Texas Tech University School of Veterinary Medicine

Our 16 VRSP scholars are wrapping up their summer full of research!

Last week they had the opportunity to share their projects with our School. Today, they pack their bags and head to Raleigh, North Carolina, where they will present their research at the national Veterinary Scholars Symposium.

Good luck RaiderVet Researchers!

Graduation Spotlight: Ashley Starrett! ✨🎓

Ashley Starrett recently earned her Ph.D. in One Health Sciences from our School after nine years of higher education, adding to her two bachelor's degrees and M.S. in Agriculture.

Working with her advisor, Dr. Carolyn Arnold, Ashley's research focused on equine gastrointestinal health, with expertise in the effects of diet on intestinal motility, nutrient digestibility, f***l characteristics, and the gut microbiome to better understand digestive health and disorders such as large colon impactions.

Ashley is the owner of Denim Dentistry, where she has spent the past seven years providing equine dental care to horses throughout rural communities. Following graduation, she plans to continue growing her practice by expanding into equine nutrition consulting and working collaboratively with veterinarians to provide evidence-based care that supports both oral and gastrointestinal health.

Congratulations, Ashley, on this incredible achievement, and best wishes in this exciting next chapter!

Real-world learning in action.

Fourth-year RaiderVet Jody Alexander is completing his third clinical rotation at Signature Equine in Stephenville, Texas.

Jody is gaining valuable hands-on experience while learning from an outstanding team of veterinarians, including RaiderVet alumni Dr. Ty Salisbury.

Keep up the great work, Jody!

What better way to wrap up orientation than with a friendly (but highly competitive 😉) co****le tournament?

Thank you for a great week, RaiderVets. We had a blast getting to know the Class of 2030 and can't wait to see everyone back on Monday!

Who better to answer questions about veterinary school and clinical year than the RaiderVets experiencing it firsthand?

Thank you to our fourth-year students for sharing their experiences, offering advice, and helping prepare the Class of 2030 for the journey ahead.

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Look who rode into town!

Thank you to Texas Tech Masked Rider and Texas Tech Raider Red for coming to help welcome our newest students to the RaiderVet family!

Wreck ‘Em Tech!

Learning about our Core Values – the backbone of our School.

During orientation, each student placed their thumbprint on a sign to signify their commitment to uphold our Core Values throughout their time at our School and throughout their veterinary careers.

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Introducing our Class of 2030! 🎉

We are excited to welcome these future veterinarians to the RaiderVet family and can't wait to see all they accomplish.

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The Texas Veterinary Medical Association and Texas Veterinary Medical Foundation joined us in welcoming the Class of 2030 to the veterinary profession.

TVMA President Dr. Poncho Hubert administered the veterinary oath to our newest RaiderVets, while TVMF generously provided each student with a stethoscope to begin their journey toward becoming veterinarians.

Thank you to both organizations for investing in the future of veterinary medicine.

Wreck ’Em Tech!