Dr. Steven Swaim ? an accomplished veterinarian who spent 38 years teaching at Auburn University’s veterinary college ? will teach a class at Cowley College in March.
Swaim is a graduate of Kansas State University and an area native. He moved back to the family farm near Geuda Springs in 2007. The class, Basic Health Care for Pet, Working and Sporting Dogs, will be offered as part of the college’s Golden Tigers program.
The hour-long class will be offered on Wednesdays in March at 1:30 p.m.
"It’s hard to drop it after working in that field for so many years," Dr. Swaim said. "The class will teach basic health care. I am not going to try to make a veterinarian out of you, I will just offer first aid tips and advice on how to care for animals."
Swaim is accomplished in the field of small animal wound healing and reconstructive surgery. In 1999, he was named veterinarian of the year by the American Animal Hospital Association. He has also authored and coauthored books in the field of veterinary surgery.
The Cowley College Golden Tigers program is offered to community members who are 50 years of age or over. To enroll for the class contact Margaret Neal at 620-441-5286.
