The ASV is the professional organization for shelter veterinarians, consisting of over 2000 members and 24 student chapters from around the globe.

 

ASV's Mission

The mission of the asv is to advance and support the practice of shelter medicine
in order to improve community animal health and well-being

updated Shelter Guidelines now available
 ASV celebrates 20th anniversary with updated guidelines and academic journal launch - Read press release

 

 

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ASV's COMMITMENT TO DEI

 

 

Membership

The Association of Shelter Veterinarians is a community of 2,000 members dedicated to helping veterinary shelter medicine move forward in order to improve community animal health and well-being. Membership is open to veterinarians, veterinary students, and non-veterinary affiliates.

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Board Specialty

ASV continues to grow the practice of veterinary shelter medicine. The Shelter Medicine Practice specialty includes all aspects of veterinary practice important to the care and management of shelter animals. Mastering this specialty requires a broad-based approach inclusive of community considerations and encompasses all aspects of healthcare ranging from the physical and behavioral health of shelter animals to the environmental health of the shelter facility. The American Board of Veterinary Specialties (ABVS) approved Shelter Medicine's petition for full recognition as a veterinary specialty in March 2023. As of this date, the specialty has 35 diplomats.

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