A new program at Washington State University could alleviate some of the most pressing issues facing the veterinary profession, including staffing shortages and burnout from long hours, high workloads and stress. The problems plaguing the industry have been exacerbated in recent years, with pet ownership and service demands increasing at the same time clinics and hospitals are struggling with staff …
Universities and other institutions often fall into the trap of viewing diversity, equity and inclusion only through a quantitative lens. However, Maurice Cottman, who recently became the first director of diversity, equity and inclusion in the College of Veterinary Medicine at Washington State University, said those numbers alone do not provide an accurate picture. “A lot of time with DEI …
The Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine’s Teaching Academy was one of the main reasons Dr. Susan Matthew decided to leave her home behind in Australia and move across the Pacific Ocean. “I was attracted by the fact that there was such a focus on high-quality teaching and learning,” Matthew said. “The college’s Teaching Academy is a really rare …
Bailey’s heart stopped beating on the operating room table for 18 minutes before WSU’s Veterinary Teaching Hospital emergency and critical care teams brought her back to life. According to the American Veterinary Medical Association, less than 6% of dogs that experience cardiopulmonary arrest in the hospital survive and return home. Thanks to the dedication and expertise of WSU’s veterinary professionals, …
PULLMAN, Wash. – Many horse owners purchase painkilling and potentially dangerous drugs without having a veterinarian examine their horse first, a recent survey has found. The survey of 389 horse owners in the United States found a total of about 27% bought painkillers from noncompliant sources that would fall outside the veterinarian-client-patient relationship. As of November 2021, 47 states require …
The Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine awarded more than $1.1 million in internal funds to residents, interns, graduate students, and veterinary students in 2022. The $1,149,139 in scholarships and other academic awards spread across 368 students breaks the college’s previous funding distribution record from 2021 by more than $250,000. While most students have received their awards, some awards …
Children are encouraged to bring their favorite stuffed animal, get scrubbed in with veterinary students, and assist with surgery at the Washington State University Veterinary Teaching Hospital’s Teddy Bear Surgery Clinic from 10 am – 3 pm Saturday, April 2, at the hospital. The clinic is part of the teaching hospital’s annual Open House, which also features an anatomically-painted cow, …
Dr. Jane
January 12, 2022
A new dog and cat specialist service at Washington State University’s Veterinary Teaching Hospital is expected to improve standards and general pet health throughout the inland Northwest. The new service, officially known as Small Animal Theriogenology among veterinarians, makes WSU one of the few places in the Pacific Northwest where dogs and cats can receive specialized small animal reproductive medicine …
Dr. Jane
November 1, 2021
Washington State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine is hosting its annual Research Symposium on Wednesday, October 20. The event recognizes excellence in research across the college, from undergraduate to graduate students and faculty, by allowing researchers to display their work publicly on posters. This year posters will be on display from 3pm to 5pm on the second and third floors …
Dr. Jane
October 10, 2021
By Josh Babcock, College of Veterinary Medicine Veterinarians at Washington State University’s Veterinary Teaching Hospital have compiled a list of the top five gifts to help improve pet health this holiday season. “At this time of year we always take the opportunity to give something to our pets. Why don’t you give them something that gives all year round? ”Said …
