ASPCA Cornell Maddie’s Shelter Medicine Conference Online Courses
The ASPCA Cornell Maddie's Shelter Medicine Conferences bring together hundreds of veterinarians, technicians, and animal welfare professionals each year for a unique educational opportunity focused on improving the quality of care for animals. Experts share their approaches, successes, and lessons learned during sessions covering the latest in medical, behavior, and shelter operations.
How to Enroll
- To access these courses, log in now. Once logged in, come back to this page and click the enroll now button or any of the learning path links below!
- Don't have an account? Create an account on ASPCA Learn and use code "SMC2026" on the sign-up page. Use this guide to help set up your account.
- Mobile users will need the free Litmos app. Download it for Apple or Android
- Use this step-by-step guide to navigate the app
- Training is not available via mobile browser
- Need more help? Browse the FAQs or contact us at learn@aspca.org
Explore 2026's Unique Learning Paths:
- Clinical Veterinary Care: This veterinary track focuses on elevating efficient and high-quality care in clinical settings. Topics include vaccine and spay/neuter best practices, anesthesia considerations and managing complications.
- Behavioral Care: This track features sessions centered around the understanding and practical application of behavior modification, management and enrichment. Topics include behavior analysis, housing considerations and communicating behavior decisions.
- Operational Leadership: This track highlights strategic tools and practices that can help leaders improve decision making and advance operational success. Topics include capacity for care, data-based decision making and facility design.
- Working With the Community: This track explores the relationship between animal welfare organizations and their communities. Topics include access to vet care, working with rural communities and equine care.
Revisit sessions from past ASPCA Cornell Maddie's Shelter Medicine Conferences
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Topics:
Shelter Medicine
Type:
Training