LSU Vet Med News

Keep your pets safe this Independence Day and throughout the hot summer months. Independence Day celebrations and soaring temperatures can be dangerous for pets

In 2025, the LSU School of Veterinary Medicine gave out more than $291,000 in scholarships and awards to veterinary students. Students received monetary awards, memberships to professional organizations, journal subscriptions, plaques, certificates and veterinary medicine manuals and supplies.

The LSU School of Veterinary Medicine proudly announces its fourth artist-in-residence, Pippin Frisbie-Calder, an acclaimed visual artist and educator known for her interdisciplinary work at the intersection of art and science.

LSU School of Veterinary Medicine 2025 graduate Dr. Kassandra Crissman has won one of the most competitive scholarships in veterinary reproductive medicine, the 2025 Nandi Theriogenology Scholarship.

With hurricane season upon us, horse owners should take proactive measures to ensure the safety and well-being of their animals.

With hurricane season upon us, it's crucial for pet owners to be prepared for potential emergencies. When faced with the need to evacuate, ensuring the safety and well-being of your pets should be a top priority.

The LSU School of Veterinary Medicine conferred two advanced degrees on May 19, 2025. Oliver A. Garden, BVetMed, Ph.D., DACVIM, LSU Vet Med dean, welcomed the graduates and guests. Tammy Dugas, Ph.D., associate dean for research and graduate education, introduced the graduates and asked their mentors to say a few words about their educational journeys. Mark Mitchell, DVM, Ph.D. (LSU 2001), DECZM, professor of zoological medicine, conferred the degrees on behalf of the LSU Graduate School.

The Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine proudly celebrated its 49th annual Veterinary Medicine Commencement on Friday, May 16, conferring 120 Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degrees. The ceremony, presided over by Oliver A. Garden, BvetMed, PhD, DACVIM, DECVIM-CA, dean of the school, included a commencement address by special guest Jose Arce, DVM (LSU 1997), past president of the American Veterinary Medical Association.

The LSU School of Veterinary Medicine has a Dog Daycare that is open to the public, welcoming not only dogs belonging to staff, students and faculty at LSU but also extending its services to all dog owners in the Greater Baton Rouge area. The center is open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. weekdays.

The LSU School of Veterinary Medicine is asking artists from around the world to enter its 31st Annual International Exhibition on Animals in Art, which will run from October 3-31, 2024. The exhibition is free and open to the public. The deadline to receive entries is June 30, 2025. To enter, please go to lsu.edu/vetmed/events/animals_in_art.php.

On Monday, May 12, the LSU School of Veterinary Medicine honored faculty and staff with service and teaching awards. Also honored is the LSU Vet Med House Officers of the Year.

On April 25, the LSU School of Veterinary Medicine hosted its annual Phi Zeta Research Emphasis Day--a day established to promote research in schools of veterinary medicine, to recognize research conducted by veterinary students, House Officers (residents and interns), graduate students, post-doctoral fellows, and faculty, and to encourage veterinary students to pursue research careers.