Texas A&M Veterinary Students Earn $75,000 Coyote Rock Ranch Scholarships
Two fourth-year veterinary students at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (VMBS) have been selected as 2024 recipients of the $75,000 Coyote Rock Ranch Scholarship from the Foundation for the Horse. Future equine practitioners Fred Holcomb and Alexandra (Bettencourt) Wethington received their scholarships on Dec. 8 during the American Association of Equine […]
Texas A&M Leads The Nation In Veterinary Licensing Pass Rates For Second Consecutive Year
For the second consecutive year, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) students in the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences have carried on the legacy of Aggie veterinary excellence by achieving the highest pass rate in the United States on the North American Veterinary Licensing Examination (NAVLE). Like their colleagues in the DVM […]
Hoffman and Patterson Honored with Provost Teaching Excellence Awards
Two highly regarded faculty members at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (VMBS), Drs. Anton Hoffman and Adam Patterson, have been named recipients of the 2024-2025 Provost Academic Professional Track Faculty Teaching Excellence Award. This prestigious recognition honors faculty who exemplify exceptional teaching practices, foster meaningful, student-centered learning experiences, and demonstrate […]
Texas A&M Superfund Research Center Trains Graduate Students in Community-Engaged Research, Helps Houston Communities Understand Science
The Texas A&M Superfund Research Center, housed in the College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (VMBS), recently organized two trainee development events in Houston promoting environmental and human health. The two events — part of the Trainees in Action in Communities (TrAC) series — created valuable opportunities for graduate students and postdoctoral researchers to […]
Em-bark-ing On A Holiday Getaway: Tips For Traveling With Pets
Vacations often promise relaxation, but before reaching a state of tranquility is the chaos of traveling, especially during the holidays. For owners wanting to bring their furry best friend along with them to surprise the in-laws, there are several factors to be aware of when planning and packing for a big trip. Dr. Christine Rutter, […]
Texas A&M Veterinarians Collaborate With Rescue To Help Small Dogs
By collaborating with a dog rescue called the Pom Squad, Texas A&M’s veterinary cardiologists are providing new heart disease treatment options for dogs that are too small for traditional methods and tools. Treating heart conditions in small dog breeds — whose hearts can be as small as a person’s thumb — is a challenge that […]
Veterinary Emergency Team Current, Former Directors Receive National Excellence Awards
Texas A&M Veterinary Emergency Team (VET) leadership was recognized with Excellence in Action Awards during the National Alliance of State Agricultural and Animal Emergency Planners’ (NASAAEP) annual summit in Baltimore. Dr. Deb Zoran, a professor at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (VMBS) and current VET director, and Dr. Wesley Bissett, […]
Texas A&M Veterinarians Recognized For Excellence At Annual AAEP Conference
Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (VMBS) equine specialists Drs. Noah Cohen and Rebecca Legere were recognized for outstanding accomplishments at the 2024 American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) conference in Orlando. Cohen, a University Distinguished Professor, Regents Professor, and Dr. Glen Blodgett Chair of Equine Studies in the VMBS’ Department of […]
VMBS Equine Specialist Leads The Way In Innovative Teaching, Patient Care
Veterinarian Dr. Kati Glass is revolutionizing equine medicine at Texas A&M through her endeavors in veterinary education and innovation. Only seven years into her career as a faculty member at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (VMBS), Dr. Kati Glass ’09, ’12 has established herself as an international leader in equine […]
VMBS Faculty Members Recognized For Dedication To Teaching By Association Of Former Students
Two faculty members from the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (VMBS) have been recognized for outstanding teaching and mentoring with College-Level Teaching Awards from the Texas A&M Association of Former Students (AFS). Drs. Dana Kneese and Shannon Washburn were selected by their VMBS peers to receive the award, which honors teachers […]
