CVM News

May 1, 2026

Maxwell earns 2026 El Toro Award for Excellence in Food Animal Science

Fifty years ago, Dr. Herris Maxwell `78 received a piece of mail from Auburn University that changed the course of his life. It was a letter informing him that he had been accepted into the College of Veterinary Medicine.

May 1, 2026

2026 Bailey Awards honor ‘turtles on fence’ for career exceptionalism

Turtles (order Testudines) are remarkable for several reasons, with shells formed from more than 50 fused bones, toothless beaks, and gender influenced by temperature of the nest during incubation. While holding their breath for incredibly long periods of time certainly qualifies as a superpower, turtles cannot fly and are not known for being climbers.

May 1, 2026

Vaughan Award winner reflects on AU preparation for unexpected career

During Auburn University’s DVM orientation 25 years ago, Dr. Brad Tanner remembers he and his classmates being told that the veterinary profession might offer unanticipated avenues for talented and open-minded students.

Oct 8, 2025

College celebrates Young Achievers from Class of 2015

Auburn University’s College of Veterinary Medicine proudly recognized three outstanding members of its Class of 2015 as recipients of the 2025 Young Achiever Awards during its Annual Conference on October 4. The awards celebrate alumni marking their 10-year reunion who have demonstrated exceptional professional accomplishments, meaningful contributions to their communities and a commitment to advancing animal and human health.

Oct 6, 2025

Wisdom meets work ethic: Vaughan mentee earns fitting award

Wherever Dr. Johnny Mac Smith practiced veterinary medicine, he carried the words of the late Dr. John Thomas Vaughan with him. From private practice to his co-founding of one of the nation’s largest equine hospitals, Smith’s office has always held a framed copy of a message Vaughan wrote in the yearbooks of the Auburn University DVM program’s Class of 1976.

Jun 26, 2025

Lost and Found: Retired veterinarian Nancy East ’97 found her purpose by finding others.

The alarm sounded on Nancy East’s cellphone calling for the volunteer Haywood County Search and Rescue team. The alert provided the basic information about the situation. Two college students from UNC Charlotte were lost in the Shining Rock Wilderness area.

Apr 28, 2025

2025 Wilford Bailey Award Winners Announced at Reception

Three outstanding alumni of Auburn University’s College of Veterinary Medicine — Dr. Charles S. Roney ’81, Dr. Dorsey Hightower ’68 and Dr. Danny R. Walker ’79 — will be honored as the 2025 winners of the Wilford S. Bailey Awards during a CVM reception held April 17, 2025.

Mar 19, 2025

This vet’s a vet: Auburn alumna’s dedication to working dogs continues following military career

Dr. Samantha Warner has put her respect for working dogs and the veterinary training she received through Auburn University’s College of Veterinary Medicine to work around the world, across nearly every continent.

Mar 14, 2025

Alumna invests in tomorrow’s Auburn veterinarians

When you know, you know. And Dr. Kimberly Roberts knew from the earliest age that one day she would be a veterinarian. But not just any veterinarian, an Auburn veterinarian.

Jan 21, 2025

Galloping to glory: Alumna takes veterinary expertise to Paris Paralympics

Picture this: The Palace of Versailles as your backdrop. Explosive cheering in the stands. And the shine of gold, silver and bronze medals around the necks of some of the world’s greatest athletes. This is exactly where Dr. Kim Snyder, a 1998 graduate of Auburn University, found herself this past September as the team veterinarian for the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games.

Nov 8, 2024

Alumni awards recognize veterinary excellence, Auburn spirit

Calvin Johnson, dean of Auburn University’s College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM), sees recognizing some of the college’s outstanding alumni at its Annual Conference as one of his most important roles. “The J.T. Vaughan Outstanding Equine Service Award, the El Toro Award and the Young Achievers Awards demonstrate the exceptional work our graduates conduct as they represent Auburn so well across the nation in the veterinary profession,” said Johnson. “These alumni have exerted a major impact on animal health and society.”

May 22, 2024

Remembering Dr. Blagburn

Dr. Blagburn held a continuous faculty appointment for over 40 years at Auburn University. He began his tenure at Auburn in 1982 and quickly progressed through the faculty ranks. He was ultimately named Distinguished University Professor, and was only the 10th faculty member to receive this title in the history of Auburn University.

