RUSVM Stories & News

This collaboration will further RUSVM’s long-term commitment to increase diversity in the veterinary profession and strengthen the pipeline of highly qualified, diverse students pursuing an education in veterinary medicine.

Two years after graduating from journalism school at the University of Buffalo (UB), Ross Vet faculty member Adam Silkworth, DVM ’14 did a complete 180 and decided to pursue his dream of becoming a veterinarian. 

Dr. Alessandra Polo’s love for the ocean was written in the stars as she originally comes from a seaside village in Italy and was born a Pisces.  

Last week, the world celebrated National Bat Week, which aims to raise awareness about the need for bat conservation. But just why are these creatures so important to not only the health of our ecosystems, but humans and animals as well? Dr. Sarah Hooper, Assistant Professor at Ross Vet, helps us to answer these questions and more as she walks us through her research and the importance of bat conservation.

For Katalina Cruz, working as a human dentist would not have allowed her to find new ways of addressing and solving neglected tropical diseases’ common problems such as sensitive diagnostics.

What do you need to be a veterinarian in Canada? Check out our guide to learn RUSVM’s admission requirements and training needed to become a vet in Canada. Read more!

While growing up in Singapore, 10th-semester Rossie, Kaijie Chua, class of 2021, enjoyed watching animal documentaries and reading books about them.

From her first job working as a lodging caretaker to becoming a small and large animal veterinary assistant at Deepwood Veterinary Clinic, 10th semester Rossie, Lauren Woodworth knew veterinary medicine was the only career path worth pursuing.

Like most veterinarians, Ashley Bowser grew up with a passion for animals. Combined with her love for science and medicine, attending veterinary school was a no-brainer. 

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), new infectious diseases have emerged at the rate of one or more per year since the 1970s.