Humane Society Alliance Education Program
Shelter Medicine
A learning opportunity for veterinary students in community-based, primary care facilities
Shelter Medicine
Veterinary students can also elect to spend two weeks at either Seattle Humane in Bellevue, Washington, or the Idaho Humane Society in Boise, Idaho, where they gain additional medical and surgical practice-ready skills, and specialty training, such as dentistry, animal behavior, and emergency care.
Community outreach
As part of the 2-week clinical rotation at Seattle Humane or the Idaho Humane Society, veterinary students also have opportunities to serve in their shelter communities caring for animals that belong to pet owners in need.
- Provide affordable wellness care through Seattle Humane’s Community Medicine and Idaho Humane Society’s Veterinary Service
- Treat pets of people experiencing homelessness through the One Health Clinic, a partnership between WSU and the University of Washington
- Join other volunteers at the Doney Coe Pet Clinic to serve low-income people-pet families or families experiencing homelessness
Shelter Medicine stories
Questions about giving? Contact Lynne Haley or 509-335-5021.