Astra, a military working dog who has protected U.S. Presidents and helped save lives in the Middle East, needed life-saving help of her own when she was airlifted to LSU Vet Med in the throes of a life-threatening crisis. Read Astra's remarkable story: lsu.edu/vetmed/blog/...

This Thanksgiving, we give thanks for the LSU Vet Med community and for everyone who helps us advance animal, human health, and biomedical research year-round. We’re grateful for your trust, your partnership, and your heart for our mission. Happy Thanksgiving from LSU Vet Med!

Louisiana is our classroom, our clinic, and our calling. From bayous to barns, from research labs to rural roads, LSU Vet Med is where healing begins and discovery grows. We serve this state with purpose—and share what we learn with the world. We Build Teams That Win in Louisiana, for the World.

We celebrate the incredible veterinary technicians who are the heartbeat of our hospital. Their expertise, compassion & dedication ensure the best care for our animal patients—and they play a vital role in educating the next generation of veterinarians. Thank you, vet techs! #LSUVetMed #VetTechWeek

Shelby Brady, laboratory accessioner in LSU Diagnostics, has been named the LSU Vet Med Community Champion of the Month for September. The program acknowledges the amazing work our students, staff, and faculty do every day. Congrats, Shelby! You are a champion! #LSUVetMed #BetteringLives

Thank you to #LSUReveille for featuring our students, staff, and faculty, as well as some of our more unusual patients. #weheal #weteach

Proud to share #LSUVetMed Assoc Prof Rebecca Christofferson, PhD, is now on the board of the American Society of Tropical Medicine & Hygiene. Working to better understand mosquito-borne diseases, her leadership will help shape the future of tropical medicine & global health. #weprotect #wediscover

We welcomed Kade Smith, legislative assistant to Louisiana Congresswoman Julia Letlow, to LSU Vet Med. His visit included a tour, meetings with biomedical researchers, and a discussion of the vital role LSU Vet Med plays in advancing health and well-being across Louisiana.

#LSUVetMed DVM students are in Clinical Skills practicing their blood smear technique. This training helps them learn to prepare & interpret smears, an important diagnostic tool for evaluating blood cell health & identifying disease. Good smears (2 slides) and not so good (4). #weteach #weheal

West Nile virus cases are rising in New Orleans, and LSU Diagnostics tests mosquitoes collected across Louisiana to detect the presence of the virus, which helps mosquito abatement crews know where to spray to reduce mosquito populations and lower the risk of transmission. #PublicHealth #LSUVetMed

Today’s “Scientist of the Day” @LSUVetMed is someone who needs no introduction—a distinguished biomedical scientist & diligent mentor to many, Dr. Gus Kousoulas, Principal Investigator & Director of the Louisiana Biomedical Research Network! #LSU #ScholarshipFirst #WBTTW #WeLead

Veterinary oncologist and LSU Vet Med alumna Dr. Erin Roof-Wages has spent her career guiding pet owners through the challenges of cancer. But nothing prepared her for being on the receiving end when her own oncologist told her, “You have cancer.” www.lsu.edu/vetmed/blog/...

The LSU Vet Med campus is buzzing again—our amazing students are back, classes are rolling, and the Louisiana heat is in full force. You know what that means: snoball time. The LSU Vet Med Culture Committee made sure the first semester arrived with cool breaks & plenty of sweet flavors to celebrate!

LSU Vet Med Summer Scholars presented their research at the annual AAVMC Veterinary Scholars Symposium in Spokane, WA, sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim. Led by Dr. Britta Leise and Dustin Brewster, these students represented LSU with excellence and showcased the strength of our research program.

