Seth Kettleman

Seth Kettleman is an Assistant Clinical Professor of Small Animal Surgery and Chief of Specialty Services at Mississippi State University's College of Veterinary Medicine. He is a board-certified veterinary surgeon (DACVS-SA) providing referral orthopedic surgery services at the Animal Emergency and Referral Center (AERC) in Flowood, MS, while instructing senior veterinary students during clinical rotations.

His educational background includes:

• Bachelor of Science from Mississippi State University (2014)
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from Mississippi State University (2018)
• Small Animal Rotating Internship at University of Missouri (2019)
• Small Animal Surgery Residency at Mississippi State University (2022)
• Master of Science from Mississippi State University (2022)
• Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Surgeons (Small Animal) (2023)

Dr. Kettleman's research centers on evidence-based approaches in canine orthopedics, with primary focus on cranial cruciate ligament disease and tibial plateau leveling osteotomy (TPLO). His work integrates biomechanical analysis with clinical outcomes research to advance surgical techniques and materials in veterinary medicine.

His publication record demonstrates a consistent focus on methodological rigor in veterinary surgical research, particularly examining publication patterns from conference abstracts and biomechanical validation of orthopedic implants. This body of work bridges clinical practice with evidence-based standards development in small animal surgery.

Professional recognition:

• Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Surgeons (Small Animal) (2023)

Dr. Kettleman serves as primary instructor for senior veterinary students during clinical rotations at AERC, though specific grant funding details were not provided in available materials.

As Chief of Specialty Services at the Animal Emergency and Referral Center, he leads a multidisciplinary team providing advanced orthopedic care across the Jackson Metropolitan Area, south Mississippi, and surrounding regions, with particular emphasis on referral-level surgical interventions.