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For one week, the Utah State University College of Veterinary Medicine hosted five students and three professors from Taiwan’s National Chiayi University.

A group of volunteer veterinarians from the Utah State University College of Veterinary Medicine and the Cache Veterinary Practitioners Association descended upon St. Johns Episcopal Church in downtown Logan on Thursday. Their mission: to provide free rab...

For Dr. Jason Gibson, veterinary medicine is more than a career — it’s a family calling that spans generations, rooted in Cache Valley and inextricably tied to Utah State University.

Logan, Utah, October 14, 2025 – The American Veterinary Medical Association – Council on Education, which accredits education programs that confer the degree of Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM), granted Utah State University’s College of Veterinary Med...

Second-year students in the College of Veterinary Medicine at Utah State University took a simulated step into the future this week, hosting veterinary clinic appointments with professional actors posing as clients, and their ailing animals of the stuffed...

Two undergraduate students gained hands-on lab experience and mentorship at USU’s College of Veterinary Medicine this summer through the USDA-funded SURE program, which supports students from schools with limited biotech research opportunities.

60 pictures that highlight the experiences of USU College of Veterinary Medicine students — both in and out of the classroom.

When students head back to school, a new coat is often on the shopping list. The incoming class of 2029 in the College of Veterinary Medicine already has that taken care of.

USU’s new doctor of veterinary medicine program opening at a moment of critical need for veterinarians across the state

Cache Valley preschool students recently brought in their favorite plush animals for mock exams with Utah State University’s Dr. Kerry Rood to learn about the veterinary medical profession.

Colton Nelson thought he wanted to study dirt. Utah State University’s Veterinary Clinical and Life Sciences Department had a different plan.

Findings from a new study co-led by Stephanie Martinez, assistant professor of pharmacology in the College of Veterinary Medicine, may help improve the safety of a treatment for dogs infected with drug-resistant hookworms.

50 pictures that highlight the experiences of USU College of Veterinary Medicine students — both in and out of the classroom.

Utah State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine received assurance of its provisional accreditation with the American Veterinary Medical Association Council on Education (AVMA COE), a pivotal step to making USU home to the state’s first four-year v...

The College of Veterinary Medicine held a "topping off" ceremony, placing the final steel beam in the initial construction of the building. Various USU employees and stakeholders signed the beam, which was then put into place on Wednesday.

Linda Wong attended USU as part of Washington-Idaho-Montana-Utah Regional Program in Veterinary Medicine. She's now in her final year at Pullman and preparing for a career in laboratory animal medicine.

Dr. Kara Thornton-Kurth spoke with Morning AgClips about a project she led comparing how various mineral supplementation practices impact deficiencies, feedlot performance, and response to vaccinations.

Sydney Worley Myers and Andrew Myers share a lot in common – they both love helping people, their animals and medicine. It’s that passion that’s brought them together and given them someone to lean on in some of veterinary school’s most trying times.

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.

Former USU WIMU student Aimee Thompson discusses the rural veterinarian shortage with Modern Farmer.

50 pictures that highlight the experiences of USU College of Veterinary Medicine students — both in and out of the classroom.

Three Utah State University faculty members were among the 88 individuals who recently completed the LEAD21 leadership development program.

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 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 ...

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.

50 pictures that highlight the experiences of USU College of Veterinary Medicine students — both in and out of the classroom.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Professor Dirk Vanderwall, interim dean of USU's College of Veterinary Medicine, is the Utah Veterinary Medical Association's 2023 Veterinarian of the Year.

Henry Clinger speaks about his experiences at USU and WSU in the WIMU Regional

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.

30 pictures that highlight the experiences of USU College of Veterinary Medicine students — both in and out of the classroom.

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...

David Frame discusses the challenges of raising chickens and what people need to know before purchasing a flock of their own.

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...

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...

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.

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.

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.

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.

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...

USU's College of Veterinary Medicine checks up on Santa's reindeer in this report from the student journalists at Aggie TV News.

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.

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.

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....

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.

