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Zenithson Ng, DVM, MS, DABVP (Canine/Feline)

Clinical Associate Professor | Small Animal
Overview

Zenithson Ng received his undergraduate degree in animal science from Rutgers University and veterinary degree from Cornell University. He then completed a rotating internship at the ASPCA followed by a combined ABVP residency and master's degree program in human-animal bond studies at Virginia Tech. His clinical interests include dentistry, behavior, preventive medicine, shelter medicine, and management of chronic disease. His research interests include the effect of animal-assisted interventions on both humans and animals, enhancement of the veterinarian-client relationship, and assessment of stress and animal welfare.

Outreach Focus

American Veterinary Medical Association; American Association of Human-Animal Bond Veterinarians; Association of Shelter Veterinarians; International Society for Anthrozoology

Courses
Below are courses taught during the current or past three academic years. Consult Timetable for the most current listing of courses and instructor(s).
VMC 811 - Clinical Rotation in Community Practice
2 - 4 credit hours

Clinical training in primary veterinary care for companion animals. Direct responsibility for diagnosis, care, and treatment of clinical patients.

Grading Restriction(s): Honors or Satisfactory/No Credit grading only.
Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 6 hours.
Registration Restriction(s): Veterinary Medicine Students only.

Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
VMP 870 - Special Studies in Veterinary Medicine
1 - 8 credit hours

Specially-designed studies for students in novel special-interest topics and/or for students participating in self-directed learning environments. Topics are unique and not associated with standard core rotations or elective topics within the veterinary or MPH curriculum.

Grading Restriction: Satisfactory/No Credit grading only.
Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 16 hours.
Registration Restriction(s): Veterinary Medicine Students only. Upon approval of the associate dean.

Other Instructors: Millis, Darryl L | Albright, Julia | Rollins, Angela | Souza, Marcy Jan | Fazio, Connie | Long, Jeremy | Gerhold Jr, Richard William | Newkirk, Kim M | Hartley, Ashley | Kleine, Stephanie | Sheley, Wesley | Martin, Eric | Smith, Joe | Valk, Neal | Reed Jr, Robert B

Semesters Offered: Spring
VMP 873 - Special Problems in Small Animal Clinical Sciences
1 - 8 credit hours

Extramural and specially designed study for students interested in select topics in medicine, surgery, anesthesiology, radiology and medical specialties of small (companion) animals.

Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 14 hours.
Registration Restriction(s): Veterinary Medicine Students only.

Other Instructors: Morandi, Federica | DeBolt, Becky | Weisent, Jennifer

Semesters Offered: Fall
VMP 878 - Small Animal Preventive Medicine Elective
1 credit hour(s)

Elective provides students with a knowledge base and access to resource materials that will allow students to prepare and implement public education programs on various aspects of responsible pet ownership. Course objectives are to prepare students to provide the community with high-quality responsible pet ownership programs and 2) to provide an opportunity for veterinary students to further develop their communication skills.

Registration Restriction(s): Veterinary Medicine Students only.

Semesters Offered: Spring
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865-974-8387

zng@tennessee.edu

C247 Veterinary Medical Center
2407 River Drive
Knoxville, TN 37996-4500
Education and Training
  • Masters, Veterinary Sciences/Veterinary Clinical Sciences, , Other, 2013
  • Doctorate, Veterinary Medicine, General, Cornell University, 2008

Zenithson Ng, DVM, MS, DABVP (Canine/Feline)

Clinical Associate Professor | Small Animal
Picture of Zenithson Ng, DVM, MS, DABVP (Canine/Feline) image

865-974-8387

zng@tennessee.edu

C247 Veterinary Medical Center
2407 River Drive
Knoxville, TN 37996-4500
Education and Training
  • Masters, Veterinary Sciences/Veterinary Clinical Sciences, , Other, 2013
  • Doctorate, Veterinary Medicine, General, Cornell University, 2008
Overview

Zenithson Ng received his undergraduate degree in animal science from Rutgers University and veterinary degree from Cornell University. He then completed a rotating internship at the ASPCA followed by a combined ABVP residency and master's degree program in human-animal bond studies at Virginia Tech. His clinical interests include dentistry, behavior, preventive medicine, shelter medicine, and management of chronic disease. His research interests include the effect of animal-assisted interventions on both humans and animals, enhancement of the veterinarian-client relationship, and assessment of stress and animal welfare.

Outreach Focus

American Veterinary Medical Association; American Association of Human-Animal Bond Veterinarians; Association of Shelter Veterinarians; International Society for Anthrozoology

Courses
Below are courses taught during the current or past three academic years. Consult Timetable for the most current listing of courses and instructor(s).
VMC 811 - Clinical Rotation in Community Practice
2 - 4 credit hours

Clinical training in primary veterinary care for companion animals. Direct responsibility for diagnosis, care, and treatment of clinical patients.

Grading Restriction(s): Honors or Satisfactory/No Credit grading only.
Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 6 hours.
Registration Restriction(s): Veterinary Medicine Students only.

Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
VMP 870 - Special Studies in Veterinary Medicine
1 - 8 credit hours

Specially-designed studies for students in novel special-interest topics and/or for students participating in self-directed learning environments. Topics are unique and not associated with standard core rotations or elective topics within the veterinary or MPH curriculum.

Grading Restriction: Satisfactory/No Credit grading only.
Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 16 hours.
Registration Restriction(s): Veterinary Medicine Students only. Upon approval of the associate dean.

Other Instructors: Millis, Darryl L | Albright, Julia | Rollins, Angela | Souza, Marcy Jan | Fazio, Connie | Long, Jeremy | Gerhold Jr, Richard William | Newkirk, Kim M | Hartley, Ashley | Kleine, Stephanie | Sheley, Wesley | Martin, Eric | Smith, Joe | Valk, Neal | Reed Jr, Robert B

Semesters Offered: Spring
VMP 873 - Special Problems in Small Animal Clinical Sciences
1 - 8 credit hours

Extramural and specially designed study for students interested in select topics in medicine, surgery, anesthesiology, radiology and medical specialties of small (companion) animals.

Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 14 hours.
Registration Restriction(s): Veterinary Medicine Students only.

Other Instructors: Morandi, Federica | DeBolt, Becky | Weisent, Jennifer

Semesters Offered: Fall
VMP 878 - Small Animal Preventive Medicine Elective
1 credit hour(s)

Elective provides students with a knowledge base and access to resource materials that will allow students to prepare and implement public education programs on various aspects of responsible pet ownership. Course objectives are to prepare students to provide the community with high-quality responsible pet ownership programs and 2) to provide an opportunity for veterinary students to further develop their communication skills.

Registration Restriction(s): Veterinary Medicine Students only.

Semesters Offered: Spring