Department of Large Animal Medicine
Assistant Professor
Education
- B.S., Texas State University, 2016
- D.V.M., The Ohio State University, 2021
- M.S., University of Tennessee, 2024
Professional Certifications
- Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (Large Animal Internal Medicine)
Teaching
- LAMS 5361 Advanced Topics in Ruminant Medicine and Surgery (Course Coordinator and Instructor)
- Regulatory pharmacology
- Pharmacology in practice
- Dermatology
- Neonatology
- Musculoskeletal
- Multisystemic diseases
- LAMS 5362L Advanced Techniques in Ruminant Medicine and Surgery (Course Coordinator and Instructor)
- Calf castration lab
- Exploratory laparotomy lab
- Bovine and caprine podiatry lab
- Small ruminant ultrasonography lab
- Small ruminant gastrointestinal parasites lab
- VETM 5310: Core Medicine and Surgery
- Small ruminant wellness lecture
- Pet pig wellness lecture
- VETM5170L Clinical Skills Veterinary Medicine
- Bovine physical exam labs
- VETM 5320: Core Medicine and Surgery
- Small ruminant reproduction
- Pet pig reproduction
Clinical Interests
Dr. Garcia’s teaching and clinical work emphasize preventive care, internal medicine, and emergency service for small ruminants, camelids, cattle, and pigs, with a focus in smallholder and hobby farms as well as companion farm animals.
Research Interests
Dr. Garcia’s research focuses on advancing large-animal welfare through the lens of veterinary pharmacology.
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