Someone with experience «walking the walk» of
a professional shelter veterinarian meeting the challenges of working in a municipal animal shelter.
Not exact matches
Qualified
professionals to lead public education efforts are
veterinarians, National Animal Control Association certified animal control officers, SPCA, HSUS or other humane society / animal
shelter / rescue group education specialists, and American College of Veterinary Behaviorists graduates.
With a background in education, this Master's degree in
shelter medicine, and my experience in
shelter practice, I hope to pass along my knowledge and expertise to the next generation of
veterinarians in a manner unavailable to me at the time of my
professional training.»
Shelter veterinarians are the
professionals most likely to be asked to render expert opinions regarding suspected cruelty cases, and their involvement in any investigation is critical to a successful outcome.
«We have
professionals who advise their local
shelters, work primarily as
shelter veterinarians, go on international mission trips, and serve as faculty at other universities all studying together online.
Dogs that visit the
veterinarian once a year live longer and are less likely to be surrendered to a
shelter because the owner has an animal health
professional to answer questions and to find potential problems before they become serious.
Starting in 2015,
professional veterinarians and veterinary students will have the opportunity to earn a Master of Science in Veterinary Medicine Sciences with a Concentration in
Shelter Medicine.
These new specialists will populate veterinary schools to train future
veterinarians to fill the gap that currently exists between the number of open positions in
shelters and spay / neuter clinics and
professionals who have the skills and compassion to elevate the care of
shelter animals.
We have been training veterinary students,
veterinarians, and
shelter medical
professionals at the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine since 2008 in this emerging specialty.
Standing on the rock of The Bond, with the steadfast knowledge of the importance of the human - animal health connection, my eyes are directed to a future where all of those who take care of animals —
veterinarians, veterinary nurses,
shelter workers, veterinary team members, groomers, trainers, staff at boarding facilities, zoo workers, lab animal techs, animal handlers (dairy barns, pork facilities, egg production, etc.) and end - of - life
professionals — all look after the emotional well - being of animals.
This course was developed with the help of teachers,
veterinarians and animal health technicians to address the needs of animal health
professionals and
shelter employees.
About the Association of
Shelter Veterinarians (ASV) The Association of Shelter Veterinarians (ASV) is the professional organization or shelter veterinarians, consisting of over 1,500 members and 28 student chapters from around the
Shelter Veterinarians (ASV) The Association of Shelter Veterinarians (ASV) is the professional organization or shelter veterinarians, consisting of over 1,500 members and 28 student chapters from arou
Veterinarians (ASV) The Association of
Shelter Veterinarians (ASV) is the professional organization or shelter veterinarians, consisting of over 1,500 members and 28 student chapters from around the
Shelter Veterinarians (ASV) is the professional organization or shelter veterinarians, consisting of over 1,500 members and 28 student chapters from arou
Veterinarians (ASV) is the
professional organization or
shelter veterinarians, consisting of over 1,500 members and 28 student chapters from around the
shelter veterinarians, consisting of over 1,500 members and 28 student chapters from arou
veterinarians, consisting of over 1,500 members and 28 student chapters from around the globe.
The new Master's Degree caters to the larger audiences of veterinary technicians,
shelter administrators, and animal welfare
professionals in addition to practicing
veterinarians, veterinary students, residents, and interns.
North Shore Animal League America is currently seeking a full - time Staff
Veterinarian to join our team of
professionals providing high quality care for all NSALA pets in our
shelter and in our Alex Lewyt Veterinary Medical Center, which also services the surrounding community, while following all League procedures and protocols.
Coordinate with local
veterinarians and clinic /
shelter professionals to promote positive and productive relationships.
Published in 2010, the Association of
Shelter Veterinarians» Guidelines for Standards of Care in Animal Shelters provides
sheltering professionals with research - based guidelines to help them meet the physical, medical, and behavioral needs of the animals under their care.
What constitutes an acceptable quality of life for the domestic cat and whether different standards should exist for cats in homes, in
shelters, or in community cat colonies is a topic of much debate among animal welfare
professionals and
veterinarians.
To help veterinary
professionals protect the health of their patients and their pet communities, the American Heartworm Society (AHS) and the Association of
Shelter Veterinarians (ASV) have formulated evidence - based best practices for minimizing transmission of heartworms in relocated dogs (FIGURE 1).
