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Alumni of Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine are active citizens, and ambassadors of Tufts, who are working around the world to heal, help and improve the wellbeing of animals and humans alike.
This Cummings Grad Researches Vector-Borne Diseases for the CDC
Tess van Kan, VG16, credits the school’s M.S. in Infectious Disease & Global Health program for giving her a leg up
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This Veterinary Technician Is Obsessed with Teeth
Kate Zukowski, a certified veterinary technician at Tufts at Tech Community Veterinary Clinic, really wants to look inside your pet’s mouth
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Testing a New Therapy for Horses Struggling to Breathe
Cummings School researchers study an inexpensive drug to see if it can offer a new treatment for equine asthma—a common and chronic affliction that’s difficult to manage
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Transformational Service Trips for Future Veterinarians
Cummings School alumni are helping veterinary students gain critical clinical skills while helping animals in need around the globe
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Tufts Institute of the Environment Marks Its Twentieth Anniversary
A program celebrating two decades of activism includes awards to Janetrix Hellen Amuguni and Jennifer Baldwin and a talk by U.S. Senator Edward Markey
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Why do animals go extinct?
Some 25 to 50% of animal species on Earth are expected to go extinct over the next 10 to 20 years. Dr. Chris Whittier, V97, director of our M.S. in conservation medicine program, explains why—and shares a glimmer of hope.
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A Big Leap for Curing Animals’ Injured Eyes
A technique borrowed from human medicine allows veterinarians to save damaged corneas in pets and horses
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Spider Monkey Mission
Cummings School alumni and faculty members team up to help a monkey victim of the illegal pet trade
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Keeping Your Dog Safe from Toxic Blue-Green Algae
What to do if you think your dog has been exposed to deadly cyanobacteria
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Hope for Dogs with Bone Cancer
Clinical trials at Cummings School seek to improve the treatments and prognosis for pets—and hopefully someday children—battling osteosarcoma
Read MoreAmidst the hustle of another year well on its way, I hope you are feeling fulfilled in your important roles in your community. We are fortunate to have such latitude to apply our degrees in a variety of ways. Whether you are building your practices and creating places of high quality medicine, teaching and training the next generation of veterinarians, conducting research and developing methods that the rest of us will later utilize, or being a pillar of your community as "the other family doctor", I am proud and grateful to be your colleague and fellow Tufts alum. Read Dr. Holmes' full message to alumni
Dr. Katie Holmes
Alumni Reception at AAEP
Please join us for a Cummings School alumni reception at AAEP in Denver, CO!
December 9, 2019, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
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Eddie's Friends
As sturdy as Eddie is, he can't support vet students.
But you can.
Join the Eddie's Friends Alumni Leadership Recognition Program by making a donation to
Veterinarians C.A.R.E.
The Veterinarians CARE (Companion Animals Remembered) Program provides veterinarians a unique way to commemorate their clients’ animals after they have passed away.
CONTACT US
The Office of Development and Alumni Relations at Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine is always happy to speak with you.
OFFICE OF DEVELOPMENT AND ALUMNI RELATIONS
Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University
200 Westboro Road
North Grafton, MA 01536
Phone: (508) 839-7905