at about 140 locations and on campus. Fourth-year students train at general veterinary practices in rural and regional communities, and allied industries such as feedyards and dairies. “The graduating class exceeded all expectations,” Loner- agan says.“More than 90 percent of the students start- ed in rural, regional or large animal practices. About 70 percent are in mixed animal or large animal practices.” The vet school is involved in various research projects, including those that examine the cost of treatments to prevent and control BVD, BRD and other diseases. SVM is part of the Texas Screwworm Coalition to help the cattle industry prepare for the potential infestation of New World screwworm in Texas beef and dairy herds and wildlife. “Part of our purpose is to support rural and regional communities. But we also strive to provide students with access and affordability,” Loneragan says.“We’re pleased with the generous support of donors who have been able to support and invest in the future of the profession. “We will always love to have more people willing to step up to help these students so that when they grad- uate, they won’t be slowed down by the debt they carry when they set up in rural and regional communities. We’re very excited about that side of our purpose – affordability. It takes all of us to make a difference.” By receiving full accreditation, Loneragan says it marks the transition from a developing program to one that is nationally recognized for meeting standards, missions and goals. It assures students that the education provid- ed will prepare them for their licensure to practice as a veterinarian in Texas and across the nation. Dr. Guy Loneragan, dean of the Texas Tech University School of Veterinary Medicine, says full accreditation will enhance SVM’s efforts to educate students to become rural and regional vets, without carrying a heavy debt load once they become DVMs.
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