Do you know what day it is? It’s International Tiger Day! Proud to do our part taking care of Mike VII. Geaux Tigers! #internationaltigerday

From Baton Rouge to communities across Louisiana, LSU Vet Med is on the road — bringing care, expertise, and outreach directly to our state. Next stop: Lutcher, LA — Join us for a free cat and dog vaccine clinic on Saturday, July 26! Because healthy pets mean healthier communities. #LSUVetMed

The iTREP Biomedical Entrepreneurship Program, hosted by LBRN at LSU Vet Med, brought early-career scientists from across the Southeast to Baton Rouge for a week of hands-on training in innovation, commercialization, and venture development. Breakthrough science starts here. #LSUVetMed

Congratulations to Dr. Andrea Gisclair Robertson, Pharmacy Manager at LSU Vet Med, on achieving diplomate status with the International College of Veterinary Pharmacy. This national recognition places her among a select group of veterinary pharmacy specialists. #WeHeal #BetteringLives #LSUVetMed

Meet Danielle Bass, a dedicated veterinary technician who has been a vital part of LSU Vet Med for more than 25 years. Veterinary technicians are essential to the care we provide—supporting our clinicians, comforting our patients, and ensuring our clients feel heard and understood. #LSUVetMed

We are proud to be represented by three of our faculty members at the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM) Forum 2025 in Louisville. We build teams that win in Louisiana, for the world—delivering the highest level of care right here at home. #WeHeal #WBTTW

We celebrated our LSU Veterinary Teaching Hospital house officers—veterinarians who have completed intensive, hands-on training in specialties such as internal medicine, surgery, and emergency care. They now take the next step in their careers, and they will always be TIGERS!

LSU Vet Med restored Victor’s vision in an unprecedented surgery. Meet the people who made veterinary medicine history and improved a beloved alligator’s life. #LSUVetMed #AudubonZoo youtu.be/gZmAWzOG82Q?...

LSU Vet Med 2025 graduate Dr. Kassandra Crissman (shown with LSU Vet Med faculty member Dr. Clare Scully) is a winner of the prestigious 2025 Nandi Theriogenology Scholarship. Read the story: www.lsu.edu/vetmed/news/...

This Memorial Day, LSU Vet Med honors the heroes who gave their lives in service to our country. We remember their sacrifice with gratitude—and we recognize the sacrifice and loyalty of the service animals who stood beside them. #MemorialDay #HonorAndRemember

We celebrated the 20th Annual Pathobiological Sciences Research Symposium—an inspiring showcase of discovery and innovation. Thanks to our faculty, staff & students for this event, and to our PBS team for fostering a collaborative environment where breakthrough science thrives.

The LSU Vet Med Commencement Ceremony was filled with pride, joy, and more than a few happy tears as the Class of 2025 walked across the stage and into their futures as veterinarians. Congratulations, doctors. You made it! #LSUVetMed #ClassOf2025 #VeterinaryMedicine #LSU

We celebrate the LSU Vet Med Class of 2025—120 new veterinarians who have met every challenge, mastered every skill, and earned the title of doctor. Their dedication to animal and human health will ripple across Louisiana and far beyond. The world is better because they're in it. #veterinarymedicine

Congratulations to Dr. Will Beavers (center), who was celebrated as the recipient of the LSU Alumni Association Rising Faculty Research Award! Dr. Beavers studies how fatty acid oxidation impacts human disease and explores new ways to fight bacterial infections. #LSUVetMed

Gold Standard excellence: Bethany Eaton, veterinary student and head Live-In at the #LSUVetMed Veterinary Teaching Hospital, has earned LSU’s Student Employee of the Year – Gold Award! Chosen for leadership, initiative & professionalism, only one Gold Award is given each year.

LSU Vet Med powers Louisiana's animal healthcare workforce - 73% of the state's veterinarians are our graduates. We're here for every parish, every animal, every day. #BetteringLives #WBTTW

Jessie Miceli, veterinary technician in the LSU Veterinary Teaching Hospital, has been named the LSU Vet Med Community Champion of the Month for April. The program celebrates the amazing work our students, staff, and faculty do every day. Congrats, Jessie! #BetteringLives

Dr. Ahmed Abdelmoneim, assistant professor and veterinary toxicologist, was lauded by the American Academy of Environmental Engineers & Scientists in its “40 Under 40” program. His research focuses on how environmental pollutants affect early brain and hormone development.

Congratulations to Dr. David Zeman, our 2024 Distinguished PhD Alumnus Award winner. A 1986 graduate, Dr. Zeman has made vast contributions to veterinary diagnostic medicine through his leadership at South Dakota State University and the American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians.

