CVM News

Researchers Using Innovative Blood Testing in Breast Cancer Detection

Jan 10, 2017

Much of medical science derived for human treatment programs is based on earlier research involving animal models. A team of scientists at the College of Veterinary Medicine has received a grant to support studies applying human medical knowledge to dogs in the detection of breast cancer. Dr. Eric Fish, a clinical lecturer and doctoral candidate […]

Veterinary Faculty Offer Tips to Keep Animals Safe During Extreme Weather

Jan 6, 2017

With the threat of winter weather, with freezing temperatures, ice and even snow affecting the area, Auburn College of Veterinary Medicine faculty offer some tips for keeping your large and small animals happy, healthy and warm. Horses Ensure that your horses have access to clean, fresh water. When temperatures fall below freezing, water troughs and […]

One of a Kind: Dr. Bill Brawner

Jan 4, 2017

Not many people can say they have loved every minute of their 48-year profession, the majority of the time learning and teaching at the College of Veterinary Medicine. That distinction alone makes Dr. Bill Brawner one of a kind.

Vet Set Go! Alum Inspires Future Veterinarians

Dec 19, 2016

With a passion to encourage, teach and inspire future veterinarians, Chris Carpenter ’89 created Vet Set Go, the first and only web community dedicated to aspiring veterinarians.

VetMed Research: Hope for Families with GM1

Dec 16, 2016

It is what no parent wants to hear: “Your child is dying. There is no cure.” Ryan and Jenny Bragg of Hoover are the most recent parents to hear that when a physician told them their two-and-a-half ye ar old daughter, Clara, has GM1 gangliosidosis. “It was Aug. 11 and the diagnosis came out of […]

CVM’s Emergency and Critical Care Services on Duty 24-7 and Throughout the Holidays

Dec 13, 2016

Lainey, a 2-year-old miniature dachshund, is shown wearing her therapeutic leg boot. Lainey is recovering from a severe leg and pelvis injury she sustained when struck by a vehicle. Lainey was a referral patient treated last summer by the Auburn CVM Emergency and Critical Care Service. (Photo provided by the pet owner.) “I could not […]

Southeastern Raptor Center Released Bald Eagle at Georgia’s Lake Allatoona

Dec 6, 2016

A young Bald Eagle rehabilitated by the Southeastern Raptor Center at the Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine was released back into the wild  Dec. 10, on Lake Allatoona near Cartersville, Ga., just north of Atlanta.

Dr. Pat Rynders Named Leischuck Distinguished Companion Animal Shelter Medicine Professor

Dec 5, 2016

Dr. Pat Rynders, University Veterinarian and director of the Division of Laboratory Animal Health, has been named the Emily Reaves Leischuck Endowed Distinguished Professor in Companion Animal Shelter Medicine at the College of Veterinary Medicine. “Dr. Rynders is an exemplary veterinarian who has an unwavering commitment to the health and well-being of all animals at […]

Vet Med’s ‘Club Chub” Helps Safely Rehab Obese Dogs

Nov 22, 2016

Hope is an 8-year-old, overweight dachshund who was rescued from a shelter and placed into foster care last summer. Her odds for living a healthy and happy life in a forever home were unfavorable, but a program in the College of Veterinary Medicine is helping dogs like Hope to have — hope — for just […]

Southeastern Raptor Center Veterinarian Presenting Final This is Auburn Speaker Series

Nov 15, 2016

Dr. Seth Oster of the Southeastern Raptor Center will present the final 2016 This is Auburn Speaker Series on Friday, Nov. 18, at 3 p.m. at the Auburn Alumni Center.   Dr. Oster serves as the primary veterinarian at the Southeastern Raptor Center, where he focuses on rehabilitation. He is also an assistant clinical professor […]