A-State College of Veterinary Medicine Adds Dr. Trey Neyland to Teaching Staff
JONESBORO – The leadership team at the College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) at Arkansas State University is building its curriculum and its educational staff in preparation for the anticipated opening next fall. Dr. Trey Neyland, of southwest Louisiana, will be an assistant professor of livestock practice.
After completing a bachelor’s degree at McNeese State University, Neyland obtained a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine, followed by an internship and residency at Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine. He is also board-certified as a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine.
“My experiences up to this point were transformative; they solidified my passion for becoming a large animal veterinarian and serving agricultural communities. Throughout residency and into my professional career, my primary focus has centered on beef cattle and production small ruminants, including goats and sheep,” said Neyland.
“Dr. Neyland brings expertise in livestock medicine and surgery and a dedication to A-State's goal of training practice-ready veterinarians. He is an innovative problem-solver,” said Dr. Heidi Banse, dean of the CVM.
Neyland is a board-certified large animal internal medicine specialist and will bring his expertise in cattle, small ruminants, and pigs to the CVM.
He said that A-State is uniquely positioned to make a meaningful impact on the veterinary community in Arkansas and beyond.
“I was drawn to A-State because I wanted to be part of something transformative – an institution actively improving lives, advancing veterinary education, and building the first public veterinary school in the state,” Neyland added.
“He will be overseeing the livestock clinical skills program and delivery of livestock medicine and surgery courses. Together with Dr. Scott Reiners, he will also be contributing to delivery of large animal veterinary care through our ambulatory service,” Banse added.
Neyland expanded on that topic, saying that through the large animal ambulatory service, they will deliver veterinary care to producers and livestock owners in the Jonesboro area.
“This role allows me to help students build hands-on confidence while also supporting local agricultural operations,” Neyland concluded.
The CVM at A-State has a scheduled site visit with the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) Council on Education (COE) in January. To see the timeline towards accreditation, click here.
With an anticipated opening in the fall of next year, the CVM plans to welcome a cohort of 120 students in the inaugural class.