May 1, 2024

2024 Wilford Bailey Award Winners Announced at Reception

Three outstanding alumni of Auburn University’s College of Veterinary Medicine — Dr. John Rossmeisl ’97, Dr. Steve Wills ’83 and Dr. Cyril Gay ’85 — were honored as the 2024 winners of the Wilford S. Bailey Awards during a CVM reception held April 25, 2024.

May 1, 2023

Auburn College of Veterinary Medicine Honors 2023 Wilford S. Bailey Award Recipients

Auburn University’s College of Veterinary Medicine named its 2023 Wilford S. Bailey Distinguished Alumni Award recipients during an April 13 ceremony.

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 […]

Nov 16, 2018

The Cary Legacy book chronicles veterinary medicine in the South, Alabama

College of Veterinary Medicine students pass by a portrait of Charles Allen Cary in Greene Hall almost daily, and the college’s library is named for the college’s founding dean, yet Cary’s monumental achievements in public health and veterinary medicine are fading. A recently published book, The Cary Legacy: Dr. Charles Allen Cary, Father of Veterinary […]

Oct 25, 2018

Alumni recognized with College of Veterinary Medicine’s highest awards

Three outstanding alumni and ambassadors of Auburn University’s College of Veterinary Medicine were honored Oct. 19 at The Hotel at Auburn University and Dixon Conference Center by the college for their distinguished professional careers. Patricia Kennedy Arrington ‘71, Robert Hoyt ’74 and Steven Swaim ’71 were recognized as the 2018 Wilford S. Bailey Distinguished Alumni. […]

Oct 25, 2018

Oklahoma veterinarian and Auburn alumnus receives El Toro Award

Dr. Calvin White of Ada, Oklahoma, a ’77 Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine graduate, has received the El Toro Award for Excellence in Food Animal Medicine for his dedicated work in the food animal practice. White was presented the award during the college’s 111th Annual Conference Oct. 19. Following graduation from Auburn, White became […]

Oct 12, 2018

Annual Conference, J.T. Vaughan Equine Conference set for Oct. 18-21

The College of Veterinary Medicine will hold its most popular continuing education programming and fellowship—the 111th Annual Conference and the 13th Annual J.T. Vaughan Equine Conference—Oct. 18-21. Nearly 600 veterinary medical professionals will attend Annual Conference, “Healthy Practices/Healthy Patients: Techniques and Tools that Add Value to Your Practice,” at The Hotel at Auburn University and […]

Jul 9, 2018

Faculty, Alumni, Students Attend Veterinary Leadership Experience

Ten Auburn faculty, students and alumni attended a national veterinary conference aimed at bringing together those in the profession to develop skills in leadership, communication, self-awareness, and self-care. Held in Post Falls, Idaho, in June, the Veterinary Leadership Experience (VLE) is a weeklong intensive leadership training program that encourages participants to think outside the box for […]

Apr 5, 2018

AAHA: The League of Champions

*Editor’s Note: This article was written for ConsumersAdvocate.org by Scott Smith and is used with permission.: — In 1933, the United States was reeling. It was the fourth year of the Great Depression. Unemployment stood at 25 percent. A new and untested president had recently moved into the White House. It was a turbulent and […]

Feb 15, 2018

CVM Establishes Auburn Veterinary Academy for In-Depth, Intensive CE

The College of Veterinary Medicine has created the Auburn University Veterinary Academy, an inaugural program dedicated to providing the highest standard of veterinary medical education for veterinary practitioners and alumni via opportunities for professional development through high-quality, practical continuing education. The academy has been designed for practitioners seeking in-depth, intensive continuing education experiences. Members of […]

Nov 8, 2017

New Van Enhances Raptor Center’s Educational Program and Presentation Capabilities

The Southeastern Raptor Center is well known for its educational and wildlife conservation programs and for its work rehabilitating and releasing raptors back into the wild. With the acquisition of a new 2017 van, the center now is positioned to broaden its outreach. Purchased this year through the generosity of private donors, the SRC, a […]

Oct 31, 2017

Veterinary Alum’s Horse, ‘War Eagle Love,’ Wins at Keeneland

A filly owned by Auburn College of Veterinary Medicine alumnus Dr. Bryan Waldridge ’91 recently won in her inaugural race at Keeneland in Lexington, Kentucky, in something of a Cinderella story. War Eagle’s Love was purchased by Dr. Waldridge last year for just $2,700, and considered to be a longshot. She ran in a claiming […]