News
Utah State Today: USU College of Veterinary Medicine Students Help Address 'Vet Deserts' With Rabies Clinic
In a shed in Clarkston, Utah, next to the church, behind the fire station, four Utah State University students in the College of Veterinary Medicine rolled up their sleeves last Saturday, ready to meet some dogs and their owners.
Where Have All the Vets Gone?
Former USU WIMU student Aimee Thompson discusses the rural veterinarian shortage with Modern Farmer.
Images From the 7th CVM Photo Contest
50 pictures that highlight the experiences of USU College of Veterinary Medicine students — both in and out of the classroom.
USU Faculty Graduate From Prestigious Leadership Program
Three Utah State University faculty members were among the 88 individuals who recently completed the LEAD21 leadership development program.
USU Breaks Ground for Veterinary Medical Education Building
Utah State University officially broke ground on May 31 for the new Veterinary Medical Education Building on the university’s main campus in Logan.
Dirk Vanderwall Named Inaugural Dean of USU College of Veterinary Medicine
Dirk Vanderwall has officially been named as the inaugural dean of the Utah State University College of Veterinary Medicine. The appointment, which was announced by USU Provost and Chief Academic Officer Laurens H. Smith, will be in effect beginning July ...
Meet the Class of 2024: Elvira Zaripova
Elvira Zaripova attended Utah State University from 2020 to 2022 as part of the WIMU Regional Program in Veterinary Medicine. Now she's almost ready to graduate from Washington State and preparing for an internship in Boston.
Images From the 6th CVM Photo Contest
50 pictures that highlight the experiences of USU College of Veterinary Medicine students — both in and out of the classroom.
Veterinarian and Vet Med Students Make Classroom Call for Pet Checkups
Dr. Kerry Rood and members of the ZEW Club recently made a house call to ensure one lucky class guinea pig received the care he needed.
Meet Barbara Troisi, Simulated Client
Troisi and other simulated clients give students their first taste of the human side of veterinary medicine, and making the experience feel authentic is no small feat.
Utah State Today: Meet Dr. Cathleen Kovarik, CVM's New Director of Admissions
Dr. Cathleen Kovarik takes on a new role as Director of Admissions, bringing years of experience helping would-be veterinarians develop the skills they need to thrive.
Utah State's College of Veterinary Medicine Welcomes its Class of 2027
Students in the College of Veterinary Medicine Class of 2027 arrived for a week of orientation in mid-August in preparation for the demanding four-year program they are starting to earn a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree.
Interim Dean Dirk Vanderwall Named Utah Veterinarian of the Year
Professor Dirk Vanderwall, interim dean of USU's College of Veterinary Medicine, is the Utah Veterinary Medical Association's 2023 Veterinarian of the Year.
WSU Ambassador Spotlight: Henry Clinger
Henry Clinger speaks about his experiences at USU and WSU in the WIMU Regional
An Oral History of Utah State University’s School of Veterinary Medicine: Unabridged
Learn how Utah State University’s School of Veterinary Medicine was created as part of the WIMU program from the people who made it happen.
Images From the 5th CVM Photo Contest
30 pictures that highlight the experiences of USU College of Veterinary Medicine students — both in and out of the classroom.
Farrier Paige Poss Leads Clinic for College of Veterinary Medicine
Utah State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine and the Utah Horseshoers Guild teamed up to host anatomist and farrier Paige Poss for a clinic on equine lower limb dissection. The event was the first of hopefully many aimed at sharing knowledge and...
Utah State Today: Cracking the Dilemma of Raising Backyard Chickens
David Frame discusses the challenges of raising chickens and what people need to know before purchasing a flock of their own.
Utah State Today: Heloisa Rutigliano Wins USDA Award, Designs New College Curriculum
Associate Professor Heloisa Rutigliano recently received a regional United States Department of Agriculture Excellence in Teaching Award. And as chair of the curriculum committee in Utah State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine and its newly appo...
Meet the Class of 2023: Christine Qui
Christine Qui attended Utah State University in 2019 before moving to Washington State in 2021 as part of the WIMU Regional Program in Veterinary Medicine. Now she's preparing to graduate and move to Salt Lake City for an emergency clinician mentorship pr...
Utah State Today: Ask an Expert — Update on Avian Influenza in Utah
Poultry specialist David Frame provides an update on the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) outbreak that has affected Utah and the rest of the country.
2023’s Best Cities to Walk Your Dog
As part of its 2023 Best Cities to Walk Your Dog List, LawnStarter consulted experts including Utah State's own Allison Willoughby for advice on making the most of walking our canine companions.
