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the official newsletter of the college of veterinary medicine at msu - JUNE 2026

CVM Cuts Ribbon on Shelter Medicine Primary Care Clinic

On May 28th, Mississippi State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine took another major step in advancing veterinary care across the Magnolia State by cutting the ribbon on its new Shelter Medicine Primary Care Clinic.

MSU CVM Welcomes New House Officers

The Mississippi State University College of Veterinary Medicine is the workplace of hundreds of individuals, ranging from students eager to grow into doctors to veteran professors shaping the future. Among those are House Officers: a group of licensed veterinarians who are earning specialized training after earning their Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree. 

Class of 2030 Scavenger Hunt

The MSU CVM encouraged the new DVM Class of 2030 to learn to navigate the Wise Center through a scavenger hunt.

Dean's Message

Dear Friends,   Summer is an exciting time at Mississippi State University's College of Veterinary Medicine as we welcome new members to our CVM family. Throughout June, we have been pleased to welcome new faculty and staff, incoming house officers, and the members of the DVM Class of 2030. Their talents, energy, and commitment to veterinary medicine strengthen our college and position us for continued success. As we celebrate these new beginnings, we also pause to recognize colleagues whose careers have left a lasting impact on our institution. This month, we honored the retirements of Cindy Ratcliff, Timothy Bush, Stephanie Huffman, and Joey Kellum. Collectively, they have dedicated decades of service to the CVM, and their contributions have helped shape the college we are today. We thank them for their commitment and wish them all the best in retirement. Our campus continues to evolve as several major construction projects make steady progress. The entrance to the new equine hospital is expected to open in the coming months, marking another significant milestone in this transformative project. As work advances, we will continue moving forward with construction of the new farm animal hospital. We are also pleased that the Nancy Fair Link Laminitis Research Center remains on schedule. Looking ahead, registration is now open for our annual Career Expo. This event provides an outstanding opportunity for employers to connect with and recruit our exceptional students while strengthening partnerships that support the future of veterinary medicine. We encourage interested organizations to explore the many sponsorship opportunities available. Thank you for your continued support of the College of Veterinary Medicine. We look forward to sharing more updates as we continue advancing our mission of excellence in education, research, service, and patient care.   All the best, Nicholas Frank, Dean

Mutants and Motherhood

One big move, two young children and more than a decade of schooling and research later, Dr. Saida Zinnurine of the Mississippi State College of Veterinary Medicine Department of Comparative Biomedical Sciences has officially earned her PhD – and what a journey it’s been.

Vet Camp 2026

It’s June at the Mississippi State University College of Veterinary Medicine, which means that Vet Camps are in full swing.

Save the Dates

Save the dates and reconnect, network, and celebrate with fellow alumni.

CVM Alumni Tailgate Date: Oct. 24, 2026 Time: TBD Location: TBD

Career Expo Date: Sept. 11, 2026 Location: The Wise Center

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The Vet Med Cast

This month on the "Vet Med Cast," the official podcast of the College of Veterinary Medicine, we speak with DVM student Christopher Buie and recent VMT graduate Eliu Puerto.