Shelter Medicine Board Certification

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Discover your options for obtaining a Shelter Medicine Practice Board Certification, designed for veterinary professionals committed to elevating their expertise in shelter medicine. Whether you’re just beginning to explore certification or looking for professional development opportunities, you can make a lasting impact on the health and welfare of shelter animals.

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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.

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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.

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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.