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Angela Rollins, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (Nutrition)

Clinical Professor | Small Animal
Overview

Dr. Angela Witzel Rollins is a Diplomate and former President of the American College of Veterinary Nutrition. She is currently President of the American Academy of Veterinary Nutrition. Dr. Rollins is a Clinical Associate Professor of Nutrition at the University of Tennessee Veterinary Medical Center, where she also attained her DVM, PhD, and residency training. Her research focuses primarily on obesity physiology, prevention, and treatment in dogs and cats.

Research Focus

  • Canine and feline obesity
  • Feline diabetes mellitus
  • Adipose tissue endocrinology

Outreach Focus

  • President American Academy of Veterinary Nutrition
  • Former President of the American College of Veterinary Nutrition

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).
VMP 856 - Veterinary Nutrition
1 credit hour(s)

Principles of nutrition, and nutrition of animals in health and disease. Applied nutrition relating to individual small or large animal patient or to herd situations.

Registration Restriction(s): Veterinary Medicine Students only.

Semesters Offered: Fall
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: Lothamer, Charles William | Millis, Darryl L | Craig, Linden E | Drum, Dr. Marti | Long, Jeremy | Sommardahl, Carla S | Sheldon, Julie Deanne | Albright, Julia | Hampton, Chiara | Souza, Marcy Jan | Ng, Zenithson | Hartley, Ashley | Martin, Eric | Reed Jr, Robert B | Lux, Cassie | Burton, Bryce | Prado, Tulio M. | Strickland, Lew

Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring
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865-974-8387

awitzel@tennessee.edu

ORCID: 0000-0002-7424-3502
C247 Veterinary Medical Ctr
2407 River Drive
Knoxville, TN 37996
Education and Training
  • Doctorate, Veterinary Medicine, Univ of Tennessee Knoxville, 2009
  • BS, Ecology, Univ of Tennessee Knoxville, 2000

Angela Rollins, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (Nutrition)

Clinical Professor | Small Animal
Picture of Angela Rollins, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (Nutrition) image

865-974-8387

awitzel@tennessee.edu

ORCID: 0000-0002-7424-3502
C247 Veterinary Medical Ctr
2407 River Drive
Knoxville, TN 37996
Education and Training
  • Doctorate, Veterinary Medicine, Univ of Tennessee Knoxville, 2009
  • BS, Ecology, Univ of Tennessee Knoxville, 2000
Overview

Dr. Angela Witzel Rollins is a Diplomate and former President of the American College of Veterinary Nutrition. She is currently President of the American Academy of Veterinary Nutrition. Dr. Rollins is a Clinical Associate Professor of Nutrition at the University of Tennessee Veterinary Medical Center, where she also attained her DVM, PhD, and residency training. Her research focuses primarily on obesity physiology, prevention, and treatment in dogs and cats.

Research Focus

  • Canine and feline obesity
  • Feline diabetes mellitus
  • Adipose tissue endocrinology

Outreach Focus

  • President American Academy of Veterinary Nutrition
  • Former President of the American College of Veterinary Nutrition

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).
VMP 856 - Veterinary Nutrition
1 credit hour(s)

Principles of nutrition, and nutrition of animals in health and disease. Applied nutrition relating to individual small or large animal patient or to herd situations.

Registration Restriction(s): Veterinary Medicine Students only.

Semesters Offered: Fall
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: Lothamer, Charles William | Millis, Darryl L | Craig, Linden E | Drum, Dr. Marti | Long, Jeremy | Sommardahl, Carla S | Sheldon, Julie Deanne | Albright, Julia | Hampton, Chiara | Souza, Marcy Jan | Ng, Zenithson | Hartley, Ashley | Martin, Eric | Reed Jr, Robert B | Lux, Cassie | Burton, Bryce | Prado, Tulio M. | Strickland, Lew

Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring