





(TUCVM) 2019 alum Dr. Russell Johnson, Jr., for his Lunch and Learn Presentation on Oct. 21 to TUCVM students on the topic: "Surgical Procedures and techniques used in Shelter Medicine." Dr. Johnson is the Chief Veterinarian, Greater Birmingham Humane Society. He is a dedicated and experienced veterinarian with a strong background in Bovine Reproduction and Small Animal Shelter Medicine. Dr. Johnson was invited through a grant from Dr. Tomeshia Hubbard, TUCVM’s Section Chief, Community Practice and Shelter Medicine. Read more



Tuskegee University celebrated the achievements of 1,136 students at the Scholarship Convocation students during its Annual Scholarship Convocation, held at the Gen. Daniel "Chappie" James Arena on October 17. This event recognized academic excellence for the 2024-25 academic year. Read more
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In recognition of National Veterinary Technicians Week and Sterile Processing/Central Service Week (both October 12-18, 2025), we honor and celebrate our incredible veterinary technicians and dedicated veterinary assistants for the vital roles they play in the functioning of Tuskegee University, College of Veterinary Medicine Teaching Hospital. Read more
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(TUCVM) recognizes the wonderful diversity we have in our TUCVM family! So, in honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month, several of our students came together this week in this recognition. TUCVM gives special acknowledgment to our own Tuskegee veterinary Hispanic students, faculty, staff & alumni! We appreciate YOU all. Read more
The Tuskegee University College of Veterinary Medicine (TUCVM) is the first veterinary medical professional program located on the campus of a historically black college or university (HBCU) in the United States. The TUCVM has educated more than 70 percent of the nation’s African-American veterinarians and is recognized as the most diverse of all schools/colleges of veterinary medicine in the U.S. The primary mission of the TUCVM is to provide an environment that fosters a spirit of active, independent, and self-directed learning, intellectual curiosity, creativity, critical thinking, problem-solving, ethics, and leadership. It promotes teaching, research, and service in veterinary medicine and related disciplines. Read more





The Tuskegee University College of Veterinary Medicine (TUCVM) is the first veterinary medical professional program located on the campus of a historically black college or university (HBCU) in the United States. There are over 127,000 veterinarians in the U.S., 2% are African Americans, and of that 2%. 70% graduated from Tuskegee University. The TUCVM is recognized as the most diverse of all schools/colleges of veterinary medicine in the U.S. The primary mission of the TUCVM is to provide an environment that fosters a spirit of active, independent and self-directed learning, intellectual curiosity, creativity, critical thinking, problem solving, ethics, and leadership; and promotes teaching, research and service in veterinary medicine and related disciplines.

Welcome to the Tuskegee University College of Veterinary Medicine (TUCVM) located on the beautiful and historic campus of Tuskegee University in Tuskegee, Alabama.
The accrediting agency for Schools and Colleges of Veterinary Medicine in the United States and Canada is the American Veterinary Medical Association Council on Education (AVMA-COE). During its March 26-29, 2022, meeting, the AVMA-COE placed the College of Veterinary Medicine at Tuskegee University (TUCVM) on probationary status until reported deficiencies are removed. Although the College remains accredited, it has taken immediate and urgent steps to remove deficiencies for non-compliance with major deficiencies in finances, clinical resources, and outcomes assessment. It is important to note that the status of probationary accreditation has no adverse impact on the quality of the educational programs for our students. The COE requires that all accredited Schools and Colleges of Veterinary Medicine publish their average pass rate for the North American Veterinary Licensing Examination (NAVLE). The 2025 pass rate was 72%. Many factors affected our student performance and there are substantial plans in place for improving the NAVLE scores for 2026.
COLLEGE OF VETERINARY MEDICINE, TUSKEGEE UNIVERSITY
201 Patterson Hall
Tuskegee University, Alabama 36088
Veterinary Teaching Hospital
Location:1607 Hospital Road |Tuskegee, AL 36083
Contact Us:(334) 727-8436 | Tucvmvetcare@tuskegee.edu
Our Commitment to You and Your Pet:Hours of Operation:
All weekend calls after 12:00 p.m. on Saturdays and all day on Sundays are considered emergencies.