WesternU College of Veterinary Medicine

12/17/2024

🎄✨ Keep your holidays merry, bright, and pet-safe-- let's work together to keep our furry friends out of trouble during these festive months! ✨🐾

From shiny tinsel to tempting table scraps, the season can bring hidden dangers for our little friends. 🐶🐱 Don’t let your pet’s curiosity turn into an unexpected vet visit. 🙀

Join Dr. Trusten Moore, Assistant Professor of Clinical Veterinary Practice and Urgent Care here at our , as he goes over a few safety tips (with a little help from some adorable “pawfessional” assistants)! 😍🎥

Let’s make this the most wonderful time of the year for everyone and look forward to some very Happy "Paw-lidays"! 💕🐾

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12/16/2024

🎄✨ Season’s Greetings from WesternU CVM! 🌎🎅

💖🌟 At , we are proud to celebrate the beautifully diverse traditions that make our College and community so special. From our family to yours, we wish you joy, warmth, and love this holiday season-- no matter what holiday you celebrate, or what traditions you observe. Let’s embrace the spirit of inclusivity and unity as we look forward to a bright New Year together. 🌟❄️🐾

12/10/2024

⏰ There's still time to get a free Starbucks gift card! 📢 If you're a WesternU DVM alumni from 2014, 2019, 2021 and 2023, we want to hear from you. 🐾🎓 🌟 Take our survey to help us improve our College-- your valuable feedback can make a difference.

Plus, as a token of our appreciation, you'll get a FREE $15 Starbucks gift card upon survey completion. ☕️🎁 Your voice matters, so let's shape the future together! 🚀 Click the link to participate:

https://westernu.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_01eoTr5qbEWWNBs

12/09/2024

🌟🐾 Happy International Day of Veterinary Medicine! 🐾🌟

🔈 Sound up as Dr. Tonatiuh Melgarejo, Professor of Translational Medicine and Antimicrobial Resistance at , invites you to join us in celebrating the incredible work of veterinarians and future veterinarians who dedicate their lives to caring for animals, safeguarding public health, and protecting our environment. From helping your furry friends to tackling global challenges like zoonotic diseases and antimicrobial resistance, veterinary medicine impacts us all. 🐶🐱🐴

Let’s honor the vital role vets, and vet students, play in creating a healthier, more connected world. 🌍💙 Don’t forget to give your pets an extra hug today—they’re at the heart of it all! 🤗🐾

12/06/2024

🥳 Congratulations to students Miahuatl Kuauhtzin (DVM 2026) and Roberta Bailey (DVM 2026) on being two of the five recipients of the Humane Society Veterinary Medical Alliance 2024 Compassionate Care Scholarship! 🐾 This scholarship recognizes amazingly compassionate veterinary students who have demonstrated a dedication to animal welfare and represent a commitment to equitable access and inclusion in veterinary medicine via service or lived experience. 🫶

🌟 These two rising stars are a testament to the exceptional veterinary students that attend who inspire and support their local communities before and after graduation. Read the press-release here: https://www.humanesociety.org/news/hsvma-awards-2024-compassionate-care-scholarships

😍 Keep up the amazing work! We know your remarkable dedication to animal welfare will make an unforgettable mark on the veterinary community. 🩺

12/04/2024

🌍✨ Today is World Wildlife Conservation Day—a time to protect the incredible diversity of life on our planet, engage in conversation and research how you can get involved in this important effort! 🐘🦜🐆

🔈Sound up as our faculty and staff share a few words on this special day, and the importance of recognizing the importance of caring for our diverse ecosystems. Veterinarians play a vital role in conserving endangered species, addressing zoonotic diseases, and protecting ecosystems for generations to come through efforts like preserving wildlife through treatment, research, and advocacy. 🩺🌎

Let’s work together to safeguard our world’s precious wildlife. 🌿💚

12/02/2024

Congratulations on this amazing achievement, Dr. Shannon Gregoire ! We're so proud of you for your stellar accomplishments, lifelong drive, and commitment to compassionate animal care. All the best in this new venture-- we can't wait to see what new heights you'll reach! 😍🥳

Discover how Dr. Shannon Gregoire, a 28-year-old veterinarian and 2022 graduate of Western University, became the owner of Hillside Veterinary Clinic in Auburn, Massachusetts. Her inspiring journey challenges stereotypes about age and gender in practice ownership, proving that women can lead the way

11/28/2024

🍂🫶 From our family to yours: Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃🍁 Here at , we're thankful for our community, the friendships we've developed, and the continued generosity and kindness of our faculty, staff and students. What are you thankful for? 🧡

11/21/2024

🌟 Happy National Entrepreneurs’ Day! 🌟

🔈Sound up as the WesternU CVM's Veterinary Business Management Association (VBMA) Student Club's Marketing and Fundraising Director Elisabeth Aulner (DVM 2027) as she invites you to celebrate the veterinarians who not only care for animals, but also build thriving practices that serve their communities.

