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  • Online Course – 11/5/23 – CAVMRC Online Disaster Response Training – CVMA (fee applies)

    Online Course – 11/5/23 – CAVMRC Online Disaster Response Training – CVMA (fee applies)

    With over 2,700 volunteers, the California Veterinary Medical Reserve Corps (CAVMRC) provides emergency veterinary medical care to animals in disasters. As part of the CAVMRC’s mission to train and credential veterinary professionals to support animal and public health during a disaster, the CAVMRC is offering low-cost, interactive online continuing education for veterinarians, RVT’s, and veterinary assistants.

    By registering for this course, you are also registering to become a volunteer member of the CAVMRC, if you are not already a current member. CAVMRC membership is free and participation is strictly voluntary. This course is only available to CAVMRC members.

    Course is live and interactive. 

    Course Information

    Animals in Disasters – Common Medical Conditions (7.5 CEUs)

    This course provides detailed information on emergency/critical care topics that can benefit you in everyday practice as well as during a disaster response. Course instructors are Tracy Julius, DVM; Grant Miller, DVM; Ashley Patterson, DVM; Jessica Robertson, DVM, DACZM; and John Madigan, DVM, DACVIM, DACAW.

    Course topics:

    • The Basics of Poultry Husbandry, Handling, and Veterinary Care
    • Housing Considerations for Poultry in Emergency Shelters: Zoonotic Disease Considerations
    • The Ins and Outs of Large Animal Disaster Response
    • Burn Management
    • UC Davis CVET Team: Working with the CAVMRC to Help Animals in Disasters
    • Deployment in the CAVMRC

    Date/Time

    Sunday, November 5, 2023

    Log in: 8:45 AM

    Class: 9:00 AM-4:30 PM

    Lunch: 12:30 PM-1:00 PM

    CEUs

    Maximum of 7.5 CEUs. The CVMA is a statutorily-approved California CE provider.

    WEBSITE LINK:  https://cvma.net/continuing-education/upcoming-ce/cavmrc-online-disaster-response-training-november-05-2022/cavmrc-online-disaster-response-training-information-november-5-2023-2/

  • National Shelter Medicine Rounds – 10/10/23 – Use of the Modified Live Canine Distemper Virus and Canine Parvovirus Vaccine in Neonatal Puppies in Animal Shelters – UW Shelter Medicine Program

    National Shelter Medicine Rounds – 10/10/23 – Use of the Modified Live Canine Distemper Virus and Canine Parvovirus Vaccine in Neonatal Puppies in Animal Shelters – UW Shelter Medicine Program

    The University of Wisconsin Shelter Medicine Program is thrilled to announce the next installment of National Shelter Medicine Rounds!

    National Rounds is a platform for discussion of current topics relevant to shelter medicine for continued learning and collaboration.  While primarily intended or shelter veterinarians, others interested in shelter medicine are welcome to join; we believe everyone will take something away from these calls!  The next national rounds call will take place Tuesday, October 10th from 2:30 to 3: 30 Central Time.

    The topic of presentation and discussion this week will be “Use of the Modified Live Canine Distemper Virus and Canine Parvovirus Vaccine in Neonatal Puppies in Animal Shelters”

    We know that the single best way to protect neonatal and juvenile animals from infectious disease is to care for them in an environment where exposure to disease is low (which does not describe a shelter environment!)  Despite efforts to find alternative housing options for these vulnerable animals, underage puppies still end up in animal shelters.  Previous recommendations have been to wait until 4 weeks of age to begin vaccination, potentially missing opportunities to provide protection as early as possible.  Please join us for national rounds Tuesday October 10th when Dr. Sandra Newbury (UW) and Dr. Kate Hurley (UC Davis) discuss a new recommendation for vaccination of neonatal and juvenile puppies in environments that present meaningful risk.

    We hope to have an open discussion, so come with questions and feel free to unmute to participate!  Our hope is to create a space that feels safe for all participants; we ask you to follow these Accountable Space guidelines. The presentation portion of National Rounds will be recorded, but the discussion and Q & A sessions will not.

    If you or someone you know would like to be added to the national rounds email list,  please send your request to nationalsheltermedicinerounds@vetmed.wisc.edu.