Congrats to Dr. Shannon Dehghanpir, who was celebrated on April 24 as our 2024 Distinguished Master’s Alumnus Award winner. A three-time graduate of LSU, she serves as associate professor of clinical pathology at LSU Vet Med, where she is a valued teacher, mentor, and colleague. #veterinary

LSU Vet Med is proud to participate in LSU Day at the Capitol—an opportunity to highlight how our efforts strengthen Louisiana through innovation in animal and human health, research excellence, statewide diagnostics, and community service. #LSU #WBTTW #WeLead #BetteringLives

Happy Earth Day! LSU Vet Med recognizes the connection between a healthy planet & healthy lives. Through veterinary care, biomedical research & cross-disciplinary collaboration, we take a One Health approach to health challenges that affect animals, people, and the environment.

Dustin Brewster, senior dean’s coordinator, received the LSU Staff Senate Support Scholarship at the organization’s April 16 meeting. The scholarship offers financial assistance to staff members who are in pursuit of a degree from the LSU main campus. Congratulations, Dustin!

On #NationalPetDay, we celebrate the animals who fill our lives with love, loyalty, and comfort. They are our companions in joy and hardship, asking for little and giving us everything. At #LSUVetMed, we are honored to care for them and grateful for all they give in return.

The LSU Small Animal Surgery team cares for pets with a wide range of orthopedic and soft tissue needs. Our board-certified surgeons and outstanding support team make sure each patient receives the well-rounded, expert care they deserve. #WeHeal #LSUVetMed #veterinarymedicine

Dr. Alexandra Noël studies how vaping during pregnancy may affect fetal development. Her early findings suggest it can disrupt the womb environment, slow lung growth, and increase the risk of respiratory issues later in life. Bold questions. Life-changing answers-at LSU Vet Med. #BetteringLives

A soaring success! This week, #LSUVetmed proudly released a rehabilitated bald eagle back into the wild after months of expert care at our Wildlife Hospital. Caring for more than 1300 cases each year, we give wildlife a second chance. #weheal #weprotect

We celebrate Showcase Day 2025 throughout Saturday, as admitted and prospective students get a firsthand look at our vibrant community, state-of-the-art facilities, and innovative curriculum. #LSUVetMed #classof2029

A team of highly skilled LSU Vet Med specialists in ophthalmology, zoological medicine, and anesthesia collaborated to help an alligator regain his vision. Get the inside story: www.lsu.edu/vetmed/blog/... #WeHeal #AudubonZoo #WBTTW

Our advancement of animal care in Louisiana includes continuing education opportunities for veterinary professionals. The Ophthalmology Continuing Education Conference on April 6 offers insights into diagnosing and treating eye conditions in animals. e.givesmart.com/events/HOr/

Does your pet suffer from constant scratching, hair loss, flaky skin, or ear infections? LSU Vet Med’s board-certified dermatologists are experts in diagnosing and treating skin and ear conditions in all species. Trust the best for your pet’s relief! #LSUVetMed #BetteringLives

LSU Vet Med is at the forefront of life-saving biomedical research. Dr. William Beavers has received the LSU Alumni Association Rising Faculty Research Award for his work on Staphylococcus aureus, a major cause of life-threatening infections. Congrats, Dr. Beavers! #LSUVetMed

The LBRN Annual Meeting is March 20-21, bringing top scientists together to advance biomedical research in Louisiana. The lineup features keynotes from Dr. Seetharama Jois (LSU Vet Med) on drug design and Dr. Steven Ludtke (Baylor College of Medicine) on imaging tech. #LBRN

Just ONE DAY until LSU Giving Day 2025! On March 19, Tigers everywhere will come together to support the programs and initiatives that make LSU Vet Med extraordinary. Learn how you can help build teams that win at LSU Vet Med: givingday.lsu.edu/pages/school... #givingday2025 #thankyou #LSUVetMed

LSU Diagnostics helped identify a new case of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) in a hunter-harvested deer from Catahoula Parish. Working with @LDWF, hunters and conservationists, we are committed to monitoring and managing the spread of this fatal disease. #WeProtect #CWD