A great resource for any animal care
professional, be they a
shelter veterinarian or a member of the front line staff.
The University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine's Maddie's ®
Shelter Medicine Course invites all shelter veterinarians, shelter professionals, vet students, and community members to join them for their series of free webinars this se
Shelter Medicine Course invites all
shelter veterinarians, shelter professionals, vet students, and community members to join them for their series of free webinars this se
shelter veterinarians,
shelter professionals, vet students, and community members to join them for their series of free webinars this se
shelter professionals, vet students, and community members to join them for their series of free webinars this semester:
Not surprisingly, one group at risk is animal care
professionals —
veterinarians, groomers,
shelter workers and people who work or volunteer in the animal care field.
This summer, seven
professional veterinarians and veterinary students received a graduate certification in
shelter medicine through our online education program.
«Today, in addition to practice,» he continued, «
veterinarians play an important role across fifty - plus
professional areas of concentration, from research and development to the military, commercial operations, corporate veterinary medicine,
shelter medicine and with non-governmental agencies.»
Veterinary faculty within our program have delivered hundreds of continuing education presentations to the public,
shelter professionals, veterinary technicians,
veterinarians and others.
Veterinarians, veterinary technicians and
shelter professionals will find this to be the go - to resource on unique aspects of
shelter medicine and maintaining a modern, efficient and humane
shelter.
The class enrollment is made up of
veterinarians, veterinary students at UF and other universities, veterinary technicians, and non-veterinary animal
shelter and welfare
professionals.
However, it can be used by anyone who works with or lives with a dog, including: Progressive
veterinarians,
shelter / rescue staff, volunteers and foster parents, groomers, animal welfare organizations, and other pet - related
professionals.
Education for dog trainers, behaviorists,
shelters, rescues, humane organizations,
veterinarians, vet technicians and other canine
professionals.
Dogwise Publishing, www.training books, ebooks, dvds The audience for our published titles include dog owners, trainers, breeders, dog sports competitors,
veterinarians,
shelters, and dog - related
professionals.
«At AHS, our goal is to educate
veterinarians,
shelter personnel and pet and owners, and to be a resource to veterinary
professionals who are committed to reducing heartworm incidence,» Rehm concludes.
A combination of educational programs provided by
shelters, dog clubs,
veterinarians, and other dog
professionals and strict enforcement of animal control and nuisance laws will go a long way towards the goal.
In Helping
Shelter Pets find Health, Happiness and Homes with Fear Free, Dr. Marty Becker, founder of Fear Free, will help shelter veterinarians, their teams, shelter staff, and veterinary professionals in the community who offer services to shelters, rescue groups, and adopted, fostered and homeless pets understand what this movement means to them, and implement Fear Free appr
Shelter Pets find Health, Happiness and Homes with Fear Free, Dr. Marty Becker, founder of Fear Free, will help
shelter veterinarians, their teams, shelter staff, and veterinary professionals in the community who offer services to shelters, rescue groups, and adopted, fostered and homeless pets understand what this movement means to them, and implement Fear Free appr
shelter veterinarians, their teams,
shelter staff, and veterinary professionals in the community who offer services to shelters, rescue groups, and adopted, fostered and homeless pets understand what this movement means to them, and implement Fear Free appr
shelter staff, and veterinary
professionals in the community who offer services to
shelters, rescue groups, and adopted, fostered and homeless pets understand what this movement means to them, and implement Fear Free approaches.
The University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine's Maddie's ®
Shelter Medicine Course invites all shelter veterinarians, shelter professionals, vet students, and community members to join them for their series of free webinars this semester: This lecture series not only discusses concepts key to sheltering but also helps veterinary students, shelter professionals and volunteers, and members... Lea
Shelter Medicine Course invites all
shelter veterinarians, shelter professionals, vet students, and community members to join them for their series of free webinars this semester: This lecture series not only discusses concepts key to sheltering but also helps veterinary students, shelter professionals and volunteers, and members... Lea
shelter veterinarians,
shelter professionals, vet students, and community members to join them for their series of free webinars this semester: This lecture series not only discusses concepts key to sheltering but also helps veterinary students, shelter professionals and volunteers, and members... Lea
shelter professionals, vet students, and community members to join them for their series of free webinars this semester: This lecture series not only discusses concepts key to
sheltering but also helps veterinary students,
shelter professionals and volunteers, and members... Lea
shelter professionals and volunteers, and members... Learn More
Though many
veterinarians and animal
shelter professionals say it's not a good idea to surprise someone with a dog or cat, they also realize it's inevitable.
