“These people out here who own pets, they’re looking for a normal life, they’re trying to get on their feet, they value companionship and they need it. There are some people out here who can educate you about being a pet parent.” -Kwane Stewart, DVM '97, “the Street Vet”
“It touches your heart. We’ve always said, ‘You go into veterinary medicine because you love animals, but the reason you stay in veterinary medicine is because you love people.’” -CSU alum Dr. Katlin Hornig
Lawyer. Scientist. Wildlife photographer. Jacey Cerda is not your typical veterinary student.
“The new building will also have an expanded primary care clinic, which will provide additional experience for veterinary students throughout their curriculum but especially during those years where they’re learning the hands-on components of veterinary medicine,” associate CSU professor Dr. Kelly Hall said.
Stephanie McGrath, associate professor in neurology and neurosurgery at Colorado State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, is looking into CBD treatments for dogs with chronic pain: arthritis in older dogs, anxiety and separation anxiety, epilepsy, dementia and brain cancer.
Six CSU researchers from the Colleges of Health and Human Sciences and Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences recently took part in the 10th annual CCTSI Summit which had the theme of “Research in Health Equity and Social Determinants."
“Our college ranks among the world’s top institutions in veterinary and biomedical education and research,” said Sue VandeWoude, dean of the college.
J.J. Goicoechea previously served as Nevada state veterinarian from 2016 to 2019 and has 20 years in private veterinary practice. The fourth-generation Eureka rancher received his doctorate in veterinary medicine from Colorado State University and his bachelor of science from the University of Nevada, Reno.
The Colorado State University College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences announced a $278 million project to expand the veterinary health complex by 2028 and increase class sizes by 30 students a year, to about 170.