Sue Lowum, MS, DVM, Diplomate ABVP

Associate Professor, Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences

Sue Lowum

Contact Info

lowu0001@umn.edu

Associate Professor, Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences

College of Veterinary Medicine


DVM, University of Minnesota

MS, University of Wisconsin

BS, Cornell University

Internship, University of Minnesota

Summary

Dr. Sue Lowum graduated veterinary school from the University of Minnesota with many awards and honors. She then went on to complete a rigorous rotating internship at the University of Minnesota where she gained experience in emergency medicine, surgery, and internal medicine. She joined our General Practice Service in 2008. Dr. Lowum’s medical interests are numerous but include geriatric medicine, preventative medicine, endocrine disease, cardiology, oncology, and gastrointestinal disease.

Professional Associations

  • American Animal Hospital Association
  • Primary Care Educators Group
  • International Veterinary Communication Institute

Teaching

Academic Interests and Focus

I teach our senior veterinary students in our General Practice service, with specific emphasis on client communication skills and critical thinking.

Clinical

Board Certifications

MS, DVM, Diplomate ABVP

Clinical Interests

My main clinical interests are in preventative medicine and geriatric medicine to help dogs and cats live long healthy lives. I also perform spay, neuter, and small mass removal surgeries for our General Practice patients.