LSU Vet Med announces new Veterinary Clinical Sciences department head
July 12, 2024
Dr. Colin Mitchell
The LSU School of Veterinary Medicine is pleased to announce that Colin Mitchell, BVMS, MS, DACVS, will assume the role of head of the department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences effective July 29, 2024.
Dr. Mitchell joined the faculty of LSU Vet Med in August 2005 and is a professor of equine surgery. He has served as clinical lead and director of LSU Vet Med’s large animal services since July 2020. Dr. Mitchell succeeds Dr. Frank Andrews, who will be leading LSU Vet Med’s growing Equine Health & Sports Performance program as it seeks designation as a Center of Excellence alongside substantial expansion.
Dr. Mitchell received his BVM&S from the University of Edinburgh in 2002 and his Master of Science degree from the University of Minnesota in 2004. He is a diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons. In addition to teaching and leadership, Dr. Mitchell is renowned for his expertise in orthopedics, laminitis, and soft tissue surgical procedures.
“I'm looking forward to helping support the VCS faculty as they continue to provide outstanding veterinary education to our current and incoming student classes, as well as cutting-edge clinical research and world-class care for our patients in both the small and large animal hospitals,” said Dr. Mitchell.
“Dr. Mitchell is a talented and compassionate faculty member, equine surgeon, and member of the school leadership team. He will continue the great work begun by his accomplished predecessor, Dr. Frank Andrews,” said Dean Oliver A. Garden, BVetMed, PhD, FHEA, FCPP, FRCVS, DACVIM, DECVIM-CA. “With his extensive teaching, clinical, and administrative experience and deep commitment to veterinary medicine and clinical science, I could not be more confident that the department will continue to thrive and innovate under Dr. Mitchell’s leadership as we deliver on our vision to better the lives of animals and people.”
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