2024 Fall Seminar
Please join us Wednesday, October 23rd at Bubulz Nature Preserve in Appleton, WI for another exciting day of inspirational presentations, professional networking, informative vendors, prizes and great learning opportunities! This year's fall event will feature educational presentations led by nationally recognized animal welfare experts sharing what they have learned and done over time to improve the lives of shelter animals and the professionals who care for them. Lunch and snacks will be provided. Registrants also eligible to receive CE credits for attending event.
Seminar Details
Event Date: Wednesday, October 23, 2024
Event Time: 8am - 4pm
Event Location:
Bubolz Nature Preserve
4815 N Lyndale Dr
Appleton, WI 54913
Event Time: 8am - 4pm
Event Location:
Bubolz Nature Preserve
4815 N Lyndale Dr
Appleton, WI 54913
REGISTRATION FEE: $35 / PERSON
Presentation Topics
De-escalation in Animal Services
AJ Caldwell
A study of common verbal de-escalation tactics in relation to scene control without outward brute force. This course analyzes and evaluates methods of de-escalation used by law enforcement agencies nationwide while directly relating the said tactics to real situations in Animal Services and Humane Enforcement.
Can I Get a Vet? Strategies for Leveraging Veterinary Time and Work in Shelters
Sarah Hicks, DVM
As more animal well-being organizations report difficulty obtaining veterinary service for animals in their care, it becomes increasingly important to use veterinary time intentionally and efficiently. This session will review how shelters can work with staff veterinarians or private practitioner partners to develop protocols that promote prompt recognition and response to common illnesses and injuries. We will review how to triage and prepare for common shelter scenarios and when the presence of a veterinarian is needed. After the presentation, we will host a panel discussion with shelter directors AND veterinarians from Wisconsin about building effective relationships that are mutually beneficial.
Let's talk Spay Neuter in Wisconsin, a collaborative conversation about spay neuter supply and demand
Jamie Case
Erica Schumacher, DVM
We will be continuing the vitally important conversation about shelter access to spay and neuter in the state. This session will be reviewing data collected and collaborations that have been established. Additionally, this will be a conversation to develop more connections throughout the state of Wisconsin.
Do THIS not THAT: Shelter Medicine Fundamentals
Erica Schumacher, DVM
Vaccination, sanitation, monitoring, housing, enrichment…the list of tools to keep shelter animals healthy is long and growing. But how do we know which ones to choose, when there’s not enough time in the day or money in the bank to do it all? Learn the most important practices to keep your population healthy and speed animals out the door alive, as well as which ones you can safely skip without compromising animal welfare.
AJ Caldwell
A study of common verbal de-escalation tactics in relation to scene control without outward brute force. This course analyzes and evaluates methods of de-escalation used by law enforcement agencies nationwide while directly relating the said tactics to real situations in Animal Services and Humane Enforcement.
Can I Get a Vet? Strategies for Leveraging Veterinary Time and Work in Shelters
Sarah Hicks, DVM
As more animal well-being organizations report difficulty obtaining veterinary service for animals in their care, it becomes increasingly important to use veterinary time intentionally and efficiently. This session will review how shelters can work with staff veterinarians or private practitioner partners to develop protocols that promote prompt recognition and response to common illnesses and injuries. We will review how to triage and prepare for common shelter scenarios and when the presence of a veterinarian is needed. After the presentation, we will host a panel discussion with shelter directors AND veterinarians from Wisconsin about building effective relationships that are mutually beneficial.
Let's talk Spay Neuter in Wisconsin, a collaborative conversation about spay neuter supply and demand
Jamie Case
Erica Schumacher, DVM
We will be continuing the vitally important conversation about shelter access to spay and neuter in the state. This session will be reviewing data collected and collaborations that have been established. Additionally, this will be a conversation to develop more connections throughout the state of Wisconsin.
