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2019-2020 Bulletin
2 School of Veterinary Medicine
ABOUT THE COVER
The LSU School of Veterinary Medicine was founded in 1968. We accepted our first class
in 1973. That inaugural class graduated in 1977. The Veterinary Medicine Building was
completed in 1978. This drawing was done by Daniel Hillman, DVM, professor emeritus.
Dr. Hillmann was a profess of veterinary anatomy and cell biology in the Department of
Comparative Biomedical Sciences. He joined the faculty in August 1973 and retired in 2011.
Dr. Hillmann taught anatomy to all of the LSU SVM students from the Class of 1977 through
the Class of 2014.
We Teach We Heal We Discover We Protect
2019–2020 Bulletin 1
SCHOOL OF VETERINARY
MEDICINE BULLETIN
2019-2020 Issue • August 2019
The LSU catalog and bulletin series (ISSN 0744-4613, 359-070) is published by Louisiana State
University and Agricultural & Mechanical College four times a year: once in April, once in June, once
in July, and once in August. Periodicals postage paid at Baton Rouge 70803. Copies of this bulletin
may be obtained from–and change of address, undeliverable copies, and other mail sent to–School of
Veterinary Medicine, LSU, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70803.
Statement of Accreditation
Louisiana State University and A&M College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and
Schools Commission on Colleges to award baccalaureate, masters, and doctorate degrees. Contact
the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-
4500 for questions about the accreditation of Louisiana State University and A&M College.
The AVMA Council on Education (COE) is the national accrediting agency for veterinary medical
education in the United States. The AVMA COE assures that minimum standards in veterinary
medical education are met by all AVMA-accredited colleges or schools of veterinary medicine, and
that students enrolled in those colleges or schools receive an education that will prepare them for
entry-level positions in the profession. The LSU program has met all essential requirements for an
acceptable college or school as established by the AVMA COE. Full accreditation was granted in 1977
and reaffirmed in 1984, 1991, 1998, 2005, 2010 and 2013. The next site visit is scheduled for 2019.
Our Mission
The Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine is a diverse and inclusive community that
will become a top tier leader in Veterinary Medicine, Biomedicine, Agriculture, and animal health and
welfare through innovative teaching, cutting edge research, and exceptional service.
Effective date of this bulletin • Fall 2019
LSU IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/ACCESS UNIVERSITY
PRODUCED BY THE LSU SCHOOL OF VETERINARY MEDICINE
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2 School of Veterinary Medicine
This School of Veterinary Medicine Bulletin Graduate Student Responsibility
represents a flexible program of the current
educational plans, offerings, and requirements As a graduate student, you must assume
that may be altered from time to time to carry full responsibility for knowledge of rules
out the purposes and objectives of the School and regulations of the Graduate School and
and the University. The provisions of this departmental requirements concerning your
publication do not constitute an offer for a individual degree program. Since requirements
contract that may be accepted by you through and programs are subject to change, you should
registration and enrollment in the University. at all times be aware of current regulations.
The University reserves the right to change
any provision, offering, or requirement at any For More Information
time within the student’s period of study at the
If you would like more information about
University. LSU further reserves the right to
veterinary programs and activities, please
require you to withdraw from the University for
write or call the School of Veterinary Medicine,
cause at any time.
Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge,
Louisiana 70803; 225-578-9900, or contact
LSU assures equal opportunity for all qualified
specific offices directly. Several offices are listed
persons without regard to sex, gender, gender
below for your convenience:
identity, gender expression, sexual orientation,
race, ethnicity, national origin, belief system,
Veterinary Teaching Hospital
age, education, and (dis)ability, marital status,
or veteran’s status in the admission to, Large Animals • 225-578-9500
participation in, and treatment or employment
in the programs and activities the University Small Animals • 225-578-9600
operates. Anyone having questions or
complaints regarding equal opportunity at LSU Office of Admissions, School of Veterinary
should contact the Office of Equal Opportunity Medicine • 225-578-9537
Programs, 304 Thomas Boyd Hall, LSU, Baton
Rouge, Louisiana 70803; 225-578-8200. Email: svmadmissions@lsu.edu
Persons believing they have been discriminated
against contrary to federal law are entitled to Office of the Dean, School of Veterinary
make an inquiry or file a complaint with the U.S. Medicine • 225-578-9900
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, 701
Loyola Ave., Suite 600, New Orleans, Louisiana http://www.lsu.edu/vetmed
70113; or the U.S. Department of Education,
Office of Civil Rights, 1200 Main Tower Building,
Dallas, Texas 75202.
2019–2020 Bulletin 3
CONTENTS
Veterinary School Calendar 2019-2020...........4 Admission............................................................. 29
Graduate Calendar 2019-2020.........................5 Financial Assistance.......................................... 29
The University........................................................8 Graduate Professional Studies....................... 29
University Mission.................................................9 Dual Track Programs......................................... 30
The School of Veterinary Medicine................. 10 Fees & Financial Aid.......................................... 31
History.................................................................... 10 Application Fee.................................................... 31
Degrees................................................................. 10 Professional Fees................................................ 31
Departments......................................................... 10 Graduation Fees.................................................. 31
Veterinary Medicine Library............................... 11 Other Fees............................................................ 31
Veterinary Teaching Hospital............................ 11 Fees - Veterinary Medicine Students............ 32
Professionalism.................................................... 12 Fees - Graduate Students................................ 33
Student and Faculty Code of Ethics............... 12 Required Fees..................................................... 34
Resources for Student Clubs............................ 13 Payment of Fees................................................. 35
Commitment to Community.............................. 13 Financial Obligation to University.................. 36
Professional Attire............................................... 14 Refund of Fees.................................................... 36
Policy and Procedures for Service Animals. 14 Veterans’ Benefits...............................................37
Academic Dishonesty........................................ 15 Financial Aid.........................................................37
Licensure Requirements.....................................17 Scholarships Offered by the SVM.................. 39
The Professional Program................................ 18 Student Services............................................... 40
Admission Requirements.................................. 18 University Housing............................................. 40
Residence Classification.................................... 18 Student Health Center...................................... 40
Minimum Prerequisites for Admission........... 19 Student Accident and Sickness
Important Coursework Information................ 20 Insurance Plan..................................................... 40
GRE........................................................................ 20 Postal Service...................................................... 40
Admission Procedures....................................... 21 University Recreation......................................... 41
Scholastic Regulations...................................... 22
Courses of Instruction...................................... 42
Withdrawal........................................................... 23
Course Numbering System............................. 42
Pre-Exposure Rabies Vaccination.................. 25
Professional Courses........................................ 43
Professional Curriculum (List).......................... 26
Graduate Courses............................................. 50
The Advanced Studies Program..................... 28
Graduate Academic Programs....................... 28 Faculty................................................................ 56
Areas of Specialization..................................... 28
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VETERINARY SCHOOL CALENDAR 2019-2020
All dates are subject to change.