Utah State Today: USU's Arnaud Van Wettere Wins American College of Veterinary Pathologists Educator Award
Associate Professor Arnaud Van Wettere received the 2022 Mid-Career Educator Award from the American College of Veterinary Pathologists in a ceremony at the organization’s annual conference in Boston.
Salt Lake Tribune: Meet the Utah Vet who Certifies Santa’s Reindeer — and Works to Help Save the ‘Magical’ Species
USU alumnus Isaac Bott works as a Utah County vet by day, but in his free time, he helps treat and artificially inseminate reindeer around the world, propping up the threatened species’ population.
Images From the 4th College of Veterinary Medicine Photo Contest
Students in USU's College of Veterinary Medicine submitted photographs of their experience in the WIMU Regional Program. From paint night with friends to sheep embryo transfer surgery, these pictures capture many aspects of the journey to becoming a veter...
Utah State Today: USU Brings in the Holiday Spirit With Annual Reindeer Express
USU's College of Veterinary Medicine checks up on Santa's reindeer in this report from the student journalists at Aggie TV News.
USU COVID-19 Oral History Collection: Interview With Dirk Vanderwall
Learn about how Utah State worked to keep students and faculty safe while still providing a hands-on veterinary medicine learning experience in this interview with Dirk Vanderwall, interim dean and professor in the College of Veterinary Medicine.
AVMA News: Winter Holiday Pet Safety
December abounds with holiday celebrations, and nothing can spoil good cheer like an emergency trip to the veterinary clinic. These tips can help keep your winter holiday season from becoming not-so-happy — for your pet and for you.
Utah State Today: Reindeer Express to Bring Holiday Fun to Utah State University
After going on hiatus in 2020, Reindeer Express will be back at Utah State University on Friday, Dec. 2. The event is organized by the College of Veterinary Medicine and aims to bring Christmas cheer while also educating the public on caring for animals....
Utah Today: Rising Avian Flu Cases Harm Producers, Poultry Prices
Drs. David Frame and Shawn Zimmerman explain how fall bird migration is driving a renewed surge in avian influenza cases and what that means for producers and consumers.
USU CAAS: Vet Med Professors Awarded 2022 NACTA Educator Honors
Heloisa Rutigliano and Holly Clement were honored by the 2022 North American Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture at the organization's annual conference.
AVMA News: Pet With Diarrhea? Maybe Hold Off on the Antibiotics
New insights into the trillions of microbes comprising the intestinal microbiome are, among other things, calling into question the use of antibiotics to treat diarrhea in canine and feline patients.
Students in AWE: Vet Med's Reimagined Orientation Week
This year’s class of incoming veterinary medicine students at Utah State University were the first to experience the Aggie Wellness Experience (AWE), a multiday orientation program designed to foster the skills and community needed to thrive in vet school...
UFBF: Utah State’s Newly Announced Four-Year Vet Program Will Benefit Producers
The Utah Farm Bureau Federation makes the case for why Utah State's College of Veterinary Medicine will be a boon to producers.
USU Today: Anthropology Student, Vet Med Faculty Identify Object in Centuries-Old Indigenous Pouch
When graduate student Alexandra Wolberg needed to analyze an unusual Indigenous pouch without damaging it, the College of Veterinary Medicine had a unique opportunity to support one of Utah State University’s anthropologists.
Tom Baldwin Receives 6th Award for Teaching Vet Med Students How to Find What Matters
The School of Veterinary Medicine's Class of 2022 selected Dr. Tom Baldwin for the Best Pre-Clinical Teaching Award. Baldwin is director of the Utah Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, a cooperative effort between USU and the Utah Department of Agriculture ...
Faculty Profile: Dr. Carmen Lau
Students in the School of Veterinary Medicine can look forward to a new face in front of the classroom this fall. Dr. Carmen Lau is a licensed veterinarian boarded in anatomic pathology with a PhD in biomedical sciences.
USU College of Veterinary Medicine Approved, Leadership Appointed, and Architect Selected
The new Utah State University College of Veterinary Medicine is officially USU’s ninth college after receiving required approvals from university and state higher education governing groups. Leading the new college as interim dean is Dirk Vanderwall.
Student Profile: Henry Clinger
Henry Clinger is the School of Veterinary Medicine’s 2024 class president, and after finishing his second year at Utah State University, he’s headed to Pullman, Washington to finish his education in the WIMU Regional Program with Washington State Universi...
Doctor's Orders: Avian Flu
Dr. Shawn Zimmerman explains the dangers of avian flu and what producers and pet owners alike can do to keep their animals safe as part of the monthly Doctor's Orders series.
