On Saturday, May 26, Maddie’s® Shelter Medicine Program was proud to watch the five 2012 recipients of our Maddie’s® Certificate in Shelter Medicine officially become veterinarians.
While most veterinary students at UF train in some aspects of Shelter Medicine, these veterinarians have shown the true meaning of compassion and dedication, taking advantage of every opportunity to advance their knowledge for the betterment of homeless and sheltered pets.
Congratulations, recipients of the Certificate in Shelter Medicine, Class of 2012!
- Dr. Kiri de la Cerda
- Dr. Brooke Minton
- Dr. Lauren Rockey
- Dr. Tiffany Tupler
- Dr. Stacey West
The Maddie’s® Certificate in Shelter Medicine serves as a testament to the intensive program of study undertaken by the graduates throughout their veterinary school career. Certificate recipients have developed a broad base of knowledge in Shelter Medicine through participation in such varied experiences as:
- Coursework in Shelter Medicine, Shelter Animal Behavior and Welfare, Veterinary Disaster Response, Veterinary Forensics
- Clinical training in spay/neuter and shelter consultation
- Special electives such as Animal Hoarding and Bully Breed Challenges
- Mentored scientific investigation into shelter health problems
- Externships in adoption guarantee shelters, open-admission shelters, and spay/neuter clinics
Each day we’re inspired by the compassion and enthusiasm shown by our veterinary students – the next generation of advocates for shelter pets. We are honored to have had the opportunity to work with these individuals during their time here at the University of Florida, and we can’t wait to see everything that they will continue to accomplish as they move forward. Congratulations and best wishes to the Class of 2012!