Stephanie Janeczko DVM, MS, DABVP, CAWA

Stephanie Janeczko, DVM is an alumna of Cornell University, completing her DVM in 2004 and shelter medicine residency and master’s in epidemiology in 2009. She was a founding member of the Shelter Medicine board specialty, is also boarded in Canine & Feline Practice by the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners (ABVP), and is a Certified Animal Welfare Administrator. A nationally recognized leader in the field of Shelter Medicine, Dr. Janeczko co-authored and co-edited leading shelter medicine guidelines and textbooks.
As Senior Vice President of Veterinary Medicine at the ASPCA, Dr. Janeczko serves as the organization’s strategic veterinary leader, overseeing the veterinary training programs and clinical care provided by more than a dozen veterinary teams nationwide. Stephanie serves on the NYSVMS and Veterinary Medical Association of New York City (VMANYC) executive boards, and previously served as past president of the Association of Shelter Veterinarians (ASV) and ABVP. She was honored with the Meritorious Service Award from ASV in 2020 and the Service to the Veterinary Community and the Welfare of Animals Award from VMANYC in 2026.