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News from the College of Veterinary Medicine University of Illinois 3225 Vet. Med. Basic Sciences Bldg. 2001 S. Lincoln Ave. Urbana, IL 61802 |
September 29, 2009 Release on |
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Chris Beuoy 217/244-1562 beuoy@illinois.edu |
Veterinary Hospital Expert Earns Board Certification
Dr. Jodi Matheson recently earned diplomate status in the American College of Veterinary Radiology, meaning she has undergone advanced training in a radiology residency program and has passed the ACVR board certification examination.Dr. Matheson joined the diagnostic imaging section of the Veterinary Teaching Hospital in May 2009. She earned a veterinary degree from the University of Missouri, Columbia, Mo., and had previously served as a radiologist at the University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine in Madison. Her professional focus is on the diagnostic uses of contrast harmonic ultrasound in birds, dogs, and cats.
The University of Illinois Veterinary Teaching Hospital provides emergency, specialty, and general cares for all species and is open 24 hours a day every day. Every year the hospital sees more than 15,000 animal patients. It offers the most comprehensive veterinary facilities and expertise in Illinois. As part of the states only College of Veterinary Medicine, the hospital plays a vital role in educating the veterinarians of tomorrow and expanding knowledge and treatments to improve animal lives.