Christina Brownlee
- Assistant Professor of Practice
- Administration, Rm. 512
- Tucson, AZ 85721
- cbrownlee@arizona.edu
Biography
Dr. Brownlee earned her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2015, after obtaining her bachelor's degree in Animal Science, also from Michigan State University, in 2011. She holds an Arizona State Veterinary License and USDA Category II Accreditation for both Arizona and California and is certified in several quality assurance programs related to beef and dairy, as well as the National Poultry Improvement Plan of Arizona.
In her professional career, Dr. Brownlee initially served as a Senior Associate Veterinarian in private practice from 2015 to 2023, where she launched and led a mentoring program for new graduates. In 2023, she joined the University of Arizona College of Veterinary Medicine as a Clinical Instructor. Her teaching focuses on clinical instruction across various levels of veterinary students, particularly in clinical skills labs and team-based learning environments. She has developed numerous veterinary instructional materials and tools.
Dr. Brownlee has a special interest in small ruminants, theriogenology across various livestock species, and honeybee health and apiculture as they relate to veterinary medicine.
Degrees
- B.S. Animal Science
- Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan
- D.V.M. Veterinary Medicine
- Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan
Interests
Research
Reproductive technologies in livestock, including embryo transfer, artificial insemination and semen collection in livestock with a focus on improving genetics, enhancing herd longevity, and optimizing reproductive efficiency for sustainable herd management.The role of veterinarians in antimicrobial stewardship, disease prevention, and sustainable agriculture in livestock and honeybees, with a focus on responsible medication use, herd health management, and environmental impact reduction.Enhancing veterinary education through innovative teaching methodologies and curriculum development
Teaching
Clinical instruction in food animal and small ruminant medicine, helping students develop practical skills and critical thinking to be day-one ready for veterinary practice.Hands-on veterinary education, including clinical skills labs and team-based learning environments.Development of instructional materials and tools to enhance veterinary training.Integration of honeybee health and medicine into the veterinary curriculum.Large animal theriogenology, focusing on reproductive management, including artificial insemination, embryo transfer, and ultrasonography. Utilizing field diagnostics and providing emergency care in food animals.
Courses
2024-25 Courses
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Advanced Clinical Management A
VETM 816 (Spring 2025) -
Clinical Skills
VETM 803B (Spring 2025) -
Clinical Skills
VETM 803A (Fall 2024) -
Clinical Skills
VETM 803D (Fall 2024) -
NAVLE Prep
VETM 833 (Fall 2024) -
The Sum of the Parts
VETM 812 (Fall 2024)
2023-24 Courses
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Clinical Skills
VETM 803C (Summer I 2024) -
Selectives
VETM 817 (Summer I 2024) -
The Cycle of Life
VETM 810 (Summer I 2024) -
Advanced Clinical Management A
VETM 816 (Spring 2024) -
Clinical Skills
VETM 803B (Spring 2024) -
Musculoskeletal
VETM 807 (Spring 2024) -
Clinical Skills
VETM 803A (Fall 2023) -
Clinical Skills
VETM 803D (Fall 2023) -
NAVLE Prep
VETM 833 (Fall 2023)
Scholarly Contributions
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