Position 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. The input of outside experts has been sought when appropriate. It is recognized that animal shelters are widely divergent in their resources and missions and that no single health care protocol or position statement will be applicable or appropriate in every situation. These are offered primarily as a service to our members to help raise the standards of care for shelter medicine practice and should be used accordingly.
Some of our Position Statements have Informational Documents (Info Docs) associated with them listed as a freely-available resource on topics relevant to the practice of shelter medicine. These documents serve to supplement our Position Statements and provide referenced background information where appropriate and available. ASV Position Statements Shelter Terminology Information Document Carbon Monoxide Inhalation as a Method of Euthanasia FeLV and FIV Testing and Management in Animal Shelters High Quality High Volume Spay/Neuter Medical Treatment of Animals Held in Animal Shelters for Legal Reasons Use of Shelter Animal Cadavers for Educational Purposes Use of Shelter Animals in Research Veterinary Professional License Portability
Position Statement Process Position statements are reviewed at a minimum of once every 5 years. New position statements or revision of existing statements may be suggested by ASV members at any time by writing to [email protected]. Creation and revision of Position Statements will follow ASV Standard Operating Procedures.
Position Statements Currently Under Review and Available for Member Comment
Information Document Process Info Docs undergo a rigorous drafting and review process according to ASV standard operating procedures, including independent expert review, prior to publication and are reviewed at a minimum of once every 5 years. |
