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
ONLINE
Welfare and Wellness for Pets and People
VEM5051
ONLINE
Introduction to Veterinary Disaster Response
VEM5061
ONLINE
Shelter Animal Behavior and Welfare*
VEM5320
online
Integrating Veterinary Medicine with Shelter Systems*
VEM5321
On-campus
Veterinary Forensic Medicine
VEM5324
ONLINE
Shelter Animal Physical Health*
VEM5381
online/on-campus
Community Cat Management
VEM5342
off-campus
Shelter Medicine at Miami-Dade Animal Services
VEM5322
Shelter Medicine Clinical Clerkships
Clerkship
Shelter Medicine Practice
VEM5863
Clerkship
Consultations in Shelter Animal Medicine
VEM5890
Clerkship
Veterinary Community Outreach Program
VEM5891
CLERKSHIP
Sterilization and Population Management
VEM5864
Externships
The Shelter Medicine Program coordinates with animal shelters and veterinary clinics from across the country to assist us in providing this practical training during formal student externships.
Thanks to the generosity of our program partners, we are proud to offer Externship Awards to UF veterinary students who complete for-credit externships for the Professional Certificate in Shelter Medicine.
Externship
Shelter Medicine*
VEM5892
Externship
Spay/Neuter*
VEM5892
