ASV Guidelines for Standards of Care in Animal SheltersASV Veterinary Medical Care Guidelines for Spay-Neuter Programs
Veterinary Forensic Medicine and Forensic Sciences by 
Animal Behavior for Shelter Veterinarians and Staff by 
High-Quality, High-Volume Spay and Neuter and Other Shelter Surgeries by Access to Veterinary Care: Barriers, Current Practices, and Public PolicyRelevant articles from the last five (5) years.
These references provide in depth information to supplement the core materials listed above. Items drawn from these sources would reflect knowledge that is key to specialty level shelter medicine practice. Examinees are encouraged to review relevant information to enhance knowledge as needed. Items are drawn from the most recent editions/versions unless otherwise noted.
August's Consultations in Feline Internal Medicine by 
Small Animal Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics by 
Cote's Clinical Veterinary Advisor: Dogs and Cats by 
Low Stress Handling, Restraint and Behavior Modification of Dogs and Cats by 
The Jossey-Bass Handbook of Nonprofit Leadership and Management by From the board:
The following is a list of topics, which will typically be covered on the examination, along with suggested textbooks. The newest editions of these texts are recommended, and other recently published books may also be helpful. Candidates are not expected to purchase or read all of these texts - rather, emphasis should be placed on subject matter where candidates feel deficient.
This resource updated: March 14, 2025
Source reading list reviewed: March 14, 2025
Source reading list updated by specialty board: 2024
