National Shelter Medicine Rounds, hosted by the University of Wisconsin Shelter Medicine Program, is a platform for discussion of current topics relevant to shelter medicine for continued learning and collaboration. While primarily intended for shelter veterinarians, others interested in shelter medicine are welcome to join. Our hope is to create a space that feels safe for all participants; we ask you to follow these Accountable Space guidelines.
Rounds meets via Zoom on the 2nd Tuesday of the month from 2:30-3:30pm Central Time. *Subject to change or cancellation on occasion
To join the National Shelter Medicine Rounds group, please register here.
National Rounds presentation recordings:
Chemical Castration in Dogs, June 9, 2026
Strengthening U.S. Preparedness for New World Screwworm (NWS), May 12, 2026
FIP Treatment, February 10, 2026
H5N1 Update for Animal Welfare, February 7, 2025
Avian influenza type A (H5N1) infections in cats, December 20, 2024
Use of the modified live canine distemper virus and canine parvovirus vaccine in neonatal puppies in environments that present meaningful risk, October 10, 2023
Heartworm, September 12, 2023
Canine Distemper Virus Clinical Update, July 18, 2023
Rounds presentation, June 14, 2022
A New Look at 50 Years of Data about Behavioral Incompatibilities and Dog Relinquishment to Shelters, May 10, 2022
Brucella canis: Update for Veterinarians, April 27, 2021
Low Stress Handling in the Shelter, April 13, 2021
Rounds presentation, March 23, 2021
A Problem named is a Problem solved: Creating a Behavior Record for Shelter Animals using a POVBR, March 9, 2021
Human Animal Support Services, February 23, 2021
Transferring and Treating Heartworm-Positive Dogs, January 26, 2021
Housing concerns continued, September 29, 2020
Affordable Housing Concerns, September 15, 2020
Marin County Hoarding Alliance, August 11, 2020
Shelter Medicine academic training during COVID-19, July 7, 2020
Anti-racism in your organization, June 9, 2020
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Animal Welfare, May 28, 2020
Rabbit Hemorrhage Disease Virus, May 21, 2020
Organizational Sustainability through Social Enterprise, May 19, 2020
Why Access to Pet Resources is a Social Justice Issue, May 12, 2020
Best Practices Before, During and After COVID-19, May 7, 2020
PetPro Connect app demonstration, April 28, 2020
COVID-19: How are you getting animals out the door safely and effectively?, April 23, 2020
Shelter admission decisions during COVID-19: providing service safely, April 9, 2020
Recommendations and protocol for sheltering COVID-19 exposed pets, April 2, 2020
COVID-19 Shelter Medicine Response continued, March 26, 2020
COVID-19 Shelter Medicine Response, March 24, 2020
End of Life: Care and Considerations, March 10, 2020
Rural Area Veterinary Services: Native Nations Access to Care Teaching Clinics, February 25, 2020
Community Collaboration Sheltering: A Lifesaving Model, February 11, 2020