Register to join host Dr. @Jennifer Bennett and guests Dr. Jena Valdez (Chief Medical Officer, San Francisco SPCA), Dr. Ginger White, (Veterinarian, ASAP Cats), and Dr. Carissa Jones (Chief Veterinarian, OC Animal Care) at this month's Shelter Med LIVE conversation on 11/19 at 4 p.m. PT.
Over the past few years, new California laws have expanded what shelter staff, technicians, and veterinarians can do for animals. Meanwhile, shelter medicine remains a hot topic at the Veterinary Medical Board and the California Veterinary Medical Association as they consider compliance and concerns around compounding pharmaceuticals, owner exemptions for medical care, and veterinarian of record relationships.
On this episode of Shelter Med LIVE, Drs. Valdez, Jones and White will share how they work through these issues in-shelter and with partner organizations. Together, we'll unpack recent and upcoming changes and what they actually mean for your daily practice.
Join the discussion on the questions everyone's asking:
- Can I still compound? What are the rules for drugs used in High-Quality High-Volume Spay/Neuter surgery and dispensing for common shelter treatments?
- What can I delegate to veterinary staff or technicians to expand the medical care for shelter animals when I'm not onsite? What about serving owned animals?
- What's actually required for Vet of Record relationships, and what should I be aware of when working with shelters?
Send your biggest questions to sheltermedicine@ucdavis.edu in advance. After this hour, you'll feel more confident about the do's, don'ts, and how to leverage laws at your shelter.
This event has been approved for 1 hour of continuing education credit by CAWA and NACA. Can't make it live? Register to receive the recording and resources after the event, accessible through the UC Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Program Shelter Learniverse, #ThanksToMaddie!
Register at https://www.ShelterLearniverse.com/events
About Shelter Med LIVE
Shelter medicine bridges gaps in veterinary care access, ensuring animals are sterilized, vaccinated, and have the medical treatment they need before going home to the people and communities who care for them.
Ask questions (or send them in ahead of time). This isn't a lecture-it's a conversation for everyone who wants to nerd out on shelter medicine. Kick back and recharge with your colleagues in the middle of a long week.
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