Saving the Sea Turtles

When an extraordinary cold spell in Texas led to the largest sea turtle stranding in history, here’s how veterinarians, conservationists, and others stepped in to help

Amid Challenging Year, Tufts Wildlife Clinic Cared for Thousands of Patients

In 2020, Tufts Wildlife Clinic weathered the COVID-19 pandemic with help from a new fellow, many remote volunteers, and local rehabilitators

Tufts University to lead $100M program to reduce risk of zoonotic viral spillover, spread

A $100 million 5-year program will bring together wildlife and human disease experts from Cummings School, Tufts University, and organizations across the world to address threats posed by zoonotic viral diseases that can “spill over” from animals to humans, such as SARS-CoV-2.

Study reveals genetic similarities of osteosarcoma between dogs and children

A bone cancer known as osteosarcoma is genetically similar in dogs and human children, according to the results of a study published today by Tufts University and the Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen), an affiliate of City of Hope.

Meet Our Dean

We are pleased to welcome Dean Alastair E. Cribb, a visionary leader in veterinary medicine, as he takes the helm of New England’s only veterinary school.

Photos from the 36th Commencement of Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University.

Sunday, May 20, 2018, was the 36th Commencement of Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University. See a preview of photos from this special day. More photos will be posted soon.

The Art of Loving Animals

The Animal Lover, the bronze sculpture that stands outside the new entrance to the Henry and Lois Foster Hospital for Small Animals, aptly describes its creator, Merrilyn Delano Marsh.

Pete’s Bluebird Provides Ongoing and Heartfelt Support

in memory of their best friend Katie For siblings Bill Coniaris and Eleni “Stammy” Coniaris, Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine holds a special place in their hearts

Pre-Vet Summer Program

Discover if veterinary medicine is right for you! Our career exploration program, Adventures in Veterinary Medicine, is accepting applications for our high school, college, and adult sessions.

Researchers find first genomic biomarkers in extracellular vesicles in veterinary patients

Study of canine mitral valve disease and congestive heart failure provides clues to target therapies in dogs and human mitral valve prolapse