Not Just In and Out: Why the Next Generation of Community Clinics Looks Different
Community clinics have often been seen as “in-and-out” services, focused on quick fixes. But a new model is emerging—one that not only meets immediate needs but also creates lasting impact for families, students, and the veterinary profession.
In this podcast-style panel discussion, Dr. Azalia Boyd will be joined by Ebony Richardson, founder of ATL Dog Mom and organizer of community clinics, and Ariyonna, an aspiring veterinarian and mentee who has participated in these clinics. Together, they’ll explore how community clinics can become powerful spaces for client education and student mentorship, offering real-world learning, trust-building, and deeper connection.
Through their perspectives, you’ll see how clinics can:
- Empower pet owners with knowledge that improves long-term animal health
- Provide mentorship and hands-on training for future veterinarians
- Strengthen community trust by making clinics more than just transactional
This is more than access to care—it’s an evolution in how clinics can serve people, pets, and the next generation of veterinary leaders.
About Community Conversations:
Maddie’s Fund hosts a weekly hour-long Zoom call for animal well-being professionals. These calls are a collaborative space to share exciting new programs and research, discuss uncomfortable topics, connect with peers in the industry, and more, all while sharing a common goal of preserving the human-animal bond.
This call, recurring each Monday unless otherwise posted, is for executive directors, animal well-being leaders, shelter workers, pet support professionals, volunteers, and rescue organizations.
The registration link is: https://maddies.fund/CommunityConversationsRegistration2025
All calls are recorded and uploaded to the Community Conversations page on Maddie’s Pet Forum https://forum.maddiesfund.org/communityconversations
Enter for a chance to win up to $10,000.
Each month, Maddie's Fund will be giving away up to $10,000 in grants. You can enter to win each time you attend a call or watch on-demand during the month by completing the giveaway drawing entry forms shared in the chat during the calls.
Please Note: All views expressed on these calls are not necessarily endorsed by Maddie’s Fund.
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