Then she enrolled in the Maddie's ® Online Graduate Certificate in
Shelter Medicine so she could share ideas with other shelter veterinarians who were also trying to improve the health and welfare of shelter pets.
Maddie's ® Online Graduate Certificate in Shelter Medicine, provides a unique opportunity to learn the core principles of
shelter medicine so together we can save the lives of homeless cats and dogs.
Not exact matches
It wasn't long before I realized there was
so much more to
shelter medicine than simply spaying and neutering animals!
But what I do know is there is
so much more I can do for these animals, but I don't have a formal education in
shelter medicine to make that happen.
She was
so inspired by these caring volunteers saving homeless pets that she decided to limit her part - time practice to
shelter / rescue
medicine.
Dr. Reeves takes her role as a
shelter veterinarian seriously, and is honored to be part of the University of Florida's Shelter Medicine Certificate Program so that she can continue to expand her knowledge of the field and, ultimately, improve the quality of care that she is able to provide the animals in he
shelter veterinarian seriously, and is honored to be part of the University of Florida's
Shelter Medicine Certificate Program so that she can continue to expand her knowledge of the field and, ultimately, improve the quality of care that she is able to provide the animals in he
Shelter Medicine Certificate Program
so that she can continue to expand her knowledge of the field and, ultimately, improve the quality of care that she is able to provide the animals in her care.
Because of these courses, I feel I will be able to enter the
shelter medicine world with practical and the most recent knowledge
so I can truly bring my best to the profession and the animals.
There are
so many things that run through your head in regards to food,
shelter and
medicine.
With a cool head and a warm heart, a
shelter medicine veterinarian can treat distemper - infected dogs
so they come out with wagging tails and wet noses.
Her leg was still causing her immense pain,
so with comfort and reassurance from our
Shelter Medicine Team, Snow bravely faced her second life - saving surgery.
According to Dr. Kim Carter, Clinical assistant professor of
Shelter Medicine at Oklahoma State University's College of Veterinary
Medicine, «There are
so many benefits to early spay / neuter.
«Having students
so close by is exceptionally convenient,» said Dr. Kris Otteman, OHS Vice President of
shelter medicine.
Because
shelter medicine is
so new and because it is a hybrid type of practice, it does not always fit neatly into existing rules and expectations.
Shelter Medicine for Veterinarians and Staff Written
so veterinarians and lay staff of animal
shelters would get the information they need to keep animals healthy and happy while they wait for adoption.
So I was in need of a new career path, and when I heard about the plans for the
shelter medicine program, my interest was piqued.
We're
so glad we can provide them with information on
shelter medicine, including an overview of the Association of Shelter Veterinarians Guidelines, which we believe will provide them with a solid foundation going forward.
shelter medicine, including an overview of the Association of
Shelter Veterinarians Guidelines, which we believe will provide them with a solid foundation going forward.
Shelter Veterinarians Guidelines, which we believe will provide them with a solid foundation going forward.»
Thanks to those who have worked
so hard to bring this specialty to life, and our very best goes out to our students and alumni, who we know will be leading the way in
Shelter Medicine excellence!
Our
shelter medicine staff recommends that
shelters construct and furnish enrichment out - of - cage areas
so they can be easily disinfected.
But with a cool head and a warm heart, a
shelter medicine veterinarian can treat distemper - infected dogs
so they come out with wagging tails and wet noses.
Cricket and her friends are just three reasons that
shelter medicine training is
so critical to saving lives!
Maddie's
Shelter Medicine Program through the University of Florida is helping her gain the theoretical knowledge needed to understand the animal
sheltering process
so that it may be applied in practice.
«Susan does
so much behind the scenes that most folks don't see but these things are an incredible value to the animals we care for», says Dr. Becky Debolt, Director of
Shelter Medicine.
Hurley loves
shelter medicine because it has the potential to improve the lives of
so many animals and make life better for the dedicated
shelter workers who care for all those homeless pets.
«It's
so rewarding and it legitimizes the field of
shelter medicine.
As the head of the
shelter medicine program at U.C. Davis, as a person who professes an expertise in
sheltering and by her own admission was wrong about
so much else, it is disappointing to hear her talk as though she is entirely unaware of the experiences of the now well over 130 open admission
shelters posting save rates between 90 and 99 % for cats.
But as passion for, and compassion toward,
shelter animals has evolved,
so has the field of
shelter medicine.
Veterinarians are not eligible to apply until they have completed the equivalent of 5 years of practice in the field of
shelter medicine, but it takes 1 - 2 years to put together a competitive application packet —
so start early!
Our research explores the areas of preventative
medicine and infectious disease management in
shelters, and investigates the causes of pet homelessness,
so that we can develop effective strategies to address animal abandonment and increase adoption rates.
UC Davis Koret
Shelter Medicine Program http://www.sheltermedicine.com/ Protecting the health of shelter animals so that more survive to find lifelong homes; UC Davis shelter vets serve several local shelters and consult nationwide about shelter design, behavioral concerns, outbreak prevention and response, and other shelter
Shelter Medicine Program http://www.sheltermedicine.com/ Protecting the health of
shelter animals so that more survive to find lifelong homes; UC Davis shelter vets serve several local shelters and consult nationwide about shelter design, behavioral concerns, outbreak prevention and response, and other shelter
shelter animals
so that more survive to find lifelong homes; UC Davis
shelter vets serve several local shelters and consult nationwide about shelter design, behavioral concerns, outbreak prevention and response, and other shelter
shelter vets serve several local
shelters and consult nationwide about
shelter design, behavioral concerns, outbreak prevention and response, and other shelter
shelter design, behavioral concerns, outbreak prevention and response, and other
sheltershelter issues
That kind of success is astounding,
so I came back not just to see where we were and what else we could do to help but also to welcome Dr. Ron Epps and help him make that transition from private practice as a veterinarian to
shelter medicine, which is quite different.
«It was difficult to select winners from among
so many dedicated individuals,» said Dr. Richard Bachman, who specializes in
shelter medicine and is continually exposed to the feral cat overpopulation problem impacting California
shelters.
As a relief (fill - in)
shelter veterinarian, I was forture to also be able to provide surgery and
medicine services to Emerald City Pet Rescue, PAWS, Wenatchee Valley Humane Society and the Feral Cat Spay / Neuter Project, while getting to know
so many of the folks in our field that make
shelter and rescue possible in the PNW.
For me,
shelter medicine is
so rewarding because it allows me to provide immediate care and assistance to animals in need and put my skills to use on a level that often requires fast and practical thinking with creative use of resources.
I was
so happy to be a part of this dog's journey towards finding a loving home, and grateful to get the chance to improve my clinical skills and knowledge about the complexities of
shelter medicine while here at the Tompkins County SPCA.