Student Profile: Scyler Li
Scyler Li’s journey to becoming a veterinarian began in China, and it’s continued through Singapore, Seattle, and now Utah State University’s School of Veterinary Medicine in Logan.
Understanding Professional Liability With Dr. Cynthia MacKenzie
When Dr. Cynthia MacKenzie had an opportunity to work with thoroughbred horses at the prestigious Lane’s End Farm in Kentucky, she took it. As an equine practitioner, taking care of roughly 700 horses was a dream job, but assuming responsibility for the a...
USU to Expand COLE Orientation Program Year-Round to Support Students
Seven students sat in a conference room along with Dr. Kerry Rood, professor of veterinary medicine. However, this was not a class. The students talked among themselves, some about working with a bull at Utah State University’s South Farm facility, others...
Tundra to Tropics: Opportunities in Vet Med With Dr. Drew Allen
In a presentation to Utah State University’s veterinary medicine students, Dr. Drew Allen spoke about his work abroad and with the Utah State Legislature and shared how other veterinarians can create similar opportunities for themselves.
Easter Surprise: Why You Shouldn't Gift Animals This April
Many people already know that chicks, ducklings and rabbits make for bad Easter presents. As adorable as they are, these animals are often returned or abandoned quickly when children lose interest in caring for them.
Images From the 3rd SVM Photo Contest
20 pictures that highlight the experiences of School of Veterinary Medicine students — both in and out of the classroom.
Erin and Stith Keiser: Finding Your Own Path to Veterinary Success
In January, Erin Keiser, a WIMU alumna from the Class of 2018, returned to Utah State along with her husband and business partner, Stith Keiser, to discuss how they achieved success in business and veterinary medicine through unconventional means
Sutures and Snacks: Meet Melisa Bishop, SVM Program Coordinator
Suture patterns, aseptic techniques, and anesthesia aren’t skills that can be humanely learned on the job, so veterinary medicine students need to practice the fundamentals of their craft before working with live patients.
KUTV: Utah State Launches Four-Year Veterinary Medicine Program
A four year college of veterinary medicine at Utah State will be launching the first school of its kind in the state of Utah, thanks to the state newly appropriating $18 million in annual funding.
Images From the 2nd SVM Photo Contest
20 pictures that highlight the experiences of School of Veterinary Medicine students — both in and out of the classroom.
Utah Legislature Funds New College of Veterinary Medicine at USU
Utah State University will create a new College of Veterinary Medicine following a commitment by the Utah Legislature to provide significant ongoing state funding for what will be the first school of its kind in the state.
Doctor's Orders: Trail Tips for Winter Hikes With Dogs
Hiking trails are still covered in snow, but that doesn’t mean dogs and humans alike can’t enjoy them. Winter hikes offer dogs and humans a chance for exercise and contact with the natural world. However, ensuring your canine companion is safe and happy i...
VIN: Utah State Aims to Expand Veterinary School Into 4-Year College
The Veterinary Information Network (VIN) recently spoke with Dr. Dirk Vanderwall about Utah State University's proposal to open a four-year veterinary medicine college in 2024.
Images From the 1st SVM Photo Contest
The path to becoming a veterinarian is challenging, but it also comes with memories that last a lifetime. Students in Utah State University's School of Veterinary Medicine submitted almost 150 photos chronicling all aspects of their experience in their fi...
Farm Bureau Lists Three Agriculture Issues for 2022
The Utah Farm Bureau (UFB) selected USU’s proposal to develop a 4-year college of veterinary medicine as one of its three priority issues during the 2022 state legislative session.
Utah State University making a case for its own College of Veterinary Medicine
It may have taken a pandemic to shed light on the importance of veterinary medicine. As more people worked from home or otherwise left the workforce as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak, there was an explosion in the adoption of companion animals.
KSL TV: Vet Clinics Get Creative After COVID Callouts Leave Staffing Short
KSL TV spoke with WIMU grad Dr. Lauren Michaud about how veterinary professionals are adapting to staff shortages in the wake of the COVID-19 omicron variant.
WSU Insider: Art in the Library Exhibit Features Digital Artwork of Third-Year Vet Student
Winnie Mefford, a student who began the WIMU program at Utah State, shows her passion for animals and veterinary medicine through art at an exhibit at WSU's Animal Health Library. Read on to learn about her work and inspiration.
Amanda Willett Joins School of Veterinary Medicine as Wellness Director
Maintaining mental health in a veterinary medicine program can be a challenge. On top of long hours, demanding courses, and school loans, the reality of working with animals in need of medical care often takes a heavy toll on students.