!

    Thanks to sponsorship from Merck Animal Health, 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 animal, large animal, veterinary technician, leadership, 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: 42712/42713

    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/august-30-2020-herd-health-respiratory-disease-does-it-work-for-cird/

  • Webinar – 9/1/20 – Radical Return to Owner – Keeping Families Together – HSUS

    Webinar – 9/1/20 – Radical Return to Owner – Keeping Families Together – HSUS

    While adoption rates have improved substantially in recent years, nationwide there has been minimal improvement in return-to-owner statistics. Shelters will always be necessary safe havens for pets who truly do not have a home, but inflexible policies and expensive fees still leave too many animals branded as “homeless” even when they have an owner. Countless people are faced with the choice of paying exorbitant costs or leaving their pet in the shelter, which for many is no choice at all. Now that interstate animal transports have become extremely common, it is more crucial than ever for organizations to consider the difficulties some pet owners have in redeeming their pets.

    Join us to hear from shelter leaders from across the country about how they are using innovative strategies to drive positive outcomes and reunite pets with the people who love them.

    WEBSITE LINK:  https://humanesociety.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_54QIu5V5RDOfKBq8YLFX0w

  • Webinar – 8/26/20 – Anchor Treatment for Long-Term Control of Atopic Dermatitis – Dealing with Itchy Pets – VetGirl and Zoetis

    Webinar – 8/26/20 – Anchor Treatment for Long-Term Control of Atopic Dermatitis – Dealing with Itchy Pets – VetGirl and Zoetis

    Join us for a FREE VETgirl–Zoetis webinar by Dr. Dana Liska, DACVD, as she discusses long-term control of atopic dermatitis. In this webinar, she’ll share up-to-date, evidence-based medical literature to help you learn how we can tailor therapy to meet owner and pet needs by reaching for new and innovative products. She will also highlight recently released, 5-year safety review of Apoquel and results from a 3-month Cytopoint study to boost your confidence in choosing an anchor treatment – that is, a single therapy that provides satisfactory control for atopic dermatitis and is sustainable for both pet and owner.

    Thanks to sponsorship from Zoetis Petcare, 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 animal, large animal, veterinary technician, leadership, 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: 41647/41648

    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/august-26-2020-anchor-treatment-for-long-term-control-of-atopic-dermatitis-apoquel-cytopoint-and-allergen-specific-immunotherapy/

  • Webinar – 8/20/20 – Chameleon Shelter Software – IT Operations – Chameleon (for Chameleon users)

    Webinar – 8/20/20 – Chameleon Shelter Software – IT Operations – Chameleon (for Chameleon users)

    Best practices, deploying updates and changes, database backups and the password change application. This session will be led by HLP’s own server and in-house IT legend Ron Saxer.

    Can you answer these?

    •    What recovery model is your database using?
    •    What types of backup are you using?
    •    How often are you backing up?
    •    Where are your backups kept?
    •    How long are your backups kept?
    •    Are they ever tested?
    •    What is your recovery time?

    60 min.

    TAKE ME TO THE BEACH TO REGISTER NOW

  • Webinar – 8/25/20 – Affordable Housing and Eviction Crisis – HSUS

    Webinar – 8/25/20 – Affordable Housing and Eviction Crisis – HSUS

    Affordable housing shortages already existed for renters in every state in the country before the pandemic. Now tens of millions of renters are estimated to be at risk of eviction in the coming months due to exacerbated challenges from COVID 19.

    Join us to hear from leaders across the country on how to implement housing and eviction support programs. Learn how you can get started to assist your community with advocacy surrounding rental assistance, support services that keep pets with their families, and temporary foster efforts.

    WEBSITE LINK:  https://humanesociety.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_vuXzFVDYTtmFxKN7GxaGHQ