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CVM Offering Farm Animal Ambulatory Service
The College of Veterinary Medicine has begun offering an ambulatory service to farms in central Alabama and west Georgia. “While we have always offered farm animal ambulatory services to the local area, the primary focus has been equine medicine and care,” said Dr. Thomas Passler, Farm Animal section head said. “I am very excited that with […]
Boshell Diabetes and Metabolic Diseases Program’s 10th Annual Research Day March 3
The Boshell Diabetes and Metabolic Diseases Research Program at Auburn University is holding its 10th Annual Research Day Friday, March 3 at The Hotel at Auburn University and Dixon Conference Center. The event, which has grown each year, brings more than 175 researchers from throughout the Unites States together for a day of learning and […]
Researchers Using Innovative Blood Testing in Breast Cancer Detection
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
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 Small Animals The Auburn University Veterinary Teaching Hospital provides emergency care for both small and large animals 24/7. […]
Vet Set Go! Alum Inspires Future Veterinarians
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
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 year old daughter, Clara, has GM1 gangliosidosis. “It was Aug. 11 and the diagnosis came out of the […]
Dr. Pat Rynders Named Leischuck Distinguished Companion Animal Shelter Medicine Professor
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 […]
Southeastern Raptor Center Veterinarian Presenting Final This is Auburn Speaker Series
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 in […]
Emergency and Critical Care “Case of the Year” awarded, several pets honored
Emotional reunions were the theme of the day at the College of Veterinary Medicine’s annual Dougie MacIntire Celebration of Life where pets, and their owners, were recognized for overcoming life-threatening injuries and the treatment received at the college’s Emergency and Critical Care Service. Owners shared their memories and thankfulness to the faculty and staff who […]
Technicians Play Important Role in Teaching Hospital & Veterinary Practice
Veterinary technicians may be the unsung heroes of most any veterinary practice, stepping in and handling a multitude of workplace tasks, and doing so without most understanding their work or the experience and education required. Oct. 16-22 marks the 23rd National Veterinary Technician Week, and at the College of Veterinary Medicine, vet techs are valuable […]
