Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine

Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine The College of Veterinary Medicine at ISU is dedicated to enhancing the health and well-being of animals
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TIP OF THE ICEBERG. Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) continues to be a devastating disease to the U.S. poultry i...
06/15/2026

TIP OF THE ICEBERG. Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) continues to be a devastating disease to the U.S. poultry industry. But it is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to poultry infectious diseases and the College of Veterinary Medicine's poultry medicine team is working to serve the unaddressed needs of the poultry industry.

https://vetmed.iastate.edu/story/tip-of-the-iceberg/

MEET DEAN. Dean is a new addition to the "Whisker Warriors' Furst Responders" cat colony blood donor room in the Hixson-...
06/15/2026

MEET DEAN. Dean is a new addition to the "Whisker Warriors' Furst Responders" cat colony blood donor room in the Hixson-Lied Small Animal Hospital. Dean and his fellow felines are helping cats keep all lives one blood donation at a time. Dean still has plenty of kitten energy as he loves to chase wand toys and push balls and springs off of climbers.

SIGNIFICANT UPGRADES. The Large Animal Hospital in the College of Veterinary Medicine has recently completed significant...
06/12/2026

SIGNIFICANT UPGRADES. The Large Animal Hospital in the College of Veterinary Medicine has recently completed significant facility upgrades with the installation of new headgates and updated swing gates. These improvements enhance animal handling and restraint during examinations and procedures, creating a safer environment for patients, staff and veterinary students. The improved patient care safety and efficiency supports hands-on learning and reinforces the hospital's commitment to the highest standards of animal welfare.

SPOTLIGHT ON GPVEC. Several times a year, College of Veterinary Medicine students travel to Nebraska for calving and lam...
06/11/2026

SPOTLIGHT ON GPVEC. Several times a year, College of Veterinary Medicine students travel to Nebraska for calving and lambing rotations at the Great Plains Veterinary Education Center where they gain valuable hands-on experience through clinical rotations in food animal health and production management.

https://vetmed.iastate.edu/story/spotlight-on-gpvec/

ADVANCED TRAINING. Dr. Tressa Reiner's journey to advanced training in the College of Veterinary Medicine reflects both ...
06/11/2026

ADVANCED TRAINING. Dr. Tressa Reiner's journey to advanced training in the College of Veterinary Medicine reflects both a strong educational foundation and a clear passion for specialized care. After graduating from Iowa State, Reiner is a comparative theriogenology resident in the Large Animal Hospital where she manages a wide range of cases from breeding soundness exams to emergency dystocias.

https://vetmed.iastate.edu/story/where-passion-meets-opportunity-advanced-training-at-iowa-state-cvm/

EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION. A pair of College of Veterinary Medicine Excellence in Education Grants have been awarded to Dr...
06/10/2026

EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION. A pair of College of Veterinary Medicine Excellence in Education Grants have been awarded to Drs. Melissa Tropf and Brenda Mulherin in the Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences. Tropf's project is "Developing an AI-Driven Tutor to Enhance Student Competency in ECG Interpretation." Mulherin's project is "Excellence in Veterinary Dental Education and Basic Competency: Creating an Opportunity for Students to Practice Regional Anesthesia Skills and Surgical Extractions in Canine and Feline Patients."

CHAMPION OF CARE. Dr. Megan Gallagher, a third-year equine surgical resident, has been named the June Lloyd Veterinary M...
06/10/2026

CHAMPION OF CARE. Dr. Megan Gallagher, a third-year equine surgical resident, has been named the June Lloyd Veterinary Medical Center Champion of Care. Her nominator said... "Dr. Gallagher has been patient and kind through months of progress and setbacks. She explains everything clearly, respectfully, answers all my questions and does her best to accommodate my work and travel schedule. We are so grateful for all she has done to help Violet live her best life!"

IOWA HORSE FAIR. Congratulations to Julie Schoenrock and Danielle Anderson-Jeppesen who won gift certificates at the Col...
06/09/2026

IOWA HORSE FAIR. Congratulations to Julie Schoenrock and Danielle Anderson-Jeppesen who won gift certificates at the College of Veterinary Medicine's Iowa House Fair booth. The college's equine faculty, staff and students provided veterinary services and staffed a booth at the recent event.

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1800 Christensen Drive, 2512 Veterinary Medicine
Ames, IA
50011

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 5pm
Thursday 7:30am - 5pm
Friday 7:30am - 5pm

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(515) 294-1242

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