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Sarah Lira is a first-year veterinary student from Pueblo, Colorado.

April 15, 2025

Bridging disciplines: a path back to veterinary medicine

When Sarah Lira’s route to veterinary school took an unexpected detour through pharmacy, she didn’t give up — she gained a powerful new perspective.

kyleigh stagner

April 9, 2025

Saddling up for a lifetime of animal care

Raised on a hobby farm in Missouri, Kyleigh Stagner grew up caring for large animals. Now a first-year vet student at Mizzou, she’s turning family-taught lessons of compassion and hard work into a career dedicated to bridging the gap between animals and their owners.
composite of event photos

April 7, 2025

Photo gallery: 2025 Gentle Doctor Benefit

The 38th annual Gentle Doctor Benefit took place April 5, 2025. See photos from this year’s event.

jada sievers and olivia jacobson

April 7, 2025

Olivia Jacobson and Jada Sievers named Class of 2028 GDB scholarship recipients

The interest from the Gentle Doctor Benefit endowment provides significant scholarships to two incoming students. Additionally, the college provides $100 scholarships to each member of the incoming class.
Tina Rossi: A day in the life

April 1, 2025

Tina Rossi: A day in the life

Third-year veterinary student and Miss Southern Missouri delegate Tina Rossi has been busy this semester balancing a preceptorship in Florida with her U.S. Army responsibilities, community service and clinical learning. Follow along for a day in her life.
Mizzou’s Cardiovascular Research Day showcased innovative research focused on improving heart health.

March 18, 2025

CVM students drive innovation at Cardiovascular Research Day

Mizzou’s Cardiovascular Research Day showcased innovative research focused on improving heart health.
The anesthesiology team administers an ultrasound-guided anesthesia block to a dog, using real-time imaging to ensure precise delivery of pain relief. This technique enhances comfort and minimizes recovery time by targeting pain directly at the source.

March 17, 2025

Five things you didn’t know about anesthesiology at Mizzou’s Veterinary Health Center

When it comes to your pet’s care, Mizzou’s veterinary anesthesia team is second to none, offering leading-edge pain management and safety you won’t find at most practices.
portrait of ashlyn lewis

March 14, 2025

From competition to collaboration

Second-year student Ashlyn Lewis used to be a professional ballerina. She’s now channeling her perfectionism and attention to detail into a collaborative environment at Mizzou, where the focus is on improving animal health and working together to provide the best care.
Creating tailored treatment for pets at the VHC pharmacy

March 10, 2025

Creating tailored treatment for pets at the VHC pharmacy

Mizzou’s Veterinary Health Center offers an in-house pharmacy for quick, safe medication access, supporting both veterinarians and clients.
A Q&A with Brennan Fortel

March 3, 2025

A Q&A with Brennan Fortel

As a first-year student at Mizzou’s College of Veterinary Medicine, Brennan Fortel is embracing hands-on learning, research and exploring his passion for animal care through extracurriculars.