Shelly Liles Fontenot

Dr. Shelly Liles Fontenot is an Assistant Professor of Shelter Medicine in the Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences at the LSU School of Veterinary Medicine, Louisiana State University (Baton Rouge). She joined the faculty on May 31, 2024.

Education:

• DVM, Louisiana State University, 2005
• BS, Louisiana State University, 2001

Clinical Interests: Her expertise spans shelter medicine, surgical programs, and community-focused initiatives:

• High-volume spay/neuter in shelter/MASH settings
• Community cat management (TNR)
• Outreach programs (preventive care, microchipping)
• Animal cruelty legislation
• Shelter disease management
• Disaster response
• Veterinary student education