For Veterinarians
We are proud to work with our veterinary colleagues.
Find out about current clinical studies, see our continuing education opportunities, post a DVM job for our graduates, learn how to become a preceptor, or honor your client’s pet with a donation in their name.
If you would like to refer a patient or consult with a WSU veterinarian, visit our hospital website.
Veterinary Continuing Education
Small and large animal continuing education for veterinary professionals.
Resources
MDR1 genetic testing
WSU offers a test to determine if a dog or cat has the MDR1 gene mutation.
Veterinary Assessment Laparoscopic Skills
Washington Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory
Veterinary Medicine Extension
Washington State University Veterinary Medicine Extension helps build connections between industry, producers, veterinarians, and students throughout the state of Washington.
Clinical studies
Like in human medicine, clinical trials help veterinarians investigate methods to prevent disease and discover new ways to improve disease detection, diagnosis, and treatment. Participation is completely voluntary. Learn more about our current trials to decide if participating is right for your client’s pet.
- Use of Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs in healthy cats under anesthesia and the evaluation of kidney function Kidney disease is a progressive condition that is often difficult to detect in its early stages. This study aims to identify early markers of kidney changes in cats undergoing anesthesia using small samples of blood, urine, or saliva.
- Testing the effectiveness and tolerance of local immunotherapy on soft tissue sarcomas in dogs Testing the effectiveness and tolerance of local immunotherapy on soft tissue sarcomas in dogs.
- Assessment of the intestinal epithelial barrier of dogs with inflammatory bowel disease using an organoid model Progress toward more effective treatments for IBD
- Dog aging project TRIAD study Trial of Rapamycin in Aging Dogs
- Canine intestinal modeling project Intestinal biopsies from dogs for organoid development
Do you have a job or externship opportunity to share with our DVM students?
Honor your clients’ pets with a donation in their name.
The WSU Pet Memorial Program provides a way for you to offer meaningful comfort to clients who have lost an animal companion.