Northern Tier Shelter Initiative Zoomies: Putting the ASV Guidelines into Action
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The Association of Shelter Veterinarians’ Guidelines for Standards of Care in Animal Shelters is a guide for animal shelters to provide care in a way that creates positive experiences while also mitigating negative ones. You know the “what” and the “why,” so now come learn about the “how.” Join us as we highlight sections of the guidelines and discuss actionable items you can take to implement the guidelines in your shelter. This session is part of a series that begins with The Updated ASV Guidelines: Practical Guidance for Animal Welfare Organizations.
Takeaways
- Learn more about specific sections, including population management, facilities, and behavior.
- Discover customizable strategies to elevate welfare with multiple options based on your shelter’s unique challenges.
- Learn about resources available to assist in accomplishing goals related to the Guidelines.
Suited For
Animal welfare leaders, staff, and volunteers working in, or with, animal shelters, rescues, or clinics within the Northern Tier (Alaska, Idaho, Minnesota, Montana, North Dakota, Washington, and Wisconsin), but all are welcome.
Credits
The ASPCA is an approved provider of content, which enhances professional competence and aligns with the 5 domains of the CAWA Exam specifications.
Lauren Overman, DVM
Senior Director, Shelter Medicine Services, ASPCA
Dr. Lauren Overman has worked in animal welfare for over 15 years and her involvement in and commitment to shelter medicine runs deep. She started as a veterinary assistant in an animal shelter before attending veterinary medical school. After graduating from the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine in 2011, Lauren went on to complete a shelter medicine internship at Oregon Humane Society. She then joined the Humane Society for Southwest Washington (a NTSI grantee) for 10 years as Vice President of Veterinary Services, where she oversaw the surgical and medical care of shelter animals and pets of people experiencing homelessness. Dr. Overman is currently serving on the Board of Directors for Alliance for Contraception of Cats and Dogs and Association of Shelter Veterinarians (ASV).Lauren is an excellent communicator and collaborator and she brings deep clinical skills and direct experience implementing animal welfare improvements across different teams within the shelter and the larger community. Her interests include community-based animal sheltering, shelter infectious disease prevention/management, and a veterinarian’s role in shelter management.