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Texas A&M Small Animal Teaching Hospital Earns Elite Veterinary Recognitions 

The SATH was re-accredited by the American Animal Hospital Association and awarded Gold Standard Cat Friendly Practice certification by the Feline Veterinary Medical Association. The Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences’ (VMBS) Small Animal Teaching Hospital (SATH) has been recognized with two prestigious honors for excellence in veterinary care.  The hospital recently […]

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Texas A&M DVM Student Finds Community Through Unique Opportunities

Having grown up in a small town, fourth-year veterinary student Alexandria Butler knows the importance of building a strong community where everyone feels connected and welcomed. During her time at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (VMBS), Butler has taken advantage of every opportunity that has come her way, including completing […]

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Texas A&M Researchers Explore Telehealth Options for Diagnosing Canine Respiratory Conditions

The Respiratory Function Grading scheme offers a safe diagnostic for brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome. French bulldogs, English bulldogs, pugs, and other brachycephalic dog breeds have seen a rise in popularity in recent years. However, these breeds are also prone to health problems, including brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome (BOAS), which occurs when soft tissue in the […]

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Longtime Clients Support VMBS’ New Veterinary Teaching Hospital

Kevin ’88 and Dana ’21 Friar’s three beloved dachshunds — Scooter, Princess, and Lilah — have all received lifesaving care from the Texas A&M Small Animal Teaching Hospital (SATH). As a result, the Friars have become more than hospital clients; they now consider themselves friends and supporters of the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine […]

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Unique Opportunities Help Texas A&M Student Achieve Goal Of Becoming Rural Veterinarian

Lindsey Tarby, a fourth-year veterinary student at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (VMBS), has had many interesting experiences that have helped her dreams take shape.  From contributing to equine research as an undergraduate to serving her fellow Texans with the Texas A&M Veterinary Emergency Team (VET), Tarby took every opportunity […]

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From Feral To Fur-ever: Texas A&M Gives Cat Third Chance After Mammary Cancer Diagnosis

A chance encounter at a Houston loading dock in 2016 set the stage for an incredible journey of survival and transformation for Alice, a feral mother cat.  When Tobi Kosanke, a geologist from the Houston area, originally brought Alice home, the kitty was so scared of people that she hid from her rescuers for half […]

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Texas A&M Gastrointestinal Laboratory Collaborates With Virologist To Prevent Liver Disease In Cats

The Texas A&M Gastrointestinal Laboratory (GI Lab) is partnering with feline virologist Dr. Julia A. Beatty to study viral causes of liver diseases, including cancer, in cats. Beatty, whose team recently discovered the feline “cousin” of hepatitis B virus, a major cause of liver cancer in humans, is the chair professor of veterinary medicine and […]

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Siblings Honor Special Family Cats Through Gift For Texas A&M’s New Veterinary Hospital

Ray and Carolyn Palla are dedicating the feline entry and waiting area in Texas A&M’s new small animal teaching hospital to two special cats that comforted their family during times of hardship. While all pets are special, some make an impact that can last a lifetime.  Ray and Carolyn Palla, a brother and sister from […]

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Meaningful Relationships Shape Texas A&M Veterinary Student’s Career In Large Animal Surgery

As a lifelong lover of horses and with a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree almost in hand, Park Phillips is on track to achieve his dream of becoming a large animal surgeon. The fourth-year veterinary student at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (VMBS) has spent years working toward his […]

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Texas A&M Ranked Among Leading Veterinary Schools In The Nation

The Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (VMBS) has tied as the No. 5 veterinary school in the United States, moving up five spots from 2023, according to the 2025 U.S. News & World Report education rankings. The U.S. News & World Report rankings align with this year’s Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World […]

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