About the Name


What is an Aesculapian?

It is the staff of Aesculapius, the Greek god of medicine and healing, encircled by a serpent and overlaid with the letter “V.” In modern times, it is recognized as the symbol of veterinary medicine.

adj. – Relating to medicine or physicians
noun – The magazine of the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine

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