Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine

🤩 It's the third and final week of Vet Camp 2026, and we've had a blast!

Each summer, high school students from across the U.S. take over the Auburn Vet Med campus and explore what it means to be a veterinarian. 🩺🐾

From hoof care and suturing to anatomy and radiology, campers get hands-on experience with the different facets of veterinary medicine while learning from Auburn DVM students, faculty and practicing veterinarians.

We’ve enjoyed having these future animal health professionals on campus and can’t wait to see where their journeys take them. Who knows? We may even welcome some of them back as Auburn veterinary students one day. 👋

Special thanks to Auburn Youth Programs for facilitating this experience.

Thinking about getting a new feline friend? 😻

June is Adopt-A-Cat Month, and Auburn Vet Med feline expert Dr. Diane Delmain has some tips to help set you and your future pet up for success. 🐾

🐱🐱 Consider a pair.
If you think you may want more than one cat someday, adopting siblings can help avoid some of the challenges that come with introducing a new cat later on.

🏡 Prepare your space.
Make sure each cat has access to its own essentials, including food, water, litter boxes and enrichment. Don't forget to schedule a veterinary visit and discuss vaccines, parasite prevention, microchipping and spay/neuter care.

⏱️ Be patient.
Remember the "Rule of Three": expect a few days to decompress, a few weeks to adjust and a few months to fully settle into a new routine.

And most importantly? Get ready for the joys of having a cat!

🔗 Find more feline wisdom from Dr. Delmain at https://bit.ly/4eBm9QB.

Spirit is officially in her Birdy 30 era. ✨🦅✨

On American Eagle Day, we’re celebrating Spirit’s 30th birthday! 🎂

While her exact hatch date is unknown, Spirit was found as a fledgling in Florida in 1996 with injuries to her beak and wing. Her wing healed, but the damage to her beak meant she couldn’t survive in the wild. She found her forever home at the Auburn University Raptor Center, where she’s been inspiring and educating visitors ever since.

A true icon, Spirit made history in 2002 as the first bald eagle to fly before a game at Jordan‑Hare Stadium. Since then, she’s captivated audiences nationwide with her impressive flights and, of course, her famously chatty personality. 🧡💙

If you see Spirit at a program or event this year, be sure to wish her Happy Birthday — we'll be celebrating all year long!

🐾 CVM PET OF THE WEEK: This week, we're bringing you a double dose of pets who keep life fun for our CVM students, faculty and staff.

Meet Smokey and Kana, the lizard-stalking cat and the adventure-seeking German shepherd. 🦎

🐱 Smokey, a 3-year-old foster fail from CARE Humane Society, found his forever home at just 5 weeks old. Chelsea Waller — a medical technologist in our Department of Pathobiology — says Smokey is happiest when trailing his big sister, Kana, outside and won't pass up an opportunity to catch a lizard.

🐶 When Kana the 4-year-old German shepherd isn't being followed by Smokey, she's on an adventure dock diving, paddle boarding or riding with Chelsea in the side-by-side. Her true obsession? Ice cubes. The sound of the fridge sends her sprinting for a snack.

🐕 As the originators of V***r Wake® detection technology, Auburn University's Canine Performance Sciences has played a vital role in breeding and preparing four-legged sentinels to reinforce safety in such settings as schools, airports, courthouses and crowded stadiums. 🛡️

Known for its incredible sense of smell, mental focus and physical fitness, the Auburn University Dog® is a trusted and proven protector. Meet Arlo, one of multiple Auburn University Dogs on guard at World Cup venues. ⚽

▶️ https://bit.ly/3Q9FHn3

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This World Cup security team has specially trained K-9s can detect explosives on people These v***r wake K-9s move through dense crowds to detect explosive threats others might miss, starting weeks before matches.

🩺 Healers. Teachers. Researchers. Mentors.

The veterinarians here at Auburn Vet Med wear many hats, united by a shared commitment to improving the health and well-being of animals, people and communities.

This Veterinary Appreciation Day, join us in celebrating the DVMs across our college whose expertise, compassion and dedication make a difference every day. 👏

Has an Auburn veterinarian made an impact on you or your pet? Share your story in the comments below!

🐯 Behind every big moment on our campus — from new student orientations to commencement — there's an even bigger personality.

On National Mascot Day, please join us in celebrating the boundless energy and spirit of our iconic friend, Aubie.

🦅 While "Messi Mania" drew tens of thousands of new visitors to Auburn on June 9, the Auburn University Raptor Center's stadium free flight featuring golden eagle Aurea resonated globally with TV viewers.

Learn more about how Aurea and the uniquely Auburn University tradition of "War Eagle Flights" turned into a social media sensation south of the equator.

▶️ https://bit.ly/4ef5ovH



📷 by Auburn University Photographic Services

📣 Calling all horse-loving veterinarians!

We're looking for someone to join our Equine Ambulatory team in a clinical track position, providing on-the-farm care and helping guide the next generation of veterinarians.

If you're interested in independent primary and emergency critical care with a heart for teaching, we want to hear from you!

Apply and find more info ➡️ https://bit.ly/4ek5P6F