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The Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) has recently welcomed many new faculty members to our academic departments, each one bringing a unique set of skills and experience that enriches our college every day. In this Q&A series, you'll get to know their interests, expertise and more.

This profile features Daniel Lopez ’12, D.V.M. ’16, assistant clinical professor in small animal surgery.

What has been your career path leading up to Cornell?

I initially completed my undergraduate degree in the animal science program at the Cornell University College of Agricultural Sciences in 2012 and entered the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine with the intent of practicing dairy medicine. However, during my clinical year and much to my surprise, I found my passion for small animal surgery. I left Cornell to complete a small animal rotating internship at the Ontario Veterinary College at the University of Guelph in 2016 and returned to Cornell to complete my small animal surgical residency. I was fortunate to accept a position as an assistant clinical professor of small animal surgery in the Department of Clinical Sciences in July of 2020.

Read the full Q&A on the College of Veterinary Medicine website.