ASPCA Julie Morris Shelter Medicine Residency

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For: Veterinarians

ASPCA Julie Morris Shelter Medicine Residency

New York City with travel around the country

Shelter Medicine and the ASPCA VIRMP Program Listing

The ASPCA Julie Morris Shelter Medicine Residency provides an intensive three-year training opportunity covering all aspects of shelter medicine, including clinical medicine and surgery, shelter operations, population management, community outreach, high-quality, high-volume spay/neuter (HQHVSN), cruelty investigations and forensics, disaster response, and more. The residency is a core program of the ASPCA’s Shelter Medicine Services (SMS), with mentorship provided by the SMS team of shelter medicine experts, subject matter experts across the organization, and our external partners. Residents will fulfill all ABVP shelter medicine practice residency requirements and are expected to achieve board certification shortly after completing the program.

Clinical Consultations

Serve as a primary clinician and consultant while receiving expert guidance in a supportive learning environment, with mentorship from program staff and more senior residents.

Career Opportunities

Gain broad shelter medicine experience, supporting a career path in any of the wide variety of shelter medicine specialist roles.

Networking

Visit and consult with a wide range of sheltering organizations across the country.

"This program is giving me all the tools to become a specialist who understands how shelter medicine extends beyond the four walls of the shelter to safeguard animal welfare in the community. My mentors encourage me to learn from and collaborate with experts throughout the organization. I feel immense support as I continue my community-focused path as a shelter medicine practitioner."

Dr. Biana Tamimi, ASPCA Shelter Medicine Resident