The Lyon College Experience
Prepare to dive into a world of compassion, expertise, and innovation at Lyon College. Designed to nurture future leaders in veterinary care, our program will provide a unique blend of hands-on experience, cutting-edge research opportunities, and a supportive community dedicated to the well-being of all creatures great and small.
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Get UpdatesWelcome to the Future of Veterinary Medicine
The Lyon College School of Veterinary Medicine is the realization of a long-anticipated vision, years in the making, and proudly stands as part of Arkansas’s oldest institution of higher learning, Lyon College. Founded on a rich history of academic excellence and community impact, Lyon College has long been dedicated to preparing students to make a difference in the world. The creation of the School of Veterinary Medicine extends that commitment, addressing the urgent need for veterinary professionals in the state and beyond.
“The Lyon College School of Veterinary Medicine is not just a school—it’s a movement. We are reimagining veterinary education to meet the needs of animals, communities, and the profession itself.” — Dr. Eleanor Green, Founding Dean
Beyond Boundaries:
Lyon College's Veterinary Frontier
$13.5 b
Help protect Arkansas livestock/poultry agriculture, one of the state’s largest industries at $13.5 billion.
18%
The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects the need for veterinarians will continue to rise by 18% through 2028 and beyond.
#5
Veterinary medicine ranked #5 in Best Healthcare Jobs.
Faculty & Staff
The Educational Force Fueling Lyon College's Veterinary Medicine Program
Founding Dean | Eleanor M. Green, DVM, DACVIM, DABVP
Lyon College School of Veterinary Medicine
Dr. Eleanor M. Green is the Founding Dean of the Lyon College School of Veterinary Medicine. She is Professor Emerita & Dean Emerita of Veterinary Medicine at Texas A&M University, Senior Advisor/Consultant for Animal Policy Group, Co-Founder and Vice President of Iron Horse Consulting & Iron Horse Farm, LLC, and Chief Medical Officer for Chou2 Pharma. She is a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM), Large Animal Internal Medicine, and a Diplomate of the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners (ABVP), Certified in Equine Practice. Dr. Green received a Bachelor of Science (BS) from the University of Florida and a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) from Auburn University. Following graduation, she designed, built, and operated a veterinary practice as partner/owner. She has since held numerous academic positions, including: founding faculty member of the College of Veterinary Medicine at Mississippi State University; equine clinician educator and scholar at Middlebush Equine Center at the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine; Professor and Head of the Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences and Hospital Director of the Large Animal Hospital at the University of Tennessee; Professor and Chair of the Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences and the Chief of Staff of the Large Animal Hospital at the University of Florida; and Professor and Carl B. King Dean of Veterinary Medicine at Texas A&M University.