Scheduling of Animal Care Staff

About this Webinar:

Managing schedules for animal care staff has traditionally been a time-consuming and error-prone process, often relying on pen, paper, and endless revisions. In this webinar, we’ll explore the remarkable shift to an online scheduling platform that transforms how teams coordinate, communicate, and cover shifts. 

Attendees will learn how moving away from manual scheduling not only reduces stress and confusion, but also improves staff satisfaction, ensures proper animal coverage, and saves valuable administrative time. We’ll share lessons learned from making the transition, highlight best practices, and demonstrate the powerful benefits of online scheduling tools designed specifically with animal care in mind. 

Whether you’re currently juggling paper calendars or already considering a move online, this session will provide practical insights and inspiration to modernize your scheduling process. 

About our Presenter:

Amy is an Animal Care Manager at the Wisconsin National Primate Research Center, where she oversees teams supporting biomedical research. She has twenty years of experience in the animal care field, starting her journey in 2005 as an Animal Care Specialist in the US Army and then joining the primate center in 2013. Amy has been an active member of the Lab Animal Management Association (LAMA) for about 7 years serves as the Program and Awards Committee Chair and currently on the LAMA Board of Directors. Amy is focused on developing and implementing systems that promote employee morale, team building, and career development while maintaining and improving the highest standards of animal care. 

About our Presenter:

Erika is an Animal Care Manager at the Wisconsin National Primate Research Center, where she oversees teams supporting infectious disease and neuroscience research. With over eight years of experience in the animal care field, she brings a well-rounded background spanning both zoological institutions and biomedical research environments. Erika has been an engaged member of the Lab Animal Management Association (LAMA) for more than three years and currently serves as the Program and Awards Committee Chair. She is particularly focused on developing and implementing systems that promote effective team leadership, operational efficiency, and the highest standards of animal care in complex research settings.