Chronological
Events in the History of Veterinary Medicine at Texas A&M
- 1888
- Texas Agricultural Extension Station established as a division of Texas A. and M. College under the provisions of the Hatch Act.
- 1902
- Erection of the Chemistry and Veterinary Building.
- 1903
- First Veterinary Association in Texas Organized at Forth Worth. Dr. Mark Francis was elected president.
- 1908
- Veterinary Hospital Constructed.
- 1916
- School of Veterinary Medicine established. Dr. Mark Francis was appointed the first Dean.
- 1920
- First grads (4) to receive DVM degrees from Texas A&M.
- 1929
- Texas A&M Student Chapter of the American Veterinary Medical Association organized.
- 1937
- Dr. R.P. Marsteller appointed Dean.
- 1941
- Enrollment limited to 100 new students each year.
- 1947
- Dr. R.C. Dunn appointed Dean.
- 1949
- Veterinary Library Opened.
- 1953
- Dr. W.W. Armistead appointed Dean.
- 1953
- Erection of Veterinary Medical Hospital.
- 1955
- Erection of Veterinary Sciences Building.
- 1957
- Dr. Alvin A. Price appointed Dean.
- 1963
- The designation College of Veterinary Medicine replaces former designation of School of Veterinary Medicine.
- 1963
- First woman admitted to the professional program.
- 1966
- First woman receives DVM degree from Texas A&M.
- 1967
- The Texas Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory is established.
- 1973
- Dr. George C. Shelton appointed Dean.
- 1990
- Dr. John Shadduck appointed Dean.
- 1993
- The Veterinary Research Building and new Large Animal Clinic are erected.
- 1997
- Dr. Robert F. Playter, Jr. appointed as Interim Dean.
- 1998
- Dr. H. Richard Adams appointed Dean.
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