By Shelby Shank
Field Editor

Texas A&M University approved the construction of the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences’ (VMBS) new Clinical Veterinary Teaching & Research Complex (CVTRC).

“The new facility will offer much-needed space for our world-class veterinary clinicians, residents, interns, support staff and students in which to work, learn and provide compassionate care to our patients, as well as to conduct the groundbreaking clinical trials that advance the veterinary profession as a whole,” Dr. John R. August, the Carl B. King Dean of Veterinary Medicine, said.

The $181 million veterinary teaching hospital will be the largest hands-on learning laboratory in Texas A&M’s Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital (VMTH) system.

The 135,000 square-foot facility will feature 15 specialty referral services, including oncology, neurology, ophthalmology, dentistry, nutrition and interventional radiology. It will double the surgical suites and exam rooms, as well as expand emergency and intensive care units.

Additional faculty, staff and student wellness spaces, client comfort rooms, a pharmacy, advanced diagnostic imaging and areas for training and other building support will also be located within the new building.

“We are excited about having a new hospital that is designed for the cutting-edge medicine and surgery we practice but also is designed in a way that will give us flexibility over the next decades as the profession continues to expand and change,” Dr. Stacy Eckman, VMBS associate dean for hospital operations and VMTH chief executive officer, said.

The CVTRC is supported by a $20 million lead gift from Dennis and Linda Clark, contributions from the Texas Legislature, Texas A&M University and over $10 million raised by alumni.

The new facility will train students in Texas A&M’s Doctor of Veterinary Medicine program, which enrolls 180 students annually.

Designed to reflect advancements in veterinary medicine, the CVTRC will provide teaching and clinical spaces that integrate telemedicine and new technologies.

The new facility is slated to be completed in August 2027.

For more information on the CVTRC, visit nextgenvethospital.tamu.edu.