WT and Texas Tech weigh in on expansion of veterinary medicine

After Texas A&M University System Regents announced plans for an addition to West Texas A&M’s Agricultural Sciences Complex to improve their pre-vet and animal sciences programs, WTAMU President Dr. Walter Wendler said this will give students the opportunity to work shoulder to shoulder with veterinary professionals. Texas Tech University Animal and Food Science Professor Dr. Guy Loneragan said they hope their new vet school in Amarillo will do the same thing. Loneragan said WT’s facility, along with one at Texas Tech, will help meet a growing workforce need that is not currently being met anywhere in the state. “It’s a great thing for the region, it’s a great thing for the profession and we’re excited about that,” said Loneragan. “As we develop our program, it is distinct and complementary to what Texas A&M is doing and we’re excited about what Texas A&M announced because it helps us be more successful and when we’re successful it’s going to help them grow their program as well.” Read more…

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