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 tomorrow with the skills they need to make a difference in the lives of animals and communities.
*Indicates requirement for Professional Certificate in Shelter Medicine.
Shelter Medicine Courses
Courses required for the Certificate in Shelter Medicine
ONLINE
Shelter Animal Behavior and Welfare*
VEM5320
ONLINE
Shelter Animal Physical Health*
VEM5381
online
Integrating Veterinary Medicine with Shelter Systems*
VEM5321
Elective courses for additional experience
ONLINE
Welfare and Wellness for Pets and People
VEM5051
ONLINE
Introduction to Veterinary Disaster Response
VEM5061
off-campus
Shelter Medicine at Miami-Dade Animal Services
VEM5322
On-campus
Veterinary Forensic Medicine
VEM5324
online/on-campus
Community Cat Management
VEM5342
In-field Clerkship
Consultations in Shelter Animal Medicine
VEM5890
Shelter Medicine Clinical Clerkships
Clerkship
Shelter Medicine Practice
VEM5863
Clerkship
Veterinary Community Outreach Program
VEM5891
CLERKSHIP
Sterilization and Population Management
VEM5864
Shelter Medicine Externships & Fellowships
Externship
Shelter Medicine*
VEM5892
Externship
Spay/Neuter*
VEM5892
10-week immersion
Fellowships
Shelter Medicine
Community Cat management
