Rachel Neto

Rachel Neto, DVM, MS, DACVP is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Pathobiology at Auburn University's College of Veterinary Medicine. She specializes in Ocular Pathology and Anatomic Pathology, offering diagnostic services, resident training, and veterinary student instruction.

• Education:
  • DVM, University of Brasilia (UnB) – Brazil, 2015
  • MS, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2019
  • Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Pathologists (Anatomic Pathology), 2019

Dr. Neto coordinates the Principles of Pathology laboratory and teaches musculoskeletal pathology. Her research focuses on ocular pathology, including a project on equine corneal banks and preservation methods. She collaborates with the Comparative Ocular Pathology Laboratory of Wisconsin (COPLOW) and organizes virtual seminars as Chair of the Davis-Thompson Foundation's Virtual Seminar Committee.

• Scientific Awards:
  • Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Pathologists (ACVP) in Anatomic Pathology, 2019

She contributes to resident training and offers continuing education to the global veterinary pathology community, emphasizing diagnostic excellence and case management.