Beloved Retired Mascot Smokey X Faces Health Challenges with Courage and Spirit Updated: November 8, 2025: From the Hudson family, “Smokey X is doing well to be an almost 14-year-old…
Tennessee Mascot Diagnosed with Cancer
UTCVM Offers Support for Grieving Animal Owners
Coping with the death of a pet can be a stressful experience. Veterinary Social Work Service at the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine, offers the virtual Pet Loss…
Gameday Traffic for Emergencies Coming to UT Veterinary Medical Center
Gameday emergencies: Please call 865-974-8387 to notify our client service representatives before arriving. Prior to and during games, traffic flow is toward the university, so expect traffic congestion. On game…
The Healthy Trade Institute and University of Tennessee Partner to Launch Nationwide Herp Adoption Program
A win-win for the pet trade industry and educating veterinary students The Healthy Trade Institute (HTI) announced the official launch of its nationwide Herp Adoption Program, a first-of-its-kind initiative that provides…
UT College of Veterinary Medicine and Erlanger LIFE FORCE Air Medical Make History with First K-9 Officer Air Transport Training
Historic Partnership Provides Tennessee’s Police Dogs Access to Lifesaving Emergency Air Transport The University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine (UTCVM) and Erlanger LIFE FORCE Air Medical have completed the…
HPAI and Precautionary Measures
The UT Veterinary Medical Center continues to see owned birds but has implemented precautions to protect our patients and personnel from Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI). Out of an abundance…
Program Represents a Milestone for the Fresh Pet Food Industry
NEW YORK – The Farmer’s Dog, the leading fresh pet food company dedicated to helping dogs live longer, healthier lives, today announced the sponsorship of a veterinary nutrition residency at…
Tick Season is Here
Did you know? What to do if you find a tick attached to your pet Preventing Tick Bites Ticks commonly found in Tennessee Resources: UT Entomology and Plant Pathology Department…
UT College of Veterinary Medicine to Host Workshop for K9 Handlers and First Responders
The Emergency and Critical Care Service at the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine (UTCVM) is hosting the Emergency Management of the Working Dog Conference May 30, 2025 –…
UTCVM Phone Service Restored
Thursday, January 23 update — The phone lines are functional at this time. Wednesday, January 22, 9:45 p.m. update — RingCentral is experiencing widespread technical issues in North America, affecting…
