Dr. Julie Schnuelle ’96, DVM

June 6, 1966 — September 6, 2025

Dr. Julie Ann Gard Schnuelle, a board-certified theriogenologist and beloved professor in the College of Veterinary Medicine died on Sept. 6 at the age of 59.

A 1996 graduate of Auburn, Schnuelle taught for nearly two decades in the Department of Clinical Science. Throughout her tenure, she focused her research on bovine embryology, dairy production medicine and canine reproduction, publishing multiple papers with colleagues on bovine disease. Students and coworkers remember Schnuelle as a devoted mentor who extended compassion and respect to everyone and every animal she encountered, especially to her “girls” at the dairy.

Her patient and caring demeanor stood out to students who she cheered for during 5 a.m. milkings and tough days at the animal hospital. Despite her short stature, she will forever be known as a “small but mighty force to be reckoned with” and a gift to veterinary medicine.

Schnuelle retired as professor emerita in 2021 and began working for the USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, where she defended and protected animal health across Alabama and Mississippi. In this new role, she continued to serve with distinction. Her commitment extended beyond scheduled hours, reflecting dedication to both her field and the people she helped.

“[Julie] was a dedicated clinician and veterinary clinical educator for over 20 years and was acknowledged for her instruction with the Dean’s Award for Excellence in Teaching in 2014,” said colleague Anne Wooldridge, professor and department head of Equine Internal Medicine. She educated over 2000 veterinary students, mentored multiple graduate students, and advised over 35 veterinary residents. Several graduate students are now faculty at Auburn University, continuing her legacy of instructional excellence.

To honor her legacy as a teacher and mentor, the Julie Ann Gard Schnuelle Scholarship Fund has been established in her memory to support veterinary students who share her love of animals and passion for veterinary science and medicine.

By Derek Herscovici ’14