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Kansas State University

Faculty

 

Susan C. Nelson

 

 

Susan C. Nelson, DVM
Clinical Associate 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)
  • Veterinary Ethics and jurisprudence (1st year)
  • Clinical Skills III with Lab (3rd year)
  • Clinical Pharmacology (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. First Aid For Animal Responders, 1st Annual KS SART Training Conference, July 2008
  • Nelson, Susan. Disaster Preparation for You Pet, Radius Magazine, Summer 2008
  • 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.