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Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine News
Dec 15, 2015
Human Pacemaker Giving Older Dogs like Joe a New ‘Leash’ on Life
Older dogs with slowing hearts are getting a new ‘leash’ on life at Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine, where advanced technology and new treatment protocols have created an emerging cardiology program. Dr. SeungWoo Jung, assistant professor and clinician in the Cardiology Services of the Wilford and Kate Bailey Small Animal Teaching Hospital, recently placed […]
Dec 9, 2015
Coleman Recipient of Leischuck Endowed Presidential Award for Teaching Excellence
Elaine Coleman, an associate professor in Auburn University’s College of Veterinary Medicine, is one of two recipients of the Gerald and Emily Leischuck Endowed Presidential Award for Teaching Excellence. Dr. Jeffrey Katz, Alumni Professor in the Department of Psychology in the College of Liberal Arts, is the other recipient of this prestigious award. Dr. Katz’s […]
Dec 4, 2015
Registration Open for Vet Camp 2016 Summer Program
Online registration for the 2016 Vet Camp – one of Auburn University’s most popular academic and enrichment programs – is open and accepting submissions. These camps are highly competitive and receive a large number of applicants for each program. Students and parents are encouraged to check out camp details if students have a serious interest […]
Nov 24, 2015
College Alumna Receives 2015 Master Thesis Award
Dr. Jacqueline Gimmler, who recently completed a master’s degree in biomedical sciences at Auburn University’s College of Veterinary Medicine, has been selected to receive a 2015 Master’s Thesis Award by Auburn University. Dr. Gimmler was one of six across the university to receive the award. Her thesis was on “Determining canine skin concentrations of terbinafine […]
Nov 24, 2015
Veterinarians Connect with the College through the Practitioner Sabbatical Program
Dr. Lynn Hagood isn’t letting the fact that he earned his DVM from Auburn University’s College of Veterinary Medicine in 1988 stop him from continuing to learn and grow as a veterinarian. A general practitioner at North Florida Animal Hospital, in Tallahassee, Fla., Dr. Hagood has a particular interest in oncology. In order to learn […]
Nov 11, 2015
UC-Berkeley Biologist to Speak as Juan Gilbert Lecturer Nov. 19
Nationally respected biologist Dr. Tyrone Hayes will deliver the Juan Gilbert Distinguished Lecturer address on Thursday, Nov. 19, as a guest of Auburn University’s Black Graduate and Professional Students Association. The event will be held at 6 p.m. in the College of Veterinary Medicine’s Veterinary Education Center Overton Auditorium. His lecture, “Silent Spring to Silent […]
Nov 11, 2015
Newly Hired Psychologist Dedicated to Helping Veterinary Students
The veterinary medical profession can be stressful for students as they experience the academic rigors of the program and transition into roles as young veterinarians. To ensure that Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine students have all the tools they need to be successful students and professionals, the college recently appointed Dr. Kathryn Bieri as […]
Nov 2, 2015
College of Veterinary Medicine Researchers Seek Breakthrough in Cancer Treatment
Dr. Bruce Smith’s guiding philosophy in the work he does is simple: he wants his patients to die with their cancer, not from cancer. And while curing cancer is not right around the corner, what researchers at the Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine want is to help their veterinary patients live longer, with hope […]
Oct 29, 2015
Former Auburn Cheerleader Carries the War Eagle Spirit in Veterinary Medicine
When a cheer or an extra dose of Auburn spirit is needed at the College of Veterinary Medicine, Pete Velotas is the man to call. Velotas, a fourth-year veterinary student and Birmingham native, is a former member of the Auburn University Cheerleading squad. Velotas got his start in both of his passions during high school. “I […]
Oct 28, 2015
College Celebrates Phi Zeta Research Day Nov. 4
Phi Zeta Research Day, to showcase and recognize the research efforts of veterinary students, graduate students, post-graduates and faculty, will be Wednesday, Nov. 4, at the Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine. Although the day-long event is geared towards veterinary students and researchers, it is open to the public. “We use Phi Zeta Day to […]
Oct 26, 2015
Practice Management Rotation Prepares Veterinary Students to Be Successful in Business
The Practice Management Rotation at Auburn University’s College of Veterinary Medicine is unique among the clinical rotations that students complete during their final year of veterinary education. Rather than medical or scientific skills, the rotation curriculum is centered on preparing students to understand and potentially manage the business side of veterinary practice. Ethan Dawe, an […]
Oct 20, 2015
College of Veterinary Medicine Equine Service Prepares for “Focus on the Foal” Nov. 7
Registration is open for an educational seminar for equine enthusiasts and veterinarians, followed by a horse auction at Auburn University’s College of Veterinary Medicine. The event is set for Saturday, Nov. 7 at the JT Vaughan Large Animal Teaching Hospital. Admission is free and offers three hours of continuing education credit for veterinarians, pending approval […]
