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  • 1.  Open Door Webcast: Integrated Operations for Greater Access to Care

    Posted 09-17-2025 06:46 PM

    Open Door Veterinary Collective is excited to invite you to the next session in our 4-part Lunch & Learn webcast series! 

    When: Tuesday, October 21, 2025

    Time: 12pm PST

    In just 30 minutes, you'll hear from Doug Plant, COO of Michigan Humane, as he shares how he's weaving together Clinic and Shelter Operations, Facilities, Field Services, Volunteer Services and Community Solutions into one cohesive strategy to increase access to care. Get inspired by a leader who is showing what's possible when we all work together toward a more humane, connected system.

    REGISTER HERE!

    Meet Our Guest Speaker: @Doug Plant

    Doug Plant joined the Michigan Humane Society in 2017 as senior vice president and chief operating officer. In these roles, Plant oversees and manages the daily operation of Michigan’s largest animal welfare organization. The departments reporting to him include Clinic and Shelter Operations, Facilities, Field Services, Volunteer Services and Community Solutions. Plant has spent the past 30 years helping nonprofits increase their impact in Michigan communities. His experiences as a clinical social worker and program development have been instrumental in the creation of Michigan Humane’s focus on the human animal bond and it’s One Health Michigan initiatives to address the comprehensive needs of families.

    Plant holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology and sociology from the University of Michigan-Dearborn and a master’s degree in social work from Wayne State University. Along with his wife, Paige, they reside in Canton, MI along with their two dogs, Marty the puggle and Scout the lab mix.


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    [Geraldine] [D'Silva]
    [Maddie's National Director of Programs & Partnerships]
    [Open Door Veterinary Collective]
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  • 2.  RE: Open Door Webcast: Integrated Operations for Greater Access to Care

    Posted 26 days ago

    The recording is ready! If you'd like to earn a certificate of attendance for CAWA and NACA continuing education credit, please watch the video on Maddie's University.



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    Alison Gibson
    Media Projects Manager
    Maddie's Fund
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  • 3.  RE: Open Door Webcast: Integrated Operations for Greater Access to Care

    Posted 26 days ago

    Here are some additional resources that Doug and Geraldine shared on the webcast:

    One Health Clinic Toolkit

    New International Association of Veterinary Social Work Guidelines

    National Association of Social Workers (NASW)

    Michigan Humane Society








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    Alison Gibson
    Media Projects Manager
    Maddie's Fund
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