Job Description: • Represents the Kansas City Pet Project in a
professional, polite and enthusiastic manner • Assists the
veterinarians on a daily basis with preparing surgery patients, health assessments, and treatments of animals • Assist in medical rounds with Shelter Veterinarians or identifying animals that need to be seen by a Shelter Veterinarian • Administer medications to both cats and dogs in accordance with veterinarian's prescribed doses and ensure all treatment protocols prescribed for sick / injured animals are performed timely, safely, and humanely • Responsible for following best practices for sanitation protocols in all veterinary clinic and isolation areas to reduce / eliminate disease transmission • Input all medical notes, health assessments, vaccinations, surgeries, treatments, etc., into PetPoint • Provides support for other departments, such as Intake, Foster, Placement & Transport, or Adoptions by assisting as needed for vaccinations, deworming, blood draws, etc. • Prepares and sanitizes surgical instruments / packs each day to ensure packs are ready for use the following day • Assists with discharging animals to the public post-surgery or following up with sick pet appointments, explaining any medical issues, medications, after care instructions, etc. • Ensures adequate medical supplies and medications are available and reports any shortages to Vet Clinic Manager • Enforces and maintain KCPP safety and cleanliness, and all health and security rules and procedures • Follows disease prevention procedures and completes cleaning of veterinary clinic areas daily and ongoing throughout the day to decrease biological risks to humans and other animals • Care, feed, and safely handle animals to avoid injury to persons / animals • Properly store and maintain inventory of medical supplies, including Schedule II narcotics • Performs laboratory analysis techniques to assist Shelter Veterinarians • Reads, understand, interpret, and apply department policies and procedures • Prepares reports and other written materials in a logical, concise, and accurate manner • Functions calmly in situations that require a high degree of sensitivity, tact, and diplomacy • Communicates effectively with a variety of individuals representing diverse cultures and backgrounds and function calmly in all situations which require a high degree of sensitivity, tact and diplomacy • Treats employees, representatives of outside agencies, volunteers, and members of the public with courtesy and respect • Provides prompt, efficient and responsive service for all phone calls forwarded to th
veterinarians on a daily basis with preparing surgery patients, health assessments, and treatments of animals • Assist in medical rounds with
Shelter Veterinarians or identifying animals that need to be seen by a Shelter Veterinarian • Administer medications to both cats and dogs in accordance with veterinarian's prescribed doses and ensure all treatment protocols prescribed for sick / injured animals are performed timely, safely, and humanely • Responsible for following best practices for sanitation protocols in all veterinary clinic and isolation areas to reduce / eliminate disease transmission • Input all medical notes, health assessments, vaccinations, surgeries, treatments, etc., into PetPoint • Provides support for other departments, such as Intake, Foster, Placement & Transport, or Adoptions by assisting as needed for vaccinations, deworming, blood draws, etc. • Prepares and sanitizes surgical instruments / packs each day to ensure packs are ready for use the following day • Assists with discharging animals to the public post-surgery or following up with sick pet appointments, explaining any medical issues, medications, after care instructions, etc. • Ensures adequate medical supplies and medications are available and reports any shortages to Vet Clinic Manager • Enforces and maintain KCPP safety and cleanliness, and all health and security rules and procedures • Follows disease prevention procedures and completes cleaning of veterinary clinic areas daily and ongoing throughout the day to decrease biological risks to humans and other animals • Care, feed, and safely handle animals to avoid injury to persons / animals • Properly store and maintain inventory of medical supplies, including Schedule II narcotics • Performs laboratory analysis techniques to assist Shelter Veterinarians • Reads, understand, interpret, and apply department policies and procedures • Prepares reports and other written materials in a logical, concise, and accurate manner • Functions calmly in situations that require a high degree of sensitivity, tact, and diplomacy • Communicates effectively with a variety of individuals representing diverse cultures and backgrounds and function calmly in all situations which require a high degree of sensitivity, tact and diplomacy • Treats employees, representatives of outside agencies, volunteers, and members of the public with courtesy and respect • Provides prompt, efficient and responsive service for all phone calls forwarded to th
Veterinarians or identifying animals that need to be seen by a
