Shelter Medicine

The Shelter Medicine Program partners with the community to reduce pet overpopulation, enhance veterinary education, and improve the lives of dogs and cats.

The goal of the Shelter Medicine Program at Illinois is to develop a talented pool of veterinary graduates who are well-versed in the tools available to improve the care of shelter animals and help reduce animal overpopulation. The program is actively engaged in the teaching, outreach, and research missions of the College of Veterinary Medicine and the University of Illinois.

Our Mission

The mission of the Shelter Medicine Program at Illinois is to reduce animal overpopulation and to improve the health and well-being of animals in shelters through the advancement of the discipline of shelter medicine among veterinarians and veterinary students.

the University of Illinois Shelter Medicine team partners with many community programs

Your donation allows us to help more animals in need, partner with more communities, and educate more future veterinarians.

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ABOUT US

THANK YOU TO SUPPORTERS OF THE SHELTER MEDICINE PROGRAM!

Shelter Medicine Team


Carli Burris – CVT

Veterinary Technician

Laura Frazier – DVM

Director, Pet Population Control and Community Medicine Program

Instructor

Lauren Murray

Veterinary Assistant