UC Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Program

08/19/2026

Join host Dr. Jenn Bennett and guests Dr. Maria Pyrdek and Dr. Ashley Patterson today at 4pm for a conversation on triage strategies that help shelter vets work within their capacity while still providing critical care. Register at https://sheltermedicine.zoom.us/meeting/register/ZhaL2t48STCeccaPTIWWUg

08/11/2026

Many California animal shelters operate without a veterinarian on staff. A Veterinarian of Record Relationship can help expand access to timely, consistent veterinary care through thoughtful partnership.

The UC Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Program’s new VORR Fellowship will support California veterinarians and shelter leaders building or strengthening these relationships. Applications are open through August 16.

Learn more and apply:

07/12/2026

It’s fun to play at the A-V-M-A 🎶

07/10/2026

It's a big day for shelter medicine, and we're grateful to be part of it.

At the ASPCA Cornell Maddie's® Shelter Medicine Conference, Dr. Kate Hurley is delivering this year's keynote, sharing lessons from decades of innovation (and millions of cats) in shelter medicine and a vision for what's next. At AVMA Convention, Dr. Jennifer Bennett is leading conversations about providing care with context and helping more shelters access the veterinary support they need.

Whether you're in Ithaca or Anaheim this weekend, or at home (livestream links in the comments 👇), we'd love to connect. Stop by, beam in, say hello, and share what you're learning. Every conversation and connection helps move our field forward.

06/09/2026

In this edition, we’re spotlighting the people that make shelter medicine happen, from HQHVSN and ringworm spa days, to vaccination and daily enrichment.

Austin Animal Services’ Javier Valles shares the resources he recommends most, what’s at the heart of his Shelter Care Specialist Master’s Level Certification, and why ego is not our amigo.

Meet Javier Valles, Animal Enrichment Worker at Austin Animal Services, serving Austin, Texas, and unincorporated Travis County. Javier is currently pursuing Shelter Care Specialist Master’s Level Certification. If you or your team is interested in strengthening skills in animal care, behavior sup...

05/20/2026

At the end of the day, shelter veterinarians and organizational leadership are aligned in purpose...but why doesn’t it always feel that way?

Let's talk about it today at 4 pm! www.shelterlearniverse.com/events

04/09/2026

Hey! We’re missing you! Stop by booth 301 at and let’s catch up ☕️

03/20/2026

Holy IMPACT! Calling all our data lovers!!! Shelter Animals Count is doing mission-critical work for animal welfare. Their data powers the programs and informs the development of resources that move our entire field forward. If you want a career where you can feel the difference you’re making at the end of every day, the ROI on this position is next level. 🤩

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