WSU College of Veterinary Medicine

What WSU College of Veterinary Medicine does

WSU College of Veterinary Medicine is the veterinary medical college of Washington State University, founded in 1899 and headquartered in Pullman, Washington. It is the only veterinary medical college in Washington state and is nationally ranked #1 in CDC research funding and #3 in total federal research funding among all U.S. veterinary medical colleges (AAVMC). The college integrates education, clinical service, research, and diagnostic testing under five academic departments and a 24/7 Veterinary Teaching Hospital that has held AAHA accreditation continuously since 1983.

The college's core offerings are organized across four revenue-generating platforms. Educational programs include the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree, graduate degrees in biomedical sciences, molecular biosciences, neuroscience, and infectious diseases, and undergraduate degrees in biochemistry, genetics and cell biology, microbiology, neuroscience, and public health. Clinical services are delivered through a 24/7 AAHA-accredited referral hospital covering small animal, large animal, exotic, and wildlife care, plus a mobile large animal service within 60 miles of Pullman. The Washington Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory (WADDL) runs the nation's first aquatic animal health inspection service, with inspection guidelines adopted as the USDA national benchmark. The Program in Individualized Medicine (PrIMe) offers proprietary MDR1 genetic testing for dogs (MDR1Caddie) and cats (WhisPurr), 24/7 expert pharmacologist consultation portals, and discovered the MDR1 mutation itself. Additional programs include the Raptor Club (founded 1981), Theriogenology, Integrative Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine, and Continuing Education (CVME) conferences. Underlying technologies include 3D-printed patient-specific surgical guides for orthopedic surgery and planned AI/ML integration in the Aquatic Pathobiology Laboratory.

Revenue is generated through six primary streams: tuition and educational fees, Veterinary Teaching Hospital clinical services, research grants and contracts ($32.3 million annually, $49.1 million in total research spending), fee-based continuing education conferences, diagnostic testing (PrIMe MDR1 and WADDL), and donations through the WSU Foundation supporting scholarships, facilities, and programs such as Rabies Free Africa. The customer base spans DVM and graduate students, pet owners across the Pacific Northwest, livestock and equine producers, referring veterinarians, practicing veterinarians seeking CE credits, and national buyers of genetic and diagnostic tests. Recent strategic capital inflows include a $50 million federal aquatic health earmark (the largest congressionally directed spending in WSU history), $10 million for Bustad Hall simulation and lab expansion, and $2.5 million to launch a new public health degree program.

Name

WSU College of Veterinary Medicine

Legal name

Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine

Website

https://vetmed.wsu.edu

Company type

Public

Founded year

1899

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

WSU College of Veterinary Medicine is a public veterinary medical college founded in 1899 and the only such institution in Washington state, offering DVM, graduate, and undergraduate education, a 24/7 AAHA-accredited teaching hospital, the WADDL diagnostic laboratory, and the PrIMe pharmacogenetics program, serving students, pet owners, livestock producers, and referring veterinarians across the Pacific Northwest and nationally.

Ownership category

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Product category

Veterinary Medical Education and Clinical Services

NAICS

Veterinary Services (54194), Veterinary Services (541940), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131)

SIC

Services-Medical Laboratories (8071), Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Testing Laboratories (8734), Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731)

akta.pro primary industry

Veterinary Medicine Universities (EDAHAGAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Reference Laboratory Testing (Clinical Pathology & Chemistry) (HLAMADAA), Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratories & Pathology (AFAEANAF), Veterinary Internal Medicine & Oncology Centers (HLAMACAD), Veterinary Public Health & One Health Programs (HLAMAJAA), Veterinary Microbiology & Infectious Disease Testing (Culture/PCR/Serology) (HLAMADAC)

Keywords

• Veterinary medical education
• Veterinary clinical services
• Animal disease diagnostics
• Veterinary continuing education
• Biomedical research

