Resources As part of the ASV's mission to bring the best collective knowledge to professionals in shelter medicine and community health, we are committed to providing excellent and up to date resources. Two of our most utilized examples are highlighted below.
Guidelines for Standards of Care in Animal SheltersThe ASV Guidelines for Standards of Care in Animal Shelters were originally released in 2010 to serve as a pivotal resource for the care of shelter animals in the US and around the world. The second edition of the Guidelines, published in December 2022, incorporates advances in shelter medicine knowledge to expand on the previous document. Learn More about the Guidelines hereVeterinary Task Force to Advance Spay and NeuterIn 2014, the ASV reconvened its task force for the purpose of updating the guidelines through review of current scientific literature. This second edition also includes general guidelines for patient care and clinical procedures as well as recommendations for operations management of high quality, high volume programs. The Benefits of MembershipMembers receive access to our robust database of evidence-based resources, as well as a variety of opportunities to network and expand your connections in the field including:
Join or RenewPosition Statements and Informational Documents
The Association of Shelter Veterinarians’ (ASV) Board of Directors (BOD) has developed the following position statements in response to the growing demand from ASV members, state veterinary boards and animal shelters for guidelines and expert opinions on a variety of subjects that present common medical and management dilemmas. |
