Date:  Monday, November 20, 2023
Time:  7-8 pm

Topic : "What's New In Veterinary Behavioral Medications" 

Dr. Jill Sackman will  present recent updates from her own clinical research that was presented at the annual ACVB conference in June this year. Please join us for this exciting webinar!

Here are the quick details:

• This meeting is open to member veterinarians and technicians.
  
• This webinar WILL be recorded. 
• After registration with the WMVMA, you will receive an email to register with Zoom. You MUST register with Zoom to receive the link to the webinar. 
  
  

About our speaker:

Dr. Jill Sackman is the owner of Animal Behavior Consultants of Michigan, PLC where she practices an approach to behavioral medicine that combines learning theory, skilled medical training, and experience along with compassion and effective communication to create an integrated treatment plan that is tailored to the individual patient’s needs.

As a member of 4-H, Dr. Jill Sackman grew up raising and showing horses, rabbits, and chickens, and her family has always included dogs and cats. Her desire to pursue a career in science and veterinary medicine was encouraged as a teenager when her uncle, a biology professor at the University of Colorado, introduced her to polio vaccine creator Jonas Salk, MD.

Dr. Sackman board certified by the American College of Veterinary Behaviorists. Fascinated by cognition and behavior in all species, Dr. Sackman focuses on the human-animal bond as well as ways veterinarians can continuously improve the quality of life of their patients. Particularly interested in early detection and treatment of canine aggression, she works with pets families to help them build strong early relationships with their pets including basic life skills, socialization, and home enrichment.

Dr. Sackman is also a board-certified veterinary surgeon, and she has worked side-by-side with human surgeons exploring causes of cardiovascular diseases, a special interest of hers. She spent several years in research and development at Johnson & Johnson where she led a team of veterinarians and engineers in developing cutting-edge medical products.