Pet Fish Medicine

CVM 5311 - Pet Fish Medicine - is a new online, asynchronous course available to both MSU CVM students and vet students outside the CVM.

Pet Fish - CVM 5311

The MSU CVM is pleased to announce the course Pet Fish Medicine (CVM 5311), a fully online and asynchronous course, is now available to both MSU CVM students and veterinary students outside the CVM. The course, which focuses on treating pet fish, covers topics including anatomy, physiology, water quality, life support systems, biosecurity, physical exam diagnostics, common diseases, and more.

The course is led by MSU CVM assistant professor Dr. Stephen Reichley along side guest instructor, Dr. Jessie Sanders.

For more information about this course, please email Dr. Reichley at stephen.reichley@msstate.edu

About Guest Instructor Dr. Jessie Sanders

Dr. Jessie Sanders is the owner and chief veterinarian of Aquatic Veterinary Services, a 100% mobile veterinary practice serving pet fish. AVS is based in California and has been in business for the past 12 years. Dr. Sanders is the 2020 president of the American Association of Fish Veterinarians, one of the inaugural board's certified veterinarians in fish practice. She was recently featured in the New York Times.