Shelter medicine includes all areas of veterinary practice important to maintaining the health of animals in shelters and at-risk community animals. Shelter medicine practitioners must consider the health of the individual animal, as well as the entire animal population. They must be knowledgeable in a wide variety of areas, including population management, infectious disease, behavioral health, and much more.
With so many areas of focus, it is easy to get overwhelmed. This webinar will provide an introduction to shelter medicine, share best practices for the standard of care in shelters, and show why a shelter veterinarian is so much more than just performing spay and neuter!
Takeaways
- Understanding available resources and tools for shelter medicine
- Managing your population through daily health monitoring and rounds
- Reviewing infectious disease risk factors, prevention, and outbreak management
Suited For
Veterinarians, technicians, and medical staff working in, or with, animal shelters, rescues, or clinics within the Northern Tier (Alaska, Idaho, Minnesota, Montana, North Dakota, Washington, and Wisconsin), but all are welcome. This webinar will have a medical focus but is helpful for any shelter staff.
Credits
This program has been approved for 1 hour of continuing education credit in jurisdictions that recognize American Association of Veterinary State Boards RACE approval.
The ASPCA is also approved as a New York State sponsor of continuing education (NYSED) for veterinarians and veterinary technicians.
The ASPCA is an approved provider of content, which enhances professional competence and aligns with the 5 domains of the CAWA Exam specification.
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