Veterinary Medical Teaching
Veterinary Medical Teaching is a general practice practice in College Station, TX. Procedures include Clinical Trials, Large Animal Services, Small Animal Services, and Veterans Community Surgical Program.
About
The Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital (VMTH) at Texas A&M University is a teaching hospital offering specialized veterinary services for all species. It features a multidisciplinary faculty, many of whom are board-certified diplomates in various specialties like internal medicine. The hospital integrates fourth-year veterinary students into patient care teams alongside clinical faculty, residents, interns, and nursing staff.
The VMTH serves as a referral center, receiving animals from approximately 3,100 veterinarians across 163 counties in Texas and 37 states. With a caseload exceeding 24,000 cases annually, it provides patient care, education, service, and discovery within the College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences. Telemedicine services are also available through VirtualVets.
Procedures
- Clinical Trials
- Large Animal Services
- Small Animal Services
- Veterans Community Surgical Program
Equipment
- oxygen tent
Frequently asked questions
- What types of animals does the Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital treat?
- The Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital offers specialized veterinary services for all species. It operates both a Small Animal Teaching Hospital and a Large Animal Teaching Hospital, providing comprehensive care for a wide range of animals.
- How does the Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital integrate education with patient care?
- As a teaching hospital, the VMTH integrates fourth-year veterinary students into the patient care team. These students, having completed three rigorous years of medical education, work alongside clinical faculty, residents, interns, and nursing staff, accompanying each patient from admission until discharge.
- Does the Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital accept referrals from other veterinarians?
- Yes, the VMTH serves as a referral center for veterinarians. In recent years, it has served animals referred from approximately 3,100 veterinarians across 163 counties in Texas and 37 of the 50 states. They also offer a DVM Portal for referring veterinarians.
- What specialized laboratory services are available at the Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital?
- The VMTH offers a range of specialized laboratory services including Clinical Microbiology Lab, Clinical Pathology Lab, Dermatopathology Service, Equine Infectious Disease Lab, Core Histology Lab, and a Gastrointestinal Lab. Other labs include Canine Comparative Orthopedics & Cellular Therapeutics Lab, The Hobbs Extracorporeal Therapy Lab, International Veterinary Renal Pathology Service, Veterinary Nutrition, and Parasitology Diagnostic Lab.
- Does the Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital offer telemedicine services?
- Yes, the Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital offers a telemedicine program called VirtualVets. This program provides visits with clinicians via live video interaction for both clients and referring veterinarians.