Fall Semester • 2019 Spring Semester • 2020
August
5 Block 4, Phase II begins 9 a.m. January
1 Christmas and New Year’s Holidays ends
14-21 First Year Orientation
2 Phase 2 students return to clinics
15 Family Orientation and Coating Ceremony
6 Semester begins, Years I, II and III
19 Semester begins
6-20 Problem-based Learning, Year I
19 Classes begin, Years II and III
13 Block 9, Phase II begins 9 a.m.
22 Classes begin, Year I
20 Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday
September 25 Open House
2 Labor Day Holiday 29 Dean’s Grand Rounds
3 Classes resume, Years I, II and III
February
3 Block 5, Phase II begins 9 a.m. 2-3 Phase 2 Orientation
30 Block 6, Phase II begins 9 a.m. 3 Year III Coating Ceremony
October 3 USDA Accreditation Seminar
17-18 Fall Holiday, Years I-III 4 Year III Phase 1 ends
28 Block 7, Phase II begins 9 a.m. 10 Phase 2 begins, Year III; Block 10
30 Dean’s Grand Rounds 24-25 Mardi Gras Holidays, Years I and II
25 Mardi Gras Holiday for Faculty and Staff
November
18 Fall NAVLE Window begins 26 Dean’s Grand Rounds or Phi Zeta Research
Emphasis Day (TBD)
27 Dean’s Grand Rounds
28-29 Thanksgiving Holiday March
14-16 SAVMA Symposium (Univ of Georgia)
December
23-27 Spring Break
2 Block 8, Phase II begins 9 a.m.
2-13 Problem-Based Learning, Year II April
13 SVM semester ends 1 Grand Rounds
14 Fall NAVLE window ends 6 Block 12 begins
17 Final day for grades to Student Affairs 13-25 Spring NAVLE window
20 Diploma Distribution Ceremony for MS/PhD 10 Good Friday Holiday
21-26 Holiday Week for Phase 2 students
May
24 Christmas and New Year’s Holidays begin 1 Awards Ceremony
7 Final day for grades for Year IV
8 Semester ends
11 Block 1, Phase II begins 9 a.m.
11 SVM Commencement for DVM
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GRADUATE CALENDAR 2019-2020
All dates are subject to change.
12 Final day for grades 8 Final date to request rescheduling a final
examination when three examinations are
15 Diploma Distribution Ceremony for MS/PhD
scheduled
27 Thanksgiving Holiday begins
Summer Term • 2020 December
June 2 Classes resume
8 Block 2, Phase II begins 9 a.m. 4 Concentrated Study Period begins
7 Classes end
July
8 Concentrated Study Period ends
4 Independence Day Holiday
9-14 Final examinations
13 Block 3, Phase II begins 9 a.m.
17 Final grades due (degree candidate)
18 Final grades due (non-degree candidate)
Fall Semester • 2019
20 Commencement
August
15-16 International Student Orientation
19 New Graduate Student Orientation Winter session • 2019
26 Classes begin, 7:30 a.m. December
17 Classes begin, 7:30 a.m.
September 17 Final date for dropping courses without
2 Labor Day holiday receiving a grade of “W”
3 Classes resume, 7:30 a.m. 18 Final date for adding courses for credit and
4 Final date for dropping courses without making section changes
receiving a grade of “W” 18 Final date to petition deans’ offices to
5 Final date for adding courses for credit and invoke the Grade Exclusion Policy
making section changes 24 Winter Holiday begins
5 Final date to petition deans’ office to
invoice the Grade Exclusion Policy January
2 Classes resume
October 3 Final date for dropping courses
17 Fall holiday begins, 7:30 a.m.
3 Final date for resigning from the University
20 Course scheduling for spring semester,
spring intersession and summer term
begins Spring Semester • 2020
21 Classes resume, 7:30 a.m. January
22 Mid-semester grades due 6 International Student Orientation
3 Final grades due, 9 a.m.
November
8-9 Freshman & Transfer Orientation
8 Final date for dropping courses
13 Classes begin, 7:30 a.m.
8 Final date for resigning from the University
6 School of Veterinary Medicine
20 Martin Luther King Day holiday 26 Final date for resigning from the University
and/or dropping courses
21 Classes resume
29 Classes end
23 Final date for adding courses for credit and
making section changes 30 Final examinations
23 Final date to petition deans’ offices to
invoke the Grade Exclusion Policy June
2 Final grades due, 9:00 a.m.
February
24 Mardi Gras holiday begins
Summer Term • 2020
26 Classes resume, 12:30 p.m.
Session A
March June
10 Midsemester grades due, 9:00 a.m. 1 International Student Orientation
23 Spring break begins, 7:30 a.m. 3-4 Freshman and Transfer Orientation begins
29 Course scheduling for fall semester, 8 Classes begin, 7:30 a.m.
Summer Intersession and Wintersession 10 Final date for dropping courses without
begins receiving a grade of “W”, 4:30 p.m.
