A Career in Veterinary Medicine: Not Even the Sky's the Limit

ON THE COVER
A Career in Veterinary
Medicine: Not Even the
Sky’s the Limit
When asked to picture a veterinarian, most people probably think of
a doctor in their local clinic. While a great many veterinary graduates
pursue that type of career, veterinary medicine can mean something
completely different. Full story, page 2.
COVER PHOTO: This image taken from the Space Shuttle captures the
curvature of the Earth and shows its atmosphere. This image provided
courtesy of NASA.
Dr. Alex Dunlap (LSU 1989), chief veterinarian for NASA, at the
University of Genoa in Genoa, Italy.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Not Even the Sky’s the Limit............................................. 2
Research Benefits Aquaculture Industry ............... 8
Scottish Terrier Treated for Cancers ....................10
A Moment in History ..........................................................12
Life at the LSU SVM ...............................................................14
Veterinary Students “Go Wild”.....................................15
Alumni Profiles.......................................................................16
Alumni Tracks and Baby Vets.........................................20
Grateful Clients Honor Veterinarians..................21
Giving Back to LSU SVM Students ..............................23
Calendar of Events..............................................................24
Ginger Guttner, MMC
Editor
Kathleen Harrington, MS
Writer and Webmaster
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