College of Veterinary Medicine December 20, 2024– Kim Knap is a certified veterinary technician at the University of Illinois Veterinary Teaching Hospital, specializing in rehabilitation and physical therapy for animals. With extensive experience, she works with a wide range of species and conditions. Kim enjoys the collaborative environment at the hospital, where she works alongside […]
With the expansion of the in-person cohort, the MVS program is offering an on-campus professional development course for the first time. This 8-week course, part of the VCM 592 Special Problems course, is designed to help students enhance their professional skills and prepare for their future careers. The course focuses on a range of practical […]
College of Veterinary Medicine November 27, 2024– The University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine continues to offer an online veterinary dentistry program, developed by Dr. Sandy Manfra, to address the need for dental education in veterinary schools. Dr. Manfra, who joined the college in 1990, was instrumental in expanding veterinary dentistry as a recognized […]
Growing up in a small town, Whitney’s passion for animal care started early on her family’s farm. Although she initially pursued a degree in Speech and Hearing Science as an undergraduate at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, she found the Graduate Certificate in Veterinary Sciences (CVS) upon her graduation. This experience ultimately led her to […]
Jenna, originally from Canton, Ohio recently graduated from John Carroll University in Cleveland, earning her undergraduate degree in biology in May 2024. She decided to step out of her comfort zone for her graduate studies, applying exclusively to larger schools, which ultimately led her to the University of Illinois and the Master of Veterinary Science […]
Student-Doctor Network November 7, 2024– Dr. María Juárez Byrd spoke with Student Doctor Network about the University of Illinois Vet Med Master of Veterinary Science Program. She is an exotic and small animal veterinarian and an Instructor for the University of Illinois Urbana Champaign Certificate of Veterinary Science (CVS) and Master of Veterinary Science (MVS) programs. She […]
Shabria grew up in Norfolk, Virgnia, a small and relatively low-income area. There were many stray cats and dogs running around that she would take home, much to her mother and grandma’s dismay. “It’s always been natural for me to see an animal outside and talk to it like Dr. Doolittle,” she jokes. While much […]
Meet the Staff! Name: Jennifer Fugate Titles: Academic Advisor and Program Coordinator Quick note: Jennifer is an Academic Advisor and Program Coordinator for Online Programs and Extension at the College of Veterinary Medicine. Tell us about your background! I grew up in McHenry County, Illinois. As a first-generation college student, I earned my Associate’s degree from […]
For the past 30 years, Dr. Chris Chase has taught virology and immunology to undergraduate and graduate students across college campuses. This past summer, he collaborated with Dr. Brian Aldridge to teach a new 3-credit hour course in the Master of Veterinary Science (MVS) curriculum, VCM 515: The Dynamics of the Immune System in the […]
From a young age, Megan’s love for animals was undeniable. Whether riding horses or caring for family pets, she always knew that her future lay in working with animals. “I’ve always known since I was little that I loved animals, and I just had to work with them,” Megan says. This passion carried her through […]