The strategy seeks to forge partnerships with educational institutions.

The Toronto Humane Society unveils a new strategic initiative aiming to advancing animal welfare education and enhancing access to pet care across Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). Kristi Clarida, RVT, former president of the Ontario Association of Veterinary Technicians and the Ontario Veterinary Technician Educators Association, will lead the initiative as the new director of Academic Strategy.

The strategy seeks to forge partnerships with educational institutions to integrate accessible care models, veterinary social work, the human-animal bond, and humane sentiment into academic curricula within the animal welfare sector. The overarching goal is to shape animal welfare education, ensuring comprehensive and inclusive care practices throughout the industry.

As part of this initiative, the Toronto Humane Society will focus on three key areas:

1. Developing strategic educational partnerships to support Work-Integrated Learning programs.
2. Integrating accessible care models and veterinary social work into animal welfare curriculums.
3. Enhancing professional development opportunities for animal welfare professionals.