Kansas State University

Dr. Sam Hocker

Assistant Professor
Oncology

DVM, MS, DACVIM (Oncology)
Phone: 785-532-5690
E-mail: shocker@vet.k-state.edu

Education and Professional Training:

• Bachelor of Science, Biology; Politics and Government, Illinois State University
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Kansas State University
• Master of Biomedical Science, Kansas State University
• Small Animal Rotating Internship, University of Missouri
• Veterinary Medical Oncology Residency, Kansas State University

Teaching:

• Clinical Oncology (Clinical Rotation – 4^th year)
• Medicine II (3^rd year)
• Clinical Skills (3^rd year)

Research:

• Evaluation of the endocannabinoid system’s role in cancer
• Immunotherapeutics
• Evaluation of novel anti-cancer therapies

Clinical:

Dr. Hocker specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer in dogs, cats, and exotic pets. He thoroughly enjoys teaching students about all aspects of veterinary oncology, as well as guiding owners through the diagnosis and treatment of their pet’s cancer.  

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