Mississippi Veterinary Research & Diagnostic Laboratory System

04/16/2026

Current job openings at the MVRDL/PRDL location in Pearl, MS:

Quality Assistant/Laboratory Technologist
https://explore.msujobs.msstate.edu/en-us/job/510486/laboratory-technologist

Veterinary Prosector
https://explore.msujobs.msstate.edu/en-us/job/510469/veterinary-prosector

Apply now Job no: 510469 Position type: Full-Time 12-Month Department: 183100 - CVM MVRDL Location: Rankin County Categories: Professional Position Open Date: Apr 9 2026

10/15/2025

Our very own Dr. Gunnar Dunnam, MSU-CVM and Poultry Research and Diagnostic Laboratory (PRDL) Master’s Program alumnus, has been named the “Young Poultry Veterinarian of the Year” by the World Veterinary Poultry Association!
Dr. Dunnam received this international honor during the XXIII World Veterinary Poultry Association Congress held in Malaysia.
Please join us in congratulating Dr. Dunnam on this outstanding achievement!

10/15/2025

09/17/2025

The MVRDLS could not be successful without this amazing team of IT professionals! Thank you for all that you do!!

Thank you to our incredible ITS team for keeping the CVM running, troubleshooting daily challenges, supporting major events, rolling out system updates, and driving innovation that keeps us connected. Because of their hard work, we can focus on teaching, learning, research, and service with confidence.

09/02/2025

Get your MSState cheese before they run out!
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08/29/2025

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins visited Mississippi State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine on Aug. 28 to announce the Rural Veterinary Shortage Action Plan, a nationwide initiative to address critical gaps in food animal and large animal care across rural America.

During her visit, Rollins observed an equine emergency surgery and emphasized the importance of veterinary care to food security and national security. The plan includes an additional $15 million for the USDA’s veterinary loan repayment program, streamlined applications, new economic research on veterinary shortages, incentives for federal service, and stronger recruitment from rural communities through partnerships with veterinary schools like MSU.

Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, MSU President Mark E. Keenum, and Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation President Mike McCormick all underscored the importance of veterinary access to the future of agriculture, moving rural communities forward and national security.

Rollins also announced two MSU College of Veterinary Medicine alumni—Dr. Rachel McCurdy (Class of 2020) and Dr. Kimberly Klunk (Class of 2021)—as recipients of the USDA Veterinary Services Grant Program, each receiving $125,000 to expand veterinary services in rural Mississippi.

Read more: https://www.msstate.edu/newsroom/article/2025/08/us-secretary-agriculture-rollins-announces-rural-veterinary-action-plan

08/27/2025

Hail State!

Mississippi State University College of Veterinary Medicine is proud to announce that our recent graduates in the Class of 2025 achieved an outstanding 95% pass rate on the North American Veterinary Licensing Examination (NAVLE), surpassing the national average of 89%. This accomplishment reflects the hard work and dedication of our students as well as our faculty and staff who help prepare them for this challenging exam and further emphasizes the strength of our academic and clinical training programs.

08/04/2025

Tina Hay Eichelberger’s lifelong love of animals has shaped a career that spans from private veterinary practice to her current role as lab coordinator for virology and Chronic Wasting Disease testing at Mississippi State’s College of Veterinary Medicine diagnostic labs in Pearl. After earning her credentials through Hinds Community College and MSU, she spent 12 years in private practice before transitioning to a role in diagnostics. Her work now supports veterinarians and producers across Mississippi and Tennessee with vital testing services. A native of Port Gibson, Eichelberger lives in Forest with her husband and their rescue animals, continuing her compassionate care both on and off the job.
To read more, please visit: https://www.msstate.edu/our-people/2025/08/tina-hay-eichelberger

08/03/2025

Our PRDL folks representing our lab and the the MSU College of Veteinary Medicine well!! Congratulations, Dr. Hannay and Dr. Banda!!

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05/26/2025

So proud of MVRDL/PRDL’s Jace and Amari, as well as these other wonderful vet students! We appreciate all of you so much!! https://www.facebook.com/share/v/16Psv9j3qj/?mibextid=wwXIfr