Susan C. Nelson, DVM Clinical Assistant Professor Pet Health Center Phone: 785-532-5690 E-mail: snelson@vet.k-state.edu

Professional Training:

• Bachelor of Arts - Biology: Hastings College
• DVM: Kansas State University

Teaching:

• Grand Rounds I (1st year)
• Clinical Skills III with Lab (3rd year)
• Zoonotic Medicine (3rd year)
• Small Animal General Medicine (4th year)
• Communication Skills (3rd and 4th year)

Research:

• N/A

Clinical:

Dr. Nelson’s clinical interests are in preventive care, senior wellness and puppy/kitten wellness. Her other interests involve dentistry and feline medicine.

Selected Publications, Presentations, or Articles: 

• Nelson, Susan. "Effective Confrontation Skills and Personal Inconsistencies". International Conference on Communication in Veterinary Medicine, July 2007, Washington, D.C.
• Nelson, Susan. “Say That Again Please" - Practical communication skills that enhance history gathering, informed decision-making and client compliance. KSU Annual Conference for Veterinarians, June 2007.
• Nelson, Susan. "Practical Applications of Communication Skills". Informed-Decision Making, Managing Crisis Situations and Euthanasia. KSU Annual Conference for Veterinarians, June 2007.
• Nelson, Susan. K-State Veterinarian Offers Warm Weather Pet Care Tips. KSU Media Relations. May 15, 2007.
• Nelson, Susan. Keep the Pounds Off Your Pet., K-Statement, January 25, 2007.
• Nelson, Susan. New Anti-Obesity Medication available soon for Paunchy Pooch, but K-State Vet. Says There are Other Ways to Slim Pet., KSU Media Relations. January 18, 2007.
• Nelson, Susan. Bite Prevention Presentation for 2007 World Rabies Day Celebration, KSU College of Veterinary Medicine, Manhattan, KS.