CARMEL, CA — Shelters United has just revolutionized the landscape of animal welfare with the launch of VetOfRecord.com, a first-of-its-kind toolkit empowering shelters and rescues to secure affordable, high-quality veterinary care through strategic partnerships with veterinary professionals. This innovative resource paves the way for a brighter future for pets awaiting adoption, offering a vital solution to one of the most pressing challenges in animal welfare today.
VetOfRecord.com is more than just a website—it’s a game-changer for shelters and rescues striving to give abandoned and neglected animals a second chance at life. By providing a dedicated platform for building and strengthening relationships between animal welfare organizations (AWOs) and veterinarians, the toolkit addresses a critical need: access to essential care for pets in transition.
Why Now? Why This Matters
Animal shelters and rescues face an uphill battle. Many operate on shoestring budgets, unable to afford in-house veterinary staff, while others struggle to find vets experienced in shelter medicine. At the same time, veterinarians often lack the tools and guidance to collaborate effectively with AWOs. VetOfRecord.com bridges this gap, creating a win-win for shelters, vets, and—most importantly—homeless pets.
The Shelters United Veterinarian Of Record toolkit is a groundbreaking collaboration between Shelters United and the University of Florida’s Online Shelter Medicine Program, made possible by generous funding from PetSmart Charities. Thanks to this dynamic partnership, shelters and veterinarians now have access to a free, transformational resource designed to foster impactful collaborations.
A training program is set to launch in Q1 2025 with additional support from Mars Veterinary Health. Shelters United will provide free training to participating veterinarians and animal welfare organizations, equipping them with the tools to build enduring partnerships. These collaborations aim to not only enhance animal welfare but also inspire a ripple effect of compassion and care across the community.
Changing the Landscape of Veterinary Care
This is more than a toolkit—it’s a blueprint for revolutionizing how shelters and veterinary professionals work together to save lives, rehabilitate animals, and inspire change in the neighborhoods they serve.
“Our VOR Toolkit is a breakthrough for shelters and rescues. With support from PetSmart Charities, we’re able to provide clarity for both veterinarians and rescues on developing productive relationships and minimizing the conflicts that often occur. The VOR Toolkit provides the tools needed to establish a memorandum of understanding that defines the relationship and responsibilities for all parties. This will enable rescues to provide affordable, life-saving care,” said Mal Schwartz, Founder and CEO of Shelters United. “Investors and partners can see this as a scalable, high-impact solution in animal welfare.”
Toolkit contents include:
“This new toolkit will help us expand the number of VORs, and, thanks to generous funding from PetSmart Charities and Mars Veterinary Health, we can train veterinarians so they can rehabilitate homeless pets so they’re better positioned to find their forever homes,” said Schwartz.
Visit VetOfRecord.com to explore the free toolkit and provide feedback. If you will be at VMX, and would like to book a meeting with Mal Schwartz, please send an email to mal@sheltersunited.com with your availability.
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About Shelters United
Shelters United is a 2,400+ strong cooperative buying program exclusively for nonprofit animal welfare organizations. Shelters and rescues can save thousands of dollars per year as members by purchasing the items they use in their day-to-day operations. In 2024, Shelters United also launched SU Pharmacy and SU Marketplace to grow its comprehensive offering of products and services to shelters, rescues, and new pet parents. Learn more at SheltersUnited.com.
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