Open Door Veterinary Collective Webcast Series:
How Field Officers are Addressing Pet Transport Barriers Directly in the Community
Tuesday, September 16, 2025 from 12 pm - 12:30 pm Pacific Time
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.
This new monthly webcast series begins on Tuesday, September 16, 2025 from 12 pm - 12:30 pm Pacific Time.
Join us for a dynamic 30 minute webinar in the ODVC + NACA Partnership Series, spotlighting innovative, community-based solutions led by Field Officers. This interactive session features two organizations sharing how they have integrated pet rides into field services to reduce barriers and increase access to care. Learn how this proactive, compassionate approach is helping families stay together the real-life impact of offering transport solutions. Whether you're exploring new ways to serve or scaling what works, this conversation will inspire practical steps forward.
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!
Register for the series here: https://maddies.fund/DoorsWideOpenWebcastSeriesRegister
Engage with guest speakers on the Forum discussion thread:
https://forum.maddiesfund.org/discussion/how-field-officers-are-addressing-pet-transport-barriers-directly-in-the-community
Panelists:
Dr. Christina Avila, Animal Control Supervisor, City of Perris (California)
Dr. Christina Avila holds a doctorate in business and brings over 20 years of hands-on experience in animal welfare. Her background spans veterinary medicine, kennel care, and—most of all—field work. Known for building strong relationships with both people and their pets, she works to bridge the gap between communities and the services they need. A passionate advocate for animals, Dr. Avila is dedicated to finding innovative, practical solutions to the challenges facing the field today.
Spencer Conover, Assistant Director, Pasco County Animal Services (Florida)
Spencer Conover has dedicated his life to innovative, servant leadership at some of the top animal welfare organizations across the country including, the Denver Dumb Friends League, Best Friends Animal Society, the Humane Society of Utah and Pasco County Animal Services. Spencer is passionate about leadership development and being surrounded with other progressive and proactive lifesaving individuals. Spencer has a Master of Interdisciplinary Studies in Contemporary Animal Services Leadership and Leadership Studies. He is a Certified Public Manager and certified green belt in lean six sigma process improvement. He has had the pleasure to lead various shelter operations teams including animal control, adoption, intake, customer care, foster care, volunteer, education/outreach, transfer/rescue and animal behavior. Spencer is a certified animal control officer, CPR and humane euthanasia certified with training in dangerous/fractious animal handling and Florida SARC certified in emergency animal sheltering. Spencer currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Florida Animal Protection and Advocacy Association and serves as the President of the National Animal Care and Control Association. He has a passion for shelter operation, statistics, data driven decision making and life-saving innovative community-based programs.
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