Headquarters

HQ city

Pullman

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Educational Fees: Revenue from Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) program tuition, undergraduate and graduate tuition, and certificate program fees for students enrolled in degree programs.
2. Veterinary Clinical Services: Revenue generated from the Veterinary Teaching Hospital providing specialty and emergency veterinary care across small animal, large animal, and exotic species. Hospital operates 24/7 and serves as the leading referral center in Washington state and the Pacific Northwest.
3. Research Grants and Contracts: Federal, state, and private research funding including NIH, CDC, USDA grants and congressionally directed spending. The college receives $32.3 million in grant funding annually and has $49.1 million in total research spending.
4. Continuing Veterinary Medical Education: Fee-based professional development courses and conferences for practicing veterinarians and technicians, including Fall Conference (3 CE credits), Winter Conference (6 CE credits), and Spring Conference (12 CE credits).
5. Diagnostic Testing Services: Fee-based genetic testing services including PrIMe MDR1 tests for dogs and cats, and diagnostic services from the Washington Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory (WADDL).
6. Donations and Philanthropy: Charitable contributions from alumni, donors, and supporters through the WSU Foundation, supporting scholarships, facilities (Bustad Hall expansion), and specific programs like the Raptor Club and Rabies Free Africa.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

WSU College of Veterinary Medicine is a public veterinary medical college offering Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM), graduate, and undergraduate degree programs; 24/7 specialty and emergency clinical care through an AAHA-accredited Veterinary Teaching Hospital; animal disease diagnostic services through the Washington Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory (WADDL); the proprietary PrIMe Program in Individualized Medicine including MDR1 genetic testing for dogs and cats; biomedical and infectious disease research; continuing education for veterinary professionals; and global health initiatives such as the Rabies Free Africa program. The college combines educational, clinical, research, and diagnostic service delivery as a comprehensive veterinary institution.

Product overview

WSU College of Veterinary Medicine operates as a comprehensive academic veterinary institution comprising clinical services, educational programs, and research initiatives. The core clinical offering is the Veterinary Teaching Hospital, a 24/7 AAHA-accredited referral center serving small animals, exotics, and large animals. Supporting the hospital is the Washington Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory (WADDL) for diagnostic testing. The Program in Individualized Medicine (PrIMe) provides pharmacogenetic testing services including PrIMe MDR1 tests, MDR1Caddie™ (dogs), and WhisPurr™ (cats). The college offers educational programs at undergraduate (biochemistry, genetics, microbiology, neuroscience, public health), graduate, and DVM levels, plus continuing education through CVME. Additional services include the Raptor Club (raptor rehabilitation and conservation education), Theriogenology Service (reproductive care), and Integrative Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine Service.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Healthy Animals. Healthy People. Healthy Planet. The college's tagline and motto reflecting its One Health mission
• Stauber Raptor Facility

Products and services

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) Program Professional doctoral degree program offering hands-on, case-based training from renowned faculty with an innovative curriculum and supportive academic community for prospective veterinarians.
• Graduate Degree Programs in Biomedical Sciences Graduate programs in biomedical sciences, molecular biosciences, neuroscience, and immunology and infectious diseases offering rigorous research training.
• Undergraduate Degree Programs Bachelor's programs in biochemistry, genetics and cell biology, microbiology, neuroscience, and public health preparing students for science and health careers.
• Veterinary Teaching Hospital A 24/7 veterinary referral hospital in Pullman, WA offering specialty and routine care for small animals (cats, dogs, exotics), large animals (equine, agricultural animals, camelids), and wildlife, with AAHA accreditation since 1983. Services include Cardiology, Oncology, Neurology, Surgery, Integrative Medicine, Internal Medicine, Emergency & Critical Care, and Theriogenology.
• Washington Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory (WADDL)
• Program in Individualized Medicine (PrIMe) MDR1 Genetic Testing Genetic tests detecting the MDR1 (ABCB1) mutation in dogs and cats that causes adverse reactions to common medications, enabling personalized treatment planning. Includes the trademarked MDR1Caddie (dogs) and WhisPurr (cats) interactive online portals providing 24/7 access to board-certified veterinary pharmacologists for test results and medication guidance.
• Veterinary Continuing Medical Education (CVME) Small and large animal continuing education for veterinary professionals including Fall Conference (3 CE credits), Winter Conference (6 CE credits), Spring Conference (12 CE credits), live webinars, online on-demand courses, and the annual Bustad Lecture honoring Dr. Leo K. Bustad.
• Theriogenology and Large Animal Mobile Service Advanced reproductive care for species ranging from cats and dogs to horses, cattle, pigs, camels, goats, and sheep, including 24/7 reproductive emergency services. Large Animal Mobile Service provides on-farm care within 60 miles of Pullman, WA.
• Integrative Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine Service

Quantifiable outcome

• Ranked #1 in CDC research funding and #3 in total federal research funding among all U.S. veterinary medical colleges (AAVMC)
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

AI capability1 record

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.

• VetcorflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Vetcor, a national network of veterinary clinics in the United States and Canada, partnered with WSU's Rabies Free Africa program in 2023. Vetcor veterinarians can enroll their hospitals in the partnership, and the network supported the inaugural Run Wild! Rabies Free Africa 5K that raised nearly $14,000 for canine rabies vaccination in Tanzania. Dr. Ana McIntosh of Polo Springs Veterinary Hospital (a Vetcor member) organized the virtual 5K fundraiser. The partnership connects Vetcor's network of clinics to WSU's global health mission.
• Building Bridges with Rwanda (BBR) / CAHNRScoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2012Building Bridges with Rwanda (BBR) was a WSU initiative focused on enhancing food security, involving the College of Agricultural, Human and Natural Resource Sciences (CAHNRS). The program facilitated international academic exchange, with a BBR participant earning a master's degree and PhD in agronomy and crop science from CAHNRS. WSU faculty also engaged with the Gashora Girls Academy of Science and Technology in Rwanda, with several young women from that institution going on to become WSU undergraduate and graduate students.
• Troutlodge / McLeary FamilyflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2001Troutlodge, an aquaculture company, partnered with WSU in 1994 to implement the nation's first aquatic animal health inspection service through WADDL. The McLeary family, founders of Troutlodge, established the Ed McLeary Distinguished Professorship in Aquatic Animal Health at the college in 2001. This partnership laid the foundation for WSU's preeminence in aquatic animal health, with WADDL's fish health inspection guidelines later adopted by USDA as a national benchmark.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Colorado State University College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences: AAVMC peer with DVM, graduate, and biomedical programs plus a leading veterinary teaching hospital. A direct competitor for CDC research funding, NIH grants, and AAVMC rankings, and a regional counterpart in the western US.
• Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine: Ivy League AAVMC peer offering DVM, biomedical graduate programs, a referral teaching hospital, and the Animal Health Diagnostic Center. Competes with WSU in infectious disease research and clinical specialty referrals.
• North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine: AAVMC peer offering DVM and graduate programs, a teaching hospital, and extensive research funding. A direct competitor in AAVMC rankings and a comparable public land-grant veterinary college model.
• UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine: Top-ranked AAVMC veterinary school with full DVM, graduate, teaching hospital, and diagnostic lab operations. WSU Dean Borjesson previously chaired a department at UC Davis, and the two compete directly for NIH/CDC research dollars and DVM applicants.
• University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine (Penn Vet): Premier AAVMC veterinary school with two campuses (Philadelphia, New Bolton Center) offering DVM, VMD, and graduate programs plus specialty referral hospitals. Competes with WSU in large-animal theriogenology, infectious disease, and biomedical research funding.
• University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine: Public AAVMC veterinary college with DVM, graduate, teaching hospital, and diagnostic lab operations. Comparable to WSU as a state university veterinary school competing for NIH and USDA grants, particularly in aquatic and wildlife health.
• Tufts Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine: Private AAVMC veterinary school in New England offering DVM, graduate, and teaching hospital programs with a comparable specialty referral model. Overlaps with WSU in infectious disease, comparative medicine, and biomedical research.
• The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine: Large public AAVMC veterinary college with comprehensive DVM, graduate, teaching hospital, and diagnostic lab operations. Competes with WSU for federal research funding and DVM applicants nationwide.

Broad incumbents

• IDEXX Laboratories: Dominant commercial veterinary diagnostics company with companion animal, livestock, and water testing products. Comparable to WADDL and PrIMe in animal health diagnostic testing, but as a scaled commercial incumbent rather than a non-profit university lab.
• Zoetis: Largest global animal health company offering pharmaceuticals, vaccines, diagnostics, and genetic testing. Adjacent to WSU's MDR1 pharmacogenetics and livestock programs as a commercial counterpart in companion and production animal medicine.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries7 records

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