RUSVM On-Demand Webinars

Get all the information you need to help with your decision to pursue a degree and career in veterinary medicine in this 30-minute on-demand webinar. Watch when you want to. 

Can you guess how many common household plants are toxic to cats? Or list the signs of chocolate toxicity in dogs? Jump start your knowledge of veterinary medicine with a basic introduction to pet toxicity and poison control measures with a virtual workshop hosted by associate veterinarian for the Pet Poison Helpline, Dr. Michelle Carlino!

What do a snake, a rabbit, and a chinchilla have in common? They’ll all be examined by Ross Vet Alumnus, Dr. Mark Salemi, in this on-demand virtual workshop! Experience a day in the life of a mixed animal veterinarian, and learn the basics of conducting a routine exam on a variety of species.

You’ve heard of small animal medicine and large animal medicine… but do you know what it’s like to practice fish medicine? Watch our on-demand webinar hosted by Alumnus Dr. Chad Harris to examine fascinating, real-life medical cases involving his aquatic patients, and learn all about working with marine species. 

What’s it like to treat an animal with cataracts? Find out by joining our virtual Ophthalmology Workshop, hosted by Aluma Dr. Candace Auten! Dr. Auten specializes in veterinary ophthalmology, helping treat vision and eye problems for a variety of species; some of her more common cases include tear film abnormalities, corneal disease, and surgical cataract removal.

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to work with sharks and other aquatic species? In this on-demand session, Ross Vet Alumnus Dr. Tres Clarke, Sr. Staff Veterinarian at SeaWorld®, provides his insight on what it’s like to work with marine patients, including sharks, seals, sea turtles, and more!

Have you ever wondered what a “typical” day looks like for an emergency veterinarian? Well, there isn’t one! Emergency vets are exposed to a variety of critical, high-stakes cases, and no two days are ever the same. Get a glimpse of what this specialty is like with insight from Alumna Dr. Lenore Bacek, Clinical Programs Manager for BluePearl Veterinary Partners and head of its EmERge™ ER vet training program.

From secret service dogs to race horses, many working animals greatly benefit from physical rehabilitation following injury. Find out what it’s like to work with these patients at our virtual Sports Medicine Seminar, hosted by Alumnus Dr. Matt Brunke!

Have you always had a passion for rescue dogs and shelter animals? Want to turn that passion into a career? Get a head start by tuning in to our on-demand session with Ross Vet Alumna and current faculty, Dr. Andrea Peda, and learn all about shelter medicine, including the basics of handling and treating canine patients!

Clinical rotations are the part of vet school when you begin the transition from student to doctor. Curious about what to expect during this time? Here’s your chance to find out! Join this on-demand session with Ross Vet Alumna, Dr. Kaela Stellrecht, as she shares what it was like during her clinical year experience at the University of Minnesota.

What if, as a student, you could contribute meaningful research to the field of veterinary medicine? You can! Join our on-demand session with current students participating in research at Ross Vet, and learn what it’s like to be involved in original research on campus. From studying canine genetic mutations, to tracking sea turtle migration patterns, hear about the myriad opportunities to get involved research that makes a difference!

Regardless of what veterinary path you want to pursue, we believe in the value of exposing our students to a variety of species during their time at Ross Vet. Our Large Animal Teaching Facility houses laboratory and teaching space for—you guessed it—the large animals on campus, such as horses, donkeys, and cattle. Join this on-demand session to learn all about this facility and how Ross Vet incorporates these animals into its curriculum!