    Please use the following Zoom link to access National Rounds calls: https://uwmadison.zoom.us/j/97442637396

    Meeting ID: 974 4263 7396
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    Zoom Meeting Link:  https://uwmadison.zoom.us/j/97442637396

  • Online Event – 10/5/23 – Live from the Ranch: New & Innovative Programs for Animal Shelters – Karen Pryor Academy

    Online Event – 10/5/23 – Live from the Ranch: New & Innovative Programs for Animal Shelters – Karen Pryor Academy

    Join Ken Ramirez, Fernando Diaz, and Mara Velez on the next Live from The Ranch as they discuss the newest and most innovative programs in shelters today. Ken and his guests will cover topics that can support shelter work, including safe handling, multi-species enrichment, and risk-assessment programs. Enjoy real-time demos, audience Q&A, and more!

    Tune in live on YouTube on October 5, at 1:00 pm (PT).

    WEBSITE LINK:  https://theranch.clickertraining.com/live/#next

  • Webinar – 10/12/23 – Enrichment Games: Take Your High-Energy Dog from Fired Up to Calmed Down! – FDSA (fee applies)

    Webinar – 10/12/23 – Enrichment Games: Take Your High-Energy Dog from Fired Up to Calmed Down! – FDSA (fee applies)

    Do you have an energizer-bunny dog? Then you are in the right place!

    High-energy dogs need more than miles, they need activities that engage their minds while exercising their bodies. Introducing 11 innovative games you play with your dog that build self-control and grow your relationship.

    Welcome to Enrichment Games for High-Energy Dogs! This webinar is based on my recently-released book of unique games that give your dog the thrill of the chase while transforming them into your ideal companion – or at least moving them toward that goal.

    These are not just plain vanilla games. Think more Salted Caramel Chocolate Galaxy games. (Well, maybe skip the chocolate for your dog’s sake.) All of the games are totally customizable and easily adaptable for you and your dog.

    Check out these dog-lover-tested, pup-approved elements:

    • Fun to play: both indoors and outside
    • Simple to learn & easy to play
    • Perfect for a wide range of skill levels: from pet dogs to sports dogs
    • Totally customizable for you and your dog

    This game-changing webinar will introduce you to the 11 games that can take your dog from fired up to calmed down – so you can enjoy your lives together!

    Presenter: Barb Buchmayer

    WEBSITE LINK:  https://www.fenzidogsportsacademy.com/index.php/self-study/webinars

  • Webinar – 10/19/23 – Success with Dr. Overall’s Protocol for Relaxation & Case Studies – FDSA (fee applies)

    Webinar – 10/19/23 – Success with Dr. Overall’s Protocol for Relaxation & Case Studies – FDSA (fee applies)

    This second webinar in a two-part series focuses on Dr. Overall’s Protocol for Relaxation. Dr. Overall advises us, “This protocol is the essential, basic behavior modification program on which all more complex programs using desensitization (DS) and counter-conditioning (CC) will be built.” We’ll look at the protocol itself, see examples with puppies and adult dogs, and demonstrate how to incorporate work with triggers. We’ll also review case studies demonstrating how all the protocols work together to create a foundation for behavior modification.

    Presenter: Marge Rogers 

    WEBSITE LINK:  https://www.fenzidogsportsacademy.com/index.php/self-study/webinars

  • Webinar – 10/12/23 – Success with Dr. Overall’s Protocols for Deference and Take a Breath – FDSA (fee applies)

    Webinar – 10/12/23 – Success with Dr. Overall’s Protocols for Deference and Take a Breath – FDSA (fee applies)

    Can dogs really learn how to self-calm through biofeedback? Yes, they can! Veterinary behaviorist and author of the Manual of Clinical Behavioral Medicine for Dogs and Cats, Dr. Karen Overall, has provided us with the tools to help our dogs.

    The first in a two-part series will focus on Dr. Overall’s Protocols for Deference and Teaching Your Dog to Take a Deep Breath. Marge will show you how she uses these protocols in her training programs. She includes video examples demonstrating the behaviors at home, away from home, and in the veterinary clinic. We’ll also review how the right types of tactile interactions can help calm dogs.

