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Latest Veterinary News & Clinical Insights

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Double HBCU Ivy, a Classic Car, and the Sister Who Changed Everything

Meet Tuskegee veterinary student Lauren Petry, a Rising Star whose journey blends resilience, legacy, and compassion. From HBCU pride to personal inspiration, discover her story in veterinary medicine

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The Tuskegee University College of Veterinary Medicine Celebrates Students’ Major Step Closer to Vet Med Degrees

The Tuskegee University College of Veterinary Medicine (TUCVM) celebrated students transitioning from the preclinical phase of veterinary curriculum into the clinical phase of their training at its annual White Coat Ceremony -- honoring 59 students, who will graduate in 2027, as they mark this pivotal step closer to veterinary medicine degrees.

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Tuskegee University breaks ground on $18 million investment for a small animal teaching hospital

The Tuskegee University College of Veterinary Medicine (TUCVM) turned the soil on a new 57,000-square-foot small animal teaching hospital to continue the university’s unmatched 80-year legacy as a leader in training veterinarians in the United States.

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‘Critter Fixers’ Celebrate Tuskegee University’s 2025 Veterinary Graduates

A new class of 65 doctors of veterinary medicine walked across the stage at Tuskegee University College of Veterinary Medicine (TUCVM), cheered on by alumni and television stars Dr. Terrence Ferguson and Dr. Vernard Hodges of Critter Fixers: Country Vets. The ceremony marked the university’s 76th veterinary graduating class, further cementing Tuskegee’s role as a leading producer of Black veterinarians.

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From Island Dreams to Cutting-Edge Surgery: Meet the Caribbean Visionary Leading SAVMA and Revolutionizing Equine Medicine

Imagine growing up on the serene shores of Tortola, a picturesque island in the British Virgin Islands, with big dreams of making waves in veterinary surgery. That’s the inspiring story of Kyle Jorel Frett, a second-year veterinary student at Tuskegee University College of Veterinary Medicine. Today, as the President of the Student American Veterinary Medical Association (SAVMA), Kyle's journey is about more than ambition; it's about transforming the future of veterinary medicine, all while staying true to his passion for equine surgery.

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From Island Dreams to Surgical Aspirations: Meet Kyle Jorel Frett, Future Equine Surgeon

In the heart of the Caribbean lies Tortola, a picturesque island in the British Virgin Islands, where Kyle Jorel Frett's journey to becoming a veterinary surgeon began. Now a second-year student at Tuskegee University College of Veterinary Medicine, Kyle's story is one of ambition, dedication, and a profound commitment to making a difference.

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