NYSVMS Webinar: White Coats, Big Hearts - How Vets Can Uplift Local Shelters
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Not all heroes wear capes—some wear white coats, mend broken paws, and give second chances to animals who need them most.
As a veterinarian, you already make an incredible impact every day. But did you know your local animal shelters are facing urgent challenges—and you could be the missing link they need?
Join us for an inspiring online discussion led by the NYSVMS Animal Welfare Committee. You’ll learn:
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The real, behind-the-scenes needs of local shelters
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How your skills and clinic resources can make a life-saving difference
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Simple, meaningful ways to get involved—on your terms
This is more than an opportunity to give back—it’s a chance to be a community hero in a whole new way.
Join Dr. Stephanie Janeczko and Dr. Elizabeth Berliner as they lead a discussion and answer your questions.
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Dr. Stephanie Janeczko, DVM, MS, DABVP (Shelter Medicine Practice; Canine & Feline Practice), CAWA
Vice President, Shelter Medicine Services, ASPCA
Dr. Stephanie Janeczko is a leading figure in shelter medicine, currently serving as the Vice President of Shelter Medicine Services at the ASPCA. She oversees the organization's national shelter medicine initiatives and co-leads efforts to expand access to veterinary care. An alumna of Cornell University, she earned her DVM in 2004, followed by a residency in shelter medicine and a master's in epidemiology in 2009. Board-certified in both Shelter Medicine Practice and Canine & Feline Practice, Dr. Janeczko is also a Certified Animal Welfare Administrator. Her extensive experience includes leadership roles in various veterinary organizations, and she has been recognized with the Meritorious Service Award by the Association of Shelter Veterinarians. She Chairs the NYSVMS Animal Welfare Committee and serves on the Executive Board of the New York State Veterinary Medical Society.
Dr. Elizabeth Berliner, DVM, MA, DABVP (Shelter Medicine Practice; Canine & Feline Practice)
Senior Director, Shelter Medicine Training Programs, ASPCA
Dr. Elizabeth Berliner is the Senior Director of Shelter Medicine Training Programs at the ASPCA, where she leads initiatives such as the Julie Morris Shelter Medicine Residency and the Practitioner Pathway Mentorship Program, supporting veterinarians pursuing board certification in Shelter Medicine Practice. Board-certified in both Shelter Medicine Practice and Canine & Feline Practice, Dr. Berliner earned her DVM from Cornell University in 2003. She previously served as the Janet L. Swanson Director of Shelter Medicine at Cornell's College of Veterinary Medicine, where she directed clinical programs and trained veterinary students and interns in shelter medicine. Dr. Berliner is a co-author of the revised ASV Guidelines for Standards of Care in Animal Shelters and serves on the Executive Board of the New York State Veterinary Medical Society.