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Member Spotlight: Get To Know Kelly Bauer

“I love storytelling,” says Kelly Bauer, Executive Director at The Center for Animal Health & Welfare in Easton, PA. That would come as no surprise to supporters and fans of...
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Tip of the Week: Spay It Forward

Here’s a budget-friendly, easy-to-implement idea for you to chew on as we head into the week, courtesy of Aimee St. Arnaud of Open Door Veterinary Care. With grant opportunities for...
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Tip of the Week: Fashion Statement

October 18, 2021, The Association
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#MondayMotivation, anyone? Every week on the blog, we pass along tools, time-savers and just-plain-genius ideas that your colleagues and members of The Association have suggested and tested. Today’s tip, courtesy...
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Meet a CAWA: Beau Archer

CAWA: Those four little letters mean a lot. When you see CAWA after someone’s name, it means they have distinguished their skills in an already demanding field and are committed...
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You’re Invited: Come Blog for Us!

September 9, 2021, The Association
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The Association’s Blog is the place to go to learn about successful practices and programs, grants and professional development opportunities, and resources for building diversity, equity, and inclusion. We also...
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Tip of the Week: Easier, Breezier Board Meetings

Every Monday, we pass along tools, time-savers, and just-plain-genius ideas that your colleagues and members of The Association have suggested and tested. This week we’re spotlighting a resource that many...
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Tip of the Week: Spaghetti, with a Side of Teambuilding

Happy Monday! Here’s the third installment of our new Tip of the Week column, where we pass along tools, time-savers, and just-plain-genius ideas that your colleagues and members of The...
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Member Spotlight: Get To Know Dani Eberhart, CVT

This dynamic CVT shares thoughts on the veterinary shortage, how she’s helping to recruit the next generation of veterinary professionals, and two of her favorite motivational quotes. (Teaser: One’s from...
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3 Questions about Better Cities for Pets

We’re so psyched for next Thursday’s Roundtable, Building Stronger Communities for Pets and People, that we caught up with Cori Menkin Herbig, one of the presenters, for a sneak peek...
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Solving the Veterinary Shortage: 3 Ideas for Long-Term Impact

Take a look at the numbers—the veterinary shortage is real. There are presently about 7,000 openings for veterinarians across the country, with the number of openings for veterinary technicians even...
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Try This 1 Thing & Make Your Virtual Meetings Instantly Better

We’ve all been hearing how happy folks are to get back to work onsite and meet with colleagues face-to-face, IRL. But it’s not looking like Zoom is going away anytime...
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#AAWASpring: Day 2 Highlights

What happens when 620+ animal welfare pros (and their furred & feathered conference buddies) log on for another day of learning and networking? Welcome to Day 2 of The Spring...
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