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
Certain breeds of dogs and cats have a genetic predisposition that causes adverse reactions to commonly used medications. Collies, Australian shepherds, and long-haired whippets are some of the commonly affected breeds.
WSU offers a test to determine if a dog or cat has the MDR1 gene mutation.
Veterinary Assessment Laparoscopic Skills
A laparoscopic skills training and assessment program available for veterinary surgeons
Washington Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory
Bacteriology, histopathology, serology, mycology, necropsy, toxicology, parasitology, molecular diagnostics and virology testing
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.
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.
- Assessment of the intestinal epithelial barrier of dogs with inflammatory bowel disease using an organoid model Progress toward more effective treatments for IBD
- WSU recruiting dogs to participate in drug metabolism study WSU researchers are recruiting for a study they hope will lead to the development of a test to determine if a dog is at risk of significant adverse reactions to commonly used veterinary drugs. The Drugs Optimized by Genomics (D.O.G.) study is focused on a group of liver enzymes, the cytochrome P450, responsible for metabolizing drugs, chemicals and even contaminants from the environment.
- Drugs optimized by genetics (D.O.G.) Development of a Cytochrome P450 Phenotyping Test to Quantify Breed and Genetic Differences in Drug Sensitivities in Dogs
- WSU study aims to identify drugs dangerous to cats with MDR1 mutation Washington State University is recruiting pet owners to participate in a study if their cat has experienced an adverse reaction to certain drugs.
- Dog aging project TRIAD study Trial of Rapamycin in Aging Dogs