VMTH Offers Little ‘Birdie’ Second Chance At A New Life
In the months following the death of Dr. Erin Wood’s beloved 16-year-old cat Lita, Wood found comfort in the song “Blackbird” by The Beatles. “I love that song, and I felt so broken after Lita died; the song lyrics—especially the line ‘Take these broken wings and learn to fly’—had been running through my head,” said […]
Safety Tips For An Egg-cellent Easter
Though current circumstances might change the way we celebrate Easter this Sunday, many people are looking forward to the holiday and accompanying festivities as a break from the serious rhetoric of the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Murl Bailey, a professor at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (CVM), advises pet owners to […]
CVM Toxicology Alumna Selected For AFS Distinguished Graduate Student Award
Lauren Lewis, Ph.D., a doctoral graduate from the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (CVM) and Interdisciplinary Faculty of Toxicology (IFT), was selected to receive the 2020 Texas A&M Association of Former Students’ (AFS) Distinguished Graduate Student Award in the category of Excellence in Research. Every year, the AFS selects a group […]
VMTH Veterinary Technician Receives State-Wide Award From TVMA
Hollye Felps, a veterinary radiology technician at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences’ (CVM) Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital (VMTH), has been recognized with the 2020 Texas Veterinary Medical Association (TVMA) Licensed Veterinary Technician Award. The award, granted at a state level, celebrates a veterinary technician whose service to the profession has […]
Veterinary Telemedicine In The Age Of COVID-19
In light of COVID-19 and the associated restrictions on public activity, many people are looking for ways to safely go about their daily lives indoors and online. Luckily, veterinary telemedicine supports this goal and allows individuals to ensure their health and the health of their pets, digitally. Dr. Lori Teller, a clinical associate professor at […]
‘Set’ for Success: From Volleyball to Veterinary School
Alyssa Kool, a second-year veterinary student at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (CVM), likes to keep busy. A student athlete-turned-veterinary student, she credits her successes in veterinary school to the skills in time management, communication, and dedication that she learned through her sport. Raised in Plano, Kool had always been […]
CVM Graduate Students To Lead By Example In Now-Virtual Society Of Toxicology Annual Meeting, Texas Edition
While many scientific meetings across the country are being cancelled, this Saturday (April 4, 2020), a large Texas cohort of toxicology faculty and trainees will be utilizing an online format to replace some of the events that were scheduled for March in Anaheim, California, as part of the Society of Toxicology (SOT) Annual Meeting. The […]
Bathing Our Furry Friends Can Reduce COVID-19 Transmission
The rapid and dynamic spread of COVID-19 necessitates that we all make changes to our lifestyles, including important measures such as social distancing, increased hygiene, and maintaining a sanitized environment. Pet owners may need to take additional precautions, because, while there is currently no evidence that pets can contract COVID-19, a pet’s body, like any […]
The Biting Truth Of Snake Envenomation
One of the joys of owning a pet is being able to observe their curious nature. However, when they stick their noses where they don’t belong, a dangerous situation can arise, especially in a state like Texas, which is home to more than 75 different species of snakes. Dr. Dalton Hindmarsh, a veterinary resident at […]
Texas A&M CVM Annual Veterinary School Open House Canceled Due to COVID-19 Concerns
Message from the Open House Directors It is with heavy hearts that we must announce the cancellation of our 27th Annual Veterinary School Open House. After consulting with the administrators at Texas A&M University and the College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (CVM), the Open House Directors have decided the best way to serve […]
