Independent RVT, Staff Training, and Consulting Self employed
Animal sheltering has come a long way from the days of the “dog pound”. Shelters are currently able to perform lifesaving treatments, preventative medicine, prevent the spread of zoonotic and contagious diseases, and perform surgery. Shelters are no longer, the bottom of the barrel when it comes to the practice of medicine. Shelter medicine is a challenging field that requires and equal amount of skill and dedication when compared with general practice, however the focus is on the group of animals, instead of the individual patient. Audience members will learn about housing considerations, cleaning protocols, preventative medicine on intake, managing funding on a government budget, and utilizing volunteer groups to improve the outcomes for as many animals as ethically possible.
Learning Objectives: Upon completion of this presentation, audience members will be able to
1. Distinguish between herd health and individual health management 2. Utilize proper housing for different species 3. Utilize effective species specific cleaning and disinfecting techniques
