About the VMBS
Through education, research, and outreach, the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (VMBS) is committed to graduating Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM), undergraduate, and graduate students who serve their patients, clients, and communities.
VISION, MISSION, VALUES, & CULTURE
The VMBS is transforming animal and human health today for a better tomorrow. Our mission is to enhance animal and human health through transformational education, innovative research, exceptional veterinary patient care, and community outreach that impacts our expansive and evolving world. Central to everything we do are the Aggie Core Values of Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service. Our college values, nurtures, and respects all members of our community and ensures an environment of excellence, where all students, faculty, and staff are inspired and empowered to achieve their full potential.
Our top priorities include enhancing student access through transformational education; strengthening and harnessing our research enterprise to invent solutions; engaging the state of Texas, the nation, and beyond to protect and improve animal, public, and environmental health (One Health); and creating a welcoming learning and working environment that supports academic excellence.
Learn more about our vision, mission, values, culture, and aspirations in our Strategic Plan 2024–2029.
Academics
The VMBS educates a vast student body — from future Aggie veterinarians, human healthcare professionals, researchers, and more — through an array of academic programs for Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, graduate, and undergraduate students.
Academics »Dr. Bonnie R. Rush,
The Carl B. King Dean
of Veterinary Medicine
Nationally recognized veterinary medical leader Dr. Bonnie R. Rush became the dean of the VMBS on Aug. 1, 2025. She previously served as the Hodes Family Dean of the College of Veterinary Medicine at Kansas State University. Over more than 30 years at Kansas State, Rush earned a reputation for advancing veterinary education, student wellness, faculty development, and community outreach, while championing research excellence and clinical service.
About Dean Rush »
The VMBS has grown from a small school of veterinary medicine in 1916 to its present role as a major veterinary educational, medical, and research center.
The college’s administrative team includes the dean, the executive associate dean, associate and assistant deans, department heads, and staff leadership.
Dean’s Office staff members assist VMBS leadership and manage events and scheduling for the college. The office is also home to VMBS functional services.
VMBS Directory
Learn more about the people who embody our teaching, research, and service missions every day.
VMBS DirectoryServing Texas, Our Nation & The World
Global Engagement
The VMBS makes an international impact through Education Abroad opportunities, the VMBS Global office, and the Global One Health program.
Enriching Communities
The Veterinary Emergency Team, Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital, and Superfund Research Center lead outreach initiatives in local communities.
Research That Matters
VMBS faculty, post-docs, and graduate students enhance animal, human, and environmental health through cutting-edge Research and Clinical Trials.