Oct 15, 2015
Manager of Royal Canadian Mounted Police Canine Training Centre to Visit
Staff Sergeant Patrick MacIsaac, manager of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Dog Service Training Centre, will visit the Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine this month to observe and learn about the college’s Canine Performance Sciences Program. MacIsaac will evaluate CPS’ training and research activities and tour facilities, and observe the Vapor Wake® canine teams […]
Oct 13, 2015
College Recognizes Staff During Veterinary Technician Week
Auburn University’s College of Veterinary Medicine is fortunate to count some of the finest technicians in the veterinary world among its employees in the teaching hospital, and this week is celebrating some of its hardest working and most devoted practitioners. Since 1993, the National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America (NAVTA) has celebrated National Veterinary Technician […]
Oct 12, 2015
Dr. Dan Givens, associate dean for Academic Affairs at the College of Veterinary Medicine, was one of three Auburn University faculty selected to hone their leadership skills through a professional development program as 2015-16 SEC Academic Leadership Development Program Fellows. Across the SEC, only 50 faculty and administrators were chosen. Auburn’s other fellows included Magdalena […]
Oct 7, 2015
Teaching Hospital’s Oncology Service Offers New Options for Cancer Treatment
Treatment for pets with cancer has many similarities with human cancer treatment, now more so that new drug therapies are available for animal patients. The Oncology Service in the Wilford and Kate Bailey Small Animal Teaching Hospital at the Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine has expanded its treatment options to include these new drugs […]
Oct 6, 2015
College of Veterinary Medicine Students Receive Distinction with AABP
Two Auburn University veterinary students earned national academic scholarships from the American Association of Bovine Practitioners – Zoetis Scholarship Program for their scholarly accomplishments. Lauren Scruggs, of Auburn, Ala., and Kathleen Morriss, of Junction, Texas, both fourth-year Auburn College of Veterinary Medicine students, were awarded $5,000 scholarships at the 48th annual meeting of the AABP in New Orleans. Nationally, 17 students […]
Oct 1, 2015
College of Veterinary Medicine Faculty Earn Promotion; Tenure
Five College of Veterinary Medicine faculty members were promoted and/or granted tenure effective Oct. 1. Earning promotions to professor were Dr. Julie Gard and Dr. Paul Walz. Earning tenure and promotion were: Dr. Doug Martin, professor; Dr. Thomas Passler, associate professor; and Dr. Robyn Wilborn, associate professor. “We are very proud of the professional accomplishments […]
Sep 29, 2015
Veterinary Medicine Bringing ‘Our Oath in Action’ to Ag Roundup Oct. 3
College of Veterinary Medicine students and faculty will be putting ‘Our Oath in Action’ at the 2015 Fall Roundup and Taste of Alabama Agriculture on Saturday, Oct. 3 on the Auburn University campus. The Alabama Veterinary Medical Association and the American Veterinary Medical Foundation are joining with the College of Veterinary Medicine to participate in […]
Sep 24, 2015
College of Veterinary Medicine Library Adds E-Books Thanks to Endowment Fund
The Charles Allen Cary Veterinary Medical Library at Auburn University’s College of Veterinary Medicine recently expanded its catalog with 65 e-books purchased through the College of Veterinary Medicine Library Endowment. Rob Buchanan, head of the Cary Library, said that this is the first major purchase of e-books and was only possible because of the funds […]
Sep 23, 2015
College of Veterinary Medicine Students Receive High Honors at Conference
Four students from the Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine recently attended the annual meeting of the Society for Theriogenology, and received high praise in all of the conference’s national competitions. Read more to learn how Auburn’s students excelled at the conference, and the opportunities the conference had to offer them.
Sep 21, 2015
Southeastern Raptor Center to Release Rehabilitated Owls Sept. 25 in Auburn
The Southeastern Raptor Center will release six to eight rehabilitated Barred Owls Friday, Sept. 25 at Chewacla State Park. The release is in coordination with the Piedmont Plateau Birding Trail, which includes Chewacla State Park. The release is scheduled for 6 p.m. at the park, located off Shell Toomer Parkway in Auburn. The public is […]
Sep 21, 2015
College of Veterinary Medicine Exploring New International Opportunities for Students
Auburn University’s College of Veterinary Medicine has initiated a new academic exchange program with the prestigious University of Veterinary Medicine of Hannover, Germany. The initiative was started by Dean Calvin Johnson and Dr. Haroldo Toro, a professor in the Department of Pathobiology. These activities were begun in an effort to respond to the interest of […]
Sep 10, 2015
Southeastern Raptor Center Auctioning 2015 Game Day Eagle Jess and Lure Sets
The Southeastern Raptor Center has launched a series of online auctions of one-of-a-kind, handcrafted jess and lure sets used by the eagles during their 2015 game day flights. Fans can check out photographs of the lures and jesses, and place bids from the center’s website, www.auburn.edu/raptor. Each auction will open at the same time – […]