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  • Webinar – 9/8/20 – Feeding to Heal: Beyond Chicken & Rice- VetGirl and Hills

    Webinar – 9/8/20 – Feeding to Heal: Beyond Chicken & Rice- VetGirl and Hills

    In this complimentary VETgirlHill’s Pet Nutrition webinar, Dr. Alyssa Sullivant, DACVIM reviews how nutrition can help heal the veterinary patient – but is it more than just a “bland diet?” In this webinar, Dr. Sullivant will focus on the treatment of several gastrointestinal conditions, with a special emphasis on nutrition and dietary options. Food-responsive enteropathy, inflammatory bowel disease, lymphangiectasia, large bowel diarrhea, and megacolon will be discussed. A practical overview of enteral nutrition will also be presented.

    Thanks to generous support from Hill’s Pet Nutrition, attend all 12 VETgirl nutrition webinars in 2020-2021 for a nutrition certification. To learn more about our nutrition certificate program as well as other VETgirl certificate programs, please click HERE.

    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: 42081/42082

    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/september-8-2020-feeding-to-heal-beyond-chicken-rice/

  • Webinar – 9/2/20 – Battling Blind spots: Managing Personal Weaknesses that Minimize our Leadership Impact- VetGirl (fee applies)

    Webinar – 9/2/20 – Battling Blind spots: Managing Personal Weaknesses that Minimize our Leadership Impact- VetGirl (fee applies)

    In this VETgirl leadership webinar, Dr. Sally Ryan, DVM will review how we can manage failures in veterinary leadership. In this webinar, we’ll identify some of the common blindspots that affect many leaders and review ways to help manage blindspots and weakness so that leaders stay on course and continue to lead successfully.

    Sponsored by Merck Animal Health for VETgirl ELITE members; otherwise $50/1-hour webinar.

    This 2020 leadership track course has also been approved by the Certified Veterinary Practice Manager Board as applicable toward the continuing education requirement for the Certified Veterinary Practice Manager (CVPM) program offered by the Veterinary Hospital Managers Association (VHMA), CVPM Course Approval ID# 19-59.

    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!

    *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: 38777/38862

    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/september-2-2020-battling-blind-spots-managing-personal-weaknesses-that-minimize-our-leadership-impact/

  • Webinar – 9/3/20 – Supporting Domestic Violence Survivors and their Pets through Collaboration – NACA/Justice Clearinghouse

    Webinar – 9/3/20 – Supporting Domestic Violence Survivors and their Pets through Collaboration – NACA/Justice Clearinghouse

    This webinar will discuss the importance of cross-sector collaboration in supporting domestic violence survivors and their pets.  It will focus on overcoming barriers to creating pet-friendly programs at shelters and will cover everything from lack of space, to allergies and liability to funding. A successful pet-friendly program is possible and can become a fundraising tool by focusing on building collaborative partnerships and creating a thorough program plan.  This webinar is intended for anyone who interacts with domestic violence survivors and/or their pets.

     

     

     


     

     

    The National Law Enforcement Center on Animal Abuse was established by the National Sheriffs’ Association to provide law enforcement officers information on the realities of animal abuse and to promote their proactive involvement in the enforcement of animal abuse laws in their communities. Through our partners, the Center will serve as an information clearinghouse and forum for law enforcement on the growing problem of animal abuse and its link to other types of crimes, including violence against humans. The Center also promotes officer safety in officer-dog encounters through continuing education and training.

     

     

    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.

     


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  • Online Event – 9/15/20 – Addressing Compassion Fatigue and Work-Life Balance – HSUS/Banfield

    Online Event – 9/15/20 – Addressing Compassion Fatigue and Work-Life Balance – HSUS/Banfield

    This presentation will focus on organizational tools and strategies for incorporating a strong work-life balance culture and building an emotionally resilient organization. We’ll reflect on productive strategies implemented by organizations during crisis and how those can help lead us to a more supportive and sustainable culture. Questions answered live in Zoom chat.

