Presentations at Veterinary SchoolsHSVMA brings educational presentations on animal welfare topics to veterinary schools by request. We cover all our speakers' travel costs and can also reimburse for the cost of food. In return, we ask that students interested in bringing one of our talks to their campus secure a lecture hall or other meeting room and advertise the talk by posting flyers (we will provide them) and/or emailing the student body. Presentation Topics
Spay Before They Stray: The Benefits of Early-Age SterilizationEarly-age spaying and neutering is the most effective means of preventing unplanned litters of kittens and puppies. The procedure is less stressful on a juvenile patient and is an easier surgery for the veterinarian to perform. This presentation provides examples of surgical sterilization of a kitten and a puppy and includes discussions about anesthesia protocols, surgical techniques and recovery factors, as well as video clips.
The Inconvenient Truth about Cosmetic and Convenience Surgeries on Cats and Dogs Dr. Barbara Hodges speaks to a group of students at Western University. HSVMA Convenience surgeries, such as cat declawing, ear cropping and tail docking, have no medical benefit, but are still performed by many veterinarians. This presentation reviews these procedures and explains some of their negative side effects. It also includes information about alternatives and how to effectively explain them to clients.
Feline Frenzy: The Veterinarian's Role in Solving the Feral Cat Overpopulation CrisisThe veterinary community plays a critical role in helping solve the cat overpopulation crisis by participating in trap-neuter-return (TNR) programs and providing accurate information on feral cat health and wildlife impacts. This presentation summarizes our current understanding of feral cat management and reviews the elements of a successful feral cat spay/neuter clinic.
Doing Well Because You're Doing Good: How Helping Animals Can Help Your Bottom LineA growing concern for animal welfare and increasing public appreciation for positive social impact by veterinarians means that involvement in community animal welfare activities and the operation of a profitable practice need not be mutually exclusive. This presentation provides case studies of veterinarians who have sustained profitable practices while focusing on essential therapeutic services, such as low-cost sterilization, declining to perform cosmetic surgeries, and working with rescue groups and shelters.
Puppy Mills and Irresponsible Dog Breeding: Fertile Ground for Canine Health ConcernsThe expansive puppy mill industry raises many animal health and welfare concerns. This presentation showcases the common health problems seen in dogs bred in these environments and provides information on the genetic disorders known to occur in particular dog breeds.
On the Front Line: The Veterinarian's Role in Recognizing, Reporting and Preventing Animal CrueltyAs an animal advocate and veterinary professional, one of the most important tasks you may undertake is recognizing and reporting animal abuse and cruelty. This presentation will provide guidance on recognizing animal abuse and neglect, understanding the veterinary professional's responsibilities in reporting these cases to the appropriate authorities, and preventing abuse in the community. Looking for Your First Job: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (an opinionated, but honest view)*Note that at this time, this talk is only available to schools on the EAST coast You’ve graduated from veterinary school…now what? This talk will cover factors to consider during your job search—including welfare issues you may want to ask about during your interview—the advantages and disadvantages of corporate medicine and the different compensation packages you may be offered. Best suited for third- and fourth- year students. Are DVMs Patient Advocates?Prioritizing Conflicts of Interest in Clinical Practice*Note that at this time, this talk is only available to schools on the WEST coast. Veterinarians are often faced with conflicts between the desire to help animals and the clients' difficulties in meeting the increasing costs of our medical care, as well as our employer’s policies and expectations. This interactive talk will help you consider the conflicts you will likely face as a practicing veterinarian trying to balance competing interests. Wildlife Care Basics for Veterinary Hospitals and SheltersWhat should a veterinarian do to start care for injured or orphaned wildlife presented to their practice? This introductory talk is based on an HSVMA resource, Wildlife Care Basics for Veterinary Hospitals, written by rehabilitators for veterinarians who may receive injured wildlife in their practices. The guide provides tips for basic initial care of wild mammals, birds and reptiles, and what the staff can do in the first hours before the animal is transferred to a licensed wildlife rehabilitator. Veterinary Ethics in the Real WorldThis presentation delves into some hot-button, day-to-day ethical dilemmas faced in practice and in the profession. Animal Research: Ethics, Attitudes and Science — A Never-ending Debate?This talk reviews the 19th century concerns re animal research & how those might influence or explain the modern debate and then reviews the trends in attitudes to animal research and science, discusses the various ethical approaches to the issue, outlines the current regulatory framework, reviews selected campaigns and case studies and closes with a discussion of intersections between the veterinary profession and the animal protection movement. Companion Animal Population Demographics and the Veterinary ProfessionThis talk reviews overall trends in dog and cat populations, reviews the number of animals handled by shelters and the outcomes for those animals, how this data has been used to track trends and discusses various benchmark statistics. Dog Sterilization Projects in Developing Countries: Lessons and OpportunitiesThis talk outlines some of the challenges for humane management of dogs in developing countries and discusses high-volume same-day sterilization and return approaches and how they can be safely implemented for the dogs (small incisions and short surgery times appear to be very important) and how they are beginning to change the way municipalities in developing countries are beginning to approach street dog management and bite/rabies control. Keeping a Disaster from Being a Disaster!This talk provides an in depth look at the many types of disasters, both natural and manmade, with a careful look at planning as an attempt to minimize their impact. The presenter has responded to a wide variety and scope of Disasters (from 911 to Hurricane Katrina) and shares his experiences to help in the planning process. **The following topic is NEW for the 2013-14 school year**Why Small Animal Veterinarians Should Care About Farm AnimalsMore than three-fourths of veterinarians in the United States practice small animal medicine while there are sixty times more farmed animals killed for food in this country than dogs and cats. This presentation summarizes the current conditions in which farm animals are raised and slaughtered in the United States, provides an ethical argument as to why small animal veterinarians should be concerned about farm animals, and provides a variety of ways small animal veterinarians can use their expertise to make a difference in improving the welfare of these animals. Request a Presentation at Your SchoolTo request an HSVMA presentation, please send an email to Erin Luebkeman, Student Outreach Coordinator, with the following information:
Priority scheduling will be granted to schools with HSVMA Student Chapters. |
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