Message from the Dean

Wildlife disease expert Dr. Linda Munson, left, trained Dr. Karen Terio in zoological pathology and inspired her career path. Photo courtesy Karen Terio

This message will appear in the Chicago Veterinary Medical Association Bulletin. Every veterinarian has an origin story. Some of us grew up on farms and watched in fascination when the veterinarian visited to assist a difficult…
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Dr. Yvette Johnson-Walker, assistant dean for community engagement and inclusion

‘A Space Where Everyone Can Find a Place’

April 10, 2026 / Message from the Dean

This message will appear in the Illinois State Veterinary Medical Association Epitome.  Many of you may know Dr. Yvette Johnson-Walker, a 1989 graduate of our college who returned as a faculty member in 2005. I’m…
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Three MVS students hold a study session

What’s Next? For Some, It’s an MVS

December 22, 2025 / Message from the Dean

This message will appear in the Illinois State Veterinary Medical Association Epitome. We all know people with a passion for the animal health industry who are struggling to find their place in it. Sometimes, they…
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Dr. Ana Valbuena, Dr. Amanda Hampton, and CVT Crystal Redinger at the Chicago High School for Agricultural Sciences

Chicago Outreach in Action

March 21, 2025 / Message from the Dean

This message will appear in the Chicago Veterinary Medical Association Bulletin. Last fall Dr. Ana Valbuena, one of the veterinarians at our Medical District Veterinary Clinic, officially took on a 20% appointment to spearhead outreach…
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Shahid Khan-Laura Garrett-Ann Khan-Tim Fan-Shanna Khan at the investiture ceremony; photo of construction site for new oncology wing; architect's rendering of new oncology wing

An Investment with Boundless Returns

March 11, 2025 / Message from the Dean

This message will appear in the Illinois State Veterinary Medical Association Epitome. I love watching buildings go up. I happen to be fascinated by cranes. (Not the bird kind, the construction kind.) Much more exciting…
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