MVMA Summer CE - Extending the Veterinarian’s Role in Supporting Service, Therapy, and Emotional Support Animals
2025 MVMA Summer CE Event
Extending the Veterinarian’s Role in Supporting Service, Therapy, and Emotional Support Animals
Zenithson Ng, DVM, MS, DABVP (Canine and Feline)
3 CE credits
MVMA/New England VMA Member Rate: $90
Non-Member Rate: $150
Virtual Event via Zoom
Animals provide immeasurable joy to people, and for many, this bond extends beyond companionship to a prescribed necessity. Veterinarians play a vital role in fostering the human-animal bond, ensuring that working animals not only perform their duties effectively but also lead fulfilling lives. The first part of this presentation will explore the distinctions and legal classifications of service, therapy, and emotional support animals, offering insight into their daily lives and the unique demands placed upon them. Next, we will examine the veterinary team’s responsibilities in medical record-keeping, specialized health care, and handling protocols tailored to both the animal and the handler’s needs. Finally, we will address the ethical considerations surrounding these working animals, including their welfare, career longevity, and retirement planning. By understanding the challenges they face, veterinary professionals can play an essential role in safeguarding their well-being, ensuring they remain healthy, capable, and supported throughout their service and beyond.
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Session is approved for INTERACTIVE credit towards MA veterinary licensure.
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14 days prior to conference 50% refund
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Zenithson Ng, DVM, MS, DABVP (Canine and Feline)
Zenithson Ng, DVM, MS, DABVP (Canine/Feline) is a Clinical Associate Professor of Small Animal Primary Care at the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine and the Associate Director of Human-Animal Interaction Research for the Center for Veterinary Social Work. He earned his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) from Cornell University, followed by an internship at the ASPCA and an American Board of Veterinary Practitioners (ABVP canine/feline) residency combined with a master’s degree in Human-Animal Bond Studies at Virginia Tech. Dr. Ng’s clinical interests encompass behavior, dentistry, preventive medicine, and chronic disease management. His research and teaching focus broadly on the human-animal bond, exploring its multifaceted impact on both humans and animals. His work investigates the welfare and well-being of animals involved in human-animal interactions (HAI), utilizing physiological biomarkers and behavioral studies to establish best practices for therapy and assistance animals. Dr. Ng lectures nationally and internationally and has authored numerous journal articles and book chapters on topics spanning his diverse areas of expertise.
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