CVM News

August 2015

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 6, 2015

Employees Recognized during 7th Annual Staff Awards Ceremony

College of Veterinary Medicine staff and administrative employees were recently recognized for their dedicated work and support of the college. Dean Calvin Johnson thanked employees for pursing excellence and noted that “employees set the culture and tone of the team.” He recognized all CVM employees who play a vital role in the strategic plan of […]

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.

July 2015

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 20, 2015

Dachshund Near Death Now on Mend

Bella came to the Bailey Small Animal Teaching Hospital near death due to a skin parasite and medication reaction. A team of Auburn veterinarians reacted quickly, took a big risk, and saved Bella’s life.

Jul 13, 2015

College of Veterinary Medicine Dean Emeritus Receives AVMA Award

Dean Emeritus Dr. John Thomas Vaughan was recently awarded the AVMA Award by the American Veterinary Medical Association. Dr. Vaughan was the fifth dean of the college, serving from 1977 to 1995. Read more to learn about the life of this extraordinary man, whose impact is felt not only at the College of Veterinary Medicine, but the entire veterinary profession.

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 […]