Robert L. Gillette, DVM, MSE

Sports Medicine Program
College of Veterinary Medicine
Auburn University, AL 36849
gillerl@vetmed.auburn.edu

Education

Kansas State University, B.S. Life Sciences - 1982
Kansas State University, D.V.M. - 1988
University of Kansas, M. S. E. Biomechanics - 1998

Current Position

Director of the Richard G. and Dorothy A. Metcalf Veterinary Sports Medicine Program, Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine

Major Research Interests

General interests are in the area of orthopedics, biomechanics, and muscle physiology of the Canine and Equine Athlete. Specific interests are in the areas of injury prevention, lameness, rehabilitation, muscle conditioning and performance.

Clinical Interests

Working with the canine athlete and working dogs. Breeding programs, training regimens, conditioning programs, and injury prevention for the performance dogs. Canine sports medicine problems, including medical related performance problems, injury repair, rehabilitation, and reconditioning. Equine soundness and injury prevention.