Marc Seitz

Marc Seitz is a Clinical Associate Professor at the College of Veterinary Medicine, Mississippi State University. He earned his B.S. in Biochemistry (2003) and D.V.M. (2007) at MSU before spending eight years in private practice, where he attained Diplomate status with the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners (Canine and Feline). He completed a diagnostic imaging residency and now serves as a board-certified radiologist with a focus on ultrasound and teaching clinical skills to practitioners and emergency clinicians.

Research interests span diagnostic imaging, ultrasound applications, and emergency veterinary care. His work includes point-of-care ultrasound protocols, cross-sectional imaging in equine medicine, and anesthetic effects on imaging accuracy, with recent studies on feline splenic appearance, canine abdominal fluid assessment, and osteomyelitis modeling. Publications reflect collaborations with the American College of Veterinary Radiology and American College of Veterinary Anesthesia and Analgesia.

Scientific awards include

• Zoetis Distinguished Veterinary Teaching Award (2016)
• MSU-CVM Dean’s Pegasus Award for Teaching (2022)

His teaching philosophy emphasizes translating evidence-based practices into clinical training, with a focus on ultrasound education for emergency and general practice settings.