Spay/Neuter Guidelines

Veterinary standards of care help high-quality, high-volume spay/neuter clinics maintain the most effective and humane practices as they perform their lifesaving services.

The below standards cover selecting and handling patients, sanitation and disease control, patient monitoring, and surgery specifics.  

• ASPCA Spay/Neuter Alliance Veterinary Standards of Care
• ASV Medical Care Guidelines for Spay-Neuter Programs (JAVMA)
• Spay/Neuter Resources and Research