VMBS Honors & Awards Ceremony
American Academy of Veterinary Dermatology Student Award
Presented to a fourth-year student who shows enthusiasm for and excels in clinical dermatology
- 2024 | Jaylen Adams
American Animal Hospital Association Award for Proficiency in Primary Care
Presented to a fourth-year student who shows outstanding clinical proficiency in veterinary primary care
- 2024 | Emily Watson
American Association of Feline Practitioners Award
Recognizes a fourth-year student who demonstrates dedication to the study of feline healthcare and wellbeing
- 2024 | Madeleine Swindell
American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine Awards
Presented to fourth-year students who demonstrate a sincere interest in veterinary internal medicine, as well as outstanding clinical expertise
- 2024 | Hailey Drerup, Hannah Lam & Marissa Little
American College of Veterinary Ophthalmology Award
Presented to a fourth-year student who exhibits excellence in clinical ophthalmology
- 2024 | Marissa Little
American College of Veterinary Pathologists Award for Excellence in Veterinary Pathology
Presented to a fourth-year student who shows proficiency and interest in pathology
- 2024 | Amiri Fowler Cadena
American College of Veterinary Radiology Student Award
Presented to a fourth-year student who demonstrates enthusiasm for and understanding of diagnostic and therapeutic radiology
- 2024 | Casey Welsh
American College of Veterinary Surgeons Student Proficiency Awards
Given to fourth-year students who demonstrate aptitude and clinical proficiency in large and small animal surgery
- 2024 | Alex Pastis & Casey Welsh
Arden Kemler Award
Presented to a second-year student who shows exceptional proficiency, interest, and ability in anatomy
- 2024 | Kortney Lyle
Award for Proficiency in Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care
Presented to a fourth-year student who demonstrates commitment and proficiency in caring for emergency and critical care patients
- 2024 | Kaitlyn Wofford
Dechra Excellence in Dermatology Award
Given to a fourth-year student to recognize their enthusiasm and superior performance in clinical dermatology
- 2024 | Hannah Hoose
Dechra Excellence in Equine Sports Medicine Award
Presented to a fourth-year student exhibiting above average proficiency in the diagnosis and management of equine sports medicine cases, including rehabilitation and lameness disorders
- 2024 | Joe Pace
Dechra Excellence in Small Animal Internal Medicine Award
Presented to a fourth-year student who exhibits an interest and proficiency in small animal internal medicine
- 2024 | Madeleine Swindell
Gerald Bratton & Charles Hall Clinical Neurology Award
Recognizes a fourth-year student who shows aptitude in the study of clinical neurology and neuroanatomy
- 2024 | Gifty Thomas
Griffeth-Quick Cardiology Award
Given by Terri & Landis Griffeth and Linda & Mark Quick, in memory of their beloved pets, Abby and Maggie, to recognize a fourth-year student who demonstrates clinical proficiency in small animal cardiology
- 2024 | Kathryn Dickerson
John Milliff Veterinary Student Award
Presented to a third-year student who displays compassion when treating or handling animals
- 2024 | Vickie Wolfe
John Paul Delaplane Award
Presented to a student who demonstrates great interest and understanding of poultry or livestock production, medicine, and disease prevention
- 2024 | Kaylee Kipp
Kaytee Avian & Special Species Excellence Award
Presented to a fourth-year student who demonstrates excellence in companion bird and non-domestic avian medicine, surgery, and management
- 2024 | Dani Burleson
Merck Parasitology Awards
Presented to veterinary students who demonstrate outstanding achievement and enthusiasm for parasitology in small and production animals
- 2024 | Alexa Mendoza & Mary Schech
North American Veterinary Anesthesia Society Student Anesthesia Award
Awarded to a fourth-year student at a North American College of Veterinary Medicine who has demonstrated clinical excellence, aptitude and interest in veterinary anesthesia and analgesia
- 2024 | Douglas Ferry
Patton W. Burns Award
Given to a third-year student who displays proficiency in the study of physiology and pharmacology
- 2024 | Kadden Kothmann
Proficiency in Theriogenology Award
Given to a fourth-year student who illustrates proficiency in clinical theriogenology
- 2024 | Caitlin Landreth
Schubot Avian Health Director’s Awards
Recognizes an undergraduate, graduate, or veterinary student who is dedicated to avian health research and/or who contributes to the Schubot’s Center’s mission
- 2024 | Meredith Anderson & Cora Garcia
Texas Veterinary Medical Foundation Cultivating Community Award
Recognizes a student who promotes pluralism within the veterinary profession and the greater community
- 2024 | Ifra Danawala
Texas Veterinary Medical Foundation Philanthropy Awards
Recognize students who demonstrate leadership through charitable activities and have participated in philanthropic activities
- 2024 | Samantha Hicks & Ashley Saddler
Texas Veterinary Medical Foundation Student Research Scholar Awards
Presented to students who demonstrate excellence in research
- 2024 | Kelsey O’Hara & Cody Westmoreland
United States Public Health Service Excellence in Public Health Award
A national award given to students who advance the USPHS’ mission of delivering health promotion and disease prevention programs to all Americans
- 2024 | Rachel Busselman
Veterinary Cancer Society Bob Rosenthal Student Award
Recognizes a fourth-year student who demonstrates proficiency in the care of veterinary oncology patients and aptitude in clinical oncology
- 2024 | Miranda McBeath
VMBS Research Scholar Awards
Presented to veterinary students who demonstrates excellence in research
- 2024 | Alison Olsen, Madison Rowe & Kayleigh Shumaker
Wade Burton & Susan Hopper Veterinary Emergency Team Award
Presented to a fourth-year student who shows exceptional promise and dedication to the field of veterinary emergency medicine
- 2024 | Ashley Morrison
Walter Dub Ruoff Memorial Award
Presented to a fourth-year student who demonstrates dedication, leadership, and service to SAVMA, in honor of Dr. Ruoff who served as a SAVMA advisor for many years
- 2024 | Melody Johannsen
Winnie Carter Wildlife & Exotic Animal Awards
Presented to fourth-year students who demonstrates outstanding proficiency in zoo, wildlife, and/or exotic animal medicine
- 2024 | Alexis Brown & Jessica Stephenson