30 Classes resume, 7:30 a.m. deadline
11 Final date for adding courses for credit
April and making section changes, 4:30 p.m.
6 Final date for dropping courses deadline
6 Final date for resigning from the University 11 Final date to petition deans’ offices to
invoke the Grade Exclusion Policy, 4:30
6 Final date to request rescheduling a final p.m. deadline
examination when three examinations are
scheduled in 24 hours
July
10 Good Friday Holiday 3 Independence Day holiday begins, 7:30
29 Concentrated Study Period begins a.m.
4 Independence Day
May 6 Classes resume, 7:30 a.m.
2 Classes end
7 Mid-term grades due, 9 a.m.
3 Concentrated Study Period ends
14 Final date for dropping courses and
4-9 Final examinations resigning from the University
12 Final grades due (degree candidate) 27 Classes end, 10 p.m.
13 Final grades due (non-degree candidate) 28 Concentrated Study Day
15-16 Commencement 29-30 Final examinations
Spring Intersession • 2020 August
4 Final grades (degree candidates) due, 9:00
May
a.m.
18 Classes begin, 7:30 a.m.
5 Final grades due (non-degree candidate), 9
18 Final date for dropping courses without a.m.
receiving a grade of “W”
7 Commencement, 9:00 a.m.
19 Final date for adding courses for credit and
making section changes
19 Final date to petition deans’ offices to
invoke the Grade Exclusion Policy
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Session B August
June 7 Commencement
1 International Student Orientation
3-4 Freshman and Transfer Orientation begins
Summer Intersession • 2020
8 Classes begin, 7:30 a.m.
August
10 Final date for dropping courses without
4 Classes begin, 7:30 a.m.
receiving a grade of “W”, 4:30 p.m.
deadline 4 Final date for dropping courses without
receiving a grade of “W”, 4:30 p.m.
11 Final date for adding courses for credit
deadline
and making section changes, 4:30 p.m.
deadline 5 Final date for adding courses for credit
and making section changes, 4:30 p.m.
11 Final date to petition deans’ offices to
deadline
invoke the Grade Exclusion Policy, 4:30
p.m. deadline 5 Final date to petition deans’ office to
invoke the Grade Exclusion Policy, 4:30
30 Final date for dropping courses and
p.m. deadline
resigning from the University
12 Final date for resigning from the University
July or dropping courses, 4:30 p.m. deadline
3 Independence Day holiday begins, 7:30 15 Classes end, 10 p.m.
a.m.
17 Final examinations
4 Independence Day
20 Final grades due, 9:00 a.m. deadline
6 Classes resume, 7:30 a.m.
10 Classes end, 10 p.m.
11 Final examinations
15 Final grades due, 9 a.m.
All dates are subject to change.
Mike VII, LSU’s live tiger mascot, is the only live tiger living on a college campus in the U.S. The LSU
School of Veterinary Medicine provides the daily and veterinary care for Mike.
8 School of Veterinary Medicine
LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY
LSU holds a prominent position in American wish to prepare for the career challenges of the
higher education and is committed to 21st century.
meeting the challenge of pursuing intellectual
development for its students, expanding the LSU’s instructional programs include 225
bounds of knowledge through research, and undergraduate degrees, graduate/professional
creating economic opportunities for Louisiana. degrees, and graduate certificates.
LSU is in a state of dynamic transformation–
changing and evolving to meet the needs of its The university attracts about 15 percent of the
students, faculty, and the people of Louisiana. state’s total enrollment in higher education,
Enriched by Louisiana’s natural and cultural and LSU students come from many ethnic
distinctiveness, the community of learning at and religious backgrounds. The student body
Louisiana’s national flagship university prepares consists of more than 30,000 students from
students to meet the environmental, social, 49 states and almost 100 foreign countries.
economic, scientific, creative, and educational Although the average age of undergraduates
challenges that confront us locally and globally is 21, many older students also pursue degrees
in the 21st century. LSU Flagship 2025: Leading at LSU. The student body is 53 percent women
Louisiana, Impacting the World underscores and 47 percent men.
the university’s commitment to excellence at
every level and focuses on the goals of learning, Since its first commencement in 1869, LSU
discovery, diversity, and engagement. has awarded more than 277,000 degrees.
The university produces about 25 percent
LSU is designated as a land-, sea-, and space- of Louisiana’s baccalaureate graduates,
grant institution. In addition, the Carnegie approximately 21 percent of the master’s
Foundation has designated LSU as a Very High graduates, about 57 percent of the doctoral
Research Activity institution, reflective of the graduates, and around 24 percent of the
university’s dedication to research. professional graduates. In 2017-18, LSU awarded
6,766 degrees.
The State of Louisiana Board of Regents, in its
Master Plan for Higher Education, designated The university is a member of the American
LSU as Louisiana’s single “comprehensive Council on Education, an organization of
university.” accredited post-secondary educational
institutions founded in 1918; the Association of
LSU students have the opportunity to Public and Land-Grant Colleges, founded in
experience a rich diversity of courses, curricula, 1962 to represent the major public universities
students, faculty, and settings that stimulate and land-grant institutions; and the American
and challenge individual growth. As the Association of State Colleges and Universities,
state’s comprehensive university, LSU offers a select group of leading public institutions of
numerous choices for intellectual development, higher education.
career options, and cultural exposure. The
undergraduate classroom is enhanced through The university is composed of eight
LSU’s research status, ensuring that students institutions on seven campuses in five cities.
are aware of the most recent discoveries and It was established by an act of the Louisiana
are taught innovative modes of inquiry. Legislature on February 6, 1965 and includes
LSU A&M; LSU Agricultural Center; LSU Health
The university has no more important mission Sciences Center New Orleans; LSU Health
than to provide its students with outstanding Sciences Center Shreveport; LSU Alexandria;
learning opportunities. LSU offers programs of LSU Eunice; LSU Shreveport; and Pennington
study that are both rigorous and exciting. These Biomedical Research Center. Included in the
programs attract bright, energetic students who collective system of campuses and facilities is2019–2020 Bulletin 9
also the Health Care Services Division. to be understood as meaning the institution
in Baton Rouge (whose full name is Louisiana
Per the Louisiana State Constitution, Article State University and Agricultural & Mechanical
VIII, §7, the governing body of the university, College). Any reference to the LSU System or to
the Board of Supervisors of Louisiana State any other institution(s) within the System will be
University and Agricultural & Mechanical clearly indicated.
