Emily McCool

Dr. Emily McCool is an Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology in the College of Veterinary Medicine at Oklahoma State University, with a focus on clinical and surgical veterinary ophthalmology since 2017. She holds a DVM from Oklahoma State University (2013) and an MS from Kansas State University (2018).

• Specializes in veterinary ophthalmology for small animals, equines, exotics, and food animals
• Certified Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists

Her research focuses on ocular infections, inflammatory diseases, and surgical interventions in animals, with publications on conditions in rabbits, cats, dogs, and horses. Key areas include uveitis, corneal ulcers, and ocular emergencies. She has received recognition for resident seminars and abstract presentations.

Notable scientific contributions include studies on Salmonella infantis keratitis, histoplasmosis-related ocular lesions, and feline ophthalmology challenges. Her teaching emphasizes clinical rotations in ophthalmology, training veterinary students in diagnostics and surgical care.

• 2023: Best Resident Seminar, Kansas State University
• 2023: Phi Zeta Day Abstract Presentation

Dr. McCool serves on various committees, including the Technician CE Scholarship Committee and the Genetics Committee of the American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists. She reviews manuscripts for journals such as Veterinary Ophthalmology and Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine.