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We have a bolder vision—where unrivaled veterinary student success, unparalleled leading-edge patient care, and unlimited collaborative clinical trials are the norm—not the exception.
For more information about Giving to the Clark Small Animal Hospital campaign, please contact the VMBS Office of Development at 979.845.9043 or development-vmbs@tamu.edu.
Building the Clark Small Animal Hospital
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Summer 2027
Occupancy of the Clark Small Animal Hospital is anticipated.
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June 2025
Groundbreaking for the Clark Small Animal Hospital took place on June 6, 2025.
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March 2025
Design development for the Clark Small Animal Hospital project was completed.
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February 2025
Texas A&M Board of Regents officially approved the name of the Clark Small Animal Hospital.
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November 2024
Schematic design for the Clark Small Animal Hospital project was completed.
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May 2024
The Clark Small Animal Hospital program of requirements was approved by The Texas A&M University System Board of Regents.
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Spring 2023
Linda & Dennis Clark ’68 ’71 generously donated the lead gift of $20 million to officially launch the new Small Animal Hospital project campaign.
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December 2022
The Texas A&M VMBS' Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Professional Program received full accreditation from the American Veterinary Medical Association Council on Education.
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September 2022
The Clark Small Animal Hospital project receives financial backing through a combination of private donors, state funding, and other Texas A&M University sources.
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August 2022
The American Veterinary Medical Association Council on Education visited the Texas A&M VMBS to evaluate the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine program for accreditation for another seven years.
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Fall 2020
Texas A&M VMBS Dean Dr. John R. August led a group of internal and external stakeholders through Visioning Summits with an external facilitation consultant.
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Summer 2020
Texas A&M VMBS Dean Dr. John R. August made a new Small Animal Teaching Hospital the school's highest priority.
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2015
The American Veterinary Medical Association Council on Education accreditation of the Texas A&M VMBS' Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Professional Program identified the current Small Animal Teaching Hospital as an area of concern.
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2005–2015
Multiple renovations and modifications were made to address issues with the current Small Animal Teaching Hospital.