CVM News

Mar 8, 2016

College of Veterinary Medicine Students Begin Preceptorships

The College of Veterinary Medicine Class of 2016 will spend the remaining weeks of their education under the supervision of veterinarians around the world, gaining real-world experience in their chosen disciplines. The eight-week preceptorship allows students to apply what they have learned in classrooms, laboratories, and clinical rotations. The 116-students in the class have chosen […]

Mar 7, 2016

College of Veterinary Medicine Open House Set for April 16

The College of Veterinary Medicine’s Open House is set for April 16, a more than 30-year tradition to showcase the variety of educational opportunities offered through the veterinary medical profession.

Jan 30, 2016

Class of 2017 Receive White Coats in College Ceremony

Students in their third year of professional education at the College of Veterinary Medicine received their White Coats in a ceremony on Saturday, Jan. 30. For the 120-member Class of 2017, the ceremony acknowledges a point of transition from classroom study to clinical work. To watch the recorded program, click here. To view more photographs, […]

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 […]

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 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 […]

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

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 8, 2015

Veterinary Students Recognized at Life of the College Awards

Fourteen students from Auburn University's College of Veterinary Medicine were recognized for their efforts and contributions to the college and to veterinary medicine at the 2015 Life of the College Awards. Read more to see the list of awardees and learn about the legacy of some of the college's storied members.

Aug 24, 2015

College of Veterinary Medicine and Corporate Partner Launch Global Course Offering Online

Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine and Current Conceptions, Inc. have partnered to develop the first-of-its-kind online course in reproductive physiology.

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 […]

Aug 10, 2015

Class of 2019 Begins 123rd year of Veterinary Medicine at Auburn

The Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine Class of 2019 joined fellow veterinary students with the start of fall classes on Monday, Aug. 10, one week ahead of students on Auburn’s main campus. The 120-member first-year class is majority women, which is the national trend in veterinary medicine, and includes 91 women, and 29 men. […]

Aug 4, 2015

Merial Summer Scholars Present Research Projects

The Merial Summer Scholars program introduces students to hypothesis-driven research, guided by a faculty member at the College of Veterinary Medicine. The 17 scholars recently presented their research findings to their peers and mentors, and seven went on to present at the National Symposium.

Jul 29, 2015

Public Health Minor Offers Opportunity to Explore Diverse Fields of Medical Care

The Public Health Minor offered at Auburn University's College of Veterinary Medicine offers students the chance to explore the many opportunities in the broad field of health care, and strengthen their chances of employment. Read more to learn about the minor, and how you can take advantage of these excellent courses.

Jul 22, 2015

Doctoral Candidate Gives Presentation at Reproduction Conference

Doctoral candidate India Napier recently presented a poster on her research at the Society for the Study of Reproduction international conference. Her research focuses on preventing feral cats from spreading the disease to other animals and people. Read more to learn about this extraordinary young woman's experience and the importance of her work at the College of Veterinary Medicine.

Jul 8, 2015

College of Veterinary Medicine Students Host Race to End Alzheimer’s

The student organization SCAVMA will is hosting "Tails and Trails" Aug. 22, a 5K race and 1-Mile fun run to raise money to help put an end to Alzheimer's. Read more to learn about the race, and to register to run.

Jul 7, 2015

DVM Student Receives Prestigious Equine Award

Kathleen Morriss, a fourth-year student  veterinary medical student, recently received the 2015 Winner’s Circle Scholarship, a scholarship for veterinary students who demonstrate a commitment to equine medicine. The scholarship is co-sponsored by the American Association of Equine Practitioners’ Foundation, Platinum Performance and the Race for Education. The scholarship is open to students who are members […]

May 6, 2015

Doctoral Student Invited to Prestigious Aging Workshop

College of Veterinary Medicine Biomedical Sciences doctoral student Brett Augsburger has been invited to attend a National Science Foundation workshop on aging, the only graduate student to be invited to this prestigious gathering.

May 1, 2015

Veterinary Medicine Commencement set for Ceremony May 5

Auburn University’s College of Veterinary Medicine will award 113 professional DVM degrees during the college’s 108th commencement on Tuesday, May 5. The ceremony will begin at 6 p.m. in Auburn Arena. In addition, 12 Masters of Science in Biomedical Science (thesis and non-thesis) will be conferred and six candidates will be awarded the Doctor of […]

Apr 30, 2015

Partnership Provides Veterinary Students with Additional Hands-on Experiences

The College of Veterinary Medicine has added an elective clinical rotation through a new educational partnership with the Greater Birmingham Humane Society and Dr. Brandon Cash, owner of Alabama Shelter Veterinarians, P.C. Third-year veterinary students can choose to spend a two-week rotation providing medical services under the supervision of veterinarians and staff of the Alabama […]

Apr 28, 2015

Veterinary Medicine Students Named Outstanding Master’s Students at Auburn

Two College of Veterinary Medicine graduate students have been selected as Outstanding Master's Students at Auburn University. Continue reading to learn about their achievement, and why what they do has made such an impact.