On March 7th and 8th, our college proudly hosted its 61st Annual Conference and Alumni Weekend. This event was dedicated to honoring our esteemed graduates for their remarkable contributions to the field of veterinary medicine and to fostering veterinary advancement through a series of continuing education seminars.
We hope you will join us next year for the 62nd Annual Conference and Alumni Weekend April 17 – 18, 2026 at the Georgia Center.
2025 Award Winners
Dean’s Distinguished Service Award
Dr. Tom Riddle (’78)
Tom Riddle, the son of a veterinarian, was born and raised in Greenville, S.C., and graduated from Wake Forest University in 1974 and the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine in 1978. After graduation from veterinary school, he traveled to Lexington, Ky. to serve an internship with Dr. Don Witherspoon at Leslie Combs’ Spendthrift Farm. Following his internship, he spent another three years working at Spendthrift, which was at the top of its game in the late 70s and early 80s.
In 1982, Riddle joined Dr. Bill Rood in his ambulatory practice in Lexington, and Rood & Riddle was formed. In 1985, Rood & Riddle purchased land on Georgetown Road and broke ground for their new hospital.
Riddle has served as president of the Kentucky Association of Equine Practitioners, the Society for Theriogenology, and the Theriogenology Foundation.
He received the Steiner Award for Excellence in the Practice of Theriogenology and he is an honorary member of the American College of Theriogenologists.
Riddle was the first person to recognize and report the 2001 abortion outbreak which became known as Mare Reproduction Loss Syndrome. Clinically, he has special interests in uterine culture and cytology, early twin management, fetal sexing, and diagnostic ultrasound of the mare’s reproductive tract.
Riddle serves as Director of Public Relations for Rood & Riddle.
Riddle is married to a lifelong horsewoman, Margaret Alexander Riddle, and together they have three children, daughter Peden, a farm manager, son Alex who is a pharmaceutical representative for Zoetis, and son Davis who practices law in Atlanta.
Professional Fraternity Awards
Dr. Fred C. Davison Award given by Omega Tau Sigma (OTS)
Edward L. Holton, Jr. (’94)
A.M. Mills Award given by Alpha Psi
Dr. Amanda Coleman ( UF ‘o7)
Distinguished Alumni Awards
Distinguished Young Alumni
Dr. Atticus Mabry (’15)
Distinguished Alumni- Wellness in Practice
Dr. Kathy Jordan (’06)
Distinguished Alumni- Graduate
Dr. Jean Sander (DVM ’87, MAM ’89)
Distinguished Alumni- Private Practice
Dr. Jonathan Bentley (’13)
Distinguished Alumni- Government
Dr. Juan LuBroth (’85)
Distinguished Alumni- Industry
Dr. Andrea Johnson (’01)
Distinguished Alumni- Academia
Dr. Chad Schmiedt (’00)
From L to R: Edward Holton, Chad Schmiedt, Atticus Mabry, Jonathan Bentley, Kathy Jordan, Jean Sander. Center front: Tom Riddle. (Not pictured: Amanda Coleman, Andrea Johnson, Juan Lubroth)
Congratulations to all the 2025 Alumni Award winners, and all of our alumni on their impressive accomplishments!