    Dates: Recorded video available September 7-15, 2020   |   Live happy hour takes place on September 15, 2020 at 6 p.m. EDT

    Webinar Host: Pedro Cerame

    Moderator: Kim Van Syo

    Panelists: Hilary Hager & Lindsay Hamrick, HSUS

    Sponsor: Banfield Foundation

    Register

    About the panelists

    Hilary Anne Hager has spent the last twenty years managing volunteers in animal welfare environments and currently serves as the Senior Director of Volunteer Engagement at The Humane Society of the United States. Engaging volunteers in meaningful work to make the world a more humane place is Hilary’s passion and life’s work. She teaches compassion fatigue workshops around the country to help provide members of the animal protection community the support and resources to maintain their own well-being while working in a challenging and emotionally-charged environment.

    As Policy Director for Companion Animals at The Humane Society of the United States, Lindsay Hamrick works to support local, state and federal policies protecting pets and supporting the people who love them. She holds a M.S. in Animals & Public Policy from Tufts Veterinary School and was previously the New Hampshire State Director for HSUS, passing stronger animal cruelty laws at the state level. Prior to her role in advocacy, she spent a decade as Chief Operating Officer, overseeing operations at three of New Hampshire’s animal shelters. As a Certified Professional Dog Trainer, Lindsay has deployed to assist victims of dogfighting and puppy mills and regularly volunteers at her local animal shelter. She is currently owned by three dogs, one disgruntled cat, three rescued cockfighting birds, three laying hens and, depending on the month, about 10,000 honeybees.

    Event Date | September 15, 2020 – 6 to 7 pm

    WEBSITE LINK:  https://www.animalsheltering.org/trainings/spaytogether-virtual-happy-hour-qa

  • Webinar – 9/8/20 – Managing Tooth Extraction Complications – VDOS (fee applies)

    Webinar – 9/8/20 – Managing Tooth Extraction Complications – VDOS (fee applies)

    Managing Tooth Extraction Complications

    Do you struggle removing root remnants? Do you know how to close an oronasal fistula? You used too much force and fractured the mandible? No worries, here you learn how to manage tooth extraction complications!

    Time & Location

    Sep 08, 1:00 PM – 2:20 PM EDT
    Webinar

    About the Event

    This VDOS webinar will review the management of the most common complications that can occur during tooth extraction in dogs and cats, including fractured roots, hemorrhage, trauma to adjacent structures, sublingual edema and sialocele, orbital trauma, fracture of the alveolus or jaw, oronasal fistula, trauma from opposing teeth, tongue hanging out of the mouth, emphysema and air embolism, local and systemic infection, and postoperative blindness. 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.

    WEBSITE LINK:  https://www.vdos.org/event-details/managing-tooth-extraction-complications

  • Webinar – 9/3/20 – Dental Nerve Blocks (Regional Analgesia) – VDOS (fee applies)

    Webinar – 9/3/20 – Dental Nerve Blocks (Regional Analgesia) – VDOS (fee applies)

    Dental Nerve Blocks (Regional Analgesia)

    Feeling uncomfortable about sticking a needle through oral mucosa near a neurovascular bundle? Don’t worry, here you learn everything you need to know about nerve blocks for your dental and oral surgical patients!

    Time & Location

    Sep 03, 1:00 PM – 2:20 PM EDT
    Webinar

    About the Event

    This VDOS webinar will review local and regional anesthesia/analgesia for dental and oral surgical procedures in dogs and cats. Suitable local anesthetics and needed equipment will be discussed. Techniques for commonly performed dental nerve blocks (including maxillary, infraorbital, major palatine, inferior alveolar, and middle mental) will be described step-by-step. 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.

    WEBSITE LINK:  https://www.vdos.org/event-details/dental-nerve-blocks-regional-analgesia-3

  • 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.**