Helpful Links
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www.cvm.tamu.edu - Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine
Dedicated to serving the state of Texas, Texas A&M's College of Veterinary Medicine is one of only 31 colleges of veterinary medicine in the United States and Canada. Texas Aggie veterinarians proudly serve our state, our nation and indeed the world in countless ways. From highly sophisticated veterinary practices serving the residents of Texas and their animals, to military, industrial, government, and university roles, Aggie veterinarians hold positions of prestige and responsibility. The faculty and staff of the college are committed to exceptional teaching, research and patient care. Many changes will be shaping the future of veterinary medical education and veterinary medicine in the future, and Texas A&M's College of Veterinary Medicine is determined to help lead the way as the profession prepares for the next millennium.
www.cvm.okstate.edu - Oklahoma State University College of Veterinary Medicine
Three major buildings form the Center for Veterinary Health Sciences (CVHS) at the western edge of the OSU campus.
- McElroy Hall houses multimedia technology classrooms, faculty offices and laboratories.
- The Boren Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital provides clinical instruction for the students while offering the finest veterinary care for its animal patients. In addition to the hospital, student-centered surgical services for area animal shelters are provided. Rotations during the senior year include not only the departments within the hospital, but also opportunities at the OKC and Tulsa zoos.
- The Oklahoma Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory completes the triad. The facility provides diagnostic services vital to Oklahoma Agriculture while educating veterinary students in using various diagnostic modalities. Ancillary sites and operations of the CVHS include several off site Research Centers, and Equine Breeding facilities and the Cohn Family Animal Shelter.
www.avma.org - American Veterinary Medical Association
The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), established in 1863, is a not-for-profit association representing more than 78,000 veterinarians working in private and corporate practice, government, industry, academia, and uniformed services. Structured to work for its members, the AVMA acts as a collective voice for its membership and for the profession.
www.tvma.org - Texas Veterinary Medical Association
The Texas Veterinary Medical Association (TVMA) was organized in 1903 and continues to operate as a nonprofit organization under the laws of the state of Texas. The purpose of TVMA is to support veterinarians as they practice the art and science of veterinary medicine in Texas. TVMA is owned by its members who pay dues and use our products, programs and services. These member-owners currently number more than 3500 licensed veterinarians practicing throughout the state of Texas.
www.dshs.state.tx.us/idcu/health/zoonosis/veterinarian/ - Dept. of State Health Services
The DSHS mission is to improve the health and well-being of Texans. The broad organization has an Infectious Disease Control Unit (IDCU) which broadcasts information and guidance for disaster prepardness/events and emerging and zoonotic diseases, including Rabies virus, E. coli O157:H7, MRSA, H1N1, West Nile virus, and tuberculosis.
www.cdc.gov - Center For Disease Control