Shelter Veterinarian • Administer medications to both cats and dogs in accordance with veterinarian's prescribed doses and ensure all treatment protocols prescribed for sick / injured animals are performed timely, safely, and humanely • Responsible for following best practices for sanitation protocols in all veterinary clinic and isolation areas to reduce / eliminate disease transmission • Input all medical notes, health assessments, vaccinations, surgeries, treatments, etc., into PetPoint • Provides support for other departments, such as Intake, Foster, Placement & Transport, or Adoptions by assisting as needed for vaccinations, deworming, blood draws, etc. • Prepares and sanitizes surgical instruments / packs each day to ensure packs are ready for use the following day • Assists with discharging animals to the public post-surgery or following up with sick pet appointments, explaining any medical issues, medications, after care instructions, etc. • Ensures adequate medical supplies and medications are available and reports any shortages to Vet Clinic Manager • Enforces and maintain KCPP safety and cleanliness, and all health and security rules and procedures • Follows disease prevention procedures and completes cleaning of veterinary clinic areas daily and ongoing throughout the day to decrease biological risks to humans and other animals • Care, feed, and safely handle animals to avoid injury to persons / animals • Properly store and maintain inventory of medical supplies, including Schedule II narcotics • Performs laboratory analysis techniques to assist Shelter Veterinarians • Reads, understand, interpret, and apply department policies and procedures • Prepares reports and other written materials in a logical, concise, and accurate manner • Functions calmly in situations that require a high degree of sensitivity, tact, and diplomacy • Communicates effectively with a variety of individuals representing diverse cultures and backgrounds and function calmly in all situations which require a high degree of sensitivity, tact and diplomacy • Treats employees, representatives of outside agencies, volunteers, and members of the public with courtesy and respect • Provides prompt, efficient and responsive service for all phone calls forwarded to the
Veterinarian • Administer medications to both cats and dogs in accordance with
veterinarian's prescribed doses and ensure all treatment protocols prescribed for sick / injured animals are performed timely, safely, and humanely • Responsible for following best practices for sanitation protocols in all veterinary clinic and isolation areas to reduce / eliminate disease transmission • Input all medical notes, health assessments, vaccinations, surgeries, treatments, etc., into PetPoint • Provides support for other departments, such as Intake, Foster, Placement & Transport, or Adoptions by assisting as needed for vaccinations, deworming, blood draws, etc. • Prepares and sanitizes surgical instruments / packs each day to ensure packs are ready for use the following day • Assists with discharging animals to the public post-surgery or following up with sick pet appointments, explaining any medical issues, medications, after care instructions, etc. • Ensures adequate medical supplies and medications are available and reports any shortages to Vet Clinic Manager • Enforces and maintain KCPP safety and cleanliness, and all health and security rules and procedures • Follows disease prevention procedures and completes cleaning of veterinary clinic areas daily and ongoing throughout the day to decrease biological risks to humans and other animals • Care, feed, and safely handle animals to avoid injury to persons / animals • Properly store and maintain inventory of medical supplies, including Schedule II narcotics • Performs laboratory analysis techniques to assist Shelter Veterinarians • Reads, understand, interpret, and apply department policies and procedures • Prepares reports and other written materials in a logical, concise, and accurate manner • Functions calmly in situations that require a high degree of sensitivity, tact, and diplomacy • Communicates effectively with a variety of individuals representing diverse cultures and backgrounds and function calmly in all situations which require a high degree of sensitivity, tact and diplomacy • Treats employees, representatives of outside agencies, volunteers, and members of the public with courtesy and respect • Provides prompt, efficient and responsive service for all phone calls forwarded to the