Heloisa Rutigliano, an associate professor in USU’s Department of Animal, Dairy and Veterinary Sciences and the College of Veterinary Medicine, has been presented with the 2022 Western Region Award for Excellence in College and University Teaching in the ...

Heloisa Rutigliano and Holly Clement were honored by the 2022 North American Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture at the organization's annual conference.

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.

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...

The Utah Farm Bureau Federation makes the case for why Utah State's College of Veterinary Medicine will be a boon to producers.

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.

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 ...

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.

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.

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...

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.

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.

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...

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.

20 pictures that highlight the experiences of School of Veterinary Medicine students — both in and out of the classroom.

20 pictures that highlight the experiences of School of Veterinary Medicine students — both in and out of the classroom.

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.

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...

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.

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...

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

While many people think of their pets as part of the family, human-animal bonds can sometimes be viewed as less meaningful than other relationships. Playing with a dog or cat is fun, but it’s not usually considered to be a serious activity.

From veterinary science to equine-assisted therapies, the Sam Skaggs Family Equine Education Center offers invaluable experience for anyone pursuing a career with horses.

Holiday travel can be stressful — even for the four-legged members of the family. But with some planning ahead and consideration of an animal’s needs and temperament, a road trip with your pet doesn’t have to be a dreaded drive.

Ashlee Buist knew that earning her Doctor of Veterinary Science through Utah State and the WIMU Regional Program would be tough. She already had a bachelor’s degree in animal, dairy, and veterinary science from the university, and she was even from nearby...

"There's already a nationwide shortage before the pandemic, and now the caseload has doubled and the resources have dwindled until the demand is quite high," said Dr. Shawn Zimmerman, an ADVS assistant professor at USU.

Students from Utah State University’s School of Veterinary Medicine put their skills to the test on October 9. Under the guidance of local veterinarians, the students administered vaccines, performed exams, and created medical records for their own pet ca...

Finding Scott Hexum’s office in the Veterinary Science and Biology Building is an adventure. Not only is Room 210 nowhere near Room 209, but visitors need to enter what looks like a storage room before descending down a small number of stairs to get there...

The Veterinary Law and Ethics Club hosted Dr. Kerry Rood for a presentation on encountering animal negligence, abuse, and hoarding. Students learned about the limits on their authority as veterinarians and heard a firsthand account of navigating an animal...

The 10th class of Utah State University’s School of Veterinary Medicine has arrived at USU. After a week of orientation activities and receiving their white lab coats in a ceremony on August 19, the 30 incoming students are ready to begin the challenge

A joint report released by a national task force of experts and chaired by Utah State University President Noelle E. Cockett has recommended federal regulations around gene-edited animals be updated significantly.

Two Utah Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory leaders and Utah State University School of Veterinary Medicine faculty members were recently honored by the Utah Veterinary Medical Association (UVMA).

Utah State University Career Services and the College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences will host Women in Agriculture: Feed Your Career. The event, which is held in conjunction with the USU Year of the Woman.

A link between vaccines and autism in humans has been repeatedly disproved, but a trend against vaccination that originated in the United Kingdom and is now trickling into the United States, has some pet owners refusing to vaccinate their pets.

USU’s Western Equestrian Team has been a top competitor in the region for more than a decade. In recent years, the USU equine science program has developed immensely, making hosting a possibility.

At Utah State University, veterinary medicine students are taught to diagnose and contain animal diseases and put skills into practice each year with a mock disaster training.

Giving a child their own chick, duckling, or bunny as an Easter gift might seem like a fun idea, but caring for these animals requires more work than people anticipate.

The wildfires that occurred in Northern California in October hit home for Sarah Beard. Beard’s hometown was surrounded by two deadly fires.

With fireworks going off in Utah throughout the month of July, pets are bound to get stressed and anxious. Karl Hoopes and Allison Willoughby shared tips to help owners keep their pets safe and make the summer more enjoyable for everyone.

Faculty in Utah State University’s School of Veterinary Medicine, have some advice for pet owners when it comes to traveling with their animals during the summer.

Sarah Draper of Brigham City, Utah, an agricultural education major at Utah State University, recently was chosen to serve as western region vice president in the National FFA organization.