The Association Blog

Looking to spread your professional wings? Following is a sampling of the latest opportunities from The Association’s Career Center. Animal Services Analyst/Manager, City of Visalia Animal Services Visalia, CA This...

Meet the Team: Jasmin Robinson

February 1, 2023, The Association

Committed to a more just and equitable animal welfare profession? Then you’ll want to know Jasmin Robinson, who recently joined the team at The Association The Association: Describe your role...

Tip of the Week: Say It In a Different Way

January 30, 2023, The Association

Human Resources & Operations

Having a challenging conversation or disagreement with someone? With a simple turn of phrase, you can begin to understand where that person is coming from. Us vs. Them thinking is...

Call for Nominations for the DEI Committee

January 24, 2023, The Association

The Association is looking for individuals to nominate themselves or a colleague to lead the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion journey for animal welfare Our Commitment to DEI Since 2019, the...

Tip of the Week: We’ll Have Seconds, Please

January 23, 2023, The Association

Veterinary Care

A second edition of this groundbreaking, lifesaving document was recently released. Originally published in 2010, the Guidelines for Standards of Care in Animal Shelters quickly became the most important benchmark...

Tip of the Week: It Must Be Your Personality

January 18, 2023, The Association

This week’s tip is a well-known test that can teach you more about yourself and help strengthen your relationships with team members. The Executive Team at the San Francisco SPCA...

How I Got Here: Stephanie Kendrick

January 17, 2023, The Association

Leadership

Welcome to our new feature, “How I Got Here,” that digs into the career path and development of an animal welfare professional and member of The Association. Much appreciation to...

Letter From the President: Navigating 2023’s Big Hairy Problems

January 13, 2023, Jim Tedford

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I hope 2023 has started out well for each of you, and that you’re on track to make it a great year for your community, the animals, your organization, and...

Tip of the Week: Screen Test

January 9, 2023, The Association

Take a two-minute break to watch a video tip that could improve your focus, memory and overall happiness.. Digital technology has shortened attention spans, say some experts, to just eight...

3 Ideas for Taking Action on Martin Luther King Jr. Day

January 8, 2023, Jasmin Robinson

Jasmin Robinson, Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Initiatives with The Association, shares how to have more than a dream next Monday, January 16. Every third Monday in January, many...

Jobs of the Month—January 2023

January 3, 2023, The Association

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