Do THIS not THAT: Shelter Medicine Fundamentals
Erica Schumacher, DVM
Vaccination, sanitation, monitoring, housing, enrichment…the list of tools to keep shelter animals healthy is long and growing. But how do we know which ones to choose, when there’s not enough time in the day or money in the bank to do it all? Learn the most important practices to keep your population healthy and speed animals out the door alive, as well as which ones you can safely skip without compromising animal welfare.
About The Speakers
Alexander “AJ” Caldwell
National Shelter Support Senior Specialist
Best Friends Animal Society
National Shelter Support Senior Specialist
Best Friends Animal Society
Alexander, better known as AJ, is the national shelter support senior specialist for Best Friends Animal Society. As part of Best Friends’ work to offer customized, strategic support and training for animal sheltering agencies around the country, AJ provides assessments of agencies field services and helps design and implement training programs proven to increase live outcomes, community engagement, officer safety, and assists said agencies to strive to put “Care” back into Animal Care and Control. AJ began his career in animal services in 2018 with Columbus Animal Care & Control where he still resides. During his time as an officer, he earned the ranking of sergeant, formed relationships with Rescue organizations within and outside of his community, as well as relationships with citizens through community engagement and proactive work. Prior to joining Best Friends AJ worked with Paws Humane Society in Columbus, as the Pets for Life Coordinator. In his role he assisted pet owners access vet services, food, and any supplies necessary to ensure a full life of their furry companions. Within a short time, AJ worked to change the narrative and separation between the community and local animal services. Using the same principles of community engagement that shaped his career as an officer, AJ was seen as a reliable resource by citizens and his coworkers earning the nickname “Dog Food Daddy”, due to the monthly average of 2,900 pounds of dog and cat food he was able to make accessible through the Outreach Department of Paws Humane.
Dr. Sarah Hicks
Outreach Veterinarian and Clinical Instructor
UW Shelter Medicine Program
Following years of working in veterinary practice as an assistant, Dr. Sarah (she/her) chose to pursue a B.S. in Animal Science at Louisiana State University and then went on to complete her DVM at the LSU School of Veterinary Medicine. After graduating, she split her time practicing at a rural mixed animal private practice and working with two regional shelters. After realizing her true passion for shelter medicine, she joined the medical team at the East Baton Rouge Parish Animal Shelter, overseeing veterinary care for a high volume of patients and teaching veterinary students on their clinical rotation. In 2018, she spent 6 months serving as the Interim Executive Director for the shelter, giving her better insight into the “big picture” of shelter management. She became the Medical Director in 2018 and continued to serve in that role before joining the UW team as an Outreach Veterinarian in 2022. Dr. Sarah has a particular interest in veterinary equity and community engagement, High Quality High Volume Spay/ Neuter practice, implementing low stress animal handling, and teaching veterinary students. Outside of work, Dr. Sarah enjoys seeking out all types of new adventures with her husband, her three children, and their foster-failure dog Libby.
Outreach Veterinarian and Clinical Instructor
UW Shelter Medicine Program
Following years of working in veterinary practice as an assistant, Dr. Sarah (she/her) chose to pursue a B.S. in Animal Science at Louisiana State University and then went on to complete her DVM at the LSU School of Veterinary Medicine. After graduating, she split her time practicing at a rural mixed animal private practice and working with two regional shelters. After realizing her true passion for shelter medicine, she joined the medical team at the East Baton Rouge Parish Animal Shelter, overseeing veterinary care for a high volume of patients and teaching veterinary students on their clinical rotation. In 2018, she spent 6 months serving as the Interim Executive Director for the shelter, giving her better insight into the “big picture” of shelter management. She became the Medical Director in 2018 and continued to serve in that role before joining the UW team as an Outreach Veterinarian in 2022. Dr. Sarah has a particular interest in veterinary equity and community engagement, High Quality High Volume Spay/ Neuter practice, implementing low stress animal handling, and teaching veterinary students. Outside of work, Dr. Sarah enjoys seeking out all types of new adventures with her husband, her three children, and their foster-failure dog Libby.
