Women's Leadership in the U.S. Congress and the AVMA's House of Delegates:...
By Julie Kumble*, Guest Authorwith Donald F. Smith, Cornell UniversityPosted November 28, 2012As veterinarians watched the election returns on November 6th, most eyes were on the top of the ticket or...
View ArticleArizona's New College of Veterinary Medicine
By Donald F. Smith, Cornell UniversityPosted January 18, 2013With the appointment last week of a dean of veterinary medicine for Midwestern University, Arizona is moving forward with plans to open the...
View ArticleFrederick Douglass Patterson and Tuskegee's School of Veterinary Medicine
By Donald F. Smith, Cornell UniversityPosted on January 21, 2013, in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. DayAfrican-American veterinarians have played a special role in animal care and public health since...
View ArticleCat Veterinary Visits Decline: Why it's important to reverse the trend
A majority of cat owners will be able to relate to that dreaded day they face with their cat. The night before, you begin detailing your strategy. You plot and stress over every step. As your eyes...
View ArticlePlease Check my New Blog at WWW.VERITASDVMBLOG.COM
Posted August 28. 2013Donald F. Smith DVMPlease explore my new blog, Perspectives in Veterinary Medicine, produced in conjunction with Cornell and Texas A&M Universities, and Zoetis. In...
View ArticleCheck out my New Blog at www.VeritasDVMblog.com
Posted August 29, 2013Donald F. Smith DVMPlease explore my new blog, Perspectives in Veterinary Medicine, produced in conjunction with Cornell and Texas A&M Universities, and Zoetis. In...
View ArticleWho's Caring for our Furry Friends?
If you're reading this blog, you're clearly an animal lover. Well, guess what. You're not alone! Did you know that more than 82 million households own pets? That translates to almost 68% of all...
View ArticleChina: A source of concern when it comes to our pets
Since 2007, we’ve seen an increasing number of illnesses in pets associated with the consumption of jerky pet treats. As of September 24, 2013, the FDA had received more than 3000 reports of pet...
View ArticleA Tribute to African-American Deans in Veterinary Medicine
Posted February 27, 2012 Written by Donald F. Smith, Cornell University My final blog for February is a celebration and tribute to African-American veterinarians who are currently deans of U.S....
View ArticleAndrea Dennis-LaVigne to Become President of the Connecticut Veterinary...
By Donald F. Smith, Cornell UniversityPosted February 7, 2014In honor of Black History MonthPlease join me at www.VeritasDVMblog.com for the expanded version of this story which will be posted on...
View ArticleDr. Andrea Dennis-LaVigne to Become President of the Connecticut Veterinary...
By Donald F. Smith, Cornell UniversityPosted February 7, 2014Recognizing Women's Leadership in Veterinary Medicine and Honoring Black History MonthPlease join me at www.VeritasDVMblog.com for the...
View ArticleWomen's Leadership in Veterinary Medicine to be Featured at the Western...
By Donald F. Smith, Cornell UniversityPosted February 8, 2014Join the directors of the Women's Veterinary Leadership Development Initiative (WVLDI) for a four-hour interactive symposium on Women's...
View ArticleLearning Surgery from a Master Musician
By Donald F. Smith, Cornell UniversityPosted February 9, 2014Glenn Gould was a household name while I was growing up in Ontario. A child prodigy classical pianist, he was well-known throughout Canada...
View ArticleCome to the Women's Leadership Symposium at the WESTERN VETERINARY CONFERENCE
By Donald F. SmithFebruary 11, 2014As millions turn on their television sets tomorrow morning to watch the fierce US-Canada women's hockey rivalry play out in Sochi, an expert in the sport says there...
View ArticleCharles W. Raker, VMD: A Legend in Equine Surgery
By guest author Sarah Khatibzadeh (Cornell University DVM Class of 2014). Reposted from a blog originally written on March 1, 2012. Dr. Raker died on February 16, 2014.Full interview available at...
View ArticleMy Mentor's Amazing Path to the Veterinary Profession
By Stephanie Gambino, Cornell DVM Candidate Class of 2015.Like other undergraduate pre-veterinary students trying to gain the best possible experience to prepare me for a future career in veterinary...
View ArticleWestern Veterinary Conference Hosts Women's Leadership Symposium
By Donald F. Smith, Cornell UniversityFebruary 27, 2014Last week’s symposium on Women’s Leadership in Veterinary Medicine at the Western Veterinary Conference (WVC) in Las Vegas attracted over 100...
View ArticleChina: A source of concern when it comes to our pets
Since 2007, we’ve seen an increasing number of illnesses in pets associated with the consumption of jerky pet treats. As of September 24, 2013, the FDA had received more than 3000 reports of pet...
View ArticleCome to the Women's Leadership Symposium at the WESTERN VETERINARY CONFERENCE
By Donald F. SmithFebruary 11, 2014As millions turn on their television sets tomorrow morning to watch the fierce US-Canada women's hockey rivalry play out in Sochi, an expert in the sport says there...
View ArticleStories of Women Veterinarians
By Donald F. SmithMarch 8, 2014 (International Women’s Day)March is Women’s History Month. For veterinarians, it provides an opportunity to pause and reflect on the challenges women faced in gaining...
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