CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 2024!

Among the graduating were 145 DVM students, 31 residents and 17 students in the Master of Preventive Veterinary Medicine program.

Anniversary Gala Celebrates Milestone with Support for Future Veterinary Leaders

UC Davis Veterinary Medicine will close its 75th anniversary with a gala on June 29. All proceeds will benefit student scholarships. Learn more about the event and purchase your tickets.

Veterinary Teaching Innovation Wins Prize at Competition

Team members from the veterinary school community created a silicone injection pad that enables student animal health professionals to learn basic injection skills in a life-like way without injecting a live animal. Read more.

A Minute with Mark

Dean Stetter interviews the Class of 2024 about their post-graduation plans in the latest episode of A Minute with Mark. Whether they are headed into practice or pursuing internships, residencies, and fellowships—our graduates are making a difference across the world.

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SUCCESS STORIES

Dog Survives Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

Squid's life was saved by City of Davis firefighters, UC Davis firefighters, and emergency veterinarians at UC Davis Veterinary Medicine after she was trapped in a house fire. Read more.

Cat Gets Cancer Treatment and Moves Research Forward

When Horatio, “Assistant Manager Cat” of Seventh Son Brewing Co. in Columbus, Ohio was diagnosed with fibrosarcoma, the brewery took an unconventional approach to help both Horatio and the species. Read more.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Gorilla Doctors LIVE

June 20, 9 a.m.

This virtual event explores scientific research and how it helps keep gorillas healthy. Drs. Jean Claude Tumushime and Tierra Smiley Evans share how testing capabilities help diagnose, treat, and advance the health of patients.

UC Davis Alumni & Friends Reception at AVMA Conference

June 21

Connect with Dean Mark Stetter and UC Davis alumni, faculty, students, and friends at Central District Brewing in Austin, TX.

75th Anniversary Gala

June 29

Olympic gold medalist Brian Boitano will serve as master of ceremonies at this not-to-be-missed event. Join us in helping fund scholarship support for the next generation of veterinarians and research leaders.

PHILANTHROPY AT WORK

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Compassionate Giving to the Companion Animal Memorial Fund

Dr. Alison Pillsbury ’88 and her team at Acorn Hills Animal Center/Amador Veterinary Emergency Clinic honor deceased pets through donations to the Companion Animal Memorial Fund. Read more.

IN THE NEWS

Bird Flu Virus Adapted to Sea Mammals

Elephant seals in South America died in massive numbers because the bird flu virus acquired mutations that allowed it to spread among mammals.

New York Times

Why Scientists Are Concerned About the Transmission of Bird Flu to Cows

The outbreak has alarmed researchers and prompted efforts to track the virus that’s killed millions of birds.

PBS NewsHour

Has Dog Breeding Gone Too Far?

Breeders are not typically mating siblings, though it is not prohibited by the American Kennel Club and is not unheard of.

New York Times

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