Maddie’s Certificate in Shelter Medicine
The Certificate in Shelter Medicine at the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine exposes students to a cross‐section of opportunities in the field, including care of sheltered animals, animal disaster management, cruelty investigation and forensics, shelter animal behavior and welfare, high‐quality high‐volume sterilization surgery, and research in shelter medicine.
A Special Projects elective offers the opportunity for mentored participation in an in‐depth topic, such as working with a shelter to perform a shelter population management analysis, an infectious disease outbreak intervention, or the creation and implementation of shelter medicine protocols.
The Certificate will identify students who have completed an intensive training program in this field, providing a valuable credential for students seeking employment in animal sheltering or the pursuit of residency training.