College, is composed of 15 members appointed
by the governor to staggered, six-year terms Mission
and one student member elected to a one-year
term by fellow university student government As the flagship institution of the state, the vision
leaders. Principle administrative officers of of Louisiana State University is to be a leading
the University are the President, Executive research-extensive university, challenging
Vice President and Provost, Executive Vice undergraduate and graduate students to
President for Finance & Administration/CFO, achieve the highest levels of intellectual and
Vice President for Research & Economic personal development. Designated as a land-,
Development, Vice President for Strategic sea-, and space-grant institution, the mission
Initiatives, Vice President for Student Affairs, of Louisiana State University is the generation,
Vice President for Enrollment Management, Vice preservation, dissemination, and application of
President for Agriculture, the Vice President knowledge and cultivation of the arts.
for Strategic Communications, Vice President
of Legal Affairs and General Counsel, and the In implementing its mission, LSU is committed
Director of Athletics. to:
The LSU Agricultural Center, including the offer a broad array of undergraduate degree
Louisiana Agricultural Experiment Station and programs and extensive graduate research
the Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service opportunities designed to attract and educate
and International Programs, has more than 200 highly qualified undergraduate and graduate
faculty members who hold joint appointments students;
with LSU. The Experiment Station has research
programs in Baton Rouge and at branch stations employ faculty who are excellent teacher-
throughout Louisiana. The Extension Service scholars, nationally competitive in research
disseminates results of research throughout the and creative activities, and who contribute
state through specialists, county agents, and to a world-class knowledge base that is
home economists in every parish. transferable to educational, professional,
cultural, and economic enterprises; and
The Paul M. Hebert Law Center, originally
established in 1906, became an autonomous use its extensive resources to solve
unit of the university in 1977. In 1979, it was economic, environmental, and social
renamed in honor of Paul M. Hebert, who served challenges.
as dean from 1937 to 1977. In 2015, the Law
Center realigned with LSU A&M. (Mission Statement approved December 2006;
reaffirmed October 2012)
All references in this catalog to “Louisiana
State University,” “LSU,” or “the University,” are10 School of Veterinary Medicine
SCHOOL OF VETERINARY MEDICINE
History the AVMA COE. Full accreditation was granted
in 1977 and reaffirmed in 1984, 1991, 1998, 2005
The school admitted its first students to the and 2010 and 2013.
professional curriculum during the 1973-74
academic year. The original entering class
consisted of 36 students, all residents of
Advanced Degrees
Louisiana. The school participates in the The School of Veterinary Medicine offers the
Southern Regional Education Board’s (SREB) professional Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
program for education in veterinary medicine. (DVM) degree. Advanced degrees–the Master
Training contracts provide a limited number of of Science, Doctor of Philosophy, and dual DVM/
entering spaces for qualified candidates from PhD–in veterinary medical sciences are offered
Arkansas. In addition, a limited number of highly through the Graduate School.
qualified, nonresident applicants are admitted.
Departments
The school has an excellent faculty supported
by modern equipment. The Veterinary Medicine Comparative Biomedical Sciences
Building, located on the west side of the campus
The Department of Comparative Biomedical
near the Mississippi River, was dedicated
Sciences is responsible for instruction in a major
in October 1978. It houses three academic
portion of the professional curriculum in Year I:
departments (Comparative Biomedical Sciences,
namely, anatomy (cell/molecular, developmental,
Pathobiological Sciences, and Veterinary Clinical
microscopic, and gross) and physiology.
Sciences), the Veterinary Medicine Library, the
Gross anatomy and histology each have
Veterinary Teaching Hospital, and the Louisiana
laboratory sessions that correlate with lecture
Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory. The
presentations. Other first year courses include
facilities at the Veterinary Teaching Hospital
biochemistry and neuroscience. Pharmacology
are used as laboratories providing students
and toxicology are presented as separate
with introductions to clinical cases and animal
courses in Years II and III.
disease problems, as well as to methods and
techniques used in their solution. The clinical
Opportunities also exist for students in the
case load at the hospital, in-field services, and
professional curriculum to conduct research
herd health programs offer ample opportunities
in the laboratories of various faculty under the
for education of the complete veterinarian.
auspices of an NIH T32 training grant, Merck-
Merial or individual research grants of the
The school library, located in the Veterinary
faculty.
