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Dr Lila Miller

Vice President of Veterinary Outreach and Veterinary Advisor to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA); Adjunct Professor at University of Penn and Cornell University(USA).

Dr. Lila Miller is a graduate of the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine. She is the Vice President of Veterinary Outreach and Veterinary Advisor to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals and Adjunct Professor at the University of Penn and Cornell University. She has over 25 years of experience working in the field of shelter medicine, and started the first course in shelter medicine for veterinarians at Cornell University. She is the co-editor of the first textbook on shelter medicine entitled Shelter Medicine for Veterinarians and Staff.

Dr Miller has received many awards for her professional contributions to veterinary medicine, including the 2008 American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) Animal Welfare Award, the 2005 Hills Animal Welfare and Humane Ethics award from the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA), and additional awards from the American Humane Association and the Veterinary Medical Association of New York City. She is currently a member of the National Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners and co-founder and past president of the Association of Shelter Veterinarians. She is a past member of the New York State Board for Veterinary Medicine, and continues to serve on leading boards and professional associations. She travels and lectures extensively around the world on conferences and universities on subjects involving the veterinary professional including shelter medicine, anti-cruelty initiatives, and other topics that involve and affect animal welfare experts.

Articles

Controlling disease transmission in animal shelters: Part 2 (Proceedings)
AUGUST 1, 2009
Whenever there is a disease outbreak, one of the first control measures should be a thorough, first-hand review of sanitation procedures.

When the bond breaks: Relinquishment, hoarding and abuse: Part 2 (Proceedings)
AUGUST 1, 2009
Animal abandonment and abuse are two of the darkest consequences of a failed human animal bond, both of which are defined as animal cruelty in most, if not all, states.

When the bond breaks: Relinquishment, hoarding and abuse: Part 1 (Proceedings)
AUGUST 1, 2009
The Association of Human Animal Bond Veterinarians defines the human animal bond as the relationship between people, animals, and their environment.

The role of the veterinarian in handling animal abuse (Proceedings)
AUGUST 1, 2009
There are many reasons why the veterinary profession is addressing the issue of animal abuse now.

Controlling disease transmission in animal shelters: Part 1 (Proceedings)
AUGUST 1, 2009
Shelter medicine is specialized herd health medicine for small animals.

Controlling disease transmission in animal shelters for technicians (Proceedings)
AUGUST 1, 2009
The demand for better care has resulted in unprecedented interest and involvement of the veterinary community in shelter operations.

The practice of veterinary medicine in animal shelters (Proceedings)
AUGUST 1, 2009
The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) estimates that there may be anywhere between 4-6,000 animal shelters in the United States.

An Interview with Dr. Lila Miller
NOVEMBER 1, 2007
A leader in shelter medicine, Dr. Miller cares for the underserved, often-forgotten animals and trains others to follow in her footsteps. She says a good veterinarian "doesn't lose sight of doing what is right for the patient even though it isn't always possible."

Animal sheltering in the United States: Yesterday, today, and tomorrow
OCTOBER 1, 2007
To effectively satisfy the rising demand for better preventive healthcare programs and veterinary services for shelter animals, veterinarians must understand the mission and goal of animal shelters and the resources available to them.

http://www.aspca.org/Pressroom/press-releases/072208-1.aspx

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