Open Door Veterinary Collective Webcast Series
Doors Wide Open: Connecting the Dots: Integrated Operations for Greater Access to Care
Tuesday, October 21, 2025 @ 12pm PT - 12:30pm PT
Join Open Door Veterinary Collective for a second series of lively conversations as we explore innovative and practical solutions that organizations are using to address barriers to accessing pet care and resources in their communities.
In this 30-minute Lunch & Learn webcast—part of our 4-part series—we spotlight Doug Plant and his transformative work as COO of Michigan Humane. Discover how Doug is weaving together Clinic and Shelter Operations, Facilities, Field Services, Volunteer Services, and Community Solutions into a cohesive strategy to increase access to care. Learn how this integrated approach is breaking silos, streamlining services, and ultimately improving outcomes for pets and the people who love them. Grab your lunch and get inspired by a leader who’s bringing it all together to build a more humane, connected system.
Get inspired by a leader who is bringing it all together to build a more humane, connected system, one that puts both human and animal well-being at the center.
Register for the series: https://maddies.fund/DoorsWideOpenWebcastSeriesRegister
Facilitator: Geraldine D’Silva, Maddie’s National Director of Programs & Partnerships
Who should attend? Everyone is welcome! This series is perfect for those interested or involved in access to veterinary care. Each session will be recorded and viewable on-demand within a few days after the event.
Earn continuing education credit from The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement towards CAWA CEs as well as from the National Animal Care & Control Association (NACA).
Come make friends and learn to make access to care more achievable for all involved!
Questions on the topic? Ask them to the guest speakers on the Forum discussion thread: https://forum.maddiesfund.org/discussion/open-door-webcast-integrated-operations-for-greater-access-to-care
Guest Speaker: @Doug Plant, COO, Michigan Humane
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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