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Meet The Rising Stars, Part 2

Meet the second in this star-studded lineup of emerging leaders The Association’s President & CEO, Jim Tedford, recently invited his colleagues in the field to join him at The Annual...
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Tip of the Week: New Resources on DEI in Veterinary Medicine

September 29, 2025, The Association
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You now have free access to goundbreaking publications that tackle access to care, inclusive leadership, allyship, and diversifying veterinary technician specialties Last year, board members of the Multicultural Veterinary Medical...
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What does it look like when we’re done?

September 22, 2025, Emily Weiss
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If sheltering is not just about focusing on one statistic, then what is it about? Dr. Emily Weiss reminds us that people, and animals, are always going to need our...
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Tip of the Week: Inclusion Calendar

September 22, 2025, The Association
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Use this tool to build overall cultural awareness, one day at a time The University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System created this Inclusion Calendar to grow awareness of...
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Meet The Rising Stars, Part I

Last month, we asked current leaders in the field to identify the emerging leaders at their organizations. Meet the first in this star-studded lineup Last month, The Association’s President &...
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Member Spotlight: Get to Know Chris Seelbach

The dynamic leader of SPCA Cincinnati brings extensive experience working with people of all beliefs and backgrounds, along with a flair for social media, to his new role. Name &...
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Tip of the Week: Fire Yourself from Low-Value Tasks

September 16, 2025, The Association
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You don’t need to do it all. In fact, you need to stop yourself from even trying. Here are 3 steps in the right direction In leadership, we often find...
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Letter from the President: Advocacy Support for Members

Advocacy just became more accessible for our members. Jim Tedford speaks about how The Association is stepping up to support you Dear Animal Welfare Professional, As a leader in animal...
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On the Shoulders of Giants: A Tribute to Don Mitton

September 11, 2025, Jim Tedford
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The Association’s President and CEO presents reflections and memories honoring the life and work of an extraordinary leader Last month, the animal welfare community lost one of its most fervent...
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Tip of the Week: Fashion-Forward Foster Hack

September 8, 2025, The Association
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Foster volunteers come up with the best ideas. Here’s one “We absolutely love the innovation and ingenuity we so commonly see from our foster families,” Wisconsin Humane shared in a...
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Jobs of the Month—September 2025

September 6, 2025, The Association
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A new season always feels like a good reason to assess your career journey. Following is a sampling of the latest opportunities from The Association’s Career Center. Hiring and HR managers, take...
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Tip of the Week: Building Trust 101

Trust is built in small, everyday actions. Here are some ways to set the stage for these actions to take place In her session on The Art of Professional Trust...
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