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Get to Know Kim Knap
December 20, 2024 / Get to Know

Kim Knap, Rehabilitation Specialist at the Veterinary Teaching Hospital, began working at the university in 2001. When did you begin working at the College of Veterinary Medicine?I started here in May of 2001. Describe your…
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Dr. Ana Valbuena poses with current veterinary students who answered questions from high school students

From Shadowing to Taking the Spotlight: Outreach in Chicago

November 27, 2024 / Message from the Dean

This message will appear in the Chicago Veterinary Medical Association Bulletin. With about one-quarter of current veterinary students at Illinois coming from backgrounds that have historically been under-represented in our profession, our college is moving…
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Dean Peter Constable and Dr. Chris Dupuis congratulate Dr. Sarah Wright, winner of the Outstanding Young Alum award in 2024

Emerging Stronger Than Ever from the COVID Era

November 27, 2024 / Message from the Dean

This message will appear in the Illinois State Veterinary Medical Association Epitome. At the University of Illinois, deans and other senior leaders are appointed for five-year terms. Before they can be reappointed, they undergo a…
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Professor Receives Named Faculty Position

November 24, 2024 / In the News

The Stroller (Nov. 23) – Dr. Heidi Phillips, formerly of New Kensington, Pennsylvania, was named the first Dr. John A. Coyne Professor of Small Animal Surgery at the University of Illinois School of Veterinary Medicine….
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Wildlife Clinic Gift Ideas

November 21, 2024 / In the News

ciLiving (WCIA-TV; Nov. 20) – Wildlife Medical Clinic program coordinator Sydney Oliveira shares opportunities to support the mission of the clinic while honoring loved ones who love wildlife, including “Adopt an Ambassador” and an annual…
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End-of-Life Decisions for Your Pet

November 20, 2024 / In the News

The Paw Report (WEIU-TV; Nov. 20) – Krystal Newberry from the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine shares all things a pet owner needs to know about making euthanasia decisions about a four-legged friend….
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Strings and Other Holiday Hazards for Pets

November 18, 2024 / In the News

chambanamoms.com (Nov. 17) – While pets may ingest foreign material at any time of the year, the opportunities to do so multiply during the holidays. From ornaments to strings of light to the murky water…
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Professor Creates Nonsurgical Sterilization Method

November 14, 2024 / In the News

WCIA-TV (Nov. 13) – A U of I Professor is working to create a product which would help veterinarians spend more time healing animals and less time on surgeries that remove healthy reproductive organs. Dr….
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Advice for Keeping Pets Safe during the Holidays

November 13, 2024 / In the News

Daily Herald (suburban Chicago; Nov. 11) – Dr. Canaan Shores, a veterinarian who heads the Urgent and Convenient Care service at the University of Illinois Veterinary Teaching Hospital, has advice for making sure the upcoming…
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