Veterinary Small Animal Hospital (VSAH)
Veterinary Small Animal Hospital (VSAH) is a general practice practice in College Station, TX.
About
The Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital (VMTH) at Texas A&M University, established in 1916, is the only veterinary teaching hospital in Texas. It offers comprehensive specialized veterinary services for all species, integrating fourth-year veterinary students into patient care teams alongside clinical faculty, residents, interns, and nursing staff. Many faculty members are board-certified diplomates, having completed extensive post-DVM training in their specialties.
The VMTH manages over 24,000 cases annually, receiving referrals from approximately 3,100 veterinarians across 163 Texas counties and 37 U.S. states. The hospital has earned Level 1 Emergency and Critical Care Society Accreditation and provides telemedicine services through its VirtualVets program.
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Photos via Google · Small Animal Hospital, Leslie Burns, Angie Perez, Cindy White, Jocelyn Lyons
Frequently asked questions
- What specialized laboratories are available at the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital?
- The hospital offers a range of specialized laboratories, including Clinical Microbiology, Clinical Pathology, Canine Comparative Orthopedics & Cellular Therapeutics, Dermatopathology Service, Equine Infectious Disease, Core Histology, The Hobbs Extracorporeal Therapy, International Veterinary Renal Pathology Service, Gastrointestinal Lab, Veterinary Nutrition, and Parasitology Diagnostic Lab.
- 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, who have completed three years of medical education, work alongside clinical faculty, residents, interns, and nursing staff. Every patient is accompanied by a dedicated fourth-year student from admission until discharge, ensuring a comprehensive educational experience combined with expert care.
- What is the scope of patient referrals to the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital?
- The Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital handles over 24,000 cases annually, serving animals referred from approximately 3,100 veterinarians. These referrals originate from 163 of Texas' 254 counties and extend to 37 of the 50 states, highlighting the hospital's broad reach and reputation for specialized veterinary services.
- Does the hospital offer telemedicine services for clients and referring veterinarians?
- Yes, the Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital provides a telemedicine program called VirtualVets. This program offers visits with clinicians via live video interaction, catering to both clients and referring veterinarians. This service enhances accessibility to expert veterinary consultation and care.
- What accreditations or recognitions has the Small Animal Teaching Hospital received?
- The Small Animal Teaching Hospital at Texas A&M has earned Level 1 Emergency, Critical Care Society Accreditation. Additionally, it has received "Elite Veterinary Recognitions" and is part of a university ranked as the third-best veterinary school in the U.S. and fifth in the world.