Dr. Erica Schumacher
Outreach Veterinarian and Clinical Instructor
UW Shelter Medicine Program
Dr. Erica Schumacher (she/her) fell in love with shelter medicine in 2003 when she joined the medical team at Dane County Humane Society (DCHS) in Madison, Wisconsin as a certified veterinary technician. Following her lifelong dream of becoming a veterinarian, she attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Veterinary Medicine and worked with Dr. Sandra Newbury to create the school’s first shelter medicine elective in 2004. Upon graduation in 2008, Dr. Schumacher took a short break from shelter medicine after being accepted for a competitive Wildlife and Conservation Medicine internship at Tufts University Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine. Upon completing her wildlife internship, Dr. Schumacher sought to find a place where she could pursue both of her veterinary passions- shelter medicine and wildlife. After traveling and working in Arizona, Alaska and Africa, she returned to her roots at DCHS as the Chief Shelter Veterinarian where she oversaw the medical team as well as the shelter’s wildlife center for seven years. She particularly enjoyed supervising the clinical training for the UW Shelter Medicine Program interns, residents, and veterinary students. In 2018, Dr. Schumacher joined the UW Shelter Medicine Program as an Outreach Veterinarian. She enjoys using her clinical background in shelter medicine as well as her love of teaching to help other shelters reach their lifesaving potential. When not at work Dr. Schumacher enjoys gardening, cooking, nature and spending time with her family and their 3 cats, 2 fish, and 12 chickens (animal numbers subject to change without notice).
Outreach Veterinarian and Clinical Instructor
UW Shelter Medicine Program
Dr. Erica Schumacher (she/her) fell in love with shelter medicine in 2003 when she joined the medical team at Dane County Humane Society (DCHS) in Madison, Wisconsin as a certified veterinary technician. Following her lifelong dream of becoming a veterinarian, she attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Veterinary Medicine and worked with Dr. Sandra Newbury to create the school’s first shelter medicine elective in 2004. Upon graduation in 2008, Dr. Schumacher took a short break from shelter medicine after being accepted for a competitive Wildlife and Conservation Medicine internship at Tufts University Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine. Upon completing her wildlife internship, Dr. Schumacher sought to find a place where she could pursue both of her veterinary passions- shelter medicine and wildlife. After traveling and working in Arizona, Alaska and Africa, she returned to her roots at DCHS as the Chief Shelter Veterinarian where she oversaw the medical team as well as the shelter’s wildlife center for seven years. She particularly enjoyed supervising the clinical training for the UW Shelter Medicine Program interns, residents, and veterinary students. In 2018, Dr. Schumacher joined the UW Shelter Medicine Program as an Outreach Veterinarian. She enjoys using her clinical background in shelter medicine as well as her love of teaching to help other shelters reach their lifesaving potential. When not at work Dr. Schumacher enjoys gardening, cooking, nature and spending time with her family and their 3 cats, 2 fish, and 12 chickens (animal numbers subject to change without notice).
Jamie Case
Director, Northern Tier Shelter Initiative
ASPCA
Jamie Case is a Director for the ASPCA’s Northern Tier Shelter Initiative. For over a decade, Jamie has dedicated her career to supporting pet families and strengthening the human animal bond. She firmly believes that you should do the best that you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better. – Maya Angelou. This is critical at this time in animal welfare and leads her work daily. Jamie is a wife and mother of two human children, two dogs, a plethora of outdoor working cats and thousands of honey bees.
Director, Northern Tier Shelter Initiative
ASPCA
Jamie Case is a Director for the ASPCA’s Northern Tier Shelter Initiative. For over a decade, Jamie has dedicated her career to supporting pet families and strengthening the human animal bond. She firmly believes that you should do the best that you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better. – Maya Angelou. This is critical at this time in animal welfare and leads her work daily. Jamie is a wife and mother of two human children, two dogs, a plethora of outdoor working cats and thousands of honey bees.
Don't Forget About The Social Hour!
Join us on Tuesday, October 22nd at 5pm for another Networking Social Hour!
Thank you to our Event Sponsors
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