Join HSVMA for the 10th Annual Animal Welfare Symposium for Students!University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Veterinary Medicine, Madison, WISaturday, November 9, 20247:45 am - 4:00 pm PTRegistration is FREE for all attendees! This symposium is generously sponsored by HSVMA's partner for disability insurance:Total Planning Veterinary ServicesHSVMA is excited to be back at the site of our inaugural Animal Welfare Symposium for Students: University of Wisconsin - Madison School of Veterinary Medicine! Celebrating ten years only seems fitting to be hosted by our HSVMA Student Chapter on the campus where it all started. We are looking forward to this year's line up of speakers addressing timely topics in animal welfare including TNR, advocacy, recognizing and reporting animal cruelty, forensics, and shelter medicine, and access to care. We are also organizing a RAVS suture lab so vet students interested in participating in clinics can gain experience with suture techniques used in the field. Please indicate upon registration if you would like to participate in the suture lab (lab will be limited to 30 registrants).
The lectures will be held in the School of Veterinary Medicine/South Building on 2015 Linden Drive, in room 2350. The closest entrance is on the northeast side of the building directly across from parking ramp (lot) 67. See the campus map here.
In the evening after the lectures and lab, we invite participants to attend an informal networking event at Blue Moon Bar and Grill. Getting to know the speakers and fellow attendees in a relaxed atmosphere is always a great way to network with colleagues. We'll head over to the brewery located at 2535 University Ave. at 7pm. Be sure to ask the HSVMA staff for a drink ticket!
Although geared towards veterinary and veterinary technician students, veterinary professionals and affiliates are welcome to attend. CE credit will not be available. A certificate of attendance will be provided to attendees upon request.
Registration is FREE for all attendees! You do not have to be an HSVMA member to attend the symposium. The lectures will not be recorded so please plan to attend in person!
You can check out the event on our Facebook page. Please feel free to share information about our event with any fellow veterinary professional students who may be interested in attending. We look forward to seeing you there!
AGENDA:
7:45 - 8:00 am CST:
Welcome and Introduction
8:00 - 8:50 am CST:
Voices for the Voiceless: Effective Advocacy in Animal Welfare
Presented by Dr. Susan Krebsbach
In this presentation, Dr. Susan Krebsbach will explore the critical role veterinarians play in advocating for animal welfare. Attendees will learn practical strategies to influence policy, engage with communities, and amplify the voices of the animals we serve, empowering future veterinarians to become champions for humane treatment.
9:00 - 9:50 am CST: Animal Cruelty Recognition and Reporting: The Veterinarian's Role
Presented by Dr. Michelle Gonzalez
Veterinarians have an ethical and, in some states, a legal duty to report cases of suspected animal cruelty. This presentation reviews the importance of reporting and provides a brief overview of how to identify and report cases of suspected animal cruelty. 10:00 - 10:50 am CST:
Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR): Hands-On Solutions for Community Cat Care
Presented by Dr. Karen Hershberger-Braker
Discover how TNR empowers veterinary professionals with humane, effective strategies to manage community cats, sharpen surgical skills, and support underserved feline populations through hands-on, impactful work. 11:00 - 11:50 am CST:
Neonatal and Juvenile Shelter Kittens: Care and Considerations
Presented by Dr. Elizabeth Roberts
Through this presentation and discussion, we’ll take a journey into the first 6-8 weeks of kittenhood, diving into considerations for intake, housing, foster care, medical and behavioral care, population planning, and outcomes.
12:00 - 1:00 pm CST:
Lunch Break - Vegetarian lunch provided Alimentari Deli
In an effort to reduce plastic waste, we will not be providing bottles of water. We encourage attendees to bring their personal water bottles and use the water refill stations. Gluten free options will be available.
1:00 - 1:50 pm CST:
Veterinary Forensics: Case Studies
Presented by Dr. Michelle Gonzalez
This presentation will utilize case studies to demonstrate how veterinary forensics is used in animal cruelty investigations.
2:00 - 2:50 pm CST:
Take a Walk on the Wild Side
Presented by Erin Lemley, CVT, CWR
Wildlife Rehabilitation is becoming a more common part of Animal Shelters, but what do you do if you’ve never touched a wild animal before? This talk will prepare you for the basics of working with or starting a wildlife rehabilitation program at your shelter. Learn about the difference between making treatment decisions for wild versus domestic patients, the legal ins-and-outs of wildlife rehabilitation, and the different levels of involvement you might have in a wildlife program. 3:00 - 3:50 pm CST:
Protecting Kittens from Panleukopenia
Presented by Dr. Uri Donnett
During this presentation we will learn how to recognize signs of panleukopenia in cats, the basics of treatment, and most importantly how we can prevent infection and reduce spread of disease. RAVS Suture Lab
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm CST:
Instructed by Dr. Mel Beyer, Dr. Karen Hershberger-Braker, Dr. Susan Krebsbach and Dr. Michelle Gonzalez
Lecture portion in Room 2350, hands-on portion in lab MD-1 (2318). For more than twenty years, the Rural Area Veterinary Services (RAVS) program has worked to expand access to veterinary care in underserved rural communities where poverty and geographic isolation make regular animal health services unavailable. Their field training programs have provided life-changing service-learning opportunities for more than 8,200 veterinary and veterinary technician students and professionals. This RAVS suture lab is for students interested in participating in clinics. The lab will teach suture techniques used in the field. Materials will be provided. In order to increase one-on-one instructor time, the attendance for this lab will be capped at 30 students. Please indicate whether or not you'd like to attend when registering for the symposium. Attendance spots will be filled on a first-come, first-serve basis and a waiting list will be started if more than 30 vet students are interested. Priority will be given to current veterinary students who are considering attending clinics.
Sunday, November 10:
Lecture and Tour at WisCARES
A lecture presented by Dr. Kelly Schultz will be held the following morning, Sunday, November 10, at 9 am followed by a tour of the clinic at Wisconsin Companion Animal Resources, Education, and Social Services (WisCARES). Please reserve your spot via the symposium registration form. Please direct any questions about this year's symposium to [email protected]
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