CVM News

Sep 28, 2017

Auburn’s College of Veterinary Medicine holding Women’s Leadership Development Workshop Oct. 14

The Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine is hosting its second Women’s Leadership Development Workshop on Saturday, Oct. 14. Programs will run from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. in 255 Veterinary Education Center on the College of Veterinary Medicine campus. “The workshop is tailored to graduate students, professional students and anyone in the health profession,” said program […]

Aug 31, 2017

Veterinary Organizations Responding to Hurricane Harvey Relief Efforts

The devastating effects of Hurricane Harvey continue to unfold across southern Texas and well beyond. A number of organizations are in place to enable those associated with Auburn University’s College of Veterinary Medicine, and others, to assist. “Many of the Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine’s alumni, faculty, staff and students have asked how they […]

Jul 24, 2017

AVMA Presents Meritorious Service Award to Dr. Bruce Kaplan

The American Veterinary Medical Association presented its Meritorious Service Award to Dr. Bruce Kaplan ’63, a staunch advocate of the one-health concept, during the organization’s national meeting. The Meritorious Service Award is the AVMA’s highest honor for a veterinarian who has brought honor and distinction to the veterinary profession through personal, professional, or community service activities […]

Jul 13, 2017

Sarah Wentworth’s Journey: SEC Gymnast of the Year, Veterinarian, Missionary in Africa

Jeff Shearer with AuburnTigers.com wrote the following about Auburn gymnast Sarah Wentworth, a 2004 graduate of the College of Veterinary Medicine. 2017 celebrates the 125th year of football, women, and veterinary medical education at Auburn University. Used with permission. As an Auburn gymnast, Sarah Wentworth experienced the full emotional spectrum — jubilation and devastation — in […]

May 24, 2017

Bailey Award Recipients Encourage 2017 Graduates to Achieve, Have Courage, Give Back

The College of Veterinary Medicine awarded 119 professional DVM degrees during its 110th commencement on Tuesday, May 9, in ceremonies held at the Auburn Arena.  Additionally, 11 Masters of Science in Biomedical Science (thesis and non-thesis) were conferred and four candidates were awarded the Doctor of Philosophy in Biomedical Science. Four alumni of the college […]

May 3, 2017

Veterinary Student Goes the Extra Mile to Help Canine Patient and its Owner

Often a doctor’s bedside manner is as impactful in a patient’s treatment as the medicine prescribed. This proved true with fourth-year veterinary student Karly Hicks, of Niceville, Fla., and her work on a particularly challenging and puzzling case at Auburn University’s College of Veterinary Medicine. Hicks was recognized in March during the CVM Clinical Student […]

May 3, 2017

Veterinary Medicine Commencement Ceremony May 9; Live Feed Available

Auburn University’s College of Veterinary Medicine will award 119 professional DVM degrees during the college’s 110th commencement on Tuesday, May 9. The ceremony will begin at 6 p.m. in Auburn Arena. The event will be carried live on streaming video; click here for the link. In addition, 11 Masters of Science in Biomedical Science (thesis […]

Mar 2, 2017

Dr. Dawn Boothe Named University Alumni Professor

Dr. Dawn Boothe, a professor in the Department of Anatomy, Physiology, and Pharmacology at the College of Veterinary Medicine, has been named one of four Alumni Professors at Auburn University. The university announced the recipients of its 2016 Faculty Awards, recognizing some of the institution’s most innovative teachers, researchers, and scholars for their unique and […]

Sep 13, 2016

Eufaula Veterinarian Kicks Off #CureGM1 to Support AU Research; Porter Heatherly

A Eufaula veterinary family is helping to kick off a social media campaign — #CureGM1 — to inform the public about a fatal disease and raise money to support research for a cure at the College of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Jim ’83 and Anne ’80 Gardner, who own Gardner Animal Hospital in Eufaula, learned through […]

Aug 25, 2016

Football, Fans & Feathers Raptor Show Fridays before Home Football Games

One of Auburn University’s most popular fall programs returns to offer fans the opportunity to see a raptor show and flight demonstration — the Southeastern Raptor Center’s Football, Fans and Feathers educational programs will be held each Friday before home football games. This year, eight shows will coincide with home football games, giving fans the […]

Aug 2, 2016

Bartlett Scholars Program Established at Auburn College of Veterinary Medicine

An estate gift from Dr. H. B. “Woody” Bartlett ‘64 will establish the Bartlett Scholars Program at the Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine, providing scholarships for deserving veterinary professional and graduate students.

Apr 14, 2016

Outstanding Young Alumni Recognized

Two outstanding alumni were recently honored with 2016 Young Achiever Awards, signifying their success in the first 10 years of their veterinary medical professional careers. The alumni are recognized among their peers for their accomplishments in veterinary medicine, outstanding community service, and the advancement of animal health. The awards were announced during the 109th Annual […]

Apr 6, 2016

Mobley Receives El Toro Award

Dr. Perryman F. Mobley, III received the El Toro Award for Excellence in Food Animal Medicine for his dedicated and significant body of work in the food animal practice. The Shorterville, Ala., resident was presented the award during the college’s 109th Annual Conference. Dr. Mobley earned his doctorate in veterinary medicine at Auburn University in […]

Jan 15, 2016

Nominations Being Accepted for Bailey Distinguished Alumnus Awards; Young Achiever Awards

Nominations are open for two awards given to Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine alumni that recognize early career success and lifetime achievement. The Wilford S. Bailey Distinguished Alumni Award is given each year to alumni in recognition of their outstanding achievements to the veterinary profession. The recipients are to be honored in May during […]

Jan 6, 2016

Bartlett Ranch Puts CVM Students in Real Field Environment

When someone mentions ranch, it conjures up images of the West. That is only if you are unfamiliar with Dr. H.B. “Woody” Bartlett ’64. Dr. Bartlett, owns Bartlett Ranch, comprised of three properties located in Alabama, Texas and Wyoming, totaling almost 90,000 acres. His original Flying “B” Ranch in Pike Road, just east of Montgomery, was […]

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 […]

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 […]

Aug 12, 2015

Descendant of College’s First Dean Graduates

To hear Cary Clark talk about becoming a veterinarian, you would get the impression that it was the most natural thing in the world. Many people love animals and want to care for them, but when your great great-grandfather was the first dean of the Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine, it becomes a family […]

Apr 14, 2015

Outstanding Young Alumni Honored at 2015 Young Achiever Awards

Four of Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine’s outstanding alumni were recently honored with 2015 Young Achiever Awards, signifying their success in the first 10 years of their professional careers. These alumni were recognized among their peers for their accomplishments in veterinary medicine, outstanding community service and in the advancement of animal health. The awards […]

Mar 16, 2015

College of Veterinary Medicine’s 108th Annual Conference Combines Education and Reunions

Auburn University's College of Veterinary Medicine will be holding its 108th Annual Conference from 26-28th March this year. Read more to learn about keynote speakers, class reunions being held, and how to register.