Barking Up the Right Tree: Preventing and Managing Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease Complex in the Clinic and Boarding Environment
Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease Complex (CIRDC), commonly known as "Kennel Cough," is a contagious respiratory illness that can affect dogs in various environments, including veterinary clinics and dog boarding facilities. With its many causes and transmission methods, it's important to stay informed on prevention strategies, hygiene practices, and early detection to minimize outbreaks and ensure the health of both dogs and staff.
Join us for a webinar with Sami Engle Price, MS, PHR, CVPM, CPACO, CCFP, as we dive into CIRDC, exploring its causes, symptoms, and transmission, as well as effective prevention and control measures to implement in high-risk environments.
What You’ll Learn:
This webinar is pending RACE approval for 1 CE hour.
Speaker Bio:
Sami Engle Price, MBA, MS, CVPM, PHR, CPACO is a lifelong Virginian and seasoned veterinary professional with over 21 years of experience at the Pender Family of Pet Care Companies. Starting as a veterinary assistant in her teens, she has grown into her current role as Partner and Director of Pender’s Chantilly campus—home to Pender Pet Retreat, PenderAIR, and the Dulles Gateway veterinary clinic. Under her leadership, the facility serves over 300 pets daily and is one of only five CDC- and CBP-approved Animal Care Facilities in the U.S. Sami holds an MS in Healthcare Administration from the University of Maryland and a B.S. from George Mason University, where she was awarded the Robert T. Hawkes Jr. Award for her research on compassion fatigue. Her professional credentials include CVPM, PHR, CPACO, and several specialized certifications in animal welfare, customs, and public health. She has led international animal rescue efforts—including the relocation of 300 rescue animals from Kabul, Afghanistan —and speaks globally on veterinary logistics and animal welfare. Sami is deeply committed to community service, founding the annual Pender Barktoberfest adoption fair and serving on the board of the Professional Animal Care Certification Council. She lives on a rescue-filled farm in Loudoun County with her husband, child, and a colorful collection of animals.
Join us for a webinar with Sami Engle Price, MS, PHR, CVPM, CPACO, CCFP, as we dive into CIRDC, exploring its causes, symptoms, and transmission, as well as effective prevention and control measures to implement in high-risk environments.
What You’ll Learn:
- The causes and pathogens that make up CIRDC, along with common symptoms and how the disease spreads.
- How to implement effective prevention strategies, including vaccination and disinfection protocols, to minimize outbreaks.
- Best practices for managing CIRDC in boarding and veterinary facilities to protect both animals and staff.
- How to raise client awareness and promote proactive measures for disease prevention.
This webinar is pending RACE approval for 1 CE hour.
Speaker Bio:
Sami Engle Price, MBA, MS, CVPM, PHR, CPACO is a lifelong Virginian and seasoned veterinary professional with over 21 years of experience at the Pender Family of Pet Care Companies. Starting as a veterinary assistant in her teens, she has grown into her current role as Partner and Director of Pender’s Chantilly campus—home to Pender Pet Retreat, PenderAIR, and the Dulles Gateway veterinary clinic. Under her leadership, the facility serves over 300 pets daily and is one of only five CDC- and CBP-approved Animal Care Facilities in the U.S. Sami holds an MS in Healthcare Administration from the University of Maryland and a B.S. from George Mason University, where she was awarded the Robert T. Hawkes Jr. Award for her research on compassion fatigue. Her professional credentials include CVPM, PHR, CPACO, and several specialized certifications in animal welfare, customs, and public health. She has led international animal rescue efforts—including the relocation of 300 rescue animals from Kabul, Afghanistan —and speaks globally on veterinary logistics and animal welfare. Sami is deeply committed to community service, founding the annual Pender Barktoberfest adoption fair and serving on the board of the Professional Animal Care Certification Council. She lives on a rescue-filled farm in Loudoun County with her husband, child, and a colorful collection of animals.
