Boston, Massachusetts (June 20, 2024) – United Spay Alliance and MSPCA-Angell are thrilled to announce the success of our recent high-quality, high-volume spay/neuter (HQHVSN) wet lab on June 8, 2024. The wet lab provided training for four veterinarians in safe, efficient spay/neuter techniques, and direct spay/neuter services for 28 cats.

Under the expert guidance of Dr. Rebecca Fellman, Lead Clinician of Shelter and Community Medicine at MSPCA Boston, and Dr. Michelle Jennsen, Lead Veterinarian at MSPCA Cape Cod, trainees began with a comprehensive review of techniques and instructional videos. The day shortly progressed into the surgery suite for hands-on practice, where each attendee performed six surgeries, honing the skills learned.

The training received top marks from participants. One trainee shared, “Highly recommend to DVMs who want to learn ‘how to spay’ in a safe and fast way.”

To date, United Spay Alliance has organized six wet labs across four states, training 25 veterinary professionals in essential spay/neuter techniques through the program.

The initiative aims to expand training opportunities for veterinarians interested in mastering these crucial skills. Additional wet lab sessions, including one in Massachusetts, are forthcoming. Veterinarians keen to participate are encouraged to join our waitlist and contribute to this transformative effort.

For more information about our HQHVSN wet labs and to join our waitlist, please visit https://www.unitedspayalliance.org/hqhvsn-wet-labs/.

United Spay Alliance is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to promote affordable, accessible, and timely spay/neuter services as the key to addressing the problems of overpopulation. To learn more, visit unitedspayalliance.org or follow @UnitedSpayAlliance on Facebook and Instagram.