COLLEGE of VETERINARY MEDICINE the MISSION We Are Missouri’S Only College of Veterinary Medicine
TEACHING. HEALING. DISCOVERY. SERVICE. COLLEGE OF VETERINARY MEDICINE THE MISSION We are Missouri’s only College of Veterinary Medicine. Our mission is to educate and train outstanding clinicians and scientists, generate new knowledge, and foster economic growth, all of which promote and protect the health and welfare of animals and people. We are guided by a One Health/One Medicine philosophy, strengthened by campuswide collaborations with human medicine, animal and life sciences, agriculture, engineering, and the other health professions. THE VETERINARIAN’S OATH Being admitted to the profession of veterinary medicine, I solemnly swear to use my scientific knowledge and skills for the benefit of society through the protection of animal health and welfare, the prevention and relief of animal suffering, the conservation of animal resources, the promotion of public health, and the advancement of medical knowledge. I will practice my profession conscientiously, with dignity, and in keeping with the principles of veterinary medical ethics. I accept as a lifelong obligation the continual improvement of my professional knowledge and competence. UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI COLLEGE OF VETERINARY MEDICINE COLLEGE CATALOG 2013-2014 All statements in this publication concerning If you have special needs as addressed requirements, prerequisites, conditions, or other by the Americans with Disabilities Act CONTENTS matters are for informational purposes only, and need this publication in an alternative and are subject to change without notice. They format, contact the Dean’s Office, WELCOME 2 are not to be regarded as offers to contract. W-203 Veterinary Medicine Building, FAQs 4 Dean of the College College of Veterinary Medicine, Neil C.
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