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Support for Shelter Medicine Professionals

Explore resources and expertise available to those interested in or practicing shelter medicine.

Shelter Medicine Board Certification

Get information on your options for obtaining board certification in the field of animal shelter medicine.

Shelter Medicine Programs and Services

Enhance your expertise in shelter medicine with professional development, publications, and direct support from the ASPCA’s Shelter Medicine Services team.

Customizable Emergency Response Plan for Animal Shelters

Download this disaster planning template and prepare to keep your animals and the people who care for them safe during any emergency.

ASPCA Launches Julie Morris Shelter Medicine Residency Program

Learn about the three-year training program, approved by the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners (ABVP), for licensed veterinarians interested in developing deep expertise in the practice of shelter medicine.

Shelter Medicine Practitioner Pathway Community for ABVP Board Certification

Learn how the Practitioner Pathway Community can help support your goal of board certification in Shelter Medicine Practice.

ASPCA Cornell Maddie’s Shelter Medicine Conference Online Courses

The ASPCA® Cornell Maddie’s® Shelter Medicine courses are a unique educational opportunity for veterinarians and other animal welfare professionals to learn from our field of highly regarded speakers.

ASPCA Shelter Medicine Practitioner Pathway Mentorship for ABVP Board Certification

The ASPCA is thrilled to launch a mentorship program to support veterinarians working toward ABVP Shelter Medicine Practice (SMP) certification via the Practitioner Pathway.

Emergency Foster Resources

Use these fostering resources to help you recruit and manage fosters during an emergency.

Emergency Preparedness Guide for Pet Owners

This emergency pet preparedness guide helps to ensure pets are well cared for even during a crisis. Share it with your community now!

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