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This message will appear in the February/March 2020 issue of the Chicago Veterinary Medical Association Bulletin. Our self-study tells a positive story At the start of a new year many people take stock of their lives and resolve to make adjustments that will help them achieve their goals. Organizationally, the college uses strategic planning to...
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This message will appear in the Spring 2020 issue of the Illinois State Veterinary Medical Association Epitome. Above, Dr. Christopher Seals relaxes in the college’s Learning Commons. Curriculum Map Delivers Diagnostics The data show that the Illinois DVM is highly valued in marketplace. Introduced in 2009, our innovative competency-based curriculum features 20+ weeks of clinical...
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This message will appear in the Winter 2020 issue of the Illinois State Veterinary Medical Association Epitome. Above, an architect’s rendering of the new surgery wing under construction as part of the Small Animal Clinic. Five Faculty on Surgery Team The new year brings exciting changes for the small animal surgery service at the Veterinary...
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This message will appear in the October/November 2019 issue of the Chicago Veterinary Medical Association Bulletin. Fifth Faculty Member Arrives This Fall I’m delighted to report that over the past four years we’ve recruited from near and far to build a team of five in our anesthesia and pain management service. It’s remarkable growth, considering...
This message will appear in the August/September 2019 issue of the Chicago Veterinary Medical Association Bulletin. We’re Here as a Resource for You If you’ve ever played the children’s logic puzzle called Rush Hour, you understand just how many small moves are sometimes needed to accomplish a goal. In the case of the puzzle, the...
![[Karen Terio, Kathleen Colegrove, Krista Keller, Sarah Reich, Samantha Sander]](https://vetmed.illinois.edu/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/dean-zoo-five-260x157.jpg)
This message will appear in the June/July 2019 issue of the Chicago Veterinary Medical Association Bulletin. Above, from left: Drs. Karen Terio, Kathleen Colegrove, Krista Keller, Sarah Reich, and Samantha Sander. Astounding Contributions in Zoo/Wildlife Health Faculty and alumni from our college have made astounding contributions to veterinary education, research, and care related to zoo/wildlife/exotic...
![[Peter Constable, Kim Selting, Andreas Cangellaris, Laura Garrett, Tim Fan]](https://vetmed.illinois.edu/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/dean-lin-acc-260x157.jpg)
This message will appear in the April/May 2019 issue of the Chicago Veterinary Medical Association Bulletin. Above, oncologists Drs. Kim Selting, Laura Garrett, and Tim Fan joined Dean Peter Constable and Provost Andreas Cangellaris to break ground for the linear accelerator wing on May 7, 2018. Linear Accelerator Operational in June On June 10 we’ll...
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This message will appear in the Summer 2019 issue of the Illinois State Veterinary Medical Association Epitome. Above, an inset shows an architect’s rendering of the linear accelerator wing nearing completion at the northeast corner of the Small Animal Clinic. RSVP for dedication event in June On June 10 Illinois will christen a top-of-the-line Varian...
![[Illinois veterinary students at 2018 Job Fair]](https://vetmed.illinois.edu/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/dean-cvma-employer-choice-260x157.jpg)
This message will appear in the April 2019 issue of the Illinois State Veterinary Medical Association Epitome. Attend the September 18 Job Fair Whether or not you are currently seeking a new associate, you would do well to investigate the job market for veterinary graduates. The federal Bureau of Labor Statistics pegs the job outlook...
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This message will appear in the February 2019 issue of the Chicago Veterinary Medical Association Bulletin. How to Crack the Veterinary Job Market Last October we held a job fair in conjunction with the college’s annual Fall Conference. The energy was high in our new i-Flex classroom as more than 30 employers interacted with current...