Medicine Building, provides a resource sufficient
to support programs in instruction, research, and
The department is actively engaged in
service.
biomedical research with an underlying theme
of molecular medicine. Numerous extramurally
The AVMA Council on Education (COE) is the
funded faculty participate in an active graduate
national accrediting agency for veterinary
training program. Advanced study leads to
medical education in the United States. The
the MS or PhD degree in veterinary medical
AVMA COE assures that minimum standards
sciences. Central research facilities include
in veterinary medical education are met by
a microscopy center, an inhalation research
all AVMA-accredited colleges or schools of
facility, and an aquatic research facility. Research
veterinary medicine, and that students enrolled
is ultimately oriented toward improving animal
in those colleges or schools receive an
and human health and in expanding basic
education that will prepare them for entry-level
biomedical knowledge.
positions in the profession. The LSU program
has met all essential requirements for an
acceptable college or school as established by2019–2020 Bulletin 11
Pathobiological Sciences equipment, accepts animal patients from
Louisiana and surrounding states for diagnosis
The Department of Pathobiological Sciences
and treatment. This facility enables the faculty
provides teaching and training in the
to offer advanced training to interns and
emphasis areas of bacteriology, epidemiology,
residents and continuing education to veterinary
immunology, parasitology, pathology, and
professionals.
virology. Departmental faculty are involved
in all levels of the professional curriculum, Advanced studies in the department lead to the
providing lecture and laboratory experiences MS and PhD degrees. Research is conducted
in bacteriology, mycology, immunology, by departmental faculty on projects related to
epidemiology, pathology, parasitology, the clinical sciences in collaboration with other
community health, and virology, as well as departments of the school and University.
instruction in the practical application of
necropsy techniques, all using cases received
School of Veterinary Medicine Library
from the Veterinary Teaching Hospital and the
Louisiana Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory. The LSU School of Veterinary Medicine Library
was newly renovated in 2018 with an open
Graduate programs in the department lead to floor plan of modern collaborative learning
the MS and PhD degrees in Biomedical and spaces, modular and ergonomic furniture, new
Veterinary Medical Sciences for both DVM conference rooms with 24/7 access for students
and non-DVM graduate students. Graduate and faculty. The Library is the major health
courses are offered in all disciplines associated science library in the greater Baton Rouge area.
with the department. Basic and applied The library is a member of the Louisiana Library
research is conducted in the areas of molecular Network and the South Central Region of the
pathogenesis, disease processes, infectious National Network of Libraries of Medicine. The
and parasitic diseases, and host response to Library is a significant partner in the educational
disease. and research programs of the School of
Veterinary Medicine. Centrally located on the
The departmental faculty provides a variety first floor of the School of Veterinary Medicine,
of services in support of the clinical and the Library offers both print and electronic
instructional programs of the school, including resources dealing with all aspects of veterinary
clinical pathology, cytology, postmortem medicine. Patrons have access to not only those
examination, diagnostic parasitology, and resources unique to the SVM Library, but also
aquatic animal disease diagnosis. Central the resources provided by the main campus
research services include a molecular biology libraries.
center, Gene Lab, a flow cytometry lab, and a
histology lab. The Library’s collection includes topics of human
medicine, comparative medicine, public health,
Veterinary Clinical Sciences the animal sciences, and other related areas.
Provided each fall is an orientation to incoming
The Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences
students. This orientation is available to anyone
has responsibility for the instructional program
upon request throughout the year. Reference
in the diagnosis, treatment, and control
and interlibrary loan services are also available.
of animal diseases. Departmental faculty
The library is consistently moving forward in
contributes a major share of the instruction in
its partnership with the veterinary medicine
Years II, III, and IV and participates in problem-
community and looks forward to working with
based learning in Years I and II. Classroom
you.
lectures and discussions of the diagnosis and
medical or surgical treatment of diseases are
augmented by laboratory training in diagnostic
Veterinary Teaching Hospital
and therapeutic techniques. Those members of LSU’s Veterinary Teaching Hospital offers
the faculty with concurrent appointments to the outstanding clinical service with over 40 board-
Veterinary Teaching Hospital provide in-depth certified specialists on staff. Our veterinary
clinical training to students registered in Phase hospital also provides a clinical education for
II courses. veterinary students, interns and residents; over
80% of the veterinarians in Louisiana were
The modern veterinary teaching hospital, trained in our hospital. The VTH has a large
complete with sophisticated diagnostic case load (approximately 23,000 per year) and12 School of Veterinary Medicine
is open 24 hours/day, 365 days/year. A new its members. Your admission to membership in
community practice expansion was opened in the veterinary medical discipline is a privilege
2016 with a modern open floor plan and fully extended by the profession rather than an
equipped, modern dental suite, including dental obligation to you following completion of a
radiography. prescribed curriculum. Membership carries
with it privileges and responsibilities to the
Diversity profession and to the various publics that it
serves.
Commitment to Diversity
Veterinarians serve the needs of society
The LSU SVM is committed to diversity and
and contribute to the health and welfare of
inclusion for all members of the SVM community.
people through participation in the clinical
The SVM recognizes that teams function better
practice of companion animal medicine, herd
when there is diversity in ideas and experiences.
health and production management, public
Inclusion refers to the policies, practices, and
and environmental health, basic and applied
culture that are in place to ensure that all
research, nuclear and space sciences, aquatic
individuals feel welcome.
and marine biology, teaching and research, and
clinical biomedical sciences. The profession
Diversity Statement
will continue to make rapid progress, rising in
The Louisiana State University School of prestige and stature, only through constant
Veterinary Medicine celebrates and embraces dedication to high ideals and through the
differences in each individual and strives to individual achievement of its members. Each
create an environment that promotes cultural veterinary graduate and each veterinary student
inclusion, mutual respect, and trust among should constantly be aware of the moral, social,
members of the community of students, faculty, civic, and professional responsibilities of the
and staff. The LSU SVM rejects any form of veterinary medical profession and should strive
discrimination, prejudice, or bias, including, continuously to develop and strengthen the
but not limited to, discrimination based on sex, principles upon which it is built.
gender, gender identity, gender expression,
sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, national origin, Student and Faculty Code of
belief system, age, education, and (dis)ability.