    Presenter: Marge Rogers

    WEBSITE LINK:  https://www.fenzidogsportsacademy.com/index.php/self-study/webinars

  • Online Certificate Program – Starting 10/23/23 – Animal Shelter Management Certificate Program – Shelter Operations – Humane Network/UoP (fee applies)

    Online Certificate Program – Starting 10/23/23 – Animal Shelter Management Certificate Program – Shelter Operations – Humane Network/UoP (fee applies)

    Society’s relationship to pets continues to evolve. The majority of people consider their pets to be beloved family members and expect their local animal shelter to work diligently to save the lives of the dogs and cats that enter the facility. This program will provide the knowledge you need to assume a management or leadership role at an open-admission animal shelter. You’ll learn how to maximize a shelter’s lifesaving potential through program management, community engagement, and shelter operations while at the same time preparing yourself for an exciting career.

    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 include 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.

    You can sign up for individual courses or all five for a discount. All five must be completed to get a certificate.

    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 about seven months long, and a new round starts again after a short break. More information on start dates of each course and the registration form can be found on the University of the Pacific website. 

    ​WEBSITE LINK:  https://uc.pacific.edu/public/category/courseCategoryCertificateProfile.do?method=load&certificateId=192577

  • Webinar – 10/19/23 – Serene Vaccines: The Fear Free Vaccine Experience – Fear Free

    Webinar – 10/19/23 – Serene Vaccines: The Fear Free Vaccine Experience – Fear Free

    There are many lifestyle factors that influence the decision to vaccinate or not to vaccinate, and we must learn to be proactive about addressing potential concerns that may arise. In this webinar, Dr. Natalie Gruchow, CVPM, SHRM-CP, FFCP-Elite, will provide an overview of vaccinations for Lyme, Leptospirosis, and Feline Leukemia with a focus on how to clearly explain the benefits of each vaccine to pet parents. Using Fear Free concepts, we can alleviate fear, anxiety, and stress during the vaccination appointment for the pet and pet owner. Fear Free takes the pet out of petrified, so we can keep vaccines serene!

    After attending this webinar, you will be able to:

    – Clearly explain vaccination benefits to pet owners.

    – Apply Fear Free concepts to safely & comfortably vaccinate patients.

    – Develop skills for successful Fear Free communications with your team & clients.

    Brought to you by our friends at Elanco.

    WEBSITE LINK:  https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_xneATdgMRvKVWpEgoYWKUw#/

  • Webinar – 10/12/23 – Integrating supplements into your treatment plan: How & when to use them – Fear Free

    Webinar – 10/12/23 – Integrating supplements into your treatment plan: How & when to use them – Fear Free

    Unlock the potential of nutraceuticals in treating a wide range of conditions in your clients’ pets, from diarrhea and dehydration to age-related cognitive decline and anxiety. Discover how nutritional supplements, when integrated into a comprehensive treatment plan, can improve clinical signs of these conditions, client compliance, and the human-animal bond.

    In this webinar you will:

    – Gain valuable insights into the mechanisms of action behind common nutraceuticals

    – Learn why clear and effective communication with your clients is key when selecting the right products and designing holistic treatment plans

    – Explore how the use of palatable supplements can significantly reduce treatment-related FAS for pets and their owners

    Brought to you by our friends at Purina.

    Julia Albright is a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Behaviorists and Associate Professor at the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Albright obtained both a Master’s degree in Experimental Psychology and DVM from The University of Tennessee before completing a residency and fellowship in Animal Behavior at Cornell University CVM. Dr. Albright’s research interests include reducing stress in animal facilities, psychopharmacology, and the human-animal bond.

    WEBSITE LINK:  https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_mT9VfA7UTIWjAdeo7ZGLOA#/

  • Online Event –11/4/23 – Neighborhood Cats TNR Certification Workshop – Community Cats Podcast (small fee applies)

    Online Event –11/4/23 – Neighborhood Cats TNR Certification Workshop – Community Cats Podcast (small fee applies)

    Are you ready to be part of the solution for feral and stray cats in your neighborhood? Our expert instructors will teach you best practices for Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) and colony management. Learn what TNR is and why it works. We’ll cover getting along with neighbors, preparations for trapping, trapping itself (including entire colonies at once), feeding, providing winter shelter, and more. Take advantage of the interactive format, extensive handouts, and video footage of actual projects. Attendees will receive a certificate after taking a short quiz and gain access to an ongoing Facebook group for networking with other TNR activists. Instructed by Susan Richmond, executive director, and Bryan Kortis, national programs director.

    Session duration is 2.5 hours, followed by an optional 15-minute Q&A session.

    WEBSITE LINK:  https://www.communitycatspodcast.com/events/the-neighborhood-cats-tnr-certification-workshop-nov-2023/