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Belinda Lewis, CAWA, Named Honorary Member
Join us in thanking Lewis—and all our Honorary Members—for their contributions to the profession and to The Association “She’s an icon in animal care and control who has provided a...
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Jobs of the Month—May 2025
April showers bring opportunities to bloom this May. Are you looking to spread your professional wings, or know someone who’s ready to fly? Following is a sampling of the latest...
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Letter from the President: We Cannot Afford to Leave Anyone Behind
Jim Tedford renews The Association’s commitment to DEI Dear Colleagues, Without question, these are trying times for many of the most vulnerable among us. Programs intended to support people in need...
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Jobs of the Month—April 2025
Spring’s here, ushering in a season of new beginnings. Are you looking to spread your professional wings, or know someone who’s ready to fly? Following is a sampling of the...
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Jobs of the Month—March 2025
Looking to spread your professional wings, or know someone who’s ready to fly? Following is a sampling of the latest opportunities listed in The Association’s Career Center. If you’re a hiring or...
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14 Ideas for Employee Appreciation Day
Friday, March 7, marks Employee Appreciation Day—the day we honor staff achievement and contributions across all industries. And what amazing contributions so many of your teams make on a daily basis!...
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Ode to the New CAWA Exam
Learn the thought behind the new process for accreditation As someone fortunate to participate in the development of the new Certified Animal Welfare Administrator (CAWA) exam launched in beta version...
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Jobs of the Month—February 2025
Ready to move up or move on? View the latest opportunities in The Association’s Career Center. Hiring managers and HR teams, make a note: Members of The Association enjoy the...
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Letter from the President: The CAWA Beta Exam Is Open Now Through June 30
The Association’s President & CEO shares how the only credential of its kind has gotten even stronger Dear Colleagues, If you are a leader in our field, or are working...
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Jobs of the Month—January 2025
New Year, new career… View the latest opportunities in The Association’s Career Center. Hiring managers and HR teams, take note: Members of The Association enjoy the added bennie of free...
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10 Most Talked-About Resources of 2024
This blog’s all you—all your suggestions, that is. Over the past year we listened and took notes as you passed along your favorite books, podcasts, trainings and samples. What: “How Leaders...
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Best of the Blog 2024
Here are the top-ten most-viewed posts of this past year. Thanks for coming to check us out, and let us know what you’d like to see more of in 2025....
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