Ethics
Diversity Committee I. Preamble
The SVM Diversity Committee was formed in The cultivation of ethical standards is of primary
2014. The committee’s mission is to help foster a importance in upholding the honor and integrity
culturally inclusive and responsive environment of the veterinary profession. We are expected
through building allies and increasing by society to regulate ourselves as veterinary
awareness of cross-culturalism throughout the professionals and scientists, to hold ourselves
school. The committee is comprised of faculty, and our peers to the highest ethical standards,
staff, and students from the VOICE student and to protect the health of animals and people.
group. I will maintain a high degree of honesty, integrity,
and discretion. I will strive to maintain standards
Contact of personal discipline that are in harmony with
Contact the SVM Diversity Office at my educational goals; to observe national, state,
svmdiversity@lsu.edu or 225-578-9867. and local laws as well as school and University
regulations; and respect the rights, privileges,
and property of others. I will abide by the
Professionalism code of Ethics and Honor and avail myself of
Participation in the profession of veterinary the inspiration offered by this code. I will help
medicine demands competence, initiative, create an atmosphere conducive to education
and motivation. Veterinarians are expected to by promoting mutual respect and trust among
maintain a high degree of professional pride, members of the community of students and
personal dignity, and integrity. They accept and faculty of the Louisiana State University School
abide by an ethical code and recognize that the of Veterinary Medicine.
public image of a profession is a reflection of
the general demeanor and collective attitude of II. Guidelines2019–2020 Bulletin 13
The members of the community of students Within the School of Veterinary Medicine, the
and faculty endorse the following guidelines for pursuit of allegations through the following
their mutual interactions. It must be emphasized outlined channels is strictly voluntary. The
that these guidelines are of a general nature, proper channels, open to any member of the
provided as a basis for the intended mood of community who is aware of activity that might
the document, and are not to be interpreted as a damage this trust, are the following:
tool for airing petty grievances.
1. privately consult the individual in question;
A. The members are expected not to engage
in any conduct that tends to provide unfair 2. consult the mentor of the class, if this be
advantage for students in any academic appropriate; and/or
matter. Examples of this provision include
giving or receiving unauthorized aid 3. consult the respective year coordinator,
during an examination and harboring study who may bring the matter to the faculty
materials needed by an individual, class, or standing committee.
the student body as a whole.
As a point of information to all members of the
B. The members are expected not to community, the above procedural channels
extend to individual students privileged are summarized from the current editions of
information concerning examinations that the following documents, as they apply to
gives unfair advantages to those students. the School of Veterinary Medicine: Faculty
Handbook; Administrative Organization and
C. The members are expected not to Faculty Committees, School of Veterinary
seek privileged information concerning Medicine; Code of Student Conduct; and Bill of
examinations in addition to that information Student Rights.
that is disseminated to the entire class.
(Approved by the student body and faculty, April
D. The members are expected not to 1976.)
participate in any conduct that intentionally
obstructs or disrupts a member’s Resources for Student Conduct,
education, teaching, or research, and they
are expected not to cause intentional Organizations, and Clubs
destruction or deprivation of the property LSU Cares, Office of Student Advocacy and
of a member or the school. Accountability is online at www.lsu.edu/saa/
lsu-cares.
E. The members are expected not to slander
or anonymously accuse each other.
Student Organization Guidelines are online at
F. The members are expected not to accuse, www.lsu.edu/saa/students/organizations.php.
publicly or privately, any member through
any channel other than one in which such Student Organization Handbook is online at
person may have the opportunity to defend /www.lsu.edu/campuslife/files/2018_2019_
himself or herself. student_org_handbook.pdf.
The LSU Student Code of Conduct is online at
www.lsu.edu/saa/students/codeofconduct.php.
Commitment to Community
The LSU Commitment to Community provides
III. Responsibility a guiding ethos to the University community.
The establishment of a relationship based on Students are encouraged to exemplify the
trust is the responsibility of every member of Commitment to Community in their daily lives.
the community. The members should, therefore,
take positive steps to maintain this atmosphere Louisiana State University is an interactive
and to correct any situation that might damage community in which Students, faculty, and
it. staff together strive to pursue truth, advance
learning, and uphold the highest standards
IV. Accountability of performance in an academic and social14 School of Veterinary Medicine
environment. II, and III
• You are a professional student and should,
It is a community that fosters individual therefore, present yourself well. For all non-
development and the creation of bonds that course field trips (clinical courses) or events,
transcend the time spent within its gates. either at the school or where you are traveling
to represent the LSU School of Veterinary
To demonstrate my pride in LSU, as a Medicine, students are required to wear
member of its community, I will: business casual clothing. Remember: these are
events where you will be meeting the public.
• accept responsibility for my actions; • During the clinic year, Phase 2 students are
• hold myself and others to the highest expected to wear professional business casual
attire or scrubs. Certain rotations will have
standards of academic, personal, and
specific requirements and will provide you with
social integrity; that information in their orientation materials
• practice justice, equality, and • Students not dressed according to this
compassion in human relations; policy will be sent home to change their clothes.
• respect the dignity of all persons and
accept individual differences; Policy and Procedures for Service
• respect the environment and the rights Animals
and property of others and the University; A. Audience
• contribute positively to the life of the This policy applies to all School of Veterinary
campus and surrounding community; and Medicine (SVM) personnel (including faculty,
• use my LSU experience to be an house officers, staff, students, clients and
visitors) while in the SVM and the Veterinary
active citizen in an international and
Teaching Hospital (VTH).
interdependent world.
The continued success of LSU depends on B. Purpose
the faithful commitment by each community
This document outlines the policy and
member to these, our basic principles. procedures for the presence of service animals
(Adopted May 1995) within the SVM and VTH.
Professional Attire at the LSU C. Definitions
School of Veterinary Medicine 1. Service animal – any dog (or miniature
• Students are expected to maintain a clean horse) that is individually trained to do
and professional appearance at all times work or perform tasks for the benefit of an
individual with a disability, and the work
• Use your better judgment when selecting
or task that the animal has been trained
clothing
to provide must be directly related to the
• Wear comfortable clothing for sitting persons disability. Animals in the process
in classrooms. When in doubt: scrubs are of being trained as a service animal while
appropriate attire for the classroom setting. not legally considered service animals will
also fall under this policy with appropriate
• Do not wear shirts with inappropriate
documentation and permission.
pictures or language on them.
