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On March 29, the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine announced the establishment of two endowed chairs in oncology and four endowed professorships in other veterinary areas. Six professors in the college have been…
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Kim Byrne with dog, Rio.

Get to Know Kim Byrne

April 12, 2023 / Get to Know

Kim Byrne, pictured above with dog, Rio, is the practice manager at Veterinary Medicine South Clinic. When did you begin working at the College of Veterinary Medicine?I will be starting my 19th year at Vet…
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Members of the SAVMA symposium leadership team pose with Alma Mater at the i-Hotel

Student Leaders Bring SAVMA Symposium to Illinois

April 05, 2023 / Alumni News

By Crystal Munguia Nearly 1,000 people—including 750 veterinary students plus speakers, exhibitors from 73 organizations, and AVMA representatives—came to Urbana for the 2023 symposium of the Student American Veterinary Medical Association in March. The event…
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Dr. Canaan Shores with dog, Gabbie

Get to Know Canaan Shores

April 05, 2023 / Get to Know

Dr. Canaan Shores pictured above with dog, Gabbie, began as an instructor and service head for Urgent and Convenient Care in August of 2022. When did you begin working at the College of Veterinary Medicine?I…
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Students on the Move in March

April 02, 2023 / Practitioner Updates

March was an action-packed month for Illinois veterinary students. They hosted the international symposium of the Student American Veterinary Medical Association (SAVMA) from March 16 to 19. More than 900 registrants participated in opportunities to…
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Pharmacist’s Corner: Diltiazem for Veterinary Patients

April 02, 2023 / Practitioner Updates

Diltiazem (Dilacor XR), a calcium channel blocker, is used for supraventricular tachycardia (SVT), or irregularly fast or erratic heartbeat, in a variety of animals, including dogs, cats, and ferrets. It may also be used adjunctively…
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Disease Considerations in Hunting Dogs

April 02, 2023 / Practitioner Updates

Hunting occurs worldwide for purposes of food acquisition, control of wildlife populations, elimination of pest animals, and sport. Working-level hunting breed dogs are intense, high-drive dogs that will work despite severe illness or pain. Their…
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Faculty Spotlight: Sophia Topulos, DVM

April 02, 2023 / Practitioner Updates

Dr. Topulos is a clinical assistant professor in the small animal surgery service. Tell us about your background. I was born and raised just outside of Boston, Mass. (So, yes, I am a die-hard Red…
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Mary Laws with her two dogs, Phillie and Henri

Get to Know Mary Laws

March 29, 2023 / Get to Know

Dr. Mary Laws, pictured above with dogs Phillie (left) and Henri (right), began as a research coordinator in 2020. When did you begin working at the College of Veterinary Medicine?I originally began working at the…
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