Guidelines for Standards of Care in Animal Shelters

The Association of Shelter Veterinarians (ASV) is an international organization whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of animals in shelters through the advancement of shelter medicine. This document is the result of work that the ASV began in 2008 to address the lack of guidelines or standards of care for animals in shelters.

 

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The ASV is the professional organization for shelter veterinarians, consisting of over 1500 members and 16 student chapters from around the globe.

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Veterinary Medical Care Guidelines for Spay-Neuter Programs (2016)

Student Chapter Activities

ASV Member Awards

ASV Board of Directors Nominations Form

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.
 

Membership

The Association of Shelter Veterinarians seeks to advance and support the practice of shelter medicine 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

The newly recognized specialty of Shelter Medicine Practice 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.

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