VMBS Student Awards
2026 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.
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.
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.
American College of Veterinary Ophthalmology Award
Presented to a fourth-year student who exhibits excellence in clinical ophthalmology.
American College of Veterinary Pathologists Award for Excellence in Veterinary Pathology
Presented to a fourth-year student who shows proficiency and interest in pathology.
American College of Veterinary Radiology Student Award
Presented to a fourth-year student who demonstrates enthusiasm for and understanding of diagnostic and therapeutic radiology.
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.
Arden Kemler Award
Presented to a second-year student who shows exceptional proficiency, interest, and ability in anatomy.
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.
Feline Veterinary Medical Association Award (Formerly known as AAFP)
Recognizes a fourth-year student who demonstrates dedication to the study of feline healthcare and well-being.
Fred P. Jaggie Award
Presented to a fourth-year student who excels in veterinary public health and demonstrates a strong interest in the field.
George T. Edds Award
Presented to graduate students who demonstrate academic excellence in the field of toxicology.
Gerald Bratton & Charles Hall Clinical Neurology Award
Recognizes a fourth-year student who shows aptitude in the study of clinical neurology and neuroanatomy.
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.
John Milliff ’28 Veterinary Student Award
Presented to a third-year student who displays compassionate attributes as characteristics of Dr. Milliff during his many years of teaching.
John Paul Delaplane Award
Presented to a student who demonstrates great interest and understanding of poultry or livestock production, medicine, and disease prevention.
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.
Merck Parasitology Awards
Presented to veterinary students who demonstrate outstanding achievement and enthusiasm for parasitology in small and large production animals.
North American Veterinary Anesthesia Society Student Anesthesia Award
Awarded to a fourth-year student who has demonstrated clinical excellence, aptitude, and interest in veterinary anesthesia and analgesia.
Outstanding Thesis Masters Student Award
Given to a graduate student who excels in research, academics, and proposal submissions during their graduate studies.
Outstanding Non-Thesis Masters Student Award
Given to a graduate student who excels in academics, awards, and honors and participates in extracurricular activities during their graduate studies.
Outstanding PhD Student Award
Given to a graduate student who excels in research, academics, and proposal submissions during their graduate studies.
Patton W. Burns Award
Given to a third-year student who displays proficiency in the study of physiology and pharmacology.
Proficiency in Theriogenology Award
Given to a fourth-year student who illustrates proficiency in clinical theriogenology.
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.
Texas Veterinary Medical Foundation Dr. Eve Gerome Memorial Scholarship
Recognizes a DVM student in good standing from a rural county or area.
Texas Veterinary Medical Foundation One Health Scholarship
The TVMA One Health Committee Scholarship shall be used for offsetting educational conference travel and/or tuition expenses accrued by veterinary students at Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences and/or Texas Tech University School of Veterinary Medicine.
Texas Veterinary Medical Foundation Philanthropy Awards (TVMF)
Recognizes a 2nd or 3rd year veterinary student who has been engaged in philanthropic activities and has demonstrated leadership by supporting or starting a charitable program.
Texas Veterinary Medical Foundation Student Research Scholar Awards
Presented to students who demonstrate excellence in research.
Veterinary Cancer Society Bob Rosenthal Student Award in Clinical Oncology
Recognizes a fourth-year student who demonstrates proficiency in the care of veterinary oncology patients and aptitude in clinical oncology.
VMBS Research Scholar Awards
Presented to veterinary students who demonstrates excellence in research.
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.
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.
Winnie Carter Wildlife & Exotic Animal Awards
Presented to fourth-year students who demonstrates outstanding proficiency in zoo, wildlife, and/or exotic animal medicine.









