veterinarian's prescribed doses and ensure all treatment protocols prescribed for sick / injured animals are performed timely, safely, and humanely • Responsible for following best practices for sanitation protocols in all veterinary clinic and isolation areas to reduce / eliminate disease transmission • Input all medical notes, health assessments, vaccinations, surgeries, treatments, etc., into PetPoint • Provides support for other departments, such as Intake, Foster, Placement & Transport, or Adoptions by assisting as needed for vaccinations, deworming, blood draws, etc. • Prepares and sanitizes surgical instruments / packs each day to ensure packs are ready for use the following day • Assists with discharging animals to the public post-surgery or following up with sick pet appointments, explaining any medical issues, medications, after care instructions, etc. • Ensures adequate medical supplies and medications are available and reports any shortages to Vet Clinic Manager • Enforces and maintain KCPP safety and cleanliness, and all health and security rules and procedures • Follows disease prevention procedures and completes cleaning of veterinary clinic areas daily and ongoing throughout the day to decrease biological risks to humans and other animals • Care, feed, and safely handle animals to avoid injury to persons / animals • Properly store and maintain inventory of medical supplies, including Schedule II narcotics • Performs laboratory analysis techniques to assist
Shelter Veterinarians • Reads, understand, interpret, and apply department policies and procedures • Prepares reports and other written materials in a logical, concise, and accurate manner • Functions calmly in situations that require a high degree of sensitivity, tact, and diplomacy • Communicates effectively with a variety of individuals representing diverse cultures and backgrounds and function calmly in all situations which require a high degree of sensitivity, tact and diplomacy • Treats employees, representatives of outside agencies, volunteers, and members of the public with courtesy and respect • Provides prompt, efficient and responsive service for all phone calls forwarded to th
Veterinarians • Reads, understand, interpret, and apply department policies and procedures • Prepares reports and other written materials in a logical, concise, and accurate manner • Functions calmly in situations that require a high degree of sensitivity, tact, and diplomacy • Communicates effectively with a variety of individuals representing diverse cultures and backgrounds and function calmly in all situations which require a high degree of sensitivity, tact and diplomacy • Treats employees, representatives of outside agencies, volunteers, and members of the public with courtesy and respect • Provides prompt, efficient and responsive service for all phone calls forwarded to the Vet Clinic.
This fall, eight
professional veterinarians and one veterinary student received a graduate certification in
shelter medicine through our online education program.
Community Alert System —
shelters and rescues,
veterinarians, pet sitters and other pet care
professionals within a 50 - mile radius can be alerted immediately with a virtual lost pet poster
The objective of the scholarship is to support and encourage the
professional development of
veterinarians and veterinary students interested in the expanding field of
shelter medicine.
As part of the Petlink pet reunification program, we may release your personal information to any licensed animal
professional facility (
veterinarian,
shelter, rescue or municipal animal control agency) or in response to an inquiry by law enforcement.
Our hands - on,
veterinarian - endorsed training classes are customized for pet
professionals, especially groomers, dog trainers, boarding facility staff, pet sitters, dog walkers, animal
shelter staff, K9 police officers and pet retailers.
Her continuing efforts to draft and help pass legislation protecting children and animals resulted in local and state laws She has trained over 3,000
professionals and continues training law enforcement, prosecutors, judges,
veterinarians, animal
shelter staff and more throughout Georgia on animal law, animal cruelty, dog fighting, dangerous dog laws and dog bite cases.
I hold a national conference that brings together
shelter directors, trainers, lawyers,
veterinarians, and other
professionals to promote adoptions and end killing.
Training to Fight Animal Cruelty — The ASPCA offers numerous training opportunities for law enforcement,
veterinarians, prosecutors, and animal
sheltering professionals who wish to learn more about how to fight animal cruelty.
Check out training options available for law enforcement,
veterinarians, prosecutors, and animal
sheltering professionals who want to fight animal cruelty.
The team consisted of
professionals trained in emergency animal rescue and
shelter operations and included a
veterinarian to care for sick and injured animals.
«Clearly the most requested feature was a simple way to search for
Veterinarians,
shelters and other pet
professionals in the consumer's local area.»
Supporting members would include vendors, allied
professionals, veterinary students, veterinary technicians,
veterinarians, students and apprentices, groomers, daycare / boarding play group monitors, pet sitters, and
shelter workers.
Dr. Hetts and Estep have for many years lectured both nationally and internationally to a variety of
professional and lay groups, including
veterinarians, veterinary technicians, veterinary students, groomers, kennel and day care owners, pet sitters, dog trainers, breed and breed rescue groups, animal
shelters, humane societies, animal control agencies, mediators (regarding barking dog problems), and more recently public service workers who are likely to encounter dogs (e.g. postal carriers, delivery people, meter readers, etc.).