This page serves as a clearinghouse for spay/neuter training resources and opportunities for veterinary professionals around the country.
Do you have a program you would like to include? Let us know! Send an email to info@unitedspayalliance.org.
Spay/Neuter Training Resources
HQHVSN Wet Labs with United Spay Alliance
Our hands-on training program gives veterinarians the opportunity to practice safe, efficient spay/neuter techniques under expert guidance, helping expand access to high-quality care nationwide. Learn more here.
Other Hands-On Training Programs
Veterinary professionals may also find training support and resources with the following organizations:
- ASPCA Spay/Neuter Alliance in North Carolina
- CAMP Veterinary Training Project in California
- Frankie’s Friends HQHVSN Training Center in Pennsylvania*
- Rural Area Veterinary Services for rural communities
- Planned Pethood International for training around the globe
- SANSTEP in California*
- Spay Global
- Six Minute Spay in Alabama
*Open to out-of-state vets who are licensed and in good standing.
Educational Resources & Training Videos
- ASPCA HQHVSN Surgery Basics
- Quick Spay by Dr. Marvin Mackie
- The Six Minute Spay by Dr. June Long
- Training videos from MS State College of Vet Medicine by Dr. Phil Bushby
Externships for Veterinary Students
Many animal shelters, humane societies, and clinics would be glad to accommodate a veterinary student looking for an externship opportunity in HQHVSN services. Don’t be afraid to reach out and ask if there is a way for you to help in your local area!
Here are some other opportunities to consider:
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ASPCA Community Medicine Externship in Brooklyn, NY
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Frankie’s Friends in New Kensington, PA
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Operation Catnip in Gainesville, FL
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Rascal Unit in Ohio (mobile unit)
Network with Peers and Join the Conversation
Experienced HQHVSN surgeons are encouraged to join the Spay Vet Net, a dedicated platform for veterinarians to connect, collaborate, and grow together.
Other platforms for networking include:
- High Quality High Volume Spay Neuter Veterinarians (over 3K members!)
- HQHVSN Veterinarians
- Shelter & Spay/Neuter Veterinarian Job Board
- Midwestern Shelter, HQHVSN, TNR Veterinarians and Shelter Professionals
- Strictly Veterinary Relief for shelters/ HQHVSN (USA) (over 1K members!)
- National Network of Spay Neuter Professionals
- Spay Neuter Central (for Clinic HQ users)