Three members of the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine have been appointed to chair positions and a professorship in recognition of their dedication to the College’s tripartite mission of teaching, research and service.
UGA VetMed is grateful to generous donors who fund faculty studies advancing the practice of veterinary medicine.
From Patients to Patrons: Jim and Lisa Wallace’s Journey with UGA’s Veterinary Teaching Hospital
Jim and Lisa Wallace are proud pet parents and supporters of the UGA College of Veterinary Medicine. The Wallaces are dedicated to the Siberian Husky breed and have welcomed seven generations of huskies into their family.
The Zoo in Your Backyard
Bear Hollow Zoo is a hidden gem in the Athens-Clarke County community. It houses various animals that are naturally found in Georgia. Through partnerships with the zoo, students from the University of Georgia gain invaluable experience in their fields of study and help make a positive impact on the community.
Precision One Health Symposium highlights successes
Researchers from various colleges and schools across the University of Georgia gathered for the inaugural Precision One Health Symposium to hear updates on collaborative research performed under the umbrella of the POH Initiative.
Paws Off the Plate
Everyone knows that the holiday season revolves around food and family, pets included. That is why our pet health experts at the CVM Pet Health Center, a primary-care clinic on UGA’s Athens campus, have shared valuable tips on holiday pet safety, along with two festive vet-approved treat recipes.
Poultry health is top priority for UGA-Merck partnership
Home to Gainesville, the “Poultry Capital of the World,” the state of Georgia places a premium on the health of its commercial poultry population. That is no more evident than through the prolific partnership between Georgia’s flagship land-grant university and a global leader in pharmaceuticals, Merck Animal Health.
UGA CVM is working to cure the ongoing shortage of large animal veterinarians serving producers in Georgia
The University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine is working on several fronts to cure the shortage of large animal providers as part of its rural engagement initiatives. “We’ve heard the concerns of our large animal producers and anything that’s important to them is important to us,” said Dr. Lisa K. Nolan, Dean of the college.
UGA CVM STEM outreach programs recognized for inclusive excellence
The College of Veterinary Medicine was honored for Ready.Vet.Go., a program tailored to middle school students from metro Atlanta and rural Macon County. Additionally, the college’s Tifton Veterinary Diagnostic and Investigational Laboratory was recognized for its efforts to tackle a regional shortage of veterinarians by addressing the underrepresentation of rural students […]
Nicole Northrup is named director of the UGA Veterinary Teaching Hospital
Dr. Nicole Northrup has been named director of the University of Georgia’s Veterinary Teaching Hospital. A board-certified specialist in veterinary oncology, Northrup has served as interim director of the VTH for the past year.
CVM Alumnus Recognized
Join us in congratulating Dr. Shuo Xiao, recipient of the 2024 New Investigator Award presented by the Society for the Study of Reproduction. Supported by the Virendra B. Mahesh New Investigator Fund, this award recognizes an active, regular member of the society for outstanding research completed and published within 12 years after […]
