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Congrats to Dr. Matt Welborn (LSU Vet Med ’87), our 2024 Distinguished Alumnus! Dr. Welborn was honored in a celebration at the school surrounded by family, colleagues, coworkers & friends. #LSUVetMed #BetteringLives
February 23, 2025 at 11:51 PM
A heartfelt congratulations to Thaya Stoufflet on her retirement after 26 incredible years at LSU Vet Med! From her early days in Pathology to her work in canine research and her leadership at GeneLab, Thaya has been a crucial part of our LSU Vet Med team. #BetteringLives #LSUVetMed
March 1, 2025 at 5:52 PM
From cats and dogs to horses, large animals, exotic pets, and more, our Veterinary Teaching Hospital is equipped to care for nearly all species. With multiple specialties in-house, patients can see several specialists in one visit—because comprehensive care means a healthier pet. #BetteringLives
February 18, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Congratulations to Dr. Andrea Gisclair Robertson, Pharmacy Manager at LSU Vet Med, on achieving diplomate status with the International College of Veterinary Pharmacy. This national recognition places her among a select group of veterinary pharmacy specialists. #WeHeal #BetteringLives #LSUVetMed
June 24, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Jessie Miceli, veterinary technician in the LSU Veterinary Teaching Hospital, has been named the LSU Vet Med Community Champion of the Month for April. The program celebrates the amazing work our students, staff, and faculty do every day. Congrats, Jessie! #BetteringLives
April 30, 2025 at 11:07 PM
I’m delighted to congratulate our Distinguished Alumnus of the Year @LSUVetMed, Dr. Matt Welborn, Professor of Food Animal Health Maintenance! He was one of several outstanding nominees reviewed by past Distinguished Alumni & Board of Alumni members. #LSU #BetteringLives #WBTTW
February 6, 2025 at 12:22 AM
I was delighted to address our outstanding diagnostic lab, #LSUDx, this morning — giving general updates on the school & taking a Q&A. We have awesome staff & faculty at @lsuvetmed.bsky.social! I’m so grateful to them all. #ScholarshipFirst #WBTTW #WeProtect #LADDL #BetteringLives #OneHealth
April 9, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Does your pet suffer from constant scratching, hair loss, flaky skin, or ear infections? LSU Vet Med’s board-certified dermatologists are experts in diagnosing and treating skin and ear conditions in all species. Trust the best for your pet’s relief! #LSUVetMed #BetteringLives
March 24, 2025 at 7:01 PM
All species, all the time—even on Mardi Gras Day! Laissez les bons temps rouler!

Whether it’s a party-loving canine, a festive feline, or a goat ready to hit the parade route, LSU Vet Med is here for them all. #LSUVetMed #MardiGras #BetteringLives
March 4, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Fighting Pet Cancer: LSU Vet Med’s oncology service delivers top care: advanced diagnostics, innovative treatments, collaboration across specialties, clinical trials, and compassionate support for pets & families. #LSUVetMed #BetteringLives #WBTTW #veterinarymedicine
January 14, 2025 at 4:25 PM
We take pride in advancing the #ScholarshipFirst agenda @LSUVetMed. Drs. Rebecca Christofferson & Mark Mitchell have shared their expertise & experience in multiple interviews on the subject of bird ‘flu. We solve global problems in #Louisiana @LSU! #WeProtect #BetteringLives
January 8, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Community engagement is so important @LSUVetMed! I so admire our Veterinary Outreach team, led by Dr. Krista Miller & Jacqueline Perez Menjivar, who recently administered the 3 millionth free pet vaccine supported by #PetcoLove in New Orleans! WOW! #LSU #BetteringLives #WeProtect
December 23, 2024 at 6:32 PM
I’m very proud to celebrate the second of our centers @LSUVetMed recently approved by the Louisiana Board of Regents, our Center for Comparative Oncology led by Dr. Joseph Francis: laregents.edu/b012725release/
#LSU #ScholarshipFirst #WBTTW #BetteringLives #WeTeach #WeHeal #WeDiscover
February 4, 2025 at 11:40 PM
I always enjoy updating the Louisiana Board of Veterinary Medicine on the joyous developments @LSUVetMed, at their meeting in the Louisiana Department of Agriculture & Forestry building. We proudly serve the state while impacting the world! #LSU #BetteringLives #WBTTW #LBVM
April 4, 2025 at 10:04 PM
We welcome our #LSUVetMed alumni and veterinary colleagues to booth 1026 at #VMX2025 in Orlando. Gretchen Morgan, Claire Francois, and Dean Oliver Garden are sharing the great growth happening at LAU Vet Med! #WeTeach #WeHeal #WeDiscover #WeProtect! #LSU #BetteringLives
January 26, 2025 at 2:12 PM
LSU Vet Med is proud to participate in LSU Day at the Capitol—an opportunity to highlight how our efforts strengthen Louisiana through innovation in animal and human health, research excellence, statewide diagnostics, and community service. #LSU #WBTTW #WeLead #BetteringLives
April 23, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Warm congratulations to Dr. Sara Lyle, one of our theriogenologists @LSUVetMed, for being named a finalist for the Westminster Kennel Club’s National Veterinarian of the Year Award. This is like the Oscars of the dog breeding world! What an accolade! #LSU #BetteringLives #WeLead
January 13, 2025 at 8:00 PM
What a blast we had at our alumni reception tonight at the VMX Meeting & Expo @The_NAVC, with huge thanks to Gretchen Morgan & Claire Francois! I was thrilled to see so many of our proud alumni @LSUVetMed! #LSU #BetteringLives #ScholarshipFirst #WBTTW #WeTeach #WeHeal #WeLead
January 26, 2025 at 2:01 PM
The beauty of our campus @LSUVetMed is magnified by the snow! Here are some images of our “winter wonderland.” My heartfelt gratitude & immense admiration goes out to our essential workers at this time — truly all heroes in my book! #LSU #BetteringLives #ScholarshipFirst #WBTTW
January 22, 2025 at 10:16 PM
I’m really looking forward to our White Coat Ceremony tomorrow afternoon, in which we celebrate a big milestone for the Class of 2026: their progression into clinics! They’re within sight of the finish line & I’m so proud of them! #LSU #ScholarshipFirst #WBTTW #BetteringLives
February 9, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Torrie Cook, research associate in the Department of Comparative Biomedical Sciences, has been named LSU Vet Med Community Champion of the Month for December. The program celebrates the amazing work our students, staff, and faculty do every day. Congrats, Torrie! #BetteringLives
December 19, 2024 at 6:34 PM
We celebrate Dr. Udeni Balasuriya’s leadership as Director of LSU Diagnostics as he transitions to research & teaching! Since 2018, he has led efforts to protect the health of animals & people across Louisiana & beyond. Thank you for your dedication! #betteringlives #WeProtect
December 10, 2024 at 8:19 PM
Here's a UNIQUE Black Friday gift idea: A memorial brick or paver at LSU Vet Med's Stephenson Pet Clinic is a wonderful way to honor or memorialize a loved one. Visit lsu.edu/vetmed/spcgift… to order your brick or paver today#betteringlivese#blackfriday202424
November 29, 2024 at 5:45 PM
Dr. Alexandra Noël studies how vaping during pregnancy may affect fetal development. Her early findings suggest it can disrupt the womb environment, slow lung growth, and increase the risk of respiratory issues later in life. Bold questions. Life-changing answers-at LSU Vet Med. #BetteringLives
April 7, 2025 at 9:34 PM
I can’t wait to welcome our alumni in their numbers! They’re coming home! Tonight we’re visiting 6 reunion parties, while tomorrow we’ll be hosting the Board of Alumni, school tours, & our amazing tailgate party! Geaux Tigers! #LSU #ScholarshipFirst #BetteringLives
November 22, 2024 at 8:23 PM