Felker Receives 2026 Dean’s Distinguished Service Award
Dr. Emily Felker (DVM ’84) is the recipient of the 2026 Dean’s Distinguished Service Award. This award is given to alumni who have demonstrated exceptional achievement in and made significant contributions to the field of veterinary medicine. Selected by the dean, the award also honors those who have maintained a strong connection with the college and continue to give back to their communities. Originally […]
CVM alumni honored with wellness award
Dr. Jonathan Bentley (DVM ’13) has been recognized with the 2026 Wellness in Practice Award, an honor that celebrates veterinary practices demonstrating exceptional commitment to wellbeing and the successful integration of those efforts into clinic culture. A dedicated small-animal veterinarian, Bentley has built his career around clinical excellence, leadership, and […]
CVM announces Young Alumni Award
The University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine is proud to announce that Dr. Justin Brown (DVM ’16) has been selected as the recipient of our 2026 Distinguished Young Alumni Award. Dr. Brown is an Assistant Professor of Swine Production Medicine in the Department of Veterinary Diagnostic and Production Animal […]
English bulldog legacy inspires new endowed student fund
A new student fund has been established at the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine to support future veterinarians. The Irresistibulls Veterinary Student Fund was endowed by Ryan and Ashley Whitney in honor of their beloved English bulldogs and in gratitude for the exceptional care they received at the […]
One dog owner’s mission to advance Canine Kidney Disease research Diane L. Wynocker never imagined she would lose all three of her beloved Shelties, Lambert, Timmer, and Piper, to the same heartbreaking diagnosis: Canine Kidney Disease (CKD). Their losses, each deeply painful, left her searching for a way to channel […]
Making Headlines: UGA Vet Med’s Year of Impact
In 2025, the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine made headlines for excellence in teaching, research, and service. The college advanced impactful initiatives—from addressing the rural veterinarian shortage and combating avian influenza to pioneering traumatic brain injury treatments and advancing breakthrough Parkinson’s research. Join us as we celebrate a […]
Alison Godley joins the College of Veterinary Medicine from UGA’s Franklin College of Arts and Sciences, where she most recently served as Senior Director of Annual Giving and Alumni Relations. Since 2019, she has led annual giving and alumni engagement efforts for the college’s 100,000+ alumni and friends. A third-generation […]
Dottie Wray joins the College of Veterinary Medicine from the University of Georgia Athletic Association, where she served as Executive Development Assistant for The Georgia Bulldog Club since 2022. In that role, she supported donor engagement efforts and played a key part in coordinating development operations across UGA Athletics. A […]
A Legacy of Love and Gratitude
Lou and Georgia Sobh Turn Personal Gratitude into Enduring Support for Veterinary Medicine Lou and Georgia Sobh have a long-standing relationship with the University of Georgia’s Veterinary Teaching Hospital (VTH) — one built not only on the expert care their beloved pets have received, but also on a shared commitment […]
Hope Through Research: A Senator’s Legacy and a Coach’s Mission
Advancing the fight against Parkinson’s through visionary support and cutting-edge science at the UGA Isakson Center. When former U.S. Sen. Johnny Isakson (R-Georgia) was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, he started looking for broader opportunities in his personal challenge. That decision led to the creation of the Isakson Center for Neurological […]
Celebrating the Life of Dr. Steeve Giguère
Five years ago, renowned UGA CVM large animal clinician and beloved friend, Dr. Steeve Giguère, passed away unexpectedly at only 48 years old. Through shared heartbreak, the CVM community came together to create a fund in his memory. Thanks to you, we far exceeded all expectations and were able to […]
More information to come
We’re excited to welcome all CVM alumni, faculty, staff and students to the 2023 CVM Annual Dean’s Tailgate scheduled for October 7th as UGA takes on Kentucky between the hedges! Festivities will commence three hours prior to kickoff at the CVM Lameness Paddock, located off East Campus Rd., with game time being announced closer to […]
We are dreaming up and testing out new ways to change how we care for the animals that are such an essential part of our world. With the support of alumni, donors, and friends – we can help the next generation of highly-trained veterinarians and researchers enhance the lives of […]
A life dedicated to excellence in veterinary care, a legacy committed to veterinary education
With a planned gift to the University of Georgia Foundation, Dr. Clarence and Mrs. Janet Rawlings make a lasting impact on the faculty at the UGA College of Veterinary Medicine for generations to come. With this commitment, the Rawlings join UGA’s Heritage Society, an exclusive group of alumni and friends […]
Jamie Phillips is a senior scientific affairs manager for Roche Diagnostics Corporation. In her everyday role, her focus is on Roche’s solution to point-of-care microbial tests for influenza A and B, respiratory syncytial virus, and strep A—for which she acts as a liaison between units of Roche and research scientists […]
The College of Veterinary Medicine recently received approval from the Board of Regents to create the Alison Bradbury Chair in Feline Health, one of only two such endowed professorships in the nation. Dr. Chad Schmiedt, professor of small animal surgery, will be the first to hold the position. Schmiedt is […]
