Dr. Catherine Foreman-Hesterberg, pictured with her husband and daughter, is the Director of Midwest Equine at Illinois and an instructor in equine ambulatory medicine. When did you begin working at the College of Veterinary Medicine?I… Read More >
Dr. Blair is an assistant professor and a member of the Food Animal Reproduction Medicine service. Tell us about your background. I’ve been an Illinois resident all my life, born and raised on my family’s… Read More >
Intervertebral disc disease is one of the most common neurologic conditions seen in dogs that we treat as veterinarians. Extrusions of degenerative nucleus pulposus is a common cause of acute immobility in our patients. Therefore, understanding… Read More >
It was a busy summer for me! Between a summer job, getting married, and taking time for myself, I was booked! Summer breaks between academic years at vet school can feel intimidating and like you… Read More >
Dr. Masa Matsumoto is an assistant professor in the Department of Pathobiology. When did you begin working at the College of Veterinary Medicine?I started working at the College of Veterinary Medicine in August 2023. Describe… Read More >
Dr. Ian Sprandel, pictured above with his family, is a senior lecturer in comparative biosciences. When did you begin working at the College of Veterinary Medicine?I began working at the college in 2003 as a… Read More >
This year the annual Open House at the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine wants visitors to know that “Veterinarians Are Superheroes.” (Although they don’t—usually—wear capes.) People of all ages are encouraged to attend… Read More >
Dr. Laura Frazier, pictured above with her cat Piggy, is an instructor in shelter medicine. When did you begin working at the College of Veterinary Medicine?I began working in my current position at the Veterinary… Read More >
Cynthia Tellez, a University of Illinois Veterinary Medicine student went to Belize Wildlife and Referral Clinic for a 4-week externship in March-April of 2023. For my professional development experience, I took a big step, hop,… Read More >
Michael Greener “My trip to Greece was fantastic! I loved it so much. What many people may think was a major disadvantage, I saw as an advantage. We didn’t have all the supplies and materials… Read More >