🩺🥰 From our hardworking entrepreneurial alumni, to the aspiring entrepreneurs in our Veterinary Business Management Association Student Club, we honor the passion, innovation, and leadership that drive our profession forward. 🐾💼

Let’s recognize the incredible impact these veterinarians make—helping animals, supporting families, and strengthening local economies. 🐶🐱❤️

11/18/2024

🔈 Sound up for Thanksgiving Greetings from the Dean of 🍂

As we enter the season of gratitude, Dr. Tegzes would like to extend his heartfelt thanks to our dedicated faculty, staff, hardworking students, accomplished alumni, and our wonderful local community. 🧡 Your commitment, passion, and unwavering support make our college a place of growth, compassion, and excellence in veterinary medicine. 🔬🩺

🫶 He would like to express his gratitude for you and for all that we achieve together. Wishing you and your loved ones a safe, joyful, and restful Thanksgiving! 🦃🍁

11/14/2024

📢 Calling all WesternU DVM alumni from 2014, 2019, 2021 and 2023! 🐾🎓 Your valuable feedback can make a difference! 🌟 Take our survey to help us improve our College. Plus, as a token of our appreciation, you'll get a FREE $15 Starbucks gift card upon survey completion! ☕️🎁 Your voice matters, so let's shape the future together! 🚀 Click on this link, or check your email for the link, to participate:

https://westernu.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_01eoTr5qbEWWNBs

11/13/2024

11/11/2024

🗓 Today, is honored to express their deep gratitude to our veterans for their courage, dedication, and service to our country. Your sacrifices inspire us each and every day. Thank you for all you’ve done for our country. 🇺🇸 💙

11/08/2024

📸🐾 Happy World Radiography Day! 🐾📸

Today, we're shining a light on the power of diagnostic imaging in veterinary medicine! 🔈 Sound up to listen to this special reel presented by the President (Alexander) and Vice President (Kassandra) of the Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging Student Club here at . Join Alex and Ria as they talk about the crucial role that radiography plays in diagnosing and treating our beloved animal companions, helping them stay healthy and happy.

🌟 From capturing detailed images to collaborating with veterinary teams, radiography is essential to the veterinary field! Take the time today to learn more about radiography, celebrating the technology and dedicated professionals as they make a difference each every day. 🐶🐱🐴

11/07/2024

📢 Join us for part TWO of a special 'two-part mini-series'! 🎉

🗓 In honor of National Pet Cancer Awareness Month and National Pathology Week, we’re spotlighting the crucial roles that veterinary pathologists and histologists play in pet cancer diagnosis, treatment, and awareness. 🐾🔬

🔈 Sound up to hear part one of this mini-series, presented by Ria (president of the WesternU CVM Veterinary Histology Club) as she talks about the role veterinary histologists play in the health and happiness of our beloved animal companions, and the importance of collaboration in the fields of veterinary histology and pathology. Learn how these professionals work together to detect and understand cancer in our beloved animals. This crucial partnership paves the way for more effective treatments and better outcomes. 🐶💙🐱 Let’s raise awareness and celebrate the work that makes a difference! 💪✨

11/06/2024

📢 Join us for part one of a special 'two-part mini-series'! 🎉 🗓 In honor of National Pet Cancer Awareness Month and National Pathology Week, we’re spotlighting the crucial roles that veterinary pathologists and histologists play in pet cancer diagnosis, treatment, and awareness. 🐾🔬

🔈 Sound up to hear part one of this mini-series, presented by Jeselle (president of the WesternU CVM American College of Veterinary Pathologists Student Club) as she talks about the crucial role veterinary pathology plays in the health of our beloved pets, and the importance of collaboration in the fields of veterinary histology and pathology. Learn how these professionals work together to detect and understand cancer in our beloved animals and why this crucial partnership paves the way for more effective treatments and better outcomes. 🐶💙🐱 Let’s raise awareness and celebrate the work that makes a difference! 💪✨

📣 Tune in tomorrow for part two, presented by Ria (president of the WesternUCVM Veterinary Pathology Club)!

11/04/2024

🎉 This year, SAVMA DART and the Public Health Committees at WesternU teamed up to highlight the crucial role of One Health in fostering collaboration across human, animal, and environmental health. 🌍🐾🧑‍⚕️ Interdisciplinary teamwork is key to solving the complex health challenges we all face. Together, we protect the well-being of all living beings on our planet! 💪🌿 What does One Health mean to you?