Looking Ahead
Dr. Dianne Dunning, AVP of Strategic Planning and Initiatives
The Harvey S Peeler Jr. College of Veterinary Medicine (PCVM) has made an incredible amount of progress in the past year. I am grateful to our faculty and staff, Clemson University and countless supporters throughout the state who have helped us on our journey; we would not be where we are without the generosity of those invested in our success. While building this college will continue to take tremendous effort, we are always mindful of being thankful and giving back to our community. As we look ahead to the future, we are excited to share two initiatives that will impact people and their pets in many ways. The PCVM has confirmed plans for a Community Clinic Program as a part of our outreach to families and individuals with housing insecurity and limited financial resources. In the coming months, we will be hiring additional veterinarians and technicians, as well as staff to run the Community Clinic. The Clinic will be a student-run service with faculty and staff support and provide primary veterinary care for small animals. This compassionate hospital setting will allow those who are less fortunate to access the care they need for their beloved pets. Additionally, we know it will provide a meaningful clinical rotation for our students. Servant leadership is among the core values we want to instill in our students. The Clinic will be part of a component of the Clemson Veterinary Services to also include a large/farm animal ambulatory (mobile) care for clients in the local community. We also have plans to partner with local animal shelters and rescue groups to help prepare homeless animals to find their forever families. We will have capacity for our third-year students to hone their skills by performing spays and neuters, dental cleanings and health checks for dogs and cats. Our Clinical Teaching building has the capacity to treat and house dozens of animals at a time. While training our students is a priority, we are also proud and honored to teach shelter medicine and help groups dedicated to improving animals’ lives in myriad ways. Finally, we are looking forward to the official ribbon cutting for our college in the Fall of 2026 when we will welcome our first class of students, pending accreditation. We will be honored to share the experience and journey with supporters locally, from around the state and beyond. Be sure to follow our social media channels for important news and updates as we get closer to this historic milestone. We are so grateful to those who have been a part of our journey, laying the groundwork for training the next generation of veterinary clinicians and scientists, thus elevating Clemson University and the PCVM to greater heights.
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