April 2024

After finishing a challenging first year at vet school, I knew that there were more difficult subjects to come in second year. That was an understatement… First Quarter The first quarter started off as expected:…
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Joel Agate holding his white Coton de Tulear, Ethel.

Get to Know Joel Agate

April 19, 2024 / Get to Know

Joel Agate is the Assistant Director of Advancement for the College of Veterinary Medicine. When did you begin working at the College of Veterinary Medicine?I moved to Illinois and started working at the College in…
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Avian Flu in Cows. Now What?

April 17, 2024 / In the News

The 21st Show (WILL-AM; April 17) – Officials are tracking avian flu outbreaks among dairy cows, and even one case where a human received bird flu themselves, due to contact with infected cows. Dr. Jim…
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Helping Wildlife Babies

April 12, 2024 / In the News

ciLiving (WCIA-TV; April 11) – Jacob Dalen, a veterinary student and wildlife ambassador care coordinator, and Sydney Oliveira, the program coordinator for the Wildlife Medical Clinic, offer information on what to do if you find…
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Chiropractic for Pets

April 09, 2024 / In the News

ciLiving (WCIA-TV; April 8) – Dr. Catherine Foreman-Hesterberg from the University of Illinois Veterinary Teaching Hospital explains how small animal patients can benefit from chiropractic adjustments, in conjunction with more traditional forms of veterinary care….
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Students and members of the ISVMA DEI committee pose in the college atrium

ISVMA Mixes Food, Fun in Student Event

April 07, 2024 / General News

On a wet and chilly April day, more than two dozen Illinois veterinary students gathered in the atrium of the Basic Sciences Building for a hot lunch and warm friendship. The lunch was hosted by…
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