ABVTA Webinar: Paws & Hooves, Claws & Crisis: Emergency Preparedness for Animals and the People That Care for Them

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Veterinary teams have always been important pillars in their communities, offering both medical expertise and compassionate care in times of need. As emergencies of all sizes become more frequent, it is essential for vet teams to be prepared.

This session is designed to equip you with the knowledge, tools, and insights to integrate emergency preparedness into your veterinary practice and personal life. Through a blend of storytelling, facts, and practical tips, we’ll explore potential risks and hazards while providing strategies, resources, and support.

We hope you leave the session feeling empowered and prepared to deal with emergencies in both your personal and professional lives.

This session is approved for 1 hour of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) credit for RVTs by the ABVMA.

This webinar will be recorded.

Date: May 15, 2025
Time: 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. MST

Registration Closes: May 14, 2025

Members: Free
Non-Members: $10.00

Speakers: Tracy Blaine, MPS, BEd, ABCP and Amanda Sobierajski, BSc., MPH

Tracy Blaine, MPS, BEd, ABCP

Tracy Blaine is the Manager of Emergency Social Services with the Alberta Emergency Management Agency. The ESS team works both directly with local authority ESS teams to support their program development and delivery, and works in the Provincial Emergency Coordination Centre to coordinate the government of Alberta programs that support the people impacted at time of incident. Tracy has been with the Government of Alberta since July of 2022. Originally from Calgary, Tracy worked in industrial emergency management with both Oil and Gas and Power Generation prior to joining NAIT in 2019 as part of the team that launched the Centre for Applied Disaster and Emergency Management. Tracy holds a Masters in Public Safety and multiple certificates in emergency management concepts and skills.

Amanda Sobierajski, BSc., MPH

Amanda Sobierajski is a member of Alberta Emergency Management Agency’s Be Prepared team, having joined in the fall of 2024. Amanda comes to this work naturally, having held various preparedness, operations and operations management roles on the Canadian Red Cross’ national team over her more than 5 years there. As the National Technical Lead for the Corrections Epidemic Prevention and Control project, Amanda diverse team of professionals supporting COVID19 response across Canada; and served on the Advance and Operational teams for CRC's first scale operations in the Northwest Territories – among others. Amanda holds a Master of Public Health, a BSc in Psychology and speaks French and Spanish.

ABVTA Webinar: Paws & Hooves, Claws & Crisis: Emergency Preparedness for Animals and the People That Care for Them - Government of Alberta

Thursday May 15 2025, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Zoom
Canada

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