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
Shelter Medicine Clinical Clerkships
On-Campus Clerkship
Veterinary Community Outreach Program
VEM5891
In-Field Clerkship
Consultations in Shelter Animal Medicine
VEM5890
Shelter Medicine Externships & Fellowships
Externship
Shelter Medicine*
VEM5892
Externship
Spay/Neuter*
VEM5892
10-week immersion
Fellowships
Community Cat management
