Meet the Instructor! Name: Dr. Kate Rutherford Titles: DVM Dr. Rutherford is an instructor for our Online Programs and Extension who is actively involved in the Master of Veterinary Science Degree program. Tell us about your background! I grew up in my dad’s mixed practice and wanted to be a veterinarian from quite early on.  […]

Meet the Assistant Director! Name: Clarissa Leman Titles: Assistant Director  Clarissa is the Assistant Director of the iLearning Center at the College of Veterinary Medicine. Tell us about your background!  I grew up in a small rural community in Central Illinois but call Champaign “home” as a 14-year resident and two-time alumna of the University. After a […]

Farm Progress (Nov. 17) – Cattle producers resorting to doing their own vet work is no substitute for a professionally trained veterinarian. And it actually contributes to the veterinarian shortage. But many have no other choice. “The consequence of producers doing their own vet work is, it’s harder to employ veterinarians in that area,” says […]