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Joseph Smith, DVM, MPS, PhD, DACVIM, DACVCP

Assistant Professor of Farm Animal Medicine and Veterinary Clinical Pharmacology | Large Animal Clinical Sciences

Specialization: Large animal internal medicine and clinical pharmacology

Overview

Dr. Joe Smith received his DVM from the Ohio State University in 2009. Afterwards he practiced in a mixed animal clinic based out of Northwest Pennsylvania. In practice he completed a master’s degree from Penn State University. In 2015 he completed a Large Animal Internal Medicine Residency at UC Davis (Davis, CA). He then served as a faculty clinician at Iowa State University from 2015-2020 while completing a PhD in Biomedical Sciences and a Clinical Pharmacology residency (co-supported by the Western College of Veterinary Medicine, Saskatoon, SK, Canada). Dr. Smith has board certifications from the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine and the American College of Veterinary Clinical Pharmacology. Clinically he enjoys all aspects of farm animal medicine and surgery but has a clinical interest in the management of small ruminant medical conditions and urogenital surgery. He enjoys presenting continuing education on veterinary pharmacology, especially small ruminants. His primary research interests are small ruminant pharmacology, clinical problem-solving, and point-of-care for food animals. Dr. Smith enjoys coaching wrestling, kayaking, and spending time outdoors in his free moments.

Research Focus

Dr. Smith researches clinical pharmacology (all species) with a focus on pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics in large animals. Collaborations for clinical restrospective investigations are also a focus. https://tiny.utk.edu/JoeSmithResearchWorks

Clinical Focus

As a large animal veterinary specialist, Dr. Smith's clinical focus encompasses all aspects of ruminant medicine, patient care, diagnostics, and training of veterinary students, interns, and residents.

Teaching Focus

Dr. Smith is course coordinator for VMP 828, the core pharmacology course. He also serves as a mentor for several CEM graduate students.

Outreach Focus

Dr. Smith collaborates with international researchers and volunteers within the ACVCP specialty college. Community outreach includes student club support, coaching wrestling, and Third Creek cleanup along the greenway next to the veterinary college.

The College of Veterinary Medicine
University of Tennessee
2407 River Drive
Knoxville, TN 37996
Education and Training
  • 2022 - USA Wrestling Bronze & Teal Coaching Certification
  • 2019 - PhD (Pharmacology), Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine Biomedical Sciences
  • 2012 - Master of Professional Studies (Homeland Security: Agricultural Biosecurity Option), Penn State University Graduate College
  • 2009 - Graduate Certificate (Veterinary Homeland Security), Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine
  • 2009 - DVM, The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine
  • 2005 - BS, Penn State University College of Agriculture

Joseph Smith, DVM, MPS, PhD, DACVIM, DACVCP

Assistant Professor of Farm Animal Medicine and Veterinary Clinical Pharmacology | Large Animal Clinical Sciences
The College of Veterinary Medicine
University of Tennessee
2407 River Drive
Knoxville, TN 37996
Education and Training
  • 2022 - USA Wrestling Bronze & Teal Coaching Certification
  • 2019 - PhD (Pharmacology), Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine Biomedical Sciences
  • 2012 - Master of Professional Studies (Homeland Security: Agricultural Biosecurity Option), Penn State University Graduate College
  • 2009 - Graduate Certificate (Veterinary Homeland Security), Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine
  • 2009 - DVM, The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine
  • 2005 - BS, Penn State University College of Agriculture
Overview

Dr. Joe Smith received his DVM from the Ohio State University in 2009. Afterwards he practiced in a mixed animal clinic based out of Northwest Pennsylvania. In practice he completed a master’s degree from Penn State University. In 2015 he completed a Large Animal Internal Medicine Residency at UC Davis (Davis, CA). He then served as a faculty clinician at Iowa State University from 2015-2020 while completing a PhD in Biomedical Sciences and a Clinical Pharmacology residency (co-supported by the Western College of Veterinary Medicine, Saskatoon, SK, Canada). Dr. Smith has board certifications from the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine and the American College of Veterinary Clinical Pharmacology. Clinically he enjoys all aspects of farm animal medicine and surgery but has a clinical interest in the management of small ruminant medical conditions and urogenital surgery. He enjoys presenting continuing education on veterinary pharmacology, especially small ruminants. His primary research interests are small ruminant pharmacology, clinical problem-solving, and point-of-care for food animals. Dr. Smith enjoys coaching wrestling, kayaking, and spending time outdoors in his free moments.

Research Focus

Dr. Smith researches clinical pharmacology (all species) with a focus on pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics in large animals. Collaborations for clinical restrospective investigations are also a focus. https://tiny.utk.edu/JoeSmithResearchWorks

Clinical Focus

As a large animal veterinary specialist, Dr. Smith's clinical focus encompasses all aspects of ruminant medicine, patient care, diagnostics, and training of veterinary students, interns, and residents.

Teaching Focus

Dr. Smith is course coordinator for VMP 828, the core pharmacology course. He also serves as a mentor for several CEM graduate students.

Outreach Focus

Dr. Smith collaborates with international researchers and volunteers within the ACVCP specialty college. Community outreach includes student club support, coaching wrestling, and Third Creek cleanup along the greenway next to the veterinary college.