The College of Veterinary Medicine’s unique curricular structure provides nearly two years of hands-on clinical training. Years one and two of the four-year program focus on instruction in high-tech, computer-based classrooms and labs. Years three and four provide clinical instruction in such areas as cardiology, community medicine, dentistry, emergency and critical care, equine medicine and surgery, food animal medicine and surgery, neurology, neurosurgery, oncology, ophthalmology, orthopedic and soft-tissue surgery, and reproduction. The curriculum is integrated with veterinary services that include statewide animal disease diagnostic services, and extension and continuing education programs for animal owners and veterinarians.
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Raj and Liz: Lives Devoted to Serving Others
Raj is a greyhound who became a canine blood donor at MU’s Veterinary Health Center. After serving and saving fellow pooches, he retired as a donor and was adopted by a College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) student. Now, Raj, along with his pet parent, Liz, is helping humans as a P.A.L.S. therapy dog. ***** The Veterinary Health Center (VHC) at MU’s College of Veterinary Medicine sees thousands of cases every year. The Small Animal Emergency and Critical Care...
Research Day Highlights Student Achievements
The University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine celebrated scientific exploration with its annual Research Day May 5, 2017. CVM students, interns, residents, and graduate and postdoctoral students presented their scholarly research projects in either poster format or oral lectures. A total of 78 abstracts were presented. During an evening banquet, 22 new members were inducted into Phi Zeta, which is the honor society of veterinary medicine, and more than $7,500 in awards were distributed for research excellence....