December 2018 by Brian A. DiGangi, DVM, MS, DABVP, Senior Director, Shelter Medicine, ASPCA

Audience: Executive Leadership, Foster Caregivers, Shelter/Rescue Staff & Volunteers, Veterinary Team

Video Length: 51:25

This presentation continues the deep dive into the research behind compassion fatigue among animal caregivers and offers methods for managing stress, including a brief guided meditation.

It was recorded at the 2018 ASPCA-Maddie's® Cornell Shelter Medicine Conference.

About Brian A. DiGangi

After earning his DVM at the University of Florida in 2006, Dr. DiGangi completed a rotating internship in small animal medicine, surgery, and critical care, a residency in Shelter Animal Medicine, and received his MS in Veterinary Medical Sciences in 2010. He has published research on canine heartworm disease, veterinary field clinics, feline adoption, pregnancy detection and immunology. He is board certified in both Canine and Feline Practice and Shelter Medicine Practice by the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners.

He is also a member of the Board of Directors of the American Heartworm Society and served two terms as President of the Association of Shelter Veterinarians. Prior to joining the ASPCA, Dr. DiGangi was a Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Florida.