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Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine News
Apr 23, 2019
Spring is nesting season for birds, including raptors, and the Southeastern Raptor Center, or SRC, at the Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine wants people to know what to do if they encounter a young or orphaned raptor on the ground. Orphaned is the term applied to a young raptor that has been abandoned and […]
AU Vet Student Receives Dr. Jack Walther Leadership Award
Apr 17, 2019
Jonathan Tubbs, of Oakman, Alabama, and a member of the Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine Class of 2020, is a recipient this year of the Dr. Jack Walther Leadership Award, presented during the 91st Western Veterinary Conference, or WVC, in Las Vegas. The WVC is a flagship event that brings together more than 15,000 […]
Veterinary Faculty Manuscripts Selected in Phi Zeta Award Competition
Apr 9, 2019
Research papers authored by two Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine faculty were recently selected as award-winning manuscripts by the Phi Zeta Veterinary Honor Society. Eric Fish, DVM, an assistant professor in the Department of Pathobiology, and Daniel Newhard, DVM, a cardiology resident in the Wilford and Kate Bailey Small Animal Teaching Hospital, were chosen […]
Outstanding faculty recognized by the college
Mar 27, 2019
The College of Veterinary Medicine recently honored four faculty with the college’s top teaching awards, recognizing the work of exceptional teaching in the college’s mission of educating future veterinarians and biomedical scientists. “The faculty honored are truly outstanding clinicians, researchers and educators and are exemplars of the numerous dedicated faculty at the College of Veterinary […]
College’s annual Open House set for April 6
Mar 22, 2019
The College of Veterinary Medicine will open its doors to the public during Open House, an event-filled educational day set for Saturday, April 6. Organized and conducted by veterinary students and staff volunteers, the more than 30-year tradition showcases the variety of educational opportunities offered through the veterinary medical profession. The free event, which has […]
Mar 21, 2019
Nobel Laureate in Chemistry George P. Smith will visit Auburn University and the College of Veterinary Medicine April 10-11. Professor Smith will present a public lecture, “Chemical Evolution with Phage Display”, at 2 p.m. April 10 in The Hotel at Auburn University and Dixon Conference Center auditorium, which will be followed by a reception. On […]
Veterinary students fulfilling preceptorships as they prepare for graduation
Mar 14, 2019
While most students are spending spring break free of classes and filled with fun, Auburn University veterinary students in the class of 2019 will be working – fulfilling their preceptorships at locations across the U.S. and beyond as they prepare to graduate in May and begin their careers in veterinary medicine. A preceptorship is the […]
College of Veterinary Medicine celebrates Brain Awareness Week
Mar 12, 2019
A vital alliance comprised of families affected by rare brain diseases, researchers searching for a cure and industry executives was highlighted during a Tuesday event at Auburn University. The panel event, “Building a Brighter Future for Rare Brain Disease Patients,” was held at The Hotel at Auburn University and Dixon Conference Center. There, five family […]
Students Honored During College’s Clinical Awards Ceremony
Mar 6, 2019
The College of Veterinary Medicine recently honored fourth-year veterinary students with Clinical Awards, recognizing students for their performance during clinical rotations to signify excellence in academics, student government, service and clinical medicine. Thirty-eight awards were distributed to 32 veterinary student recipients at the completion of the student’s year of clinical education, which provides student hands-on […]
College of Veterinary Medicine celebrates Brain Awareness Week March 12
Mar 1, 2019
Auburn University’s College of Veterinary Medicine will host an event celebrating Brain Awareness Week March 12 to share research being conducted at Auburn on rare and fatal brain disorders known as GM1 gangliosidosis, Tay-Sachs and Sandhoff diseases. The university and community event, Building a Brighter Future for Rare Brain Disease Patients, will be held at […]