Amy Rubin

Amy Rubin is a Clinical Associate Professor and the Director of the Veterinary Technology Program at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, affiliated with the Department of Veterinary and Animal Sciences in the College of Natural Sciences. She plays a key role in developing and leading the Bachelor of Science in Veterinary Technology program, which launched in the 2020-21 academic year.

Educational Background:

• B.S., University of Massachusetts Amherst, 2001
• D.V.M., The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine, 2005

Her teaching and program leadership focus on training the next generation of veterinary technologists through a rigorous, hands-on curriculum spanning both the Amherst and Mount Ida campuses. The program integrates foundational science with clinical training in state-of-the-art facilities, preparing students for careers in veterinary medicine and biomedical research.

While no publications are listed, her academic work centers on veterinary clinical education, curriculum development, and program administration within the growing field of veterinary technology.

Scientific Awards:

As Director of the Veterinary Technology Program, she oversees academic operations, student training, and inter-campus coordination. She teaches core courses including Intro to Veterinary Technology, Large Animal Clinical Nursing, and Veterinary Clinical Nursing I, along with their associated laboratories. There is no mention of research grants, but her role implies administrative and educational leadership responsibilities.

She is based in Office 427ZB ISB, with a mailing address at 661 North Pleasant Street, Amherst, MA 01003, and can be reached at ajrubin@umass.edu.