• Do not wear tank tops, shorts, workout 2. Work or tasks - The work or tasks
attire (yoga pants, basket ball shorts, etc,), or performed by a service animal must be
pajama pants. directly related to the individual’s disability.
Examples of work or tasks include, but are
• Shoes: no flip flops
not limited to: assisting individuals who are
o Course instructors will determine blind or have a low vision with navigation
appropriate footwear for labs during Years I, and other tasks; alerting individuals2019–2020 Bulletin 15
who are deaf or hard-of-hearing to the affiliates may not require the individual to
presence of people or sounds; providing provide documentation that the animal is
non-violent protection or rescue work; a “certified,” “trained,” or an “approved”
pulling a wheelchair; assisting an individual service animal, nor must they accept as
during a seizure; alerting individuals to such proffered documentation as proof
the presence of allergens; retrieving that the animal is a service animal. For
items such as medicine or the telephone; employees, including student employees,
providing physical support and assistance the University may require documentation
with balance and stability to individuals explaining why the employee requires an
with mobility disabilities; and helping assistive animal in the workplace. All such
persons with psychiatric and neurological inquiries must be handled through LSU
disabilities by interrupting impulsive or Disability Services and Human Resource
destructive behaviors. Management, as they may involve personal
and protected health information.
3. Companion animal – Any animal
providing emotional support, well-being, 3. A service animal must be vaccinated and
comfort, or companionship which does not current on core and respiratory vaccines
constitute work or a task is not classified unless exempted by the veterinarian. A
as a service animal unless it is individually service animal must be under the control
trained to do something that qualifies it as of the individual at all times and may be
a service animal. excluded altogether from the SVM and
VTH if it is the handler does not take
D. Policy effective action to control it, or it is not
housebroken. A service animal must have
1. It is the policy of the SVM that no a harness, leash, or other tether, unless
individual shall be discriminated against the handler is unable to use because of
on the basis of disability in the full and a disability; or if such use would interfere
equal enjoyment of SVM services, facilities with the service animal’s safe, effective
and accommodations. Accordingly, any performance of work or tasks. In such
individual with a disability (including, cases, the service animal still must be
but not limited to, employees, students, under the handler’s control (e.g., voice
clients and visitors) shall have the right to control, signals, or other effective means).
be accompanied by a service animal in SVM personnel and students are strongly
the SVM and VTH (except as otherwise encouraged to identify their service animal
provided in this policy). For students and using a vest or other effective means. This
visitors, the following are not considered serves to help differentiate a service dog
service animals and are therefore not from a client owned dog.
permitted: 1) non-dog animals (exception:
miniature horses); 2) animals that solely 4. The SVM is not required to permit
serve to deter crime; 3) emotional support, use of a service animal that presents a
comfort, and companion animals. “direct threat to the health or safety of
other people and animals (USD HHS,
2. Permitted inquiries: For students and Understanding How to Accommodate
visitors, if it is not readily apparent that Service Animals in Health Care Facilities).”
an animal is a service animal (i.e. dog is In determining whether there is a direct
observed guiding an individual who is blind threat to the health or safety of other
or has low vision, wears a vest designating people and animals, faculty members must
it as a service dog), SVM affiliates, including make an individualized assessment, based
faculty, house officers, staff or students on reasonable judgment that relies on
may make the following two inquiries: (1) current medical knowledge or on the best
if the animal is a service animal (2) what available objective evidence, to ascertain
work or task the animal has been trained the nature, duration, and severity of the
to perform for the individual’s benefit. risk, and the probability that the potential
However, SVM employees may not ask injury will actually occur. The faculty
about the nature or extent of an individual’s must consider the particular animal’s
disability and may not request medical actual behavior or history, not fears or
documentation of the disability. SVM generalizations about how an animal16 School of Veterinary Medicine
or breed might behave. Any restriction excluded from a limited-access area, it
of the use of a service animal must be is the responsibility of the service dog
documented and approved by the Dean partner to find a safe location or temporary
or Hospital Director. Allergies and fear of caregiver for the animal. Exceptions to
dogs are not valid reasons for denying these exclusions may be approved by the
access or refusing service to people using Dean or Hospital Director on a case-by-
service animals. https://www.ada.gov/ case basis. Clients that require a service
service_animals_2010.htm. animal, that is not a patient of the VTH, are
permitted to bring their service animal into
5. Under the ADA, generally service examination rooms.
animals to accompany people with
disabilities are permitted in all area of the E. Further Information
facility where the public is normally allowed
to go. However, it may be appropriate to 1. For more information about service
exclude a service animal from operating animals on campus, please see
rooms or other locations where the
animal’s presence may compromise a http://lsu.edu/vetmed
sterile environment.
2. All permissions, inquiries, questions or
A service animal may be excluded if its complaints regarding service animals may
presence would fundamentally alter the be directed to the Dean, Hospital Director,
nature of academic requirements, SVM or the LSU ADA Director.
goods, services, facilities, privileges,
advantages and accommodations. In this Academic Dishonesty
case, the Dean or Hospital Director will
consult with LSU’s legal counsel in making Integrity and honesty are fundamental qualities
such a determination. of the learned profession of veterinary medicine.
As a student member of the profession, you
6. Service animals are permitted in all SVM must be the embodiment of these qualities,
areas (e.g. academic buildings, classrooms, and your conduct must be above reproach.
laboratories, libraries) unless there is a Academic dishonesty undermines the
direct threat to the health and safety of profession and the entire academic enterprise.
other people or animals. If an individual As a result, it cannot and will not be tolerated.
requests that a service animal be removed
due to a medical condition that is affected If you have been suspended from the University
by a service animal (i.e. respiratory disease, as a result of academic dishonesty, you will
asthma, or severe allergies), the SVM will forfeit, for an indefinite period of time, the
perform an individualized assessment right to be enrolled in the School of Veterinary
of the situation and consider the needs Medicine. Readmission must be approved by
of all parties in meeting its obligation to the dean of the School of Veterinary Medicine.
provide reasonable accommodations. Readmission is not guaranteed.
The individual asking for the service
animal to be removed due to a medical LSU SVM Class and Exam
condition may be asked to provide medical Absence Guidelines
documentation.
LSU Policy PS-22 provides rules and regulations
7. A service animal may go anywhere for class absences, including exams: https://
within the VTH that the general public www.lsu.edu/policies/ps/ps_22.pdf
are permitted to go, but it is generally
appropriate to exclude a service animal Course instructors will determine which courses
from limited-access areas that employ (electives and 5010) or labs require mandatory
general infection-control measures or attendance. Reasons for absences for these or
require a protected environment, such an examination are permitted and depending
as examination rooms, wards, animal on the reason, and the time frame required
barns, imaging areas, the ICU, operating for notification. Illness (themselves and family
rooms and other locations where patient members), death in the family, conferences
care occurs. If the service animal is (if they are participating not just attending)
are examples of typical reasons to request2019–2020 Bulletin 17
to re-schedule an examination. Appropriate Licensure Requirements
written documentation is required for excused
absences. If there are other reasons the student To obtain a license to practice veterinary
would like to request an absence for, it is up to medicine in a state in the United States one
the course coordinator whether or not to grant must first take the North American Veterinary
the request. Students requiring an absence from Licensing Examination (NAVLE). The NAVLE is
an examination and subsequent rescheduling offered twice a year and can be taken at earliest
need to alert the course coordinator or in November prior to graduation. To apply for
instructor in charge of the examination per the NAVLE one must apply to take the test
email as well as the Executive Associate Dean online before August 1 of the year of testing and
for Diversity, Student and Faculty Affairs, the also apply through a State Board of Veterinary
Student Affairs Counselor, or another Student Medicine. In Louisiana the application must be
Affairs coordinator if they are not available, to done through the Louisiana Board of Veterinary
inform that an absence will occur. The email Medicine (http://www.lsbvm.org). Additional
should include a request to schedule a make-up requirements for licensure in Louisiana include
examination. The course coordinator will have graduation from an accredited School of
the final decision on the make-up scheduling. Veterinary Medicine, completing an 8 week
The make-up examination format will be that preceptorship, passing both the NAVLE and the
chosen by the course instructor. Some course Louisiana State Board Examination, having at
will have special absence and make-up policies least 3 letters of recommendation, and paying all
in their syllabi and students are referred to those associated fees. One cannot practice veterinary
as well. medicine until licensure is granted. One should
inquire into the policies of other states in which
one may intend to practice through the board of
veterinary medicine in that state.
Year I Students receive lab coats as part of orientation.18 School of Veterinary Medicine
PROFESSIONAL PROGRAM
Admission Requirements applicant’s record in the pre-professional
program is made in accordance with LSU
If you are contemplating a career in veterinary procedures. Granting of credit for CLEP subject
medicine, you should acquire a sound examinations may be considered for subjects
foundation in the biological and physical recommended by various departments of the
sciences and a general knowledge of the University upon receipt of test scores indicating
arts and humanities in both high school and the student meets the minimum acceptable
college. In addition, you should be motivated scores required by those departments.
by a respect for animals, a sincere desire to
serve the public, a propensity for the biological
and medical sciences, and a deep interest in
Residence Classification
promotion of the health of animal and human The LSU School of Veterinary Medicine
populations. You must have a high aptitude for determines eligibility for classification as a
scientific study and must possess an excellent Louisiana resident based on LSU System
moral and ethical character. regulations and evidence provided on
the application for admission and related
Candidates for the DVM degree must documents. Regulations relate primarily to
complete a minimum of six years of college location of the home and place of employment.
education. This includes two or more years Louisiana applicants must meet all residence
of pre-veterinary education and four years of requirements, as stated in University regulations.
professional education. The pre-veterinary
requirements may be completed at LSU or A resident student is defined as one who has
at any other accredited college or university abandoned all prior domiciles and lived in the
offering courses of the quality and content of state of Louisiana continuously for at least one
those prescribed in the LSU General Catalog. full year (365 days) immediately preceding
the first day of classes of the term for which
The minimum requirement of 66 semester classification as a resident is sought.
hours, including 20 hours of elective courses,
may be completed in two years. Successful Individuals living within this state for one year
completion of a pre-veterinary program does not must be able to prove there was intent to
ensure admission to the school for professional maintain a residence in Louisiana. Residing
training. Typically, there are more qualified in Louisiana solely for educational purposes
applicants each year than there are spaces without evidence of the intent to remain in
available to the entering class. Instruction in the Louisiana will not be sufficient for classification
four-year program is available only through the as a resident, regardless of the length of time
School of Veterinary Medicine at LSU. Scholastic within the state.
achievement is measured by performance in
the prescribed pre-professional courses. A Factors considered in establishing residency,
minimum grade-point average of 3.0 (“A” = 4.00) although not necessarily conclusive, include:
in these courses is required for consideration for
admission. A grade of less than “C” in a required • Financial independence from parents residing
course is unacceptable. Physical education in another state or country;
activity courses may not be used as electives
for meeting pre-professional requirements. • Reliance on Louisiana resources for financial
Requirements are not waived in lieu of work support;
experience.
• Continuous presence in Louisiana during
Credit earned through advanced placement is periods when not enrolled as a student;
acceptable, but is not used in the computation
of the grade-point average. Evaluation of the • Commitments indicating the intent to stay inYou can also read
