Protecting Pets and People: Managing Zoonotic Diseases in Veterinary and Boarding Environments
Zoonotic diseases are a critical concern in environments where close contact between animals and humans is common, such as veterinary clinics and boarding facilities. With a wide range of bacterial, viral, parasitic, and fungal infections to consider, understanding how these diseases spread and how to prevent them is crucial for safeguarding the health of both people and animals.
Join us for a webinar with Sami Engle Price, MS, PHR, CVPM, CPACO, CCFP, as we explore common zoonotic diseases, how they spread, and key prevention strategies to protect both animals and people. You'll also learn how to manage outbreaks effectively and minimize risks in high-exposure 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 explore common zoonotic diseases, how they spread, and key prevention strategies to protect both animals and people. You'll also learn how to manage outbreaks effectively and minimize risks in high-exposure environments.
What You’ll Learn:
- The most common zoonotic diseases found in veterinary and pet care environments, how they spread, and who’s most at risk.
- How to implement prevention strategies like vaccination, hygiene protocols, PPE, and early detection.
- Best practices for outbreak management and keeping both animals and people safe.
- How to promote ongoing education and awareness around zoonotic 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.
