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Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine News
College Celebrates Phi Zeta Research Day Nov. 4
Oct 28, 2015
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 […]
Practice Management Rotation Prepares Veterinary Students to Be Successful in Business
Oct 26, 2015
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 […]
College of Veterinary Medicine Equine Service Prepares for “Focus on the Foal” Nov. 7
Oct 20, 2015
Registration is open for an educational seminar for equine enthusiasts and veterinarians, followed by a horse auction at Auburn University’s College of Veterinary Medicine. The event is set for Saturday, Nov. 7 at the JT Vaughan Large Animal Teaching Hospital. Admission is free and offers three hours of continuing education credit for veterinarians, pending approval […]
Manager of Royal Canadian Mounted Police Canine Training Centre to Visit
Oct 15, 2015
Staff Sergeant Patrick MacIsaac, manager of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Dog Service Training Centre, will visit the Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine this month to observe and learn about the college’s Canine Performance Sciences Program. MacIsaac will evaluate CPS’ training and research activities and tour facilities, and observe the Vapor Wake® canine teams […]
College Recognizes Staff During Veterinary Technician Week
Oct 13, 2015
Auburn University’s College of Veterinary Medicine is fortunate to count some of the finest technicians in the veterinary world among its employees in the teaching hospital, and this week is celebrating some of its hardest working and most devoted practitioners. Since 1993, the National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America (NAVTA) has celebrated National Veterinary Technician […]
Oct 12, 2015
Dr. Dan Givens, associate dean for Academic Affairs at the College of Veterinary Medicine, was one of three Auburn University faculty selected to hone their leadership skills through a professional development program as 2015-16 SEC Academic Leadership Development Program Fellows. Across the SEC, only 50 faculty and administrators were chosen. Auburn’s other fellows included Magdalena […]
Teaching Hospital’s Oncology Service Offers New Options for Cancer Treatment
Oct 7, 2015
Treatment for pets with cancer has many similarities with human cancer treatment, now more so that new drug therapies are available for animal patients. The Oncology Service in the Wilford and Kate Bailey Small Animal Teaching Hospital at the Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine has expanded its treatment options to include these new drugs […]
College of Veterinary Medicine Students Receive Distinction with AABP
Oct 6, 2015
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 […]
College of Veterinary Medicine Faculty Earn Promotion; Tenure
Oct 1, 2015
Five College of Veterinary Medicine faculty members were promoted and/or granted tenure effective Oct. 1. Earning promotions to professor were Dr. Julie Gard and Dr. Paul Walz. Earning tenure and promotion were: Dr. Doug Martin, professor; Dr. Thomas Passler, associate professor; and Dr. Robyn Wilborn, associate professor. “We are very proud of the professional accomplishments […]
Veterinary Medicine Bringing ‘Our Oath in Action’ to Ag Roundup Oct. 3
Sep 29, 2015
College of Veterinary Medicine students and faculty will be putting ‘Our Oath in Action’ at the 2015 Fall Roundup and Taste of Alabama Agriculture on Saturday, Oct. 3 on the Auburn University campus. The Alabama Veterinary Medical Association and the American Veterinary Medical Foundation are joining with the College of Veterinary Medicine to participate in […]