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VMBS Faculty Member One Of First Veterinarians To Train On New Robotic-Assisted Surgery System
The introduction of endoscopy, a surgical procedure that uses cameras and instruments in a small incision rather than the large incisions required for open surgery, is one of the greatest successes in medical history. Before the introduction of endoscopy, large problems required large incisions. Today, a few tiny openings paired with small cameras and rigid […]
Aggie Veterinarian Explores Her Love For Radiology With Small Animal Rotating Internship
Dr. Cambridge Coy ’22 has known since her second year as a student at the Texas A&M School of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (VMBS) that she wanted to become a veterinary radiologist. In the years since then, her classes, part-time jobs, and time as a rotating intern at the VMBS’ Small Animal Teaching Hospital […]
Texas A&M Surgeons Treat Dog With Massive Salivary Gland Tumor
Texas A&M veterinarians recently treated a dog with the largest salivary gland tumor ever seen at the Small Animal Teaching Hospital (SATH). The dog, named “Jake from State Farm,” was brought in by a rescue organization but has since been adopted into a loving home. Although Jake had a happy ending, his story had a […]
VMBS Researcher Developing Novel Approaches To Treat Urinary Tract Infections, Avoid Antibiotic Resistance
If you wake up with a persistent urge to run to the restroom and a burning sensation when you urinate, you may have a urinary tract infection (UTI). If you do, your doctor will likely prescribe you a dose of antibiotics and send you home, assuring you that you will be just fine. But that […]
Texas A&M Veterinary Specialists Collaborate On Rare Heart Procedure To Save Young Tabby Cat
At only 5 months old, Whiskey the kitten was diagnosed with congestive heart failure, a condition with potentially deadly consequences. But thanks to committed owners and a talented veterinary team willing to try a procedure in a way never done at the Texas A&M School of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences’ (VMBS) Small Animal Teaching […]
3D Printing, Motion-Tracking Technology Create New Treatment Options For Veterinary Orthopedic Patients
Explore a dynamic version of this story here. When you walk into a veterinarian’s office, you expect to see photos of furry friends, anatomy charts, and a computer upon which your doctor will make notes about your pet. When you walk into Dr. Kate Barnes’ office, you see all of this with a futuristic touch of 3D […]
VMBS Recognizes 2023 Outstanding Alumni, Rising Star
The Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (VMBS) recognized seven former students at the 2023 Outstanding Alumni & Rising Star Awards Ceremony on May 19. The Outstanding Alumni Award is the highest honor bestowed by the school and recognizes those who have reached a level of success in their professional careers that […]
Texas A&M Veterinarians Heal U.S. Army Soldier’s Dog After Life-Threatening Tongue Injury
Four years ago, United States Army soldier Francesca Salinas received a call from a military friend with an urgent plea — a beautiful, white German Shepherd at a local pound was going to be put to sleep if he wasn’t adopted that day. Despite the dog’s unknown background, the choice was an easy one for […]
Craig Huffhines Selected As Director Of Texas A&M Institute For Equine Sciences
Craig Huffhines ’90 has been selected as director of the recently established Texas A&M Institute for Equine Sciences. Huffhines returns to his alma mater in Bryan-College Station with a skillset spanning more than 30 years in equine-related academics and executive leadership. In joining the institute, Huffhines departs from his role as director of Equine Sciences and […]
Nontraditional Student Overcomes Odds To Graduate As Aggie Veterinarian
Vanessa Wilkins, a fourth-year veterinary student at the Texas A&M School of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (VMBS), is a living embodiment of perseverance. Despite multiple hardships, a career change, and raising two children on her own, Wilkins remained committed to pursuing her dreams and will graduate with a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree […]
