Support for Shelter Medicine Professionals

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Whether you’re an experienced shelter medicine professional or beginning to explore this vital field, find support tailored to enhance your development and practice including professional publications, best practices, and innovative approaches in the field. We also offer direct access to ASPCA subject matter experts for responsive guidance and insight.

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Research

Animal Shelter and Community Medicine Journals for Publication

Learn about the Journal of Shelter Medicine and Community Animal Health, the only journal focused on shelter and community medicine practice.

Webinar

Northern Tier Shelter Initiative Zoomies: An Introduction to Shelter Medicine 

This webinar will share best practices for the standard of care in shelters and available resources and tools for shelter medicine.

Watch the Webinar

Job Aid Downloads

Shelter Medicine Consults and Support for Animal Shelters

Contact the ASPCA Shelter Medicine Services team for help with questions ranging from parvovirus to sanitation to population management.

Job Aid Downloads

Comprehensive Reference Book: Shelter Medicine for Veterinarians and Staff

This must-have shelter medicine resource includes information on management, animal husbandry, veterinary care, disease prevention and behavior.