ASPCA Cornell Maddie’s Shelter Medicine Conference Online Courses
The ASPCA Cornell Maddie's Shelter Medicine Conferences bring together hundreds of veterinarians, technicians, and animal welfare professionals each year for a unique educational opportunity focused on improving the quality of care for animals. Experts share their approaches, successes, and lessons learned during sessions covering the latest in medical, behavior, and shelter operations.
How to Enroll
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Explore 2024's Unique Learning Paths:
Clinical Veterinary Care: Providing efficient and practical medical care in a shelter setting: Includes sessions on Feline URI, post-op bleeding, brachycephalics, dentistry, vaccines, budget-friendly treatments for common conditions, and more.
Hands on Sheltering: Overcoming challenges and improving efficiencies in your shelter: Includes sessions on diagnostic testing, transitional stress, and leading change.
Integrated Care: Integrating medical, behavior, and shelter strategies to improve the well-being of animals and shelter staff. Includes sessions on pathway planning, capacity for care, population management, and more.
Sheltering & Community: Exploring the connection between animal sheltering and the community. Includes sessions on connecting with the needs of your community, access to care, DEI, and incorporating equines into your sheltering operations.
Sheltering Research & Applications: Applying research-backed solutions and protocols. Includes sessions on reducing sounds in shelters, kitten mortality, improving canine dental health, and more.
NYS Standards Act Pre Day: Exploring the New York’s Companion Animal Care Standards Act. Includes sessions on facilities, veterinary care, behavior, recording-keeping, and more.
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