Jake Shivley

Dr. Jake Shivley serves as an Associate Clinical Professor at Mississippi State University College of Veterinary Medicine (MSU-CVM), where he leverages his dual expertise in soft tissue surgery and veterinary education. A distinguished alumnus of MSU-CVM (DVM 2008, MS 2019), he combines clinical experience from private practice with academic rigor to advance surgical training and community veterinary services.

His educational background is exclusively from Mississippi State University:

• Master of Science (M.S.) in Veterinary Medical Science (2019)
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (D.V.M.) (2008)
• Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Wildlife and Fisheries (2005)

Dr. Shivley's research bridges soft tissue surgical innovation and pedagogical excellence. His surgical work focuses on optimizing spay/neuter techniques for high-volume clinics, while his educational scholarship investigates experiential learning models through shelter medicine programs. This dual focus manifests in publications spanning surgical outcomes, antibiotic stewardship, and authentic learning frameworks that transform veterinary clinical training.

Analysis of his 15 most recent publications (2017-2024) reveals a consistent pattern: surgical research emphasizes practical solutions for small animal practice (particularly canine/feline reproductive surgery and wound management), while educational studies pioneer methods for surgical skill acquisition. Notably, his work integrates aquatic medicine (e.g., fish oncology) and rural veterinary workforce dynamics, demonstrating exceptional interdisciplinary range.

Through the MSU-CVM Shelter Medicine Program, Dr. Shivley mentors veterinary students in real-world surgical settings while advancing community spay/neuter initiatives. His leadership in the Summer Research Experience program further extends his impact on student development beyond traditional classroom boundaries.

His clinical-teaching nexus is exemplified by the Wise Center Animal Health Center in Starkville and the Animal Emergency & Referral Center in Flowood, where surgical education directly serves Mississippi communities through the college's integrated hospital system.