The Department of Veterinary Studies handles the offering of graduate courses in Veterinary Science in collaboration with the various Departments of the College, and of the Graduate School of the University. It is headed by a Department Chair that serve as liaison officer collaborating with other Departments and Units of the University in the conduct of graduate instruction and research.
The following are core faculty members of the Department:
Dr. Noraine P. Medina
Associate Professor V
Department Chair
Doctor of Veterinary Science and Medicine
Central Luzon State University, 1992
Master of Science in Veterinary Medicine (Veterinary Physiology)
University of the Philippines at Los Baños, 2001
Dr. Clarissa Yvonne J. Domingo
Professor VI
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
University of the Philippines Diliman, 1983
Master of Public Health
University of the Philippines, Manila, 1999
Doctor of Public Health (Parasitology)
University of the Philippines, Manila, 2010
2012 CLSU Outstanding Faculty (Level II), April 2012
2012 PVMA Outstanding Veterinarian in Education,
Philippine Veterinary Medical Association, February 2012
2010 Most Outstanding Veterinary Practitioner in Veterinary Research,
Veterinary Practitioners Association of the Philippines, June 2010
Dr. Esmeraldo M. Cabana
Professor III
Doctor of Veterinary Science and Medicine
Central Luzon State University, 1984
Master of Veterinary Studies (Veterinary Pathology)
University of Queensland, Australia, 1991
Doctor of Philosophy (ongoing)
Central Luzon State University
1998 PVMA Outstanding Veterinarian in Education,
Philippine Veterinary Medical Association, February 1998
Dr. Gemerlyn G. Garcia
Professor V
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
Gregorio Araneta University Foundation, 1984
Master of Science in Animal Science
Central Luzon State University, 1994
Doctor of Philosophy (Veterinary Microbiology)
Miyazaki University, Japan, 2000
2007 Most Outstanding Veterinary Practitioner in the Academe,
Veterinary Practitioners Association of the Philippines, June 2007
Dr. Romeo S. Gundran
Professor III
Doctor of Veterinary Science and Medicine
Central Luzon State University, 1985
Diploma in Veterinary Studies (Veterinary Epidemiology)
University of Queensland, Australia, 1995
Master of Veterinary Science (Veterinary Epidemiology)
University of Queensland, Australia, 1998
Doctor of Public Health (Epidemiology) (courses only)
University of the Philippines, Manila, 2007
2013 PRC Outstanding Veterinarian of the Year,
Professional Regulation Commission, June 2013
2011 PVMA Outstanding Veterinarian in Education,
Philippine Veterinary Medical Association, February 2011
2008 Most Outstanding Veterinary Practitioner in the Academe,
Veterinary Practitioners Association of the Philippines, June 2008
2005 Gintong Butil Award for Professional Achievement,
CLSU Alumni Association, April 2005
Dr. Virginia M. Venturina
Professor VI
Doctor of Veterinary Science and Medicine
Central Luzon State University, 1988
Master of Science in Veterinary Medicine (Veterinary Parasitology)
University of the Philippines at Los Baños, 2000
Doctor of Philosophy (Immunoparasitology)
University of Edinburgh, 2012
2007 PVMA Outstanding Veterinarian in Education,
Philippine Veterinary Medical Association, February 2007
2007 PSAS Outstanding Teacher in Animal Science,
Philippine Society of Animal Science, October 2007
Dr. Jonathan V. Lazaro
Associate Professor V
Doctor of Veterinary Science and Medicine
Central Luzon State University, 1994
Master of Veterinary Studies (Veterinary Pathology)
University of Queensland, Australia 2002
Dr. Roderick T. Salvador
Associate Professor V
Doctor of Veterinary Science and Medicine
Central Luzon State University, 1999
Master of Public Health
University of Georgia, USA, 2009