Are you ready to take your career in animal sheltering to the next level? Offered by the Koret Shelter Medicine Program Shelter Learniverse as part of Maddie’s® Million Pet Challenge, the Shelter Care Specialist Certification Program empowers frontline animal shelter workers to provide exceptional care, grounded in best practices, with a focus on improving outcomes for animals and communities.
Through engaging online courses, you’ll gain expertise in:
- Best practices to reduce animal stress.
- Foundational animal care and medical care to enhance your skills.
- Behavior, training, and enrichment for healthier, happier animals.
- Population management to optimize shelter resources.
- Daily care best practices that streamline your workflow and maximize impact.
Whether you’re new to shelter work or a seasoned professional, this program equips you with the tools, knowledge, and recognition to make a greater difference.
Why Become Certified?
- Advance your career with professional credentials.
- Learn practical, actionable skills to improve daily operations.
- Gain confidence in providing high-quality care for every animal.
Applications are being accepted for the Winter 2025 session starting 1/6/25! Start learning today and become part of the growing movement to transform animal sheltering.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 12/5/24.
Certification is currently free, #ThanksToMaddie!
This program is most relevant for individuals working in public shelters or private shelters with municipal contracts. Enrollment is limited; applicants from these shelter types will be prioritized for this session.
This session has been filled. Learn more about upcoming sessions at https://tinyurl.com/SCS-General
