The Shelter Medicine Program at UF (SMP) offers specialized training to veterinary students, veterinarians, and shelter professionals. Our training and education program is designed to equip veterinary leaders with the skills they need to make a difference in the lives of animals and communities. Programs for Veterinary Students Our veterinary students are passionate, altruistic, and…| sheltermedicine.vetmed.ufl.edu
A Veterinary Workforce for the Critical Unmet Needs in Animal Welfare This is a transitional time for the animal welfare field as growing demand for animal-friendly solutions is challenging traditional sheltering paradigms. At the same time, a growing national shortage of veterinarians skilled in Shelter Medicine and high-quality high-volume spay/neuter is threatening to slow momentum…| sheltermedicine.vetmed.ufl.edu
Veterinary students at the University of Florida can choose from a variety of online courses and clinical rotations to explore the field of shelter medicine while earning elective credits, or complete the entire 15-credit Professional Certificate in Shelter Medicine. However you connect with the Shelter Medicine Program, we strive to provide the veterinary leaders of…| Shelter Medicine Program