He is a faculty member in the Department of Population Medicine where he has established an active research program examining the human-animal bond as well as the role of interpersonal communications on the outcomes of veterinary care. He coordinates the clinical-communication curriculum across all four years of the veterinary program and is involved in teaching students about the relationships that exist between people and animals. Over the past decade, Dr. Coe has established an international reputation for his leadership in veterinary communications, primary-care veterinary education, and understanding the human-animal bond.