Department of Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences

Veterinarian performing physical exam on a golden retriever as three veterinary students look on.

Angela Pillatzki, Associate Professor, Department Head
Department of Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences
Animal Disease Research and Diagnostic Laboratory 1105, Box 2175
605-688-5171

Faculty

Distinguished Professor

Eric Nelson

Professors

Russell Daly, David Knudsen, Alan Young

Associate Professor

Angela Pillatzki

Clinical Associate Professor

Peter Moisan

Assistant Professors

Sunil Mor, Muhammed Shafeekh Muyyarikkandy, Tamer Sharafeldin, Denusha Shrestha, Manuel Vasquez-Hidalgo, Hilary Ward

Clinical Assistant Professors

Kerry Blanton, Beverly Cassady, Jacob Geis, Aziz Siddiqui

Adjunct Professors

Tom Bragg, Benjamin Hause, Greta Krafsur, Dustin Oedekoven, Sheela Ramamoorthy, Joy Scaria, Robert Schaut

Emeritus

Christopher Chase, Jane Christopher-Hennings, David Francis, Edward Hamilton, Larry Holler, Darrell Johnson, Duane Matthees, Nancy Thiex, David Zeman

Overview

The Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences Department advises students in the pre-veterinary medicine curriculum and offers courses in veterinary and biomedical sciences for undergraduate and graduate majors in related sciences. The interaction of service, discovery, and education that takes place within the Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences Department results in new knowledge, timely information, and students prepared for careers that make a difference for animals and people alike.

Programs

Minors

Animal Health Minor

Pre-Professional Interest Areas

Pre-Veterinary Medicine

Graduate Programs*

Biological Sciences (M.S.)
Biological Sciences (M.S.) - Veterinary Microbiology Emphasis
Biological Sciences (M.S.) - Veterinary Pathology Emphasis
Biological Sciences (M.S.) - Veterinary Medicine Specialization
Biological Sciences (Ph.D.)
Biological Sciences (Ph.D.) - Veterinary Microbiology Specialization
Biological Sciences (Ph.D.) - Veterinary Pathobiology Specialization
Professional Program in Veterinary Medicine (2+2 collaborative program with the University of Minnesota’s College of Veterinary Medicine leading to a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree)

* Graduate degrees are offered in collaboration with the Graduate School. For details, see the Graduate Catalog.

Accreditation

American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians Accreditation

Facilities and Services

Animal Disease Research and Diagnostic Laboratory
Food Safety Microbiology Laboratory
Food Emergency Response Network

Student Support and Engagement Opportunities

The SDSU Department of Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences is home to the SDSU Pre-Veterinary Medicine Club. Club participation is a great mechanism for students to enrich their education and to develop leadership skills. The department also has scholarships available for incoming freshmen and upper-class students active in the Pre-Veterinary Medicine Program.