Veterinarian of Record: Working with your Local Animal Rescue or Shelter
Presented by: Cathy Anderson, DVM and Pollyanne McKillop, MDARD-AID|
Wednesday, June 7, 2023
Noon - 1:00 pm EST
Cathy is a 1987 graduate of Michigan State University CVM and has a master’s degree in shelter medicine from the University of Florida. Cathy has spent the last 12 years practicing shelter medicine.  Currently, she is the medical director of the limited admission shelter Adopt a Pet which is in Fenton, Michigan. She is also the interim veterinarian at Genesee County Animal Control in Flint Michigan. Cathy is an Adjunct Assistant professor college of medicine and teaches Humane Euthanasia Practices at the University of Florida. This course is part of the shelter medicine master’s degree program. In addition, she is a trainer for Euthanasia by Injection and Animal Field Sedation; these workshops are taught for shelter personnel.

Polly has been with MDARD for more than 32 years and has extensive experience with public policy; administrative law, outreach, education, and compliance assistance; and implementation of regulatory programs, which she brought with her when she joined the Animal Industry Division in 2012. She also is involved in Animal Control Officer training reviews.

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Transfusion Medicine
Presented by: Kenichiro Yagi, MS, RVT, VTS (ECC), (SAIM)
Wednesday, July 12, 2023
Noon - 1:00 pm EST
Registered Veterinary Technician and Veterinary Technician Specialist in Emergency and Critical Care and Small Animal Internal Medicine with a Master’s Degree in Veterinary Sciences. Practicing in the field instructing and supervising veterinary technicians, managing intensive care, and playing roles in the development of technicians since 2001. Instruction has been provided at the practice level through hands-on wet labs, classroom teaching for a veterinary technology program, and by lecturing at international and national conferences.
Register for the July Lunch and Learn Webinar Here

Noon - 1:00 pm EST

Veterinary medicine is changing at a breakneck speed and it’s more important than ever to have access to the experts in your area. Join us for a one-hour discussion with some of the experts at the MSU Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory to discuss one or more important issues facing the Michigan veterinary community on August 16 – details to follow.
Register for the August Lunch and Learn Webinar Here

Dr. Janet Olson, DVM, DACVIM (Cardiology) is the founder of Veterinary Cardiology Specialists, established in 2010. She is one of the few board certified veterinary cardiology specialists in the country and offers her services in Minnesota and Iowa. In 2004, her passion for community service and firefighters (her husband is a firefighter) lead her to develop Basic Animal Rescue Training (BART). BART is a 501c3, veterinary based, nonprofit organization that’s mission is to train and equip firefighters and other first responders how to safely address animals encountered in emergencies and disasters. BART also helps educate pet owners how to be prepared to best serve their pets and families in these tragic situations. BART has trained over 4,500 firefighters in the state of Minnesota and is currently offering its program in Iowa and Oklahoma as well.
Register for the September Lunch and Learn Webinar Here

Anesthesia: Reducing Morbidity and Mortality
Presented by: Anderson F da Cunha, DVM, MS, DACVAA
Wednesday, October 18, 2023
Noon - 1:00 pm EST
Dr. da Cunha received his DVM from the Universidade Federal do Paraná- Brazil in 2000. After that, he received his Master’s degree in Veterinary Anesthesia and Surgery from the Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, Brazil. In 2002 he moved to the US where he completed an internship in veterinary anesthesia and pain management at the Louisiana State University and an anesthesia residency at the North Carolina State University. Then, he became a diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Anesthesia and Analgesia. Between 2006 and 2019 he acted as a Professor and service chief for the Louisiana State University’s  anesthesia and analgesia service. In 2019 his passion for teaching brought him to the Midwestern University (Arizona) where he is a Professor of Anesthesiology and Director of the Companion Animal Clinic.
Register for the October Lunch and Learn Webinar Here

Veterinarian Practice Finance 
Presented by: Corey Fondersmith and Matt Lowe, The Huntington National Bank
Wednesday, November 15, 2023
Noon - 1:00 pm EST
Join Corey and Matt, veterinary industry finance experts from The Huntington National Bank, to discuss the overall Veterinarian Market, and what is typically needed to start up, grow, maintain and/or pass on the practice. They will go over how financing those scenarios typically work, and the processes. They will also dive into what things to look for when you are managing account payables and receivables, in the veterinarian space, and how to be more proficient in that arena.

Register for the November Lunch and Learn Webinar Here

What Veterinarians Should Know About Therapy Animals
Presented by: Zenithson Ng, DVM, MS, DABVP
Wednesday, December 20, 2023
Noon - 1:00 pm EST
Zenithson Ng is a clinical associate professor of small animal primary care at the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine. He received his DVM from Cornell University; then completed an internship at the ASPCA, and an ABVP canine/feline residency at Virginia Tech. His clinical interests include behavior, dentistry, preventive medicine, and management of chronic disease. His research and teaching interests span all aspects of the human-animal bond, diversity, equity, and inclusion, and veterinary education.

Register for the December Lunch and Learn Webinar Here

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Backyard Poultry for the General Practitioner
Presented by: Alex Strauch, DVM
Original Seminar Date: Wednesday, January 25, 2023
As a city kid-turned poultry veterinarian, Dr. Alex spent the first years of his professional career as the first Staff Veterinarian & Biosecurity Manager for the U.S.’s 9th largest egg company – caring for ~9 million laying hens across the Midwest spanning conventional, cage-free, organic, free-range, & pasture-raised farming systems. In April of 2022, he founded Alexander Strauch Consulting to expand his impact upon a broader swath of agricultural industries. As the recipient of the 2022 Early-Career Food Animal Veterinarian Award from Michigan State University, Alex continues to stay engaged with the next generation of agricultural professionals by guest lecturing, mentoring interns, & advising Food Safety Master’s students. Outside of work, Alex enjoys playing rugby and the violin while continually seeking to improve his Spanish.
Click here to register for the January Lunch and Learn On-Demand Webinar

Cannabidiol Therapy in Veterinary Medicine
Presented by: Jeffrey Powers, DVM
Original Seminar Date: Wednesday, February 15, 2023
Dr. Powers is the founder and owner of Beaver Island Veterinary Services and the owner of  Jordan Valley Animal Clinic, providing mixed animal veterinary services to the community of Beaver Island in Lake Michigan and East Jordan Michigan. He is also the founder and former owner of South Sanilac Veterinary Hospital in Peck, Michigan. He continues to care for all animals large or small which explains why his customers often describe him as very caring, sensitive and compassionate in the care of their animals.

With increasing interest in cannabis as a therapeutic agent in both human and veterinary medicine, it's important for veterinarians to have a working knowledge of cannabis. This Lunch and Learn will bring expert presenters to share insights into critical veterinary issues, and offer guidance on advising clients considering using CBD in the treatment of their pets. 
Click here to register for the February On-Demand Lunch and Learn Webinar

What is the Spectrum of Care? 
Presented by: Kate Boatright, VMD
Original Seminar Date: Wednesday, March 1, 2023

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