In April 2021, the Tennessee Department of Agriculture enacted new import requirements to protect rabbits from Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease (RHD), a reportable Foreign Animal Disease. The virus only affects rabbits…
The Conversation: How Many Bones Do Penguins Have?
Even though penguins look nothing like people or animals you many encounter every day, they have similar skeletons and joints. Dr. Julie Sheldon, clinical assistant professor of zoological medicine at…
Veterinary Associate Dean Elected AAAS Fellow
The Council of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) has elected Dr. David Anderson, professor and associate dean for research and graduate studies at the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine (UTCVM), to…
UT College of Veterinary Medicine Names Large Animal Hospital for Charles and Julie Wharton
The University of Tennessee Board of Trustees Executive Committee approved the naming of the UT College of Veterinary Medicine (UTCVM) Large Animal Hospital in honor of long-time benefactors Charles and…
Canine Distemper Case Confirmed at Area Shelter
A dog at the Morristown Hamblen Humane Society (MHHS) has been diagnosed with canine distemper after director Pam Velder submitted samples to the virology laboratory at the University of Tennessee…
Class of 2023 Countdown to Clinics!
Each year, more than 1,000 students apply to the UT College of Veterinary Medicine; 85 are chosen to become our colleagues in training for the next four years. In anticipation…
Henton Veterinary Conference
The Henton Veterinary Conference will be held virtually this year November 30 through December 3, 2021. This conference costs $180 for each full day and $90 for each half day.…
Emergency Service Hours Changed
Effective immediately, our Small Animal/Avian-Exotic Animal Emergency Service hours have changed. Emergency Services will only be open between the hours of 8 AM – 10 PM daily until further notice…
Howl-O-Ween at the UT Gardens
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – The University of Tennessee Gardens, Knoxville, is going to the dogs for a Howl-O-Ween Pooch Parade and Pet Expo. The event, co-sponsored by the Gardens…
Building Open to Clients on a Limited Basis
There are still several COVID requirements that must remain in place to protect our staff, students, and clients. This information will help you prepare for your visit with us. Upon…
