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Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine News
Dec 9, 2020
Austin selected as U.S. Secretary of Defense
Congratulations to General Lloyd Austin, Auburn alumnus and Board of Trustees member, selected to be the next U.S. Secretary of Defense. General Austin is Vet Med’s Board of Trustee liaison and a strong advocate for the college’s programs and students. We are proud to have had several opportunities to share with him the important work […]
Nov 17, 2020
Schumacher Receives Prestigious ACVS Merit Award
Professor Emeritus of the College of Veterinary Medicine, Dr. John Schumacher, DVM, MS, and an American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (Large Animal) Diplomate, was recently awarded the prestigious ACVS Merit Award by the American College of Veterinary Surgeons (ACVS) and the ACVS Foundation. The award recognizes Schumacher’s major contributions to the veterinary medicine profession, […]
Nov 9, 2020
Camus Named Auburn Vet Med Associate Dean for Academic Affairs
Dr. Melinda S. Camus, a member of the faculty at the University of Georgia for the past decade, has been named the next Associate Dean for Academic Affairs at the Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine. She replaces Dr. Dan Givens, who left Auburn earlier this year to become dean of the Virginia-Maryland College of […]
Nov 9, 2020
Auburn Vet Med Honors 2020 Annual Conference Awards Recipients
The Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine recently honored the 2020 Annual Conference and J. T. Vaughan Equine Conference award recipients during the virtual Annual Conference awards ceremony. Continuing a tradition of 113 consecutive years of continuing education provided by the Southeast’s oldest veterinary program, this year’s three-day program—held October 22-24—marked the first time the […]
Oct 9, 2020
Auburn Vet Specialists, Gulf Shores, welcomes new internist and director
Join us in welcoming Dr. Andrew McGraw to the Auburn Veterinary Specialists-Gulf Shores team! As the newly hired medical director and internist, Dr. McGraw brings more than 18 years of experience in the veterinary profession to the Gulf Shores area. McGraw received his DVM from Louisiana State University in 2002. The son of a veterinarian, […]
Sep 28, 2020
Registration Open for Auburn Vet Med Annual Conference Set for October 22-24
By Mike Jernigan While the Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine’s 2020 Annual Conference and J. T. Vaughan Equine Conference will continue a tradition of 113 consecutive years of continuing education provided by the Southeast’s oldest veterinary program, this year’s three-day program—to be held October 22-24—will also mark the first time the concurrent events have […]
Sep 18, 2020
Tuskegee’s Perry named Zoetis Champion of Diversity at 2020 Diversity Matters Symposium
Dr. Ruby Perry, dean of the Tuskegee University College of Veterinary Medicine, was named the Zoetis Champion of Diversity during the recent Southeastern Diversity Matters Symposium. Hosted by the Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine on August 29, the biennial conference featured topics related to diversity and inclusion in veterinary medicine. The 2020 symposium was […]
Sep 8, 2020
Auburn Veterinary Faculty Publish Avian Anatomy Guide
Dr. Mahmoud Mansour, professor and interim head of the Department of Anatomy, Physiology and Pharmacology in the Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine, recently published his sixth book on animal anatomy to present basic avian anatomy to first-year veterinary and biology students as well as general bird enthusiasts. His latest book, published in 2020 with […]
Aug 24, 2020
Auburn Vet Med to Host Southeast Regional Diversity Matters Symposium
The Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine will play host to the Southeast Regional Diversity Matters Symposium—a biennial conference featuring topics related to diversity and inclusion in veterinary medicine—on August 29, 2020. This year’s conference is sponsored by Zoetis, Inc., and Banfield Pet Hospital and will be held in a virtual format due to state […]
Aug 13, 2020
Vet Med Graduate Student Mowry Receives National Awards
By Mike Jernigan Francesca Mowry, a Ph.D. candidate in the Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine, working in the research lab of Dr. Vinicia Biancardi, assistant professor of neurosciences in the Anatomy, Physiology and Pharmacology department, has been honored as the recipient of two prestigious competitive research awards in 2020. The awards include the 2020 […]
Aug 10, 2020
Auburn Vet Med Summer 2020 Vet Camps Go Virtual Each summer, Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine hosts 150 middle and high school student campers for a week-long Vet Camp experience. Led by second- and third-year veterinary student counselors, campers are exposed to various aspects of veterinary medicine, including small and large animal specialty services, […]
Jul 21, 2020
Class of 2020 Commencement to be held virtually on August 1
Given current circumstances and limitations to interstate travel, and in the spirit of public health, the Vet Med Class of 2020 commencement ceremony scheduled for Saturday, August 1, has been postponed indefinitely. Students and families are invited to visit the College of Veterinary Medicine campus from 3:00-5:00 p.m. on Saturday afternoon, August 1, 2020, with […]
May 18, 2020
2020 Virtual Annual Conference
The 2020 Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine Annual Conference and J.T. Vaughan Equine Conference are going virtual! Learn more about this year’s online conference at aub.ie/vetconference.
Apr 27, 2020
Auburn CVM 2020 Teaching Awards
Each year, Vet Med students nominate honorees for the Auburn CVM Teaching Awards, to honor our talented faculty and their commitment to preparing our students to become leaders in the field of veterinary medicine. Auburn CVM faculty are critical to our students’ development and intellectual growth proven not only by the success of our alumni, […]
Feb 10, 2020
Photo One: Kellye Coffman, licensed veterinary technician; Dr. Corinne Buirkle, first year surgical resident; Sara Humphrey, fourth year clinical veterinary student; and surgical intern Dr. Kaleigh Bush were involved with Neo’s care at the Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine. Photo Two: Sara Humphrey, fourth year clinical veterinary student, left; and Dr. Corinne Buirkle, first […]
Feb 7, 2020
AU Vet Med Open House Set for April 4 (Canceled)
Due to changes in university operations in response to concerns about coronavirus (COVID-19) spread, the annual Vet Med Open House has been canceled. We hope you will make plans to join us for the next Open House in April 2021.
Feb 5, 2020
Students in their third year of professional education at the College of Veterinary Medicine received their white coat in a ceremony on Saturday, Jan. 25. The ceremony was held at the Jay and Susie Gogue Performing Arts Center on Auburn University’s campus at 3:00 p.m. The White Coat Ceremony is a symbolic event for students […]
Jan 23, 2020
Veterinarian offers information and tips on Feline Leukemia virus and Feline Immunodeficiency virus
The American Association of Feline Practitioners recently updated its guidelines on Feline Leukemia virus and Feline Immunodeficiency virus, both serious infectious diseases in cats. Dr. Diane Delmain of Auburn University’s College of Veterinary Medicine offers information on prevention, symptoms and vaccinations. What is Feline Leukemia virus and what are the symptoms? The name, Feline Leukemia […]