University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine

09/19/2024

researchers are doing exciting work behind the scenes to make everyday life better in Central Illinois.

Discover how! 👉 https://bit.ly/3TzLdOc

09/18/2024

Exciting news! Applications for Fall 2025 are now open. Learn about our Master of Veterinary Science application requirements and apply today!

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09/18/2024

“Student Vets and Their Pets” showcases different vet students and the amazing animals who inspire them the most!

Brooklyn Westerfield is a second-year veterinary student from Paris, Illinois, interested in rural mixed animal practice. Her pet is Reagan.

Reagan was brought home during Brooklyn’s junior year of high school, after her mom mentioned her boss was looking to rehome one of their dogs, and she has been with their family ever since and is the most loyal companion!

Reagan truly has one of the most calm and loving demeanors. Brooklyn never really had to train her, Reagan just always knows what Brooklyn wants her to do or where to go before she even tells her. Reagan is an old soul with the occasional spout of zoomies and toy shredding.

09/17/2024

Prabhakara Reddi, professor in , was recognized during the Illinois Soccer Most Valuable Professor game for his inclusion in the Spring 2024 List of Teachers Ranked as Excellent by Their Students. 👏

View the complete list: https://bit.ly/3XwKZso

09/16/2024

Dr. Will Sander, assistant professor, joined forces with approximately 90 One Health leaders from across North America to discuss the importance of collaboration between human, animal, and environmental health efforts. 🧑🐶🌿

The meeting offered sessions focus on One Health initiatives, and focused on providing the framework for a One Health University Network for North America.

Read more from from the event host: https://bit.ly/3MN6Oip

The inaugural meeting of Universities with One Health programming across North America Network, hosted at Colorado State University in collaboration with North Carolina State University, marked a significant step forward in advancing the One Health initiative across research, education, service and....

09/12/2024

Alumna Dr. Coretta Patterson (Class of 1995), pictured center, has been named the dean of the proposed Midwestern University College of Veterinary Medicine in Downers Grove. She and Dr. Carla Gartrell (left), the dean of the Midwestern University veterinary college in Arizona, visited our college in late August to view the unique educational experiences offered to our veterinary students.

Drs. Gartrell, Patterson, and Dean Peter Constable posed together in front of the Class of 1995 class composite.

"I am a proud alumna of the U. of I. CVM. I am thankful for my wonderful education that enabled me to have a fulfilling career in this profession. I am happy to be back in Illinois and am looking forward to building a strong partnership with my alma mater." – Dr. Coretta Patterson

Read more about Dr. Patterson: https://bit.ly/4e2vqiY

09/11/2024

“Student Vets and Their Pets” showcases different vet students and the amazing animals who inspire them the most!

Gabi Modica is a first-year veterinary student from Naperville, Illinois, interested in small animal general practice. Pesto is her cat.

Pesto came into the clinic Gabi worked at and was very sick with a UTI and dehydration. She ended up being owned by the animal shelter nearby, so Gabi went ahead and adopted her after falling in love with Pesto during her treatment.

Pesto doesn’t meow, but she likes to make what they call “Pesto noises”. Which are scarily similar to guinea pig noises.

09/10/2024

Along with degree-seeking students, we are also excited to welcome the newest cohort of CVS students for Fall 2024! The certificate students will spend nine months completing four graduate-level courses tailored by experienced veterinary professors for aspiring veterinary students.

Learn more about the program here: https://vetmed.illinois.edu/cvs/

09/05/2024

Get to know Dr. Kate Rutherford, an instructor for the Capstone series with the Master of Veterinary Science degree program.

After being in practice for several years, Dr. Rutherford started her teaching career at Parkland College. This led to her teaching in the Clinical Skills Learning Center, and eventually her current position at the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine.

Learn more about Dr. Rutherford: https://bit.ly/4g4lUNQ

09/05/2024

We are so excited to welcome our newest cohort of MVS students for Fall '24! Last week, around 40 new students began their journey with us, marking it the biggest incoming cohort we’ve had to date. We look forward to seeing all they accomplish throughout the MVS program!

MVS Applications are now open for the Fall 2025 semester! Learn more: https://bit.ly/497blGo

09/04/2024

“Student Vets and Their Pets” showcases different vet students and the amazing animals who inspire them the most!

Marium Demonte is a fourth-year veterinary student from Lynwood, Illinois, interested in small animal emergency. Mist is her cat.

Mist was a kitten brought into the hospital Marium was working at around 4-6 weeks of age, and Marium adopted him on Halloween in 2020.

The wonderful thing about Mist is how he is so loving. He will curl up with Marium all the time. He's also so silly.

09/03/2024

Dr. Howard Gritton, a professor of comparative biosciences, is among interdisciplinary researchers being awarded research seed grant money from Beckman Institute at Illinois to support a study focused on how autism spectrum disorder-related genes impact the brain, and therefore behavior.

The Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is an interdisciplinary research institute devoted to leading-edge research in a vast array of disciplines.
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08/30/2024

Dr. CheMyong Jay Ko, professor in the Department of Comparative Biosciences, began working at the college in 2011. Learn about his work with iSpay and iNeuter technologies, his international travels to veterinary schools, and his pet that is out of this world.

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08/29/2024

The Capstone is an essential component of the Master of Veterinary Science degree program at Illinois, as it gives students the opportunity to take a real-world problem in veterinary science and analyze plausible solutions.

Through a partnership with the Siebel Center for Design, our faculty and students share more about the human-centered design thinking process and key takeaways from the course.

Learn more here: https://bit.ly/4e2C1cT

08/28/2024

“Student Vets and Their Pets” showcases different vet students and the amazing animals who inspire them the most!

Sarah Price is a third-year veterinary student from Littleton, Colorado, interested in shelter medicine. She has two dogs, Neville (pug mix) and Murph (boxer mix).

Neville was a very nervous guy when he came to the shelter from a house with too many animals. He picked Sarah’s lap to crawl into when he got his first bath and hasn't left her side since! Murph was a foster failure bottle baby; he was too cute, and she just couldn't let him go.

Neville and Murph have grown to be such good brothers, but don't let size fool you - Neville is definitely the boss! They do a great job supporting their momma through the highs and lows of vet school with lots of snuggles!

08/27/2024

Orientation week at wrapped up this past Sunday with the annual Blue Coat Ceremony.

The Blue Coat Ceremony marks the end of orientation for the DVM Class of 2028 and the beginning of their veterinary careers. They don their blue coats, symbolizing their dedication and commitment to the veterinary field as a veterinarian in training. This moment marks the beginning of a new chapter filled with challenges and opportunities and provides a chance for these future doctors to celebrate with family and friends.

We caught up with a few of our first-year students to see what they are most excited for in the upcoming year. We are so proud of our incoming class and can't wait to see what they accomplish here at . Congratulations to the DVM Class of 2028! 👏

08/26/2024

Welcome to the Class of 2028! 🤗 I-L-L...

08/23/2024

The Class of 2028 had a busy orientation week here at .

It started off strong with Illinois Veterinary Leadership Experience (iVLE) at Allerton Park. During the program first-year students (in blue) are welcomed by fellow students, faculty, and staff (all in orange). They completed icebreakers to get to know their classmates and learned about valuable resources at the college to get them headed toward success.

What was your favorite memory from orientation week?

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08/22/2024

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Meet Dr. Stephanie Bruner, a clinical assistant professor in the dermatology and otology service.

"I think of myself as a skin detective. Even though I may be seeing my fifth allergic cat of the day or my third dog with pemphigus this month, each one of them will have a nuance to their condition that I need to discover and address."

Find out more about Dr. Bruner: https://bit.ly/3YFbyO3

08/21/2024

This August, fourteen first- and second-year veterinary students from the 2024 Summer Research Training Program attended the Veterinary Scholars Symposium, held in St. Paul, Minnesota.

The trainees spent 10 weeks this summer immersed in an independent research project which culminated in a poster presentation at the symposium.
Students worked in areas such as equine medicine, neurology, genetics, and cancer therapeutics.

Holly Black, one of the participants said “I developed data analysis, data visualization, and writing skills this summer that will be valuable in my future career in veterinary diagnostics, public health, and research. My favorite part of the conference was connecting with other students researching similar topics.”

At the conference, veterinary students from across the country had opportunities to hear talks about career tracks in veterinary medicine, residency programs, and cutting-edge research.

08/17/2024

Happy National Honey Bee Day! 🐝

Did you know that veterinarians take care of bee populations? Since bees are considered a production animal, they fall into the realm of veterinarians.

We are happy to do our part to save the bees because they are a key player in the worlds biodiversity. They are a major pollinator, meaning they help sustain plant life, and therefore helping humans! They also produce honey and bee pollen, which are both beneficial to human health as well.

Do your part to help save the bees!

08/16/2024

Two dozen faculty members have joined since the beginning of 2023. Hear more from Dean Peter Constable about these new faculty members and upcoming recruiting efforts at the college.

New faculty members joining our Department of Veterinary Clinical Medicine in the past 18 months will help shape the future of our profession.

08/12/2024

The Illinois State Fair has kept the students busy. Thanks to all who came to visit our booth!

08/11/2024

Annie Marlowe is a Class of 2026 student from Westfield, IN, and plans to pursue mixed-animal and integrative medicine after graduation.

Over the summer, she got to extern at Albin Animal Hospital. Annie highlights her experience as, "I learned so much from all of the doctors at this practice! Everyone was so willing to get me involved to practice my technical skills and learn about clinical cases!"

She is pictured here with holding three kittens that she spayed while at the clinic.

08/08/2024

If you are out and about at the Illinois State Fair you just might catch a glimpse of some students in action.

Veterinary students like Brooke, Lily, Megan, and Hannah put their skills into practice providing veterinary services during the fair, act as judges for certain events, and run the college's booth in the Orr building.

Stop by the booth during exhibit hours Friday through Sunday afternoon to see if you have what it takes to be a veterinarian. 🐮🩺