Alumni

Photo above: Joseph Lee Photography

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.

Katie Holmes, V13, right, performs a lifesaving amputation on a badly injured dog, as Alene Pohly, V22, left, and sanctuary technician Rishi assist, during a service trip to India sponsored by the Cummings School alumni association.

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

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.

Dog lying down on a white background as a cute french bulldog looking sad and lonely or laying on the floor as a relaxed obedient and trained pet canine as a symbol for veterinary care.

A Big Leap for Curing Animals’ Injured Eyes

A technique borrowed from human medicine allows veterinarians to save damaged corneas in pets and horses

Spider Monkey Mission

Cummings School alumni and faculty members team up to help a monkey victim of the illegal pet trade

Keeping Your Dog Safe from Toxic Blue-Green Algae

What to do if you think your dog has been exposed to deadly cyanobacteria

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

Closeup of Russian blue cat lying on bed at veterinary clinic

Is scruffing the best way to handle an upset cat?

Veterinary behaviorist Stephanie Borns-Weil, V07, and emergency/critical care veterinary technician Michelle Damon from the Foster Hospital for Small Animals, respond

Investigating Alternatives to Opioids for Dogs in Pain

Researchers from Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine launch a clinical study for dogs needing back surgery

Giraffe’s Under Parasitic Attack?

Researchers study a skin disease spreading in wild giraffes to understand its cause and the potential threat to these endangered animals

Amidst 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

TUVAA President

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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.

Learn more about the program

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