Providing superior education in veterinary medicine, offering a wide range of outstanding healthcare services and elite biomedical research programs.
Baton Rouge, LA
Joined September 2009
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LSU Vet Med welcomes Dr. Ameer Megahed as an assistant professor of food animal medicine and surgery. His clinical interests include neonatal health, hoof problems and difficult births, with a focus on improving food animal care.
Welcome to LSU Vet Med, Dr. Megahed!
LSU Vet Med hosted the South Central Chapter of the Society of Toxicology’s regional meeting Oct. 23, featuring research presentations by postdoctoral fellows and students from high school through graduate school. Congratulations to the presentation winners!
LSU Vet Med hosted the South Central Chapter of the Society of Toxicology’s regional meeting Oct. 23, featuring research presentations by postdoctoral fellows and students from high school through graduate school. Congratulations to the presentation winners!
What does it take to ride horses across the Mongolian Steppe in one of the toughest horse races in the world? For LSU Vet Med alum Dr. Kerry Pride, taking on the Mongol Derby meant drawing on a lifetime with horses—and testing her resilience. lsu.edu/vetmed/blog/2026/pri…
LSU Vet Med welcomes Dr. Mary Kate Hebert as an assistant professor of small animal internal medicine in the Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences. Dr. Hebert is a graduate of LSU Vet Med, Class of 2019.
Welcome back to LSU Vet Med, Dr. Hebert!
Sophie LeBlanc, veterinary student in the Class of 2029, has been named LSU Vet Med Community Champion of the Month for August. The program acknowledges the amazing work our students, staff, and faculty do every day and celebrates extraordinary individuals. Congrats, Sophie!
LSU Vet Med welcomes Dr. Dan McEvoy as an assistant professor of clinical pathology.
Dr. McEvoy's clinical interests are hematology and cytology, while his teaching interests include applied clinical pathology skills and resident training. Welcome to LSU Vet Med, Dr. McEvoy!
Congratulations to Dr. Fabio Del Piero on being named an ACVP Distinguished Member by the American College of Veterinary Pathologists, honoring those whose careers reflect exceptional contributions to the profession through service and leadership. Congrats, Dr. Del Piero!
We celebrated our veterinary house officers as they completed their advanced training at LSU Vet Med and prepare for the next chapter of their careers. Our hospital could not function without their dedication, expertise, and countless hours of service. You will always be Tigers!
In July, @LSUVetMed welcomes scientists from around the world to Baton Rouge to explore how epigenetics shapes health, development, and inheritance.
Learn more about the International Symposium on Epigenetic Inheritance: lsu.edu/vetmed/events/epigen…
Alejandra Medina Garcia, custodian, has been named LSU Vet Med Community Champion of the Month for April. The program acknowledges the amazing work our students, staff, and faculty do every day and celebrates extraordinary individuals. Congrats, Alejandra!
LSU Vet Med is a biomedical research powerhouse and proud to be part of the record-breaking research growth happening across the LSU flagship.
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Research funding is more than a number. It is a direct investment in Louisiana’s future, and the momentum is only accelerating from here. Learn more about our historic rise: lsu.edu/researchmomentum/ind…
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Dr. Joey Preston, resident in the Small Animal Internal Medicine Service, has been named LSU Vet Med Community Champion of the Month for March. The program acknowledges the amazing work our students, staff & faculty do every day. Congrats, Dr. Preston!
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TUESDAY! APRIL 28TH! The vibes will be egg-celent. 💜💛 #LSU #LSUChancellor
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Our students are recognized nationally for their leadership in veterinary medicine. Congrats to LSU Vet Med student and Alexandria, LA native Spencer Stelly, the newly-installed president of the Student American Veterinary Medical Association (SAVMA)! avma.org/news/savma-presiden…
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I’m looking forward to welcoming the next cohort of Animal Responder Bootcamp attendees @LSUVetMed from April 6 to 10, a collaboration with Louisiana State Animal Response Team—just another example of the way we serve our fine state, the nation, & the world! 💜💛#LSU #WeProtect
At LSU Vet Med, impactful research leads to national recognition. Dr. Will Beavers and Dr. Weishan Huang, were recognized recently at LSU’s Gold Standard of Excellence celebration, shining a light on faculty who have earned prestigious global honors. lsu.edu/academicaffairs/comm…
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