The faculty and staff of the
College of Veterinary Medicine at Kansas State University prepares
professional students for a wide array of careers in veterinary
medicine, conducts broad-based basic and applied interdisciplinary
research, and provides life-long learning opportunities for graduate
veterinarians through continuing education. In the land grant tradition
the college has three primary missions: teaching, research, and public
service.
The preparation of professional students to meet the demands of
veterinary careers during the 21st century is the primary objective of
the College of Veterinary Medicine. The college is committed to assuring
that each of its graduates is a professional with the academic
foundation and clinical skills to enter a wide array of veterinary
careers. By definition being a professional includes a commitment to
life long learning and a commitment to rendering public service. It is
essential that each professional student develop strong communication
skills, positive interpersonal skills, a high sense of professional
ethics, and the ability to efficiently solve problems. The college is
committed to training students in information management, both in the
acquisition of information through traditional means such as libraries
and through emerging means such as the internet and the world wide web.
Each student is given the opportunity to acquire business and financial
planning skills.
In addition to preparing students for a wide array of veterinary
careers, the college is committed to preparing exceptional students to
be successful in graduate studies, internships, and residencies.
The instructional program of the college reflects the demands for
veterinary services in Kansas, Nebraska, and the region. Historically,
the college has produced sought-after graduates prepared for traditional
veterinary practice. The college’s graduates have historically enjoyed
the reputation of being very practically oriented and prepared for
practice at graduation. Because of the geographical location of the
college and because of deliberate program development, the college has
become a national resource for graduates prepared for food animal
practice. About fifty percent of the college’s graduates during the last
decade have sought positions immediately following graduation with a
strong food animal component. The emphasis on food animal education is
important for Kansas, Nebraska, and the United States.
The college’s obligation to provide educational experiences is not
limited to professional students. The dissemination of new information
and technology to veterinarians, technicians, producers, and companion
animal owners is also considered very important.
Conducting significant basic and applied research and training competent
graduate students through interdisciplinary programs are missions of the
college. The college is working to become the leader in food animal
veterinary research. Other research programs of emphasis include
neuroscience, cardiovascular studies, respiratory function, infectious
diseases, genetic diseases, staphylococcal infections, greyhound
diseases, etc. Graduate studies are offered for non-veterinarians,
graduate veterinarians, and for professional students. A dual degree
(DVM/MS) program is offered. Graduate students can earn master degrees
in clinical sciences, anatomy and physiology, and pathology and doctoral
degrees in physiology and pathology.
To fulfill the mission of providing the highest quality animal health
care through directed service the college operates a comprehensive
teaching hospital and a state-of-the-art diagnostic laboratory. Primary,
secondary, and tertiary